The nurse notes that a newborn, who is 1 minute old, exhibits the following characteristics:
heart rate 118 bpm
respiratory rate 20 rpm with a weak cry
pink body with bluish hands and feet
facial grimace
some flexion
The nurse determines that the baby's Apgar score is which of the following at this time?
A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 9
A
6
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A. Excessive motor activity occurs in the wide-awake state. B. Irregular respirations are common in REM sleep. C. Jerking movements may accompany crying. D. Stimulation decreases activity in the active alert state. E. When stimuli are removed, the baby falls asleep.
Safe dosage range: Dobutamine 2.5 to 20 mcg/kg/min
Available: Dobutamine 250 mg in 250 mL D5W The IV flow rates for the lowest and highest dosages for a client who weighs 143 lb are _____ and _____. a. 9.75 and 39 mg/hr b. 10 and 78 mL/hr c. 5 and 20 mL/hr d. 16 and 65 mg/hr
The nurse suspects that the client has a hearing disorder; however, the client denies not being able to hear. What initial action should the nurse take to assess the client's hearing?
1. Schedule a Weber and Rinne test 2. Observe the client's interaction with family 3. Use an otoscope to visualize the inner ear 4. Confront the client with the suspicion
Culture profoundly affects what and when we eat. As each culture has it owns customs, there is a common element that all share. What do all cultures do?
A) Eat three or more times daily. B) View slimness as attractive and desirable. C) Use food as part of celebration. D) Rely on meat to attain their protein requirements.