1. After completing the rapid evaluation,
and immedi-
the next step is completion of the initial
steps of newborn care, which include:
2. According to the NRP Algorithm, what
are the indicators for positive pressure
ventilation?
3. Before birth, pulmonary resistance is
in the lungs.
4. Newborn resuscitation is usually the
result of:
5. What are the four pre birth questions
you should ask the obstetric provider
to help assess perinatal risk?
6. What is the single most effective step
in neonatal resuscitation?
7. Which of these are perinatal risk fac-
tors that increase the likelihood of re-
suscitation?
a. fetal anemia
b. prolapsed umbilical cord
c. term gestation
d. maternal hypertension
8. Before birth, what can you assess to
help identify which newborns are likely
to require resuscitation?
9. A qualified team with full resuscitation
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, opening the airway and supporting
spontaneous respirations
apnea, gasping, and HR less than 100 bpm
high
respiratory failure
- What is the expected gestational age?
- Is the amniotic fluid clear?
- Are there any additional risk fac- tors?
- What id our umbilical cord man- agement
plan?
ventilation a, b, d
perinatal risk
endotracheal intubation, positive pressure
ventilation, chest com- pressions,
emergency vascular
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