NRP Lesson 1

NRP Lesson 1 After the initial steps in resuscitation, a newborn is apneic with a heart rate less than 100 beats per minute. What is the most important and effective action to take in the resuscitation of this baby? - Ventilate the lungs You are called to attend to a newborn at birth. Which 3 questions should you ask to help assess the need for resuscitation? - Is the baby of term gestation? Is the baby breathing or crying? Does the baby have good tone? A baby is born at 34 weeks gestation. Despite initial steps being taken, the baby is apneic and the heart rate is 70 beats per minute. What steps should be taken next? - Begin positive pressure ventilation, place an oximeter probe on the right hand or wrist, reevaluate in 30 seconds. A full term newborn is apneic after birth and fails to responds to tactile stimulation. Newborns in secondary apnea usually respond with an increase in heart rate after which intervention? - Effective positive pressure ventilation