ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Newborncare Questions
Extract:
Newborn with WBC count of 15,000
Question 1 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.
Extract:
Volume conversion
Question 2 of 5
How many ounces is 30 ml?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 30 mL equals approximately 1 ounce, critical for accurate medication and feeding calculations in newborns.
Extract:
Newborn being breastfed with hydration concerns
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is breastfeeding and tells the nurse that she is concerned about her newborn's hydration. Which of the following nursing observations is appropriate to use in evaluating the adequacy of the newborn's hydration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wet diapers (6-8 daily) indicate adequate hydration, a reliable measure in newborns.
Extract:
Newborn vital signs
Question 4 of 5
What are the newborn vital sign ranges? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Newborn vital signs include axillary temperature 97.7-99.3°F, heart rate 100-180 bpm depending on state, respiratory rate 30-60/min, and blood pressure not routinely measured.
Extract:
Newborn at 34 weeks gestation, weighs 1,550 g, with nasal flaring, intercostal retractions, expiratory grunting, mild cyanosis
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who is at 34 weeks of gestation, weighs 1,550 g, and has nasal flaring, intercostal retractions, expiratory grunting, and mild cyanosis. The nurse should place the newborn in an incubator for which of the following reasons?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Premature newborns have immature thermoregulation, making an incubator essential to maintain body temperature and prevent cold stress.