At 1 minute after birth the nurse assesses the infant and notes a heart rate at 80 beats/min, some flexion of extremities, a weak cry, grimacing, and a pink body but blue extremities. The nurse would calculate an Apgar score of _____
1. 4
2. 5
3. 6
4. 7
2
1, 3, 4. Incorrect. Each of the five signs the nurse noted would score a 1 on the Apgar scale, for a total of 5.
2. Correct. Each of the five signs the nurse noted would score a 1 on the Apgar scale, for a total of 5.
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a. Admit not knowing but offer to find out. b. Give the client literature pertaining to the subject. c. Suggest the client ask the health care provider. d. Tell the client what a possibly correct answer may be.
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The nurse receives this order: "Administer Ativan (lorazepam) 0.1 mg IV whenever seizure occurs." The nurse recognizes this as which type of medication order?
1. Stat order 2. Single order 3. Routine order 4. PRN order
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