ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Care Exam 4A Questions
Extract:
A nurse is teaching a new mother about signs of effective breastfeeding of her newborn.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 5% weight loss in the first 3 days is normal due to fluid loss and adjustment to feeding.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing a sitz bath for a client who is 1 day postpartum.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A water temperature of 40°C (104°F) is safe and effective for soothing the perineal area.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting a client with breastfeeding her newborn.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should explain that which of the following reflexes will initiate sucking?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The rooting reflex prompts the newborn to turn toward a stimulus and suck.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is breastfeeding and tells the nurse that she is concerned about her newborn's hydration.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following nursing observations is appropriate to use in evaluating the adequacy of the newborn's hydration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The number of wet diapers (at least 6 per day) is a reliable indicator of adequate hydration in newborns.
Extract:
Acrocyanosis refers to the bluish discoloration of the extremities in newborns.
Question 5 of 5
Where would acrocyanosis be assessed on a newborn?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acrocyanosis is typically observed in the hands and feet of newborns.