VATI MATERNAL NEWBORN TEST BANK 2026
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ car seat safety. Answer: Use an approved rear‑facing car seat in the
back seat, preferably in the middle (away from air bags and side impact),
to transport the newborn. Keep infants in rear‑facing car seats until age 2
or until the child reaches the maximum height and weight for the seat
◉ obtaining blood sample via heel stick. Answer: Heel stick blood
samples are obtained by the nurse, who dons clean gloves.●Warm the
newborn's heel first to increase circulation.●Cleanse the area with an
appropriate antiseptic, and allow for drying.●A spring‑activated lancet is
used so that the skin incision is made quickly and painlessly.●The outer
aspect of the heel should be used, and the lancet should go no deeper
than 2.4 mm to prevent necrotizing osteochondritis resulting from
penetration of bone with the lancet.●Follow facility protocol for
specimen collection, equipment to be used, and labeling of
specimens.●Apply pressure with dry gauze (do not use alcohol because
it will cause bleeding to continue) until bleeding stops, and cover with
an adhesive bandage.●Cuddle and comfort the newborn when the
procedure is completed to reassure the newborn and promote feelings of
safety.
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ car seat safety. Answer: Use an approved rear‑facing car seat in the
back seat, preferably in the middle (away from air bags and side impact),
to transport the newborn. Keep infants in rear‑facing car seats until age 2
or until the child reaches the maximum height and weight for the seat
◉ obtaining blood sample via heel stick. Answer: Heel stick blood
samples are obtained by the nurse, who dons clean gloves.●Warm the
newborn's heel first to increase circulation.●Cleanse the area with an
appropriate antiseptic, and allow for drying.●A spring‑activated lancet is
used so that the skin incision is made quickly and painlessly.●The outer
aspect of the heel should be used, and the lancet should go no deeper
than 2.4 mm to prevent necrotizing osteochondritis resulting from
penetration of bone with the lancet.●Follow facility protocol for
specimen collection, equipment to be used, and labeling of
specimens.●Apply pressure with dry gauze (do not use alcohol because
it will cause bleeding to continue) until bleeding stops, and cover with
an adhesive bandage.●Cuddle and comfort the newborn when the
procedure is completed to reassure the newborn and promote feelings of
safety.
