RT134 NRP Review Questions

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This deck covers key concepts and questions related to neonatal resuscitation practices, including pre-birth considerations, team roles, and resuscitation techniques.

Before birth, the alveoli in the fetal lungs are?

Expanded and filled with fluid
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Term
Definition
Before birth, the alveoli in the fetal lungs are?
Expanded and filled with fluid
Before birth, oxygen is supplied to the fetus by?
The placenta
After birth, air in the alveoli causes vessels in the baby’s lungs to?
Relax
When resuscitating newborns, chest compressions and medication are?
Rarely needed
Members of an effective resuscitation team do what?
Share information
What are the 4 pre-birth questions to ask the obstetric provider?
1) What is the expected gestational age? 2) Is the amniotic fluid clear? 3) How many babies are expected? 4) Are there any additional risk factors?

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TermDefinition
Before birth, the alveoli in the fetal lungs are?
Expanded and filled with fluid
Before birth, oxygen is supplied to the fetus by?
The placenta
After birth, air in the alveoli causes vessels in the baby’s lungs to?
Relax
When resuscitating newborns, chest compressions and medication are?
Rarely needed
Members of an effective resuscitation team do what?
Share information
What are the 4 pre-birth questions to ask the obstetric provider?
1) What is the expected gestational age? 2) Is the amniotic fluid clear? 3) How many babies are expected? 4) Are there any additional risk factors?
Every delivery should be attended by at least 1 skilled person whose?
Whose responsibility is the management of the newborn
If a high risk birth is anticipated?
A qualified team should be present at the birth
When a high risk newborn is anticipated because of the presence of risk factors, resuscitation supplies and equipment…?
Should be unpacked and ready for use
During the pre-resuscitation team briefing..?
Anticipate potential complications and discuss how responsibilities will be delegated
A qualified nurse or RCP who has been trained in neonatal resuscitation and has strong leadership skills..?
Can be the team leader
What are some questions to ask before performing resuscitation?
TTB; term; tone/activity; Breathing
What are the initial steps to neo natal resuscitation?
Warm and maintain normal temp; Position airway; clear secretions; dry and stimulate if needed.
What do you do after the initial steps of neo natal resuscitation?
Assess and prepare for PPV or chest compression.
What can acronym can I use to improve PPV with a mask?
Mr SOPA; M - mask adjusting; R - Reposition Airway; S - Suction mouth and nose; O - Open Mouth; P - Pressure increase; A - now look for airway alternative
What is the RR that we use for bag mask venting a pedi patient?
40 - 60 BPM
What is the best indication that the mask sealed well and the pediatric patient is adequately ventilated?
Rising heart rate and audible by breath sounds