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ENPC 5TH EDITION EXAM
BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM
WITH ANSWERS.
Neonate characteristics: - correct amswer -Birth to 4 weeks
If preterm neonate until original due date plus 28 days
Loses 5-10% weight by 3-4th day of life
Flexion normal posture
Limited glycogen store
Nose breathers
Infant characteristics: - correct amswer -Nose breather until
6months
And muscle to breathe
Metabolic rate 2x adult (increased need for oxygen and glucose)
Toddler characteristics: - correct amswer -Babinski réflex normal
until walking
Plantar réflex at 2 years
And muscles to breathe
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Most common cause of bradycardia in peds - correct amswer -
hypoxia
When to begin chest compressions in peds - correct amswer -
when HR is below 60bpm
Suctioning the neonate - correct amswer -increases the risk for
decreased cerebral blood flow
decreased pulmonary oxygenation
bradycardia
suction mouth then nose
Neonate first minute emphasis - correct amswer -ventilation not
intubation
Lower glucose levels in Neonate - correct amswer -associated
with potential for brain injury
stress of respiratory and circulatory efforts metabolize existing
glucose
ENPC 5TH EDITION EXAM
BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM
WITH ANSWERS.
Neonate characteristics: - correct amswer -Birth to 4 weeks
If preterm neonate until original due date plus 28 days
Loses 5-10% weight by 3-4th day of life
Flexion normal posture
Limited glycogen store
Nose breathers
Infant characteristics: - correct amswer -Nose breather until
6months
And muscle to breathe
Metabolic rate 2x adult (increased need for oxygen and glucose)
Toddler characteristics: - correct amswer -Babinski réflex normal
until walking
Plantar réflex at 2 years
And muscles to breathe
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Most common cause of bradycardia in peds - correct amswer -
hypoxia
When to begin chest compressions in peds - correct amswer -
when HR is below 60bpm
Suctioning the neonate - correct amswer -increases the risk for
decreased cerebral blood flow
decreased pulmonary oxygenation
bradycardia
suction mouth then nose
Neonate first minute emphasis - correct amswer -ventilation not
intubation
Lower glucose levels in Neonate - correct amswer -associated
with potential for brain injury
stress of respiratory and circulatory efforts metabolize existing
glucose
