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A woman is in active labor at 7 centimeters. Which of the following nursing assessments would warrant immediate intervention?
 
  A) Maternal oxygen saturation of 85
  B) Below normal alpha-fetoprotein levels
  C) Three fetal heart decelerations that mirror contractions
  D) Fetal scalp sampling pH of 7.30

Question 2

The nurse notes that a newborn, who is 1 minute old, exhibits the following characteristics:
 
  heart rate 118 bpm
  respiratory rate 20 rpm with a weak cry
  pink body with bluish hands and feet
  facial grimace
  some flexion
  The nurse determines that the baby's Apgar score is which of the following at this time?
  A) 6
  B) 7
  C) 8
  D) 9



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Answer to Question 1

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Maternal oxygen saturation of 85

Answer to Question 2

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