N328 Exam 2 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE 2024| A+ GRADE VERIFIED

N328 Exam 2 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE 2024| A+ GRADE VERIFIED A nurse is obtaining an infant's vital signs. The HR is 180 bpm, and the temperature is 40C (104F). The father asks the nurse, "Why is my baby's heart beating so fast?" Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? A. "This is within the expected range for your baby." B. "The fever is causing an increase in your baby's heart rate." C. "As your baby begins to fall asleep, the heart rate will decrease." D. "Your baby's heart is beating fast in an attempt to cool down the body." Correct Answer B. "The fever is causing an increase in your baby's heart rate." Rationale: The expected range for the temperature of an infant from birth to 1 year is 36.5° C (97.7° F) to 37.2° C (98.9° F). This infant has a fever. The infant's heart rate will increase as a result of the fever. The expected range for heart rate in an infant 3 months to 2 years old is 80- 150/min while awake and 70-120/min while asleep. If the infant is active or has a fever, the heart rate may be as high as 220/min.