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, 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - Answer: -Color
-Breathing
-Tone and activity
-Temperature
What is included in the neonatal resuscitation program quick equipment checklist? - Answer: -Bulb
syringe
-Endotracheal tube
-Equipment to give FreeFlow oxygen
-Preheat warmer, towels and blankets