When a newborn has a high risk of mortality and there is a significant burden of morbidity among survivors, what should be included in your discussion with the parents concerning options for resuscitation?
The option of
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When a newborn has a high risk of mortality and there is a significant burden of morbidity among survivors, what should be included in your discussion with the parents concerning options for resuscitation?
The option of providing comfort care can be considered.
Which of the following is true about the preparation and resources needed for a very preterm birth?
Prepare the preheated radiant warmer with a thermal mattress, plastic wrap or bag, and a hat.
A 10-day-old, mechanically ventilated newborn suddenly develops a low heart rate (bradycardia) and low oxygen saturation, despite increasing the oxygen concentration to 100%.What is the first and the most important step in the resuscitation of this newborn?
Assess and establish adequate ventilation.
Which statement best describes the ethical principle(s) that guide the resuscitation of a newborn?
The approach to decisions in the newborn should be guided by the same principles used for adults and older children.
Which of the following may be associated with delayed cord clamping in vigorous preterm newborns?
Decreased need for blood transfusions
You are in the delivery room caring for a preterm newborn at 27 weeks' gestation. The baby is 5 minutes old and breathing spontaneously. The baby's heart rate is 120 beats per minute and the oxygen saturation is 90% in room air. The baby's respirations are labored. Which of the following is an appropriate action?
Administer CPAP at 5 cm H20 pressure
In most cases, who is (are) the usual and appropriate surrogate decision maker(s) for a newborn?
The newborn's parents
A newborn requires complex resuscitation. You have intubated and are administering positive-pressure ventilation and chest compressions. Which 3 signs are used to evaluate the effectiveness of your actions, and the need to continue one or both of these measures?
Respirations, heart rate, oxygen saturation
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