Which of the following statements about post-resuscitation care is true? - ANSWER All babies with
prenatal and intrapartum risk factors for resuscitation must be removed from their mother's room and
observed in a nursery setting.
When are chest compressions indicated? - ANSWER When the heart rate remains less than 60 beats per
minute after 30 seconds of positive-pressure ventilation that moves the chest, preferably through an
alternative airway.
What time frame should be used to administer intravenous epinephrine? - ANSWER Rapid push, as
quickly as possible
After chest compressions with coordinated ventilations are started, the heart rate should be assessed: -
ANSWER After 60 seconds
What is the preferred method for assessing heart rate during chest compressions? - ANSWER EKG
monitoring is the preferred method for accessing heart rate during chest compressions
A baby required ventilation and chest compressions. After 60 seconds of chest compressions, the
electronic cardiac monitor indicates a heart rate of 70 beats per minute. What is your next action? -
ANSWER Stop chest compressions; continue positive-pressure ventilation.
What is the ideal depth of chest compressions for a newborn? - ANSWER One-third of the anterior-
posterior diameter of the chest
Which of the following is the best indication for volume expansion after resuscitative efforts that
included intubation, chest compressions, and IV epinephrine? - ANSWER The baby's heart rate remains
50 beats per minute after resuscitative efforts and pulses are weak.
In most cases, who is (are) the usual and appropriate surrogate decision maker(s) for a newborn? -
ANSWER The newborn's parents
prenatal and intrapartum risk factors for resuscitation must be removed from their mother's room and
observed in a nursery setting.
When are chest compressions indicated? - ANSWER When the heart rate remains less than 60 beats per
minute after 30 seconds of positive-pressure ventilation that moves the chest, preferably through an
alternative airway.
What time frame should be used to administer intravenous epinephrine? - ANSWER Rapid push, as
quickly as possible
After chest compressions with coordinated ventilations are started, the heart rate should be assessed: -
ANSWER After 60 seconds
What is the preferred method for assessing heart rate during chest compressions? - ANSWER EKG
monitoring is the preferred method for accessing heart rate during chest compressions
A baby required ventilation and chest compressions. After 60 seconds of chest compressions, the
electronic cardiac monitor indicates a heart rate of 70 beats per minute. What is your next action? -
ANSWER Stop chest compressions; continue positive-pressure ventilation.
What is the ideal depth of chest compressions for a newborn? - ANSWER One-third of the anterior-
posterior diameter of the chest
Which of the following is the best indication for volume expansion after resuscitative efforts that
included intubation, chest compressions, and IV epinephrine? - ANSWER The baby's heart rate remains
50 beats per minute after resuscitative efforts and pulses are weak.
In most cases, who is (are) the usual and appropriate surrogate decision maker(s) for a newborn? -
ANSWER The newborn's parents
