ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS BRAND NEW
2026
A patient is expected to deliver a term neonate who is small for
gestational age (SGA). Which complication would the nurse understand
is more specific to the term SGA neonate as opposed to the premature
SGA neonate?
1. The term SGA neonate is at greater risk for meconium aspiration.
2. Term SGA neonates are always caused by placenta insufficiency.
3. Both term SGA and premature SGA neonates are at risk for organ
complications.
4. The term SGA neonate is at higher risk for hypothermia because of
the lack of subcutaneous fat. - ANSWER >> 1. The term SGA neonate
is at greater risk for meconium aspiration.
A neonate is delivered by cesarean section to a patient who received
general anesthesia. The neonate is exhibiting signs of transient
tachypnea of the newborn . Which nursing interventions would most
likely cause the patient distress? Select all that apply.
1. Gavage feeding of the neonate
2. Close monitoring of neonate oxygenation
3. Minimizing stimulation of the neonate
4. Administrating and monitoring IV fluids
,5. Providing emotional support for the family - ANSWER >> 1. Gavage
feeding of the neonate
3. Minimizing stimulation of the neonate
The nurse is providing care for a neonate who is at high risk for
hypoglycemia. In which order would the nurse initiate nursing
interventions with this neonate?
Place the options in the correct order. All options must be used.
1. Have the neonate fed if the blood glucose level is between 30 and 40
mg/dL.
2. Obtain a blood sample via a heel stick as soon as possible after birth.
3. Recheck the blood glucose level 20 minutes after feeding.
4. Follow hospital protocol for notifying the health care provider.
5. Obtain a heel stick blood sample if the neonate exhibits
manifestations of hypoglycemia. - ANSWER >> 2. Obtain a blood
sample via a heel stick as soon as possible after birth.
1. Obtain a heel stick blood sample if the neonate exhibits
manifestations of hypoglycemia.
1. Have the neonate fed if the blood glucose level is between 30 and 40
mg/dL.
3. Recheck the blood glucose level 20 minutes after feeding.
4. Follow hospital protocol for notifying the health care provider.
The nurse attending a patient during labor is concerned that the fetus is
at risk for perinatal asphyxia. Which manifestation would support the
nurse's concern?
1. The patient has an oxygen saturation of 97% on room air.
2. The patient's blood pressure is 140/78 mm Hg.
3. The umbilical cord is found wrapped tightly around the fetus's neck.
, 4. The patient experienced 7 hours of labor. - ANSWER >> 3. The
umbilical cord is found wrapped tightly around the fetus's neck.
The nurse is providing care for a neonate delivered at 42 weeks'
gestation. The health care provider designates the neonate as being
small for gestational age (SGA). The patient states that a big baby was
expected. Which explanation would the nurse provide?
1. The neonate at term would have been much smaller.
2. All the stored glycogen was used for energy before birth.
3. The placenta may have started to break down.
4. There is no explanation for the neonate's size. - ANSWER >> 3. The
placenta may have started to break down.
A patient is in active labor at 30 weeks' gestation. The patient states,
"My mother's first baby was born early and died of lung disease."
Which immediate medical therapy would the nurse anticipate to
improve the neonate's respiratory function?
1. Surfactant therapy
2. Administration of antenatal corticosteroids
3. Use of continuous positive airway pressure
4. Vapotherm therapy via nasal cannula - ANSWER >> 2. Administration
of antenatal corticosteroids
A neonate is diagnosed with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the
newborn (PPHN). The nurse is aware that the condition is life-
threatening. In which order would the manifestations of the condition
occur? Place the options in the correct order. All options must be used.
1. The ductus arteriosus and/or foramen ovale remain open.
2. Blood is shunted away from the lungs.
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS BRAND NEW
2026
A patient is expected to deliver a term neonate who is small for
gestational age (SGA). Which complication would the nurse understand
is more specific to the term SGA neonate as opposed to the premature
SGA neonate?
1. The term SGA neonate is at greater risk for meconium aspiration.
2. Term SGA neonates are always caused by placenta insufficiency.
3. Both term SGA and premature SGA neonates are at risk for organ
complications.
4. The term SGA neonate is at higher risk for hypothermia because of
the lack of subcutaneous fat. - ANSWER >> 1. The term SGA neonate
is at greater risk for meconium aspiration.
A neonate is delivered by cesarean section to a patient who received
general anesthesia. The neonate is exhibiting signs of transient
tachypnea of the newborn . Which nursing interventions would most
likely cause the patient distress? Select all that apply.
1. Gavage feeding of the neonate
2. Close monitoring of neonate oxygenation
3. Minimizing stimulation of the neonate
4. Administrating and monitoring IV fluids
,5. Providing emotional support for the family - ANSWER >> 1. Gavage
feeding of the neonate
3. Minimizing stimulation of the neonate
The nurse is providing care for a neonate who is at high risk for
hypoglycemia. In which order would the nurse initiate nursing
interventions with this neonate?
Place the options in the correct order. All options must be used.
1. Have the neonate fed if the blood glucose level is between 30 and 40
mg/dL.
2. Obtain a blood sample via a heel stick as soon as possible after birth.
3. Recheck the blood glucose level 20 minutes after feeding.
4. Follow hospital protocol for notifying the health care provider.
5. Obtain a heel stick blood sample if the neonate exhibits
manifestations of hypoglycemia. - ANSWER >> 2. Obtain a blood
sample via a heel stick as soon as possible after birth.
1. Obtain a heel stick blood sample if the neonate exhibits
manifestations of hypoglycemia.
1. Have the neonate fed if the blood glucose level is between 30 and 40
mg/dL.
3. Recheck the blood glucose level 20 minutes after feeding.
4. Follow hospital protocol for notifying the health care provider.
The nurse attending a patient during labor is concerned that the fetus is
at risk for perinatal asphyxia. Which manifestation would support the
nurse's concern?
1. The patient has an oxygen saturation of 97% on room air.
2. The patient's blood pressure is 140/78 mm Hg.
3. The umbilical cord is found wrapped tightly around the fetus's neck.
, 4. The patient experienced 7 hours of labor. - ANSWER >> 3. The
umbilical cord is found wrapped tightly around the fetus's neck.
The nurse is providing care for a neonate delivered at 42 weeks'
gestation. The health care provider designates the neonate as being
small for gestational age (SGA). The patient states that a big baby was
expected. Which explanation would the nurse provide?
1. The neonate at term would have been much smaller.
2. All the stored glycogen was used for energy before birth.
3. The placenta may have started to break down.
4. There is no explanation for the neonate's size. - ANSWER >> 3. The
placenta may have started to break down.
A patient is in active labor at 30 weeks' gestation. The patient states,
"My mother's first baby was born early and died of lung disease."
Which immediate medical therapy would the nurse anticipate to
improve the neonate's respiratory function?
1. Surfactant therapy
2. Administration of antenatal corticosteroids
3. Use of continuous positive airway pressure
4. Vapotherm therapy via nasal cannula - ANSWER >> 2. Administration
of antenatal corticosteroids
A neonate is diagnosed with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the
newborn (PPHN). The nurse is aware that the condition is life-
threatening. In which order would the manifestations of the condition
occur? Place the options in the correct order. All options must be used.
1. The ductus arteriosus and/or foramen ovale remain open.
2. Blood is shunted away from the lungs.
