- (Topic 3)
Assessment of a newborn for Apgar scoring includes observation for:

Correct Answer:C
(A) Pupil response should be assessed but is not part of Apgar scoring. (B) Respiratory effort is an essential part of Apgar scoring, not respiratory rate. (C) Heart rate is the most critical component of Apgar scoring. (D) Assessment of Babinski??s reflex is not a component of Apgar scoring.

- (Topic 3)
A schizophrenic is admitted to the psychiatric unit. What affect would the nurse expect to observe?

Correct Answer:B
(A) Anger is an emotion that is not necessarily present in schizophrenia. (B) Lack of response to or involvement with environment and distancing are characteristic of schizophrenia. (C) Euphoria is more characteristic of manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). (D) Hostility is an emotion that is not necessarily present in schizophrenia.