ATI CAPSTONE MATERNAL NEWBORN
ASSESSMENT MOST RECENT 2026
COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Care of circumcision.
Answer: - Apply diaper loosely to prevent pressure and injury over the
area
- DO NOT remove yellow exudate (forms over the glans penis,
continues for 2-3 days, part of the healing process)
- Use warm water to clean gently with each diaper change. Apply
petroleum jelly to the glans.
- Allowing the newborn to suck on a pacifier is an effective form of non-
pharmacological pain management
- Apply slight pressure with sterile gauze to stop mild bleeding. If it
continues, notify provider.
- Inspect site at least every 4 hours.
,- Change diaper at least every 4 hours.
- Avoid baby wipes until it has healed (usually 5-6 days)
⩥ Oxytocin following a vaginal birth.
Answer: Smooth muscle relaxant that causes contraction of the uterus.
Palpate the uterine fundus to determine consistency or tone to determine
if the medication is effective.
⩥ Adverse effects of oxytocin.
Answer: Water intoxication (monitor urinary output)
HTN (monitor BP)
Cardiac dysrhythmias (monitor pulse)
⩥ Signs of a cervical laceration.
Answer: Bright red bleeding ... slow trickle, oozing or outright bleeding,
and a firm fundus.
⩥ Photometer.
, Answer: Monitors the lamp's energy when treating a newborn with
elevated bilirubin levels.
⩥ Erythromycin opthalmic ointment.
Answer: Prevents gonorrheal or chlamydial infections that the newborn
can contract during birth.
Given to every newborn within 1-2 hours of delivery.
⩥ First action following delivery.
Answer: Place the newborn directly on the client's chest.
The greatest risk to the newborn is cold stress, which increases the need
for oxygen and glucose, and can cause the reopening of the PDA.
Placing the newborn directly on the client's chest will help maintain the
newborn's temperature.
⩥ Vitamin K.
Answer: IM injection
The newborn is at risk for coagulation deficits.
ASSESSMENT MOST RECENT 2026
COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Care of circumcision.
Answer: - Apply diaper loosely to prevent pressure and injury over the
area
- DO NOT remove yellow exudate (forms over the glans penis,
continues for 2-3 days, part of the healing process)
- Use warm water to clean gently with each diaper change. Apply
petroleum jelly to the glans.
- Allowing the newborn to suck on a pacifier is an effective form of non-
pharmacological pain management
- Apply slight pressure with sterile gauze to stop mild bleeding. If it
continues, notify provider.
- Inspect site at least every 4 hours.
,- Change diaper at least every 4 hours.
- Avoid baby wipes until it has healed (usually 5-6 days)
⩥ Oxytocin following a vaginal birth.
Answer: Smooth muscle relaxant that causes contraction of the uterus.
Palpate the uterine fundus to determine consistency or tone to determine
if the medication is effective.
⩥ Adverse effects of oxytocin.
Answer: Water intoxication (monitor urinary output)
HTN (monitor BP)
Cardiac dysrhythmias (monitor pulse)
⩥ Signs of a cervical laceration.
Answer: Bright red bleeding ... slow trickle, oozing or outright bleeding,
and a firm fundus.
⩥ Photometer.
, Answer: Monitors the lamp's energy when treating a newborn with
elevated bilirubin levels.
⩥ Erythromycin opthalmic ointment.
Answer: Prevents gonorrheal or chlamydial infections that the newborn
can contract during birth.
Given to every newborn within 1-2 hours of delivery.
⩥ First action following delivery.
Answer: Place the newborn directly on the client's chest.
The greatest risk to the newborn is cold stress, which increases the need
for oxygen and glucose, and can cause the reopening of the PDA.
Placing the newborn directly on the client's chest will help maintain the
newborn's temperature.
⩥ Vitamin K.
Answer: IM injection
The newborn is at risk for coagulation deficits.
