Author Question: A perinatal nurse assesses a term newborn for respiratory functioning. The nurse knows that which of ... (Read 43 times)

craiczarry · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A perinatal nurse assesses a term newborn for respiratory functioning. The nurse knows that which of the following conditions is normal for newborns:
Select all that apply:

A) A respiratory rate of 60 to 80 breaths per minute
B) A breathing pattern that is often shallow, diaphragmatic and irregular
C) Periodic episodes of apnea
D) The neonate's lung sounds may sound moist during early auscultation

Question 2

The pediatric nurse carefully monitors a patient's status by assessing the child's level of consciousness. The nurse understands that the Glasgow Coma Scale provides clues to:

A) encephalitis.
B) neurological status.
C) irreversible coma.
D) neurological impairment.