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Redwolflake15

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An initial newborn assessment reveals a heart rate of 76, a weak cry, slight flexion of extremities, a facial grimace, and a trunk pink in color but blue extremities. Which is an appropriate Apgar score?
 
  1) 2
  2) 3
  3) 4
  4) 5

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a newborn who presents with a heart rate of 80, a weak cry, flaccid muscle tone, and blue coloring. Which is the appropriate Apgar score for this newborn?
 
  1) 1
  2) 2
  3) 3
  4) 4



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2



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