ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam NUR 200 Questions
Extract:
2-day-old girl with blue hands and feet
Question 1 of 5
The parents of a 2-day-old girl are concerned because her feet and hands are slightly blue. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acrocyanosis, a benign condition causing blue hands and feet in newborns due to peripheral vasoconstriction, is the accurate explanation.
Extract:
Infant at a well-child visit
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant at a well-child visit. The nurse should understand that birth weight typically doubles by what age?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Most infants double their birth weight by 5 to 6 months, a key growth milestone reflecting adequate nutrition and development.
Extract:
Physical examination
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching the student nurse the sequence for performing the assessment techniques during a physical examination. What is the appropriate order?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct sequence is inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation to avoid altering findings, ensuring a systematic and accurate physical examination.
Extract:
5-year-old girl's motor skills
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing the motor skills of a 5-year-old girl. Which finding would cause the nurse to be concerned?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Drawing a person with only three body parts at 5 years may indicate a fine motor or cognitive delay, as more detailed drawings are expected.
Extract:
Infant with nasogastric feeding tube
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing teaching for the mother of an infant who receives all of his nutrition through a nasogastric feeding tube. The nurse is reviewing interventions to promote growth and development. Which response from the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Giving a pacifier during nasogastric feeding may disrupt sucking coordination, indicating a need for further teaching to ensure proper feeding practices.