NURS 101

NURS 101 NEWBORN COURSE FINAL EXAM, WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.Section 1 1. A newborn of 34 weeks’ gestation is not breathing (apneic) at birth, does not respond to initial steps and requires positive pressure ventilation. What concentration of oxygen should be used as you begin positive pressure ventilation? a. 30 to 50% oxygen b. 50 to 70% oxygen c. 100% oxygen d. 21 to 30% oxygen 2. What size (internal diameter) endotracheal tube should be used to intubate a newborn with an es...

1. A newborn of 34 weeks’ gestation is not breathing (apneic) at birth, does not respond to initial steps and requires positive pressure ventilation. What concentration of oxygen should be used as you begin positive pressure ventilation? a. 30 to 50% oxygen b. 50 to 70% oxygen c. 100% oxygen d. 21 to 30% oxygen 2. What size (internal diameter) endotracheal tube should be used to intubate a newborn with an estimated gestational age of 26 weeks (estimated birth weight of 800 g)? a....