ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Care Exam 4A Questions
Extract:
Vernix caseosa is a waxy, white substance that covers the newborn's skin.
Question 1 of 5
What is the term for the cream cheese like substance that protects the infant's skin from amniotic fluid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vernix caseosa protects the newborn's skin from amniotic fluid and has antimicrobial properties.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hr postpartum. The nurse finds a small amount of lochia rubra on the client's perineal pad. The fundus is midline and firm at the umbilicus.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking for blood under the buttock ensures no excessive bleeding or hematoma, as the small amount of lochia rubra and firm fundus are normal.
Extract:
Vitamin K is given by injection to a newborn.
Question 3 of 5
Why is vitamin K given by injection to a newborn?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Newborns have low vitamin K stores, increasing the risk of bleeding; injection ensures adequate levels.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a newborn 1 hr after delivery.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following respiratory rates is within the expected reference range for a newborn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A newborn's normal respiratory rate is 30-60 breaths per minute; 48/min is within this range.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a newborn.
Question 5 of 5
How many blood vessels should the nurse expect to observe in the newborn's umbilical cord?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The umbilical cord typically has two arteries and one vein for fetal circulation.