Emergency Response & Critical Care Flashcards
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Per current NRP, what should be done for a non-vigorous newborn born through meconium-stained fluid?
Answer: Begin initial steps and ventilation if needed; routine tracheal suction is not recommended
Routine intubation for tracheal suctioning is no longer recommended; start resuscitation as usual.
Where should the pulse oximeter probe be placed during newborn resuscitation?
Answer: Right hand or wrist (preductal)
The right upper extremity reflects preductal saturation.
What is the recommended rate for positive-pressure ventilation in a newborn?
Answer: 40–60 breaths/min
PPV is delivered at 40–60 breaths per minute.
Which finding after the first feed suggests esophageal atresia?
Answer: Choking, coughing, and excessive drooling
Excessive secretions, choking, and cyanosis with feeds are classic for esophageal atresia.
Which signs suggest acute bilirubin encephalopathy?
Answer: Lethargy, high-pitched cry, and arching of the back
Poor tone, high-pitched cry, and opisthotonos are warning signs requiring urgent intervention.
What is the initial nursing care for a newborn with gastroschisis?
Answer: Cover exposed bowel with warm, sterile saline-moistened gauze or a plastic bowel bag, and keep side-lying
Bowel protection limits heat and fluid loss; avoid kinking mesentery by side-lying.
What is important after successful resuscitation of a newborn?
Answer: Post-resuscitation care with monitoring of glucose, temperature, and oxygenation
Infants who needed PPV are at risk for hypoglycemia, hypothermia, and recurrent apnea.
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