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A nurse in a clinic is teaching the mother of a 4-month-old infant who has been
breastfed. The mother plans to switch her infant to an iron-
fortified formula. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
Iron facilitates development of vision in infants.
Iron facilitates growth of bones in infants.
Iron stores in infants begin to deplete.
Iron is poorly absorbed in infants. - Correct Ans-Iron stores in infants begin to deplete.
A nurse is caring for a newborn 4 hr after birth. Which of the following actions should the
nurse include in the plan of care to prevent jaundice?
Begin phototherapy.
Initiate early feeding.
Suction excess mucus with a bulb syringe
Prepare for an exchange blood transfusion. - Correct Ans-Initiate early feeding
A nurse is assessing a newborn who has a coarctation of the aorta. Which of the
following should the nurse recognize is a clinical manifestation of
coarctation or the aorta?
Increased blood pressure in the arms with decreased blood pressure in the legs
Decreased blood pressure in the arms with increased blood pressure in the legs
Increased blood pressure in both the arms and the legs
Decreased blood pressure in both the arms and the legs - Correct Ans-Increased blood
pressure in the arms with decreased blood pressure in the legs
A nurse is assisting a client with breastfeeding. The nurse explains that which of the
following reflexes will promote the newborn to latch?
Babinski
Rooting
Moro
Stepping - Correct Ans-rooting
A nurse is caring for a client who has just delivered a newborn. The nurse notes
secretions bubbling out of the newborn's nose and mouth. Which
of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Suction the nose with a bulb syringe.
Suction the mouth with a bulb syringe
Use a suction catheter with low negative pressure.
Turn the newborn on his side. - Correct Ans-Suction the mouth with a bulb syringe
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A nurse is completing a newborn gestational agè assessment. Which of the following
findings should be recorded as part of this assessment on the
newborn?
Acrocyanosis of hands and feet
Anterior fontanel soft and level
Plantar creases cover 2/3 of sole
Vernix caseosa in inguinal creases - Correct Ans-Plantar creases cover 2/3 of sole
A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a vaginal birth 12 hr ago. The nurse
recognizes the client is in the dependent, taking in phase of
maternal postpartum adjustment. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect during this phase?
Expressions of excitement
Lack of appetite
Focus on the family unit and its members
Eagerness to learn newborn care skills - Correct Ans-Expressions of excitement
A nurse is preparing to administer an injection of Rho (D) immunoglobulin. The nurse
should understand that the purpose of this injection is to
prevent which of the following newborn complications?
Hydrops fetalis
Hypobilirubinemia
Biliary atresia
Transient clotting difficulties - Correct Ans-Hydrops fetalis
A nurse is assessing a newborn who has developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Absent plantar reflexes
Lengthened thigh on the affected side
Inwardly turned foot on the affected side
Asymmetric thigh folds - Correct Ans-Asymmetric thigh folds
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who has a new diagnosis of phenylketonuria
(PKU). Which of the following actions should be included in
the plan of care?
Initiate a controlled low-protein diet.
Educate parents on blood glucose monitoring
Administer thyroid hormone replacement.
Obtain a blood sample for blood type. - Correct Ans-Initiate a controlled low-protein diet.
A nurse is teaching about crib safety with the parent of a newborn. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates understanding of the
teaching?
"I will place my baby on his stomach when he is sleeping."
I should remove extra blankets from my baby's crib."
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ATI CAPSTONE OB MATERNTY LATEST
2025 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
A nurse in a clinic is teaching the mother of a 4-month-old infant who has been
breastfed. The mother plans to switch her infant to an iron-
fortified formula. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
Iron facilitates development of vision in infants.
Iron facilitates growth of bones in infants.
Iron stores in infants begin to deplete.
Iron is poorly absorbed in infants. - Correct Ans-Iron stores in infants begin to deplete.
A nurse is caring for a newborn 4 hr after birth. Which of the following actions should the
nurse include in the plan of care to prevent jaundice?
Begin phototherapy.
Initiate early feeding.
Suction excess mucus with a bulb syringe
Prepare for an exchange blood transfusion. - Correct Ans-Initiate early feeding
A nurse is assessing a newborn who has a coarctation of the aorta. Which of the
following should the nurse recognize is a clinical manifestation of
coarctation or the aorta?
Increased blood pressure in the arms with decreased blood pressure in the legs
Decreased blood pressure in the arms with increased blood pressure in the legs
Increased blood pressure in both the arms and the legs
Decreased blood pressure in both the arms and the legs - Correct Ans-Increased blood
pressure in the arms with decreased blood pressure in the legs
A nurse is assisting a client with breastfeeding. The nurse explains that which of the
following reflexes will promote the newborn to latch?
Babinski
Rooting
Moro
Stepping - Correct Ans-rooting
A nurse is caring for a client who has just delivered a newborn. The nurse notes
secretions bubbling out of the newborn's nose and mouth. Which
of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Suction the nose with a bulb syringe.
Suction the mouth with a bulb syringe
Use a suction catheter with low negative pressure.
Turn the newborn on his side. - Correct Ans-Suction the mouth with a bulb syringe
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A nurse is completing a newborn gestational agè assessment. Which of the following
findings should be recorded as part of this assessment on the
newborn?
Acrocyanosis of hands and feet
Anterior fontanel soft and level
Plantar creases cover 2/3 of sole
Vernix caseosa in inguinal creases - Correct Ans-Plantar creases cover 2/3 of sole
A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a vaginal birth 12 hr ago. The nurse
recognizes the client is in the dependent, taking in phase of
maternal postpartum adjustment. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect during this phase?
Expressions of excitement
Lack of appetite
Focus on the family unit and its members
Eagerness to learn newborn care skills - Correct Ans-Expressions of excitement
A nurse is preparing to administer an injection of Rho (D) immunoglobulin. The nurse
should understand that the purpose of this injection is to
prevent which of the following newborn complications?
Hydrops fetalis
Hypobilirubinemia
Biliary atresia
Transient clotting difficulties - Correct Ans-Hydrops fetalis
A nurse is assessing a newborn who has developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Absent plantar reflexes
Lengthened thigh on the affected side
Inwardly turned foot on the affected side
Asymmetric thigh folds - Correct Ans-Asymmetric thigh folds
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who has a new diagnosis of phenylketonuria
(PKU). Which of the following actions should be included in
the plan of care?
Initiate a controlled low-protein diet.
Educate parents on blood glucose monitoring
Administer thyroid hormone replacement.
Obtain a blood sample for blood type. - Correct Ans-Initiate a controlled low-protein diet.
A nurse is teaching about crib safety with the parent of a newborn. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates understanding of the
teaching?
"I will place my baby on his stomach when he is sleeping."
I should remove extra blankets from my baby's crib."
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