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bucstennis@aim.com · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A newborn has an Apgar score of 6 at 5 minutes. Which of the following is the priority?

A) Initiating IV fluid therapy
B) Beginning resuscitative measures
C) Promoting kangaroo care
D) Obtaining a blood culture

Question 2

When examining the abdomen of a child, which technique would the nurse use last?

A) Auscultation
B) Percussion
C) Palpation
D) Inspection

BAOCHAU2803 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Response:
An Apgar score below 7 at 1 or 5 minutes indicates the need for resuscitation. IV fluid therapy and blood cultures may be done once resuscitation is started. Kangaroo care would be appropriate once the newborn is stable.

Answer to Question 2

C
Response:
Palpation should be the last part of the abdominal examination. Inspection, auscultation, and percussion should be done before palpation.