A newborn has pallor and a pulse rate of 120 beats/min, grimaces, and has active motion and a slow and irregular respiratory effort. What would be the Apgar score for this infant?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 9
D) 8
Ans: B) 6
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A woman who is 8 months pregnant asks the nurse, "Does my baby have any antibodies to fight infection?" The most appropriate response by the nurse is:
a. "Your baby has all the immune globulins necessary: IgG, IgM, and IgA." b. "Your baby won't receive any antibodies until he is born and you breastfeed him." c. "Your baby does not have any antibodies to fight infection." d. "Your baby has IgG and IgM."