Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1417 of 2368
A newborn is suspected of having sepsis. When should the nurse expect antibiotics to start?
- Immediately, before any blood samples for cultures are collected
- Only after the culture results are confirmed as positive
- Right away when sepsis is suspected, after cultures are drawn
- After three days of close observation in the newborn nursery
Show answer
Correct answer: Right away when sepsis is suspected, after cultures are drawn
Antibiotics should not be delayed, but culture samples must be taken first.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), High-risk Newborn Care: Nursing Management. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026