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PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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D. Set the radiant warmer control temperature at 36.5* C (97.6*F) - CORRECT ANSWER A. Connect the resuscitation bag to the oxygen outlet. The highest priority on admission to the nursery for a newborn with low Apgar scores is airway, which would involve preparing respiratory resuscitation equipment. The other options are also important, although they are of lower priority." "The primary critical observation for Apgar scoring is the: A. Heart rate B. Respiratory rate C. Presence of meconium D. Evaluation of the Moro reflex - CORRECT ANSWER A. Heart rate. The heart rate is vital for life and is the most critical observation in Apgar scoring. Respiratory effect rather than rate is included in the Apgar score; the rate is very erratic." "When performing a newborn assessment. the nurse should measure the vital signs in the following sequence: A. Pulse. respirations. temperature B. Temperature. pulse. respirations C. Respirations. temperature. pulse D. Respirations. pulse. temperature - CORRECT ANSWER D. Respirations. pulse. temperature. This sequence is least disturbing. Touching with the stethoscope and inserting the thermometer increase anxiety and elevate vital signs." "Within three (3) minutes after birth the normal heart rate of the infant may range between: A. 100 and 180 B. 130 and 170 C. 120 and 160 D. 100 and 130 - CORRECT ANSWER C. 120 and 160. The heart rate varies with activity; crying will increase the rate. whereas deep sleep will lower it; a rate between 120 and 160 is expected." "The expected respiratory rate of a neonate within three (3) minutes of birth may be as high as: A. 50 B. 60
C. 80
D. 100 - CORRECT ANSWER B. 60.
The respiratory rate is associated with activity and can be as rapid as 60 breaths per minute; over 60 breaths per minute are considered tachypneic in the infant." "