ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Final 23D Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What are signs of hypoglycemia in a newborn? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Tremors, lethargy, and weak cry are signs of hypoglycemia due to low energy affecting muscles, alertness, and vocalization. Hunger may reduce appetite in newborns, and jaundice is unrelated to glucose levels.
Question 2 of 5
What should be included in teaching for bottle-feeding parents?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Discarding formula prevents bacterial growth, propping risks choking, three formula types exist, and refrigeration preserves prepared bottles. Microwaving creates hot spots, risking burns.
Question 3 of 5
The purpose of the Bishop's score is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Bishop's score assesses cervical readiness for labor via dilation, effacement, station, consistency, and position, predicting induction success. It does not evaluate maternal or fetal well-being or labor progress.
Extract:
Newborn with respiratory distress syndrome experiencing respiratory acidosis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a newborn who has respiratory distress syndrome and is experiencing respiratory acidosis. Which of the following risk factors predisposes the newborn to respiratory difficulties?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Small for gestational age newborns have immature lungs with less surfactant, increasing the risk of respiratory distress syndrome and acidosis. Maternal asthma, ventricular septal defects, and cesarean birth are not direct risk factors for RDS, though they may cause other complications.
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Question 5 of 5
A newborn is most interested in eating in which wake and sleep state?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The alert state is optimal for feeding as the newborn is awake, calm, and attentive, showing hunger cues like rooting. Drowsy or crying states hinder effective feeding, and active alert may lead to distractions.