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A nurse is caring for a newborn and calculating the Apgar score.

At 1 minute after delivery, the following findings are noted: heart rate of 110/min; slow, weak cry; flexed extremities; cries in response to suctioning of the nares; body pink in color with blue extremities.

Calculate the newborn’s Apgar score.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is ["7"]

The newborn’s Apgar score is 7.

Step 1: Heart rate of 110/min = 2 points.

Step 2: Slow, weak cry = 1 point.

Step 3: Flexed extremities = 1 point.

Step 4: Cries in response to suctioning of the nares = 2 points.

Step 5: Body pink in color with blue extremities = 1 point. Total Apgar score = 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 7.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice D rationale

The normal respiratory rate for a newborn is between 30 to 60 breaths per minute. A rate of 60/min is within this range.

Choice A rationale

A respiratory rate of 110/min is too high for a newborn and may indicate respiratory distress.

Choice B rationale

A respiratory rate of 100/min is also too high for a newborn and may indicate respiratory distress.

Choice C rationale

A respiratory rate of 24/min is too low for a newborn and may indicate respiratory depression.

A. Placing your child on her back when sleeping will decrease the risk of SIDS. B. SIDS is directly correlated with the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccines. C. SIDS rates have been rising over the last 10 years. D. Sleep apnea is the main cause of SIDS.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Placing a baby on their back to sleep significantly reduces the risk of SIDS. This position helps keep the airway open and reduces the risk of suffocation.

Choice B rationale

There is no direct correlation between SIDS and the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccines. Vaccines are safe and do not increase the risk of SIDS3.

Choice C rationale

SIDS rates have actually decreased over the last 10 years, largely due to public health campaigns promoting safe sleep practices.

Choice D rationale

Sleep apnea is not the main cause of SIDS. The exact cause of SIDS is unknown, but it is believed to be related to defects in the brain that control breathing and arousal from sleep.

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