You are part of a team preparing for the birth of a baby who has
meconium-stained fluid and a category III fetal heart rate tracing. A
person skilled in endotracheal intubation should be - ANSWER-
Present at birth
Statement describes recommended practice when using a pulse
oximeter in the delivery room - ANSWER-Place the pulse oximeter
sensor on the right hand and use the minute specific oxygen
saturation target to guide oxygen supplementation
What is the appropriate technique to stimulate a baby to breathe? -
ANSWER-Gently rub the baby's back or extremities
During the resuscitation of a newborn, you auscultate the apical pulse
and count 10 beats over a 6 second period. What heart rate do you
report to your team? - ANSWER-100 beats per min
Statement best describes normal transitional physiology at the time of
birth? - ANSWER-Babies may take as long as 10 minutes after birth to
increase their oxygen saturation to greater than 90%
A baby is born at term with a bilateral cleft lip and palate and a very
small mandible. She requires positive-pressure ventilation because
, she is not breathing. You are unable to achieve a seal with bag and
mask. Which intervention is indicated? - ANSWER-Insert a laryngeal
mask
You are at the resuscitation of a newborn who is gasping and has a
heart rate of 60 beats per minute. What is the most important action
you can take? - ANSWER-Provide positive-pressure ventilation
A full-term newborn has a heart rate less than 60 beats per minute
despite 30 seconds of positive-pressure ventilation that moves the
chest. Your team plans to intubate. Which of the following is a true
statement regarding the procedure? - ANSWER-The baby should be
positioned on a flat surface with the neck slightly extended
You have been called to attend a birth and are the only healthcare
provider responsible for the management of the newborn in the room.
When should you first call for additional help? - ANSWER-Before
birth, when you have identified the presence of a perinatal risk factor
that increases the likelihood of requiring neonatal resuscitation
Four pre-birth questions should be asked to assess perinatal risk and
determine who should be present at the birth. Which is one of the
questions? - ANSWER-What is the gestational age?
Your hospital is planning Neonatal Resuscitation Program® training
and trying to decide who should be included. For every delivery, what
is the minimum requirement for care of the newborn at birth? -
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