One minute after delivery, the neonate's heart rate is 120 beats ...

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One minute after delivery, the neonate's heart rate is 120 beats per minute. She demonstrates a vigorous cry and is actively moving. The infant resists the nurse's attempts to straighten her arm.
 
  When the nurse flicks the soles of her feet, the infant grimaces. Her body is pink and her extremities are blue. What APGAR score should the nurse assign to this infant?
  1. 9
  2. 8
  3. 7
  4. 6

Question 2

Upon delivery of the newborn, the nursing intervention that most promotes parental attachment is:
 
  1. Placing the newborn under the radiant warmer.
  2. Placing the newborn on the maternal abdomen.
  3. Allowing the mother a chance to rest immediately after delivery.
  4. Taking the newborn to the nursery for the initial assessment.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Heart rate of greater than 100 beats per minute correlates with 2 points and vigorous cry correlates with 2 points. Active movement of extremities correlates with 2 points. Grimacing in response to flicking of the soles correlates with 1 point and a pink body with blue extremities correlates with 1 point. This infant's APGAR score is 8.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Removing the baby from the mother does not promote interaction.
Rationale 2: Placing the baby on the maternal abdomen promotes attachment and bonding and gives the mother a chance to interact with her baby immediately.
Rationale 3: Removing the baby from the mother does not promote interaction.
Rationale 4: Removing the baby from the mother does not promote interaction.