ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What is the recommended frequency for breastfeeding a newborn in a 24-hour period?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Newborns should be breastfed 8-12 times in a 24-hour period to ensure adequate nutrition and establish milk supply.
Extract:
A client with anemia.
Question 2 of 5
What is the nutritional importance in pregnancy for a client with anemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anemia in pregnancy requires increased iron intake to support hemoglobin production, essential for oxygen transport.
Extract:
A newborn is 12 hours old and was born at 37 weeks gestation. The nurse notes that the newborn has a respiratory rate of 74/min, with mild retractions and nasal flaring. The newborn’s heart rate is 170/min, and the temperature is 36.7°C (98.1°F). The nurse also observes grunting and cyanosis around the mouth.
Question 3 of 5
Select the 3 findings that require immediate follow-up.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: B: Respiratory rate of 74/min indicates potential distress. C: Heart rate of 170/min suggests tachycardia. D: Retractions, nasal flaring, and grunting indicate respiratory distress.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is a common respiratory anomaly associated with preterm birth?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS) is common in preterm infants due to insufficient surfactant production.
Extract:
A 4-hour-old newborn born to a client who has a prenatal history of substance use disorder.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 4-hour-old newborn born to a client who has a prenatal history of substance use disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Non-nutritive sucking with a pacifier provides comfort and soothes newborns experiencing withdrawal symptoms.