2024 PN NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
A nurse calculates a newborn infant's Apgar score 1 minute after birth and determines that the score is 6. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A score of 6 on the Apgar scale indicates that the newborn requires some assistance but is not in immediate distress. Gently stimulating the infant and administering oxygen can help improve their condition.
Option A, initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is inappropriate as it is reserved for much lower scores indicating critical distress. Option C, rechecking the score in 5 minutes, is not sufficient action; immediate support is necessary. Option D, providing no action, neglects the need for intervention to enhance the infant's transition to extrauterine life, which is crucial at this stage.