ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Newborncare Questions
Extract:
Newborn 18 hours old who has not voided
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an 18-hour-old newborn who has not voided for the first time yet. What is the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delayed voiding up to 24 hours is normal; documenting and monitoring are appropriate unless other concerns arise.
Extract:
Newborn lungs
Question 2 of 5
The purpose of surfactant is to?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surfactant reduces alveolar surface tension, preventing collapse and aiding gas exchange, critical for newborn respiration.
Extract:
Newborn undergoing phenylketonuria (PKU) testing
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about phenylketonuria (PKU) testing with the parent of a newborn. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The statement about special lights confuses PKU with jaundice treatment; PKU requires dietary management, not phototherapy.
Extract:
Newborn born 1 hr ago at 38 weeks gestation with abnormal diagnostic results
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a newborn born 1 hr ago who was delivered at 38 weeks of gestation. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest x-ray results showing radiopaque areas suggest respiratory issues, requiring urgent reporting to guide treatment.
Extract:
Newborn with WBC count of 15,000
Question 5 of 5
The nurse notes that a newborn's white blood cell count (WBC) is 15,000. The nurse is aware that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A WBC count of 15,000 is within the normal range for newborns, reflecting their immune response to birth stress.