Initial Assessment and Stabilization Flashcards
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Which three questions should be answered at every birth to determine if resuscitation may be needed?
Answer: Gestational age, tone, and breathing/crying
The NRP initial assessment asks: Is the baby term gestation, has good muscle tone, and is breathing or crying?
What is the recommended room temperature for a newborn resuscitation?
Answer: Above 25°C (77°F)
The delivery room should be warm (above 25°C/77°F) to minimize heat loss in the newborn.
For a vigorous term newborn, what is the recommended time for umbilical cord clamping?
Answer: At least 30–60 seconds after birth
Delayed cord clamping of at least 30–60 seconds is recommended for vigorous term and preterm newborns not requiring resuscitation.
What are the initial steps of newborn care performed in the first 30 seconds?
Answer: Warm, dry, stimulate, position airway, clear secretions if needed
The initial steps are warming, drying, stimulating, positioning the airway, and clearing secretions only if necessary.
Which stimulation technique is acceptable for a newborn who is not breathing?
Answer: Flicking the soles of the feet or rubbing the back
Acceptable stimulation methods include flicking the soles of the feet and rubbing the back, trunk, or extremities.
At what heart rate threshold should positive pressure ventilation (PPV) be initiated in a newborn?
Answer: Heart rate below 100 bpm
PPV should be initiated if the newborn's heart rate is below 100 bpm, despite initial steps.