Asked by Angelica Medina on May 25, 2024
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The nurse should expect the apical heart rate of a stabilized newborn to be in which range?
A) 60 to 80 beats/min
B) 80 to 100 beats/min
C) 120 to 140 beats/min
D) 160 to 180 beats/min
Apical Heart Rate
The number of heartbeats per minute as measured at the apex of the heart, typically done using a stethoscope placed on the chest.
Beats/Min
A measurement indicating the number of heartbeats per minute, typically used to assess heart rate.
- Identify and understand the standard parameters for vital signs and physical assessments in infants.
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RS
Rangsan SengklinMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The pulse rate of the newborn varies with periods of reactivity. Usually the pulse rate is between 120 and 140 beats/min; 60 to 100 beats/min is too slow for a neonate and 160 to 180 beats/min is too fast for a neonate.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and understand the standard parameters for vital signs and physical assessments in infants.