An infant was delivered vaginally at 39 weeks gestation. Prior to delivery the fetal heart rate was noted to have increased from 140’s up to 180. Mom was ruptured for geater than 24 hours and was hyperthermic. Apgar scores were 5 at 1 minute and 7 at 5 minutes.  The infant was noted to have bradycardia, temperature instability, and lethargy. The babies color was pale, grayish, with some cyanosis.  The neonate was admitted to the special care nursery.  Based on the maternal history and infant symptoms, this newborn is most likely:

Match the neonates reflexes with the correct description of how they are elicited.

The nurse recognizes that a woman is most likely in true labor when she states:

A postpartum woman is inquiring about some contraceptive methods. She is interested in a diaphragm as she had used prior to this pregnancy. She can expect the following advice:

A 38 1/7 week gestation neonate is admitted to the nursery. The nurse makes the following assessments below. Which of the assessments is most important to report to the health-care practitioner?Weight 2995 gramsHead molding with posterior fontanel difficult to palpateAnterior fontanel soft and flatRespirations are 60, regular, with clear lung sounds Heart Rate 158 with point of maximal impulse (PMI) right of midclavicular line.

A baby has been admitted to the nursery whose mother is Hepatitis B-surface antigen positive.  Which of the actions by the nurse should be taken at this time?

A woman involved in a motor vehicle accident is admitted to L&D for monitoring. The patient suddenly complains of stabbing pain and burning in the abdomen.  She states she is feeling strong contractions.  The nurse notes vaginal bleeding, hypotension, tachycardia, and sudden fetal bradycardia.  The nurse immediately calls for assistance and suspects the following:

A mother, who is breastfeeding, expresses concern about whether her newborn is latching and feeding well. The baby is 6 days old. Which concrete indicators does the nurse provide to the mother?

The labor and delivery nurse is present for the delivery of a 35 week premature neonate. Which action by the nurse, upon receiving the neonate, is most important?

The physician orders a narcotic analgesic for a laboring patient. Which of the following situations would lead a nurse to hold the medication?