RNC-NIC Studying Questions with Correct Answers

RNC-NIC Studying Questions with Correct Answers
Epinephrine Correct Answer--Used in resuscitation
-Increases heart rate
-Increases heart contraction strength
-Causes vasoconstriction of vessels
-Causes increase in BP
-Given when neonate's HR does not raise above 60 bpm with PPV
and/or compressions


Start chest compressions when: Correct Answer--Newborn's heart rate is
less than 60 bpm
-Newborn does not respond to 30 seconds of PPV


Compression Rate Correct Answer--3 compressions followed by 1
breath
-90 compressions and 30 breaths per minute


Volume expanders in resuscitation are: Correct Answer--Normal saline,
ringers lactate and blood
-Given if shock or blood loss is expected


Shock is: Correct Answer--inadequate perfusion of oxygen to tissues and
organs

, Signs & symptoms of shock: Correct Answer--pallor
-cold extremities
-neurological depression
-weak pulses


Apnea Correct Answer--Absent breathing
-The cessation of respirations for 20 seconds (or shorter if accompanied
by bradycardia or cyanosis)


Central Apnea Correct Answer-There is no muscle activity (no signal is
sent to the muscle to contract)


Obstructive Apnea Correct Answer-There is muscle activity; the muscle
contracts, but airflow is blocked


Birth Asphyxia Correct Answer--When the neonate receives inadequate
oxygenation prior to birth, during delivery or after delivery


Primary Apnea Correct Answer--When birth asphyxia continues and the
infant stops breathing, then their HR decreases
-Respond to physical stimulation (by crying and starting respirations)


Secondary Apnea Correct Answer--Asphyxia continues, infant is
gasping, further fall in HR and drop in BP