ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Final 23D Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of these is a characteristic of a preterm infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lanugo is a characteristic of preterm infants, as it is fine, downy hair covering the fetus that typically disappears by 36 weeks gestation but remains in preterm infants. Hypertonia, long toenails, and dry skin are more associated with post-term infants.
Extract:
Newborn 1 hr following birth, placed on radiant warmer, pink with acrocyanosis, mild grunting, nasal flaring, intermittent retractions
Question 2 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: B,C,D,F,G
Rationale: Respiratory distress signs (grunting, flaring, retractions) indicate potential lung or heart issues. Serum glucose, hematocrit, and hemoglobin are critical due to risks like hypoglycemia or anemia. Heart rate abnormalities could signal distress or cardiac issues.
Extract:
Newborn undergoing phototherapy
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is updating the plan of care for a newborn who is undergoing phototherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent breastfeeding promotes hydration and bilirubin excretion during phototherapy. Glucose monitoring is unnecessary, lotion interferes with light efficacy, and prone positioning limits skin exposure.
Extract:
Newborn for PKU testing
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about phenylketonuria (PKU) testing with the parent of a newborn. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Special lights treat jaundice, not PKU, indicating a need for further teaching. PKU is managed by diet, may require repeat testing, and should be tested after fasting, not feeding.
Extract:
Newborn immediately following birth
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a newborn immediately following birth. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Hepatitis B vaccine, phytonadione (vitamin K), and antibiotic eye ointment prevent infection, bleeding, and conjunctivitis, respectively. Lidocaine and Hib vaccine are not standard immediate treatments.