Author Question: Apgar scoring should be conducted: a. At the moment of delivery and after 5 minutes b. In 8 to ... (Read 91 times)

cabate · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Apgar scoring should be conducted:

a. At the moment of delivery and after 5 minutes
b. In 8 to 10 minutes following delivery
c. One minute after birth and 5 minutes later
d. Five minutes after birth and 1 minute later

Question 2

Which of the following statements best defines gastroesophageal reflux (GER)?

a. Stomach contents are returned into the lower esophagus through the lower esophageal sphincter.
b. Formula or other intake is routed to an outpouching in the esophagus and then squeezed out and back to the esophagus.
c. The stomach is too small, and it can't handle the large amount of formula that some caregivers give in one feeding.
d. The esophagus is too narrow in its entire length, and it shoots back up and out the mouth.

emily12345 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Apgar scores are evaluated 1 minute after birth and 5 minutes later.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Correct. Stomach contents are returned into the lower esophagus through the lower esophageal sphincter best defines gastroesophageal reflux (GER).
B Incorrect. Formula or other intake is routed to an outpouching in the esophagus and then squeezed out and back to the esophagus is not an accurate definition of GER.
C Incorrect. The stomach is too small, and it can't handle the large amount of formula that some caregivers give in one feeding is not an accurate definition of GER.
D Incorrect. The esophagus is too narrow in its entire length, and it shoots back up and out the mouth is not an accurate definition of GER.