Updated,(Verified Answers),Graded A+.
Neonate characteristics: - correct answers ✅Birth to 4 weeks
If preterm neonate until original due date plus 28 days
Loses 5-10% weight by 3-4th day of life
Flexion normal posture
Limited glycogen store
Nose breathers
Infant characteristics: - correct answers ✅Nose breather until 6months
And muscle to breathe
Metabolic rate 2x adult (increased need for oxygen and glucose)
Toddler characteristics: - correct answers ✅Babinski réflex normal until
walking
Plantar réflex at 2 years
And muscles to breathe
Most common cause of bradycardia in peds - correct answers ✅hypoxia
, ENPC 5th edition Exam Questions and Answers
Updated,(Verified Answers),Graded A+.
When to begin chest compressions in peds - correct answers ✅when HR is
below 60bpm
Suctioning the neonate - correct answers ✅increases the risk for decreased
cerebral blood flow
decreased pulmonary oxygenation
bradycardia
suction mouth then nose
Neonate first minute emphasis - correct answers ✅ventilation not
intubation
Lower glucose levels in Neonate - correct answers ✅associated with
potential for brain injury
stress of respiratory and circulatory efforts metabolize existing glucose
D10 IV for glucose <40mg/dL
normal heel stick at birth 30 mg/dL
normal heel stick at 24h 45 mg/dL