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berenicecastro

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on: Jun 28, 2018
Which assessment of the newborn should be reported?
 
  a. Head circumference is 5 cm greater than the chest circumference
  b. Hands and feet are warm with a blue color
  c. Temperature is 36.6  C (97.8  F)
  d. Head has a longer than normal shape to it

Question 2

The nurse is assessing Apgar score on a newborn. What will be evaluated? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Reflexes
  b. Color
  c. Heart rate
  d. Respiration
  e. Weight


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jomama

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

ANS: A
The circumference of the head should be less than 2 cm greater than that of the chest. All other listed assessments are within the norm.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
The Apgar score is a standardized method of evaluating the newborn's condition immediately after delivery. Five objective signs are measured: heart rate, respiration, muscle tone, reflexes, and color. The score is obtained 1 minute after birth and again after 5 minutes.


berenicecastro

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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