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lidoalex

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An expectant parent asks the nurse about health problems of newborns. The nurse will provide information on which of the following?
 
  1. Infant colic.
  2. Respiratory tract infections.
  3. Failure to thrive.
  4. Injuries.
  5. SIDS.

Question 2

A baby was born with flaccid muscle tone, regular respirations with crying, heart rate of 85, and blue extremities. What would the Apgar score be?
 
  1. 6
  2. 7
  3. 5
  4. 8



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,3,5
Rationale 1: Health problems of newborns include infant colic.
Rationale 2: Respiratory tract infections are more common for toddlers and in the school-age child.
Rationale 3: Health problems of newborns include failure to thrive.
Rationale 4: Injuries are more problematic as the child grows, especially for the school-age child.
Rationale 5: Health problems of newborns include SIDS.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Flaccid muscle tone = 0. Regular respirations = 2. Crying = 2. Heart rate of 85 = 1. Blue extremities = 1. Total = 6.



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