COURSE FINAL EXAM
, Section 1
1. A newborn of 34 weeks’ gestation is not breathing (apneic) at birth, does not respond
to initial steps and requires positive pressure ventilation. What concentration of
oxygen should be used as you begin positive pressure ventilation?
a. 30 to 50% oxygen
b. 50 to 70% oxygen
c. 100% oxygen
d. 21 to 30% oxygen
2. What size (internal diameter) endotracheal tube should be used to intubate a newborn
with an estimated gestational age of 26 weeks (estimated birth weight of 800 g)?
a. 4.0 mm
b. 3.5 mm
c. 3.0 mm
d. 2.5 mm
3. You are called to attend a newborn at birth. At the time of the baby is delivered, which
three question should you ask to evaluate whether the baby can stay with his mother or be
moved to the radiant warmer for further assessment?
a. Is the baby warm? Does the baby have good tone? Is the baby full-term?
b. Is the baby term? Does the baby have a good muscle tone? Is the baby
breathing or crying?
c. Is amniotic fluid clear? Is the baby breathing or crying? Is the baby of low birth
weight?
d. Is the baby pink? Is the baby breathing or crying? Is the amniotic fluid clear?
4. What is the appropriate technique to stimulate a baby to breathe?
a. Gently rub the baby’s back or extremities
b. Hold the baby upside down and gently pat the buttocks
c. Vigorously suction the oropharynx with a bulb syringe
d. Apply free flow of oxygen to the baby’s face
5. What is the preferred technique for removing secretions from the mouth and nose of
a newborn who requires resuscitation?
a. Suction deeply to clear secretions
b. Suction the mouth before the nose