ATI RN
ATI NUR 207 Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
Infant with suspected congenital hip dysplasia.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assisting the health care provider (HCP) in examining an infant with suspected congenital hip dysplasia. What sign should the nurse expect to find during the assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Limited hip abduction is a key sign of congenital hip dysplasia due to abnormal joint development.
Extract:
Rh-negative client.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is Rh negative. Which of the following findings would cause the nurse to administer Rh immunoglobulin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rh immunoglobulin prevents antibody formation in Rh-negative mothers with Rh-positive newborns.
Extract:
Newborn at risk for HIV, weighing 3000 grams.
Question 3 of 5
Zidovudine oral solution 24 mg/kg PO BID has been ordered for a newborn at risk for HIV. On hand is 3000 grams. Calculate the amount to be administered in ml per dose.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calculation: 3000 g = 3 kg; 3 kg x 24 mg = 72 mg; 72 mg ÷ (50 mg/5 ml) = 1.2 ml.
Extract:
Newborn exhibiting diaphoresis, jitteriness, and lethargy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who exhibits signs of diaphoresis, jitteriness, and lethargy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diaphoresis, jitteriness, and lethargy suggest hypoglycemia, requiring a blood glucose check.
Extract:
Infant with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).
Question 5 of 5
The nurse recognizes that a symptom of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in an infant is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intercostal retractions indicate increased breathing effort, a hallmark of RDS due to underdeveloped lungs.