Multiple Choice Questions

A baby born at 36 weeks' gestation was apneic after birth and required positive-pressure ventilation and oxygen supplementation in the delivery room. He continues to require supplemental oxygen after birth. Which of the following statements is true?
  • If he has continuing respiratory distress, sodium bicarbonate should be infused immediately.
  • His parents should be discouraged from seeing or touching him after birth because it may agitate him and cause additional complications.
  • His blood pressure does not need to be monitored because hypotension (low blood pressure) does not occur after resuscitation.
  • His blood glucose level should be checked soon after resuscitation and then at regular intervals until stable and normal.
A newborn requires complex resuscitation. You have intubated and are administering positive-pressure ventilation and chest compressions. Which 3 signs are used to evaluate the effectiveness of your actions, and the need to continue one or both of these measures?
  • Respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation
  • Blood pressure, oxygen saturation, heart rate
  • Respirations, blood pressure, heart rate
  • Respirations, heart rate, oxygen saturation
Which of the following is true about a pneumothorax in the newborn?
  • Positive-pressure ventilation increases the risk of pneumothorax
  • They have more difficulty achieving effective spontaneous ventilation than term newborns
  • Prepare the preheated radiant warmer with a thermal mattress, plastic wrap or bag, and a hat.
  • Decreased need for blood transfusions
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