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NEWBORN LIFE SUPPORT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
A tracheal tube can be used as a suction catheter? - correct
answer- True
The apgar score correlates-with degree of fetal acidosis -
correct answer- False
The baby should be weighed in order to calculate resus drugs -
correct answer- False
Opening the alveoli in an apnoeic unconscious baby requires
pressure of 15-30cm water - correct answer- True
Therapeutic hypothermia is a benefit in preterm babies to
36weeks - correct answer- False
In seriously compromised baby injudicious use of boluses of
fluid can lead to impaired cardiac function - correct answer-
True
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Most babies in primary apnoea will eventually begin breathing
without any intervention as long as they have a clear airway -
correct answer- True
Resuscitation: chest compressions and ventilation of newborn
babies is a common event. - correct answer- False
The assisted transition and stabilisation of a preterm baby
follow a standard ABC approach - correct answer- True
Initial assessment of an apnoeic baby cannot predict the extent
of resus required - correct answer- True
An incorrectly sized oropharangeal airway can in itself cause a
blockage of the airway - correct answer- True
Peripheral IV access is safer and equally effective alternative to
UVC - correct answer- False
NEWBORN LIFE SUPPORT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
A tracheal tube can be used as a suction catheter? - correct
answer- True
The apgar score correlates-with degree of fetal acidosis -
correct answer- False
The baby should be weighed in order to calculate resus drugs -
correct answer- False
Opening the alveoli in an apnoeic unconscious baby requires
pressure of 15-30cm water - correct answer- True
Therapeutic hypothermia is a benefit in preterm babies to
36weeks - correct answer- False
In seriously compromised baby injudicious use of boluses of
fluid can lead to impaired cardiac function - correct answer-
True
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Most babies in primary apnoea will eventually begin breathing
without any intervention as long as they have a clear airway -
correct answer- True
Resuscitation: chest compressions and ventilation of newborn
babies is a common event. - correct answer- False
The assisted transition and stabilisation of a preterm baby
follow a standard ABC approach - correct answer- True
Initial assessment of an apnoeic baby cannot predict the extent
of resus required - correct answer- True
An incorrectly sized oropharangeal airway can in itself cause a
blockage of the airway - correct answer- True
Peripheral IV access is safer and equally effective alternative to
UVC - correct answer- False
