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RRMR

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Which of the following are normal vital signs for a newborn 1 hour after birth?
 
  A. HR 100 beats/min, RR 40 breaths/min
  B. HR 110 beats/min, RR 20 breaths/min
  C. HR 140 beats/min, RR 50 breaths/min
  D. HR 170 beats/min, RR 70 breaths/min

Question 2

While caring for the postterm infant, the nurse recognizes that the fetus may have passed meconium prior to birth as a result of
 
  a. Hypoxia in utero
  b. NEC
  c. Placental insufficiency
  d. Rapid use of glycogen stores



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Answer to Question 1

C
Normal values for a newborn are heart rate (HR) 110 to 160 beats/min and respiratory rate 30 to 60 breaths/min.

Answer to Question 2

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A When labor begins, poor oxygen reserves may cause fetal compromise. The fetus
may passed meconium as a result of hypoxia before or during labor increasing
the risk of meconium aspiration.
B Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious inflammatory condition of the
intestinal tract that may lead to death of areas of the mucosa of the intestines.
SGA infants are at increased risk for NEC.
C If placental insufficiency is present, decreased amniotic fluid volume and
umbilical cord compression is likely to occur. This resulted in both hypoxia and
malnourishment of the fetus.
D Postterm infants should be assessed for hypoglycemia because of the rapid use of
glycogen stores.



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