ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Newborncare Questions
Extract:
Newborn fetus
Question 1 of 5
Which statement about fetal circulation is true?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fetal circulation, with shunts like the foramen ovale, persists through labor's stress, transitioning to adult circulation after birth.
Extract:
Newborn with respiratory distress, jitteriness, and lethargy
Question 2 of 5
A nurse who is caring for a newborn observes signs of respiratory distress, jitteriness, and lethargy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Jitteriness and lethargy suggest hypoglycemia, making a blood glucose check the priority to guide treatment.
Extract:
Newborn immediately after birth
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn immediately after birth. Which of the following actions by the nurse reduces evaporative heat loss by the newborn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drying the skin removes amniotic fluid, preventing evaporative cooling, a key step to maintain newborn temperature.
Extract:
Newborn feeding
Question 4 of 5
A newborn is most interested in eating in which wake and sleep state?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The alert state is ideal for feeding, as the newborn is calm, attentive, and receptive to breastfeeding or bottle-feeding.
Extract:
Newborn being assessed
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a newborn. Which of the following anatomical landmarks should the nurse use to measure chest circumference?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nipple line provides a consistent, reproducible landmark for measuring chest circumference, ensuring accurate assessment.