Practice Question
A nurse is assessing a full-term newborn. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
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Correct Answer:
Heart rate 72/min.
Rationale:
❤️ A normal resting heart rate for a full-term newborn ranges between 110 to 160 beats per minute.
❤️A heart rate of 72 bpm is critically low (bradycardia) and warrants immediate reporting and intervention.
❤️ Neonatal bradycardia may indicate serious issues such as hypoxia, congenital heart defects, or central nervous system depression.
❤️ It is especially dangerous if accompanied by signs like poor perfusion, apnea, hypotonia, or cyanosis.
❤️ Prompt evaluation may involve checking oxygenation, initiating resuscitation, or conducting cardiac and neurologic assessments.
❤️ Early detection and response can prevent hemodynamic compromise and potential cardiac arrest in newborns.
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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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