Practice Question
A 1 -day old newborn was born to a mother who had positive vaginal cultures for Group Beta Strep. The mother was only in labor for 1 hour prior to birth. What findings would indicate possible neonatal sepsis?
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Correct Answer:
Lethargy and pallor.
Rationale:
🟠 Lethargy and pallor are signs of neonatal sepsis, especially in a newborn whose mother was GBS-positive with short labor, limiting prophylactic treatment.
🟠 Newborns with sepsis may show nonspecific signs like poor feeding, decreased tone, temperature instability, or color changes.
🟠 Pallor indicates poor perfusion or oxygenation, while lethargy reflects CNS involvement or metabolic instability.
🟠 Prompt identification allows early initiation of blood cultures, IV antibiotics, and supportive care.
🟠 Early treatment significantly improves outcomes and reduces the risk of complications such as meningitis or septic shock.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
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