NRP 8th Edition Exam Questions with Complete
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Clamping of umbilical 30 to 60 seconds
cord should be delayed
for
1. Improve early hematologic measurements
2. benefits for neurodevelopmental outcomes
Benefits of delayed cord
clamping (term babies)
Con: Increased chance of needing phototherapy for
hyperbilirubinemia
1. Decreased chance of needing meds to support bp
after birth
Benefits of delayed cord
2. Requiring fewer blood transfusions during
clamping (preterm babies)
hospitalization
3. Possible improved survival
If the baby is not vigorous The provider may clear the airway with the bulb
at birth, but the placental syringe and gently stimulate the baby to breathe
circulation is intact, what
may be a reasonable
course of action?
what is the purpose of the Determines if the baby can stay with mother or should
rapid evaluation of the be moved to the radiant warmer
newborn at birth?
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Terms in this set (8)
Clamping of umbilical 30 to 60 seconds
cord should be delayed
for
1. Improve early hematologic measurements
2. benefits for neurodevelopmental outcomes
Benefits of delayed cord
clamping (term babies)
Con: Increased chance of needing phototherapy for
hyperbilirubinemia
1. Decreased chance of needing meds to support bp
after birth
Benefits of delayed cord
2. Requiring fewer blood transfusions during
clamping (preterm babies)
hospitalization
3. Possible improved survival
If the baby is not vigorous The provider may clear the airway with the bulb
at birth, but the placental syringe and gently stimulate the baby to breathe
circulation is intact, what
may be a reasonable
course of action?
what is the purpose of the Determines if the baby can stay with mother or should
rapid evaluation of the be moved to the radiant warmer
newborn at birth?
