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ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN PROCTORED EXAM: 2026
100% PASS ASSURED EXAMINATION
SOLUTIONS
A baby with neonatal abstinence syndrome may
have a wide range of symtoms including CNS,
metabolic, vasomotor, respiratory, and GI.
These include:
(list 3 or more for each) - correct answer-
CNS:
-increased wakefulness
-high-pitched cry, incessant crying
-irritability
-tremors
-hyperactive w/increased Moro reflex
-increased DTRs
-increased muscle tone
-abrasions and/or excoriations on the face &
knees
-convulsions
Metabolic, Vasomotor, Respiratory:
-nasal congestion w/flaring
-frequent yawning
-skin mottling
-tachypnea >60/min
-sweating
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-temp >than 37.2 C (99 F)
GI:
-poor feeding
-regurgitation (projectile vomiting)
-diarrhea
-excessive uncoordinated constant sucking
Hypoglycemia in the newborn findings: -
correct answer- -poor feeding
-jitteriness/tremors
-hypothermia
-diaphoresis
-weak shrill cry
-lethargy
-flaccid muscle tone
-seizures/coma
-irregular respirations
-cyanosis
-apnea
normal newborn blood glucose=
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normal infant (up to 2 yrs) blood glucose= -
correct answer- 40-80 mg/dl
50-80 mg/dl
newborn dehydration s/s: - correct answer- -
urine output less than 1 mL/kg/hr
-urine specific gravity more than 1.015
-weight loss
-dry mucous membranes
-absent skin turgor
-depressed/sunken fontanels
postterm infant s/s: - correct answer- -wasted
appearance, thin w/loose skin
-peeling, cracked, dry skin, also leathery
-long, thin body
-meconium staining of fingernails and
umbilical cord
-long hair and nails
-may be more alert
-hypoglycemic
-macrosomic
-cold stress
ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN PROCTORED EXAM: 2026
100% PASS ASSURED EXAMINATION
SOLUTIONS
A baby with neonatal abstinence syndrome may
have a wide range of symtoms including CNS,
metabolic, vasomotor, respiratory, and GI.
These include:
(list 3 or more for each) - correct answer-
CNS:
-increased wakefulness
-high-pitched cry, incessant crying
-irritability
-tremors
-hyperactive w/increased Moro reflex
-increased DTRs
-increased muscle tone
-abrasions and/or excoriations on the face &
knees
-convulsions
Metabolic, Vasomotor, Respiratory:
-nasal congestion w/flaring
-frequent yawning
-skin mottling
-tachypnea >60/min
-sweating
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-temp >than 37.2 C (99 F)
GI:
-poor feeding
-regurgitation (projectile vomiting)
-diarrhea
-excessive uncoordinated constant sucking
Hypoglycemia in the newborn findings: -
correct answer- -poor feeding
-jitteriness/tremors
-hypothermia
-diaphoresis
-weak shrill cry
-lethargy
-flaccid muscle tone
-seizures/coma
-irregular respirations
-cyanosis
-apnea
normal newborn blood glucose=
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normal infant (up to 2 yrs) blood glucose= -
correct answer- 40-80 mg/dl
50-80 mg/dl
newborn dehydration s/s: - correct answer- -
urine output less than 1 mL/kg/hr
-urine specific gravity more than 1.015
-weight loss
-dry mucous membranes
-absent skin turgor
-depressed/sunken fontanels
postterm infant s/s: - correct answer- -wasted
appearance, thin w/loose skin
-peeling, cracked, dry skin, also leathery
-long, thin body
-meconium staining of fingernails and
umbilical cord
-long hair and nails
-may be more alert
-hypoglycemic
-macrosomic
-cold stress
