Thermoregulation and Care of a Newborn Simulation:Real Life RN Maternal Newborn 2.0

Thermoregulation and Care of a Newborn Simulation:Real Life RN Maternal Newborn 2.0 Nurse Jackie is preparing for Ms. Bottelli's delivery. Question Nurse Jackie is preparing the labor room for Ms. Bottelli's delivery. Which of the following equipment should Jackie have available for the delivery? (Select all that apply.) Answer- Selected Option Bag and mask respirator Radiant warmer Stethoscope Suction apparatus Rationale Using the ABC priority-setting framework, the nurse should have a bag and mask respirator, suction apparatus, and stethoscope available in the labor room to assess the newborn and maintain airway and breathing. The nurse needs a radiant warmer to promote circulation by providing warmth and preventing cold stress. The nurse does not need phototherapy lights or a bath kit at this time. Scenario Nurse Jackie assesses Ms. Bottelli's newborn. Question Nurse Jackie assesses Ms. Bottelli's newborn. After placing the newborn under the radiant warmer, which of the following actions should Jackie take? Answer- Selected Option Dry the newborn. Rationale The nurse should dry and wrap the newborn immediately after birth to prevent cold stress. Scenario Nurse Jackie discusses the purpose of thoroughly drying the newborn with Nurse Sherman. Question Nurse Jackie explains the purpose of thoroughly drying the newborn before placing him under the radiant warmer with Nurse Sherman. Which of the following statements by Jackie is accurate? Answer- Selected Option "Evaporation is the loss of heat that occurs when the newborn's skin is wet." Rationale Heat loss by evaporation occurs when moisture from the newborn's skin vaporizes. Scenario Nurse Jackie assesses Ms. Bottelli's newborn to assign an Apgar score.