Before birth, the alveoli in the fetal lung are filled with - ANSWER-fluid
before birth, oxygen is supplied to the fetus by the - ANSWER-placenta
before birth, most fetal blood bypasses the - ANSWER-fetal lungs
After birth, air in the alveoli causes vessels in the baby's lungs to? - ANSWER...
Before birth, the alveoli in the fetal lung are filled with - ANSWER-fluid
before birth, oxygen is supplied to the fetus by the - ANSWER-placenta
before birth, most fetal blood bypasses the - ANSWER-fetal lungs
After birth, air in the alveoli causes vessels in the baby's lungs to? - ANSWER-relax
when resuscitating newborns, chest compressions and medication are - ANSWER-rarely needed
Members of an effective resuscitation team (share information)/ (work quietly and independently). -
ANSWER-share information
the 4 pre-birth questions are: - ANSWER-1. what is the expected gestational age?
2. is the amniotic fluid clear?
3. are there any additional risk factors?
4. what is our umbilical cord management plan?
Every delivery should be attended by at least 1 skilled person (whose only responsibility is the
management of the newborn)/ (who shares responsibility for the mother and newborn's care). -
ANSWER-whose only responsibility is the management of the newborn
If a high-risk birth is anticipated, (1 qualified person)/(a qualified team) should be present at the
birth. - ANSWER-a qualified team
During the pre-resuscitation team briefing, (prepare for a routine delivery because you do not know
what will be needed)/ (anticipate potential complications and discuss how responsibilities will be
delegated). - ANSWER-anticipate potential complications and discuss how responsibilities will be
delegated
, a qualified nurse or respiratory therapist who has been trained in neonatal resuscitation and has
strong leadership skills (can)/(cannot) be the team leader - ANSWER-can
the equipment check includes checking that all supplies and equipment for a complete for a
complete resuscitation are readily available and functional (only when anticipating a high risk
birth)/(for every birth) - ANSWER-for every birth
List the 3 rapid evaluation questions that determine which newborns should be brought to the
radiant warmer for the initial steps. - ANSWER-1. is the baby term?
2. does the baby have good tone?
3. is the baby breathing or crying?
List the 5 initial steps of newborn care. - ANSWER--Provide warmth
-position the head and neck
-clear secretions from the airway if necessary
-dry
-stimulate.
You count a newborn's heartbeats for 6 seconds and count 6 beats. You report the heart rate as
_____. - ANSWER-60 beats per minute
oxygen saturation should be 85% to 95% by (2 minutes of age)/(10 minutes of age) - ANSWER-10
minutes of age
you have provided warmth, dried, stimulated, positioned the head and neck, and cleared the airway
of secretions. it is now 60 seconds after birth, and the baby is still apneic and limp. what is your next
action? - ANSWER-start PPV and call for help if alone
if a baby is breathing, the heart rate is greater than 100 beats/minute, the airway is clear and
correctly positioned, but the respirations are labored, you may consider (deep pharyngeal
suction)/(CPAP) - ANSWER-CPAP
the single most important and most effective step in neonatal resuscitation is (aggressive
stimulation)/(ventilation of the lungs) - ANSWER-ventilation of the lungs
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