ATI NEWBORN

Question 1

What’s the WBC count for newborns

Answer 1

9,000- 30,000

Question 2

What normal HCT levels for a newborn

Answer 2

48%- 69%

Question 3

What’s the normal blood glucose for newborns

Answer 3

40-60

Question 4

26 weeks gestation is considered what trimester

Answer 4

2nd

Question 5

What is a clinical manifestation of preeclampsia

Answer 5

Pitting edema

Question 6

What steps must be performed to a woman 9 weeks gestation presenting with a HR of 110, and cool clammy skin

Answer 6

1. Check blood glucose
2. Offer 4 oz of OJ or 15g simple carbohydrates
3. Allow 15 min rest
4. Document findings

Question 7

What assessment findings indicates a potential complication to a newborn who has hyperbilirubinemia and is receiving phototherapy

Answer 7

Irritability

Question 8

For a client with severe preeclampsia, what findings is expected

Answer 8

Blurred vision
Urine protein greater than 3
3+ deep tendon reflexes

Question 9

What is the range for newborn weight

Answer 9

2.5-4kg

Question 10

When caring for a Hispanic woman, what are cultural beliefs to consider after delivery

Answer 10

Protect clients head and feet from cold air
Delay bath for 14 days following delivery
Bed rest for 3 days following delivery
Offer warm beverages following birth

Question 11

What are signs of respiratory distress in the newborn

Answer 11

Substernal retractions

Question 12

Meperidine

Answer 12

Relief of severe persistent pain

Question 13

Butorphanol

Answer 13

Relief of labor pain and severe post op pain after a c section

Question 14

Fentanyl

Answer 14

Relief of severe recurrent or persistent pain during labor

Question 15

For a breast feeding client who has engorgement, what is recommended

Answer 15

Apply cold compress after feedings

Question 16

What is a contradiction to receiving nalbuphine

Answer 16

Opioid dependency because the antagonist activity of this med can cause withdrawal symptoms

Question 17

What technique should be provided to the client who is in early labor and tenses at the onset of contractions

Answer 17

Cleansing breaths

It allows the client to focus on the contraction

Question 18

What is an expected side effect during the administration of the initial bolus of magnesium sulfate

Answer 18

Facial flushing

Question 19

What is the correct technique for Leopold maneuvers

Answer 19

1. Palate fundus to identify fetal part
2. determine location of fetal back
3. Palate for the fetal part presenting the inlet
4. Palate the cephalic prominence to identify the attitude of the head

Question 20

Why should newborns be dried immediately following delivery

Answer 20

To avoid cold stress

Question 21

A client who received a epidural becomes hypotensive, after positioning her on her left side, what is a priority

Answer 21

Increase infusion rate to stabilize BP

Question 22

A client just delivered a newborn, the nurse is preparing to administer oxytocin; what indicates the need for this drug

Answer 22

Flaccid uterus

Excessive vaginal bleeding which contracts the uterus and prevents bleeding

Question 23

How often should a pregnant woman check her pulse

Answer 23

Q 10-15 min

If it’s above 140, slow down until it returns to a max of 90 bpm

Question 24

What promotes circulation and blood flow to the placenta and fetus after excercising

Answer 24

Lying on the side for 10 min

Question 25

After the HEP B vaccination, when is the babies next scheduled vaccinations

Answer 25

2 months of age

Question 26

What temp should a newborns bath be kept at

Answer 26

36.6-37.2 degrees Celsius

98-99 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 27

For a client hospitalized at 8 weeks gestation for hyperemisis gravidarum, what action should the nurse take

Answer 27

Start IV fluids

Question 28

A newborn who has a total serum bilirubin of 8 or greater should receive what

Answer 28

Phototherapy

Question 29

What is clindamycin

Answer 29

An antibiotic used for bacterial infections

It is used for endometritis