ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Final 23D Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What is perinatal injury?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Perinatal injury occurs around birth, affecting the newborn due to labor forces or interventions, like fractures or nerve damage. Perineal, maternal, or fetal injuries are distinct categories.
Extract:
Newborn
Question 2 of 5
The nurse notes that a newborn's white blood cell count (WBC) is 15,000. The nurse is aware that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A WBC of 15,000 is within the normal range for newborns (9,000-30,000/mm³), reflecting stress or birth physiology. It does not indicate infection, require a doctor call, or suggest a lab error without other symptoms.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
What is perinatal injury?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Perinatal injury occurs around birth, affecting the newborn due to labor forces or interventions, like fractures or nerve damage. Perineal, maternal, or fetal injuries are distinct categories.
Extract:
Newborn 1 hr following birth, hemoglobin 9 g/dL, hematocrit 35%, platelet count 210,000/mm², WBC 9,500/mm³, serum glucose 130 mg/dL
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a newborn 1 hr following birth. Select the 5 findings that the nurse should report to the provider.
Correct Answer: C,D,F
Rationale: Low hemoglobin (9 g/dL) and hematocrit (35%) indicate anemia, risking hypoxia. High serum glucose (130 mg/dL) suggests hyperglycemia, potentially harmful. Temperature, respiratory findings, WBC, and heart rate lack abnormal data here.
Extract:
Breastfed newborn diagnosed with galactosemia
Question 5 of 5
A breastfed newborn has just been diagnosed with galactosemia. The therapeutic management for this newborn is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Galactosemia requires stopping breastfeeding, as breast milk contains galactose, which the newborn cannot metabolize, risking severe complications. Amino acids, lactose formulas, or enzyme therapy are not effective treatments.