ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam NUR 200 Questions
Extract:
Newborn
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing the respiratory system of a newborn. Which anatomic differences place the infant at risk for respiratory compromise? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Narrower nasal passages, fewer alveoli, a funnel-shaped larynx, and less compliant trachea and chest wall increase the risk of respiratory compromise in newborns by causing airway resistance, reduced gas exchange, and increased work of breathing.
Extract:
Infant who weighs 4.5 kg (10 lb)
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching car seat safety to a parent of an infant who weighs 4.5 kg (10 lb). Which of the following car seat positions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rear-facing in the middle of the back seat is the safest position for an infant, reducing the risk of injury in a crash. Forward-facing seats and front passenger seats are unsafe for infants.
Extract:
Teens
Question 3 of 5
The nurse teaching safety to teens knows that which of these is the leading cause of death among adolescents?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unintentional injuries, such as motor vehicle accidents and falls, are the leading cause of death among adolescents due to risk-taking behaviors and lack of experience.
Extract:
2-year-old child who is hospitalized
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child who is hospitalized and throws a tantrum when his parent leaves. Which of the following toys should the nurse provide to alleviate the child's stress?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A stuffed animal provides comfort and emotional support, acting as a transitional object to help a toddler cope with separation anxiety during hospitalization.
Extract:
Crying newborn
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing the fontanels of a crying newborn and notes that the posterior fontanel pulsates and briefly bulges. What do these findings indicate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pulsation and brief bulging of the fontanel during crying are normal in newborns due to flexibility of the skull and changes in intracranial pressure, not indicative of pathology.