CPR Neonatal Resuscitation 2

Question 1

What are the three initial questions asked at every birth to determine if a newborn needs resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

Term gestation? Good tone? Breathing or crying?

Answer

Assessing term gestation, good tone, and breathing/crying determines whether the baby can stay with the mother or needs the warmer.

Question 2

What is the target heart rate that indicates a newborn is responding well to resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

Greater than 100 bpm

Answer

A heart rate above 100 bpm is the goal and indicates effective ventilation and adequate cardiac output.

Question 3

What is the most important and effective action in neonatal resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

Effective ventilation of the lungs

Answer

Ventilation of the newborn's lungs is the single most important and effective step in neonatal resuscitation.

Question 4

Within how many seconds should positive pressure ventilation begin if a newborn is apneic or gasping?

Accepted Answer

60 seconds (the 'Golden Minute')

Answer

PPV should be initiated within the first 60 seconds of life, known as the Golden Minute, if the baby is not breathing.

Question 5

What initial oxygen concentration is recommended when starting PPV for a term newborn?

Accepted Answer

21% (room air)

Answer

Term newborns should be resuscitated starting with 21% oxygen (room air) to avoid hyperoxic injury.

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