ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Newborncare Questions
Extract:
Newborn vital signs
Question 1 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 with assessment findings
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is most concerned about which assessment finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A positive Ortolani's test indicates hip dysplasia, requiring intervention, unlike other benign findings.
Extract:
Postpartum client bottle-feeding with breast engorgement
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about comfort measures for breast engorgement with a client who is postpartum and is bottle-feeding her newborn. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stimulating nipples increases milk production, worsening engorgement, unlike other measures that reduce discomfort.
Extract:
Newborn with WBC count of 15,000
Question 4 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 with respiratory distress, jitteriness, and lethargy
Question 5 of 5
A nurse who is caring for a newborn observes signs of respiratory distress, jitteriness, and lethargy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Jitteriness and lethargy suggest hypoglycemia, making a blood glucose check the priority to guide treatment.