What are the 3 rapid evaluation questions to ask to determine if the baby can
stay with the mother or should be moved to the radiant warmer? Correct
answer -Term, tone, and breathing.
Does the baby had appear to be term?
Does the baby have good muscle tone?
Is the baby breathing or crying?
Based on the 3 questions and the rapid evaluation at birth, when should the
child be moved to the radiant warmer? Correct answer -If any answer to
the rapid evaluation is no, the baby should be moved to the radiant warmer to
perform initial steps. If every answer is yes, baby can stay with mother.
What is included in the 5 initial steps of newborn care? Correct answer --
Clear secretions from the airway, if needed
-Position head and neck to open the airway
-Try the baby and remove what linen
-Stimulate by gently rubbing the babies back and extremities
-Provide warmth
At what age should you not dry the baby? Correct answer -If the baby is
less than 32 weeks gestation
When the baby stays with the mother for initial steps after birth, what should
be monitored to determine if additional interventions are required? Correct
answer --Color
-Breathing
-Tone and activity
-Temperature
What is included in the neonatal resuscitation program quick equipment
checklist? Correct answer --Bulb syringe
-Endotracheal tube
-Equipment to give FreeFlow oxygen
-Preheat warmer, towels and blankets
, According to the neonatal resuscitation program quick equipment checklist,
how should the flowmeter be set to prepare for ventilation? Correct answer
-10 L/min
If any of the questions are no in the rapid evaluation, the child should be
brought to the radiant warmer. What are the initial steps once brought to the
radiant warmer? Correct answer -1. Placed the baby uncovered under the
warmer so that the radiant heat can reach the baby.
2. Draw the baby (if >32 weeks gestation) and remove what linen.
3. Gently rub the baby's back, trunk, or extremities if the baby is still not
breathing.
4. Position the baby's head and neck in sniffing position to facilitate breathing.
4. Suction the mouth, then the nose, in anticipation of PPV.
If the newborn is not breathing after these initial steps, PPV begins immediate
I would you estimate a newborns heart rate? Correct answer -Count the
number of beats and 6 seconds and multiplied by 10
If the baby is not vigorous and the heart rate is difficult to auscultate, what
should you do? Correct answer -Connected pulse oximeter or a cardiac
monitor.
How high should the oxygen to be set on PPV for babies <35 weeks gestation?
Correct answer -21-30%
How high should the oxygen be sent on PPV for babies >35 weeks gestation?
Correct answer -21%
If the HR is less than 100 BPM, What should you do? Correct answer -Start
PPV
What should the FiO2 be and baby 35 weeks of gestation or older when
starting PPV? Correct answer -21%
What should the FiO2 be in a baby that is less than 35 weeks of gestation or
older when starting PPV? Correct answer -21%-30%
The highest pressure delivered with each breath Correct answer -Peak
inspiratory pressure