ATI Maternal Newborn Moitiso proctored Exam Practice Questions

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• The infant stretches their arms out and then back in toward their body.
• The infant turns their head toward their parent’s voice.
• The infant grasps the parent’s finger when placed in the infant’s palm.
• The infant brings their hand to their mouth.

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• Newborns are born with fully developed immune responses capable of independently fighting infections from birth.
• Newborns have a mature gut microbiome that supports their immune system immediately after birth.
• Newborns rely solely on their innate immune system without any contribution from maternal antibodies.
• Newborns receive passive immunity through the placenta and colostrum, but their own immune system is not fully functional until several months of age.

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• Ask another nurse to verify the heart rate as this is an abnormal finding.
• Call the provider and request they come to the hospital immediately for this abnormal finding to further assess the neonate.
• Prepare the newborn for transport to the NICU for further cardiac observation.
• Document the expected finding.

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• Wipe the cord daily with alcohol prep pads.
• Keep the cord moist.
• Fold the top of the diaper underneath the cord.
• Apply petroleum jelly to the cord stump.

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• Placing your child on her back when sleeping will decrease the risk of SIDS.
• SIDS is directly correlated with the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccines.
• SIDS rates have been rising over the last 10 years.
• Sleep apnea is the main cause of SIDS.

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• Tickle the outer edge of the sole of the newborn’s foot moving up toward the toes.
• Turn the newborn’s head quickly to one side.
• Hold the newborn vertically allowing one foot to touch the table surface.
• Clap near the crib and make a loud noise.

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• 110/min.
• 100/min.
• 24/min.
• 60/min.