Before birth, the alveoli in the fetal lung are filled with - correct answer ✔✔fluid
before birth, oxygen is supplied to the fetus by the - correct answer ✔✔placenta
before birth, most fetal blood bypasses the - correct answer ✔✔fetal lungs
After birth, air in the alveoli causes vessels in the baby's lungs to? - correct answer ✔✔relax
when resuscitating newborns, chest compressions and medication are - correct answer ✔✔rarely
needed
Members of an effective resuscitation team (share information)/ (work quietly and independently). -
correct answer ✔✔share information
the 4 pre-birth questions are: - correct 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). - correct
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. -
correct 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). - correct 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 - correct 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) - correct 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. - correct 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. - correct 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 _____. -
correct answer ✔✔60 beats per minute
oxygen saturation should be 85% to 95% by (2 minutes of age)/(10 minutes of age) - correct 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? - correct answer ✔✔start PPV and call for help if alone
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