Question

Priority intervention (first thing to do with a newborn) when received by the nurse

a) Administer vitamin K
b) Initiate breastfeeding
c) Perform Apgar scoring
d) Obtain newborn footprint

Answer 1

The priority intervention when received by the nurse with a newborn is to perform Apgar scoring.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is c) Perform Apgar scoring. The Apgar test is a quick and simple evaluation performed on a newborn to assess their transition from the uterus to the outside world. It measures five criteria: appearance (skin color), pulse (heart rate), grimace (reflex), activity (muscle tone), and respiration. By performing the Apgar scoring, the nurse can quickly assess the newborn's overall well-being and determine if any immediate medical attention or intervention is required.