Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Newborn with apical heart rate of 130/minA nurse is caring for a newborn and auscultates an apical heart rate of 130/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A heart rate of 130/min is within the normal range for a newborn (120-160 bpm), requiring no further action.