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:
Newborn who is 12 hours old with respiration rate 44/min, shallow, with 5-second apnea periods
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a newborn who is 12 hours old. His respiration rate is 44/min, shallow, with periods of apnea lasting up to 5 seconds. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Newborns often have irregular breathing with brief apnea; a rate of 44/min is normal, warranting routine monitoring unless other signs of distress appear.
Extract:
Newborn experiencing cold stress
Question 3 of 5
A nurse understands which of the following assessment findings as a priority to indicate that a newborn may be experiencing cold stress and burning brown fat to produce heat? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Cold stress increases oxygen demand, causing respiratory distress, and depletes glucose, leading to hypoglycemia.
Extract:
Newborn lungs
Question 4 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 being bathed postpartum
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is postpartum about bathing her newborn. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Baby powder can cause respiratory issues and skin irritation, making its use inappropriate for newborns.