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abarnes

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The nurse has given the newborn an Apgar score of 5. She should then:
 
  a. begin ventilation and compressions.
  b. do nothing except place the infant under a radiant warmer.
  c. observe the infant and recheck the score after 10 minutes.
  d. gently stimulate by rubbing the infant's back while administering O2.

Question 2

At 5 minutes after birth, the nurse assesses that the neonate's heart rate is 96 bpm, respirations are spontaneous, with a strong cry, body posture is flexed with vigorous movement, reflexes are brisk, and there is cyanosis of the hands and feet.
 
  What Apgar score will the nurse assign?
 
  a. 7
  b. 8
  c. 9
  d. 10


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upturnedfurball

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
An infant who receives a score of 4 to 6 requires only additional oxygen and gentle stimulation. An infant who receive a score of 3 or less requires ventilation and compressions. An infant who scores less than 7 requires more intervention than placement under a radiant warmer. Observing and rechecking the infant will not improve newborn's transition to extrauterine life.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The neonate is assigned a score of 1 for heart rate and color and a score of 2 for respiratory effort, muscle tone, and reflex response, for a combined total of 8.


abarnes

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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