ATI Custom Maternity Newborncare

Extract:

Newborn vital signs

Question 1 of 5

What are the newborn vital sign ranges? Select all that apply.

A. Temperature 97.7-99.3 axillary. B. Heart rate asleep 100 bpm, 120-160 bpm, crying: 180 bpm. C. Blood pressure not routinely assessed. D. Respiratory rate 30-60 breaths per minute.

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 with umbilical cord stump

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a newborn about caring for the umbilical cord stump. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A. Give the newborn a sponge bath until the cord stump falls off. B. Cover the cord with the diaper. C. Wash the cord daily with mild soap and water. D. Wrap the cord in petroleum jelly gauze.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Sponge baths keep the umbilical cord dry, reducing infection risk until it falls off naturally.

Extract:

Newborn born 1 hr ago at 38 weeks gestation with respiratory distress syndrome

Question 3 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 prioritize in this situation?

A. Report the client's weight by the client's provider. B. Select diagnostic studies followed by the primary health care. C. Check brachial pulses for the client's respiratory status.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Checking brachial pulses assesses perfusion, critical in respiratory distress to monitor oxygenation.

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?

A. The nurse should first report the client's laboratory results to the primary health care. B. The nurse should first report the client's respiratory status to the primary health care. C. The nurse should first report the client's brachial pulses to the primary health care.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Reporting respiratory status is urgent in respiratory distress syndrome, guiding immediate interventions.

Extract:

Newborn born 1 hr ago at 38 weeks gestation with abnormal diagnostic results

Question 5 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?

A. The nurse should first report the client's Hemoglobin level to the primary health care. B. The nurse should first report the client's Chest x-ray results to the primary health care. C. The nurse should first report the client's Glucose level to the primary health care.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Chest x-ray results showing radiopaque areas suggest respiratory issues, requiring urgent reporting to guide treatment.

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