, After the initial steps of newborn care, a baby is apneic. What is the most important and
effective action to take in the resuscitation of this baby?
Provide positive-pressure ventilation.
Perform chest compressions.
Provide additional vigorous stimulation
Provide supplemental oxygen. - CORRECT ANSWER Provide positive-pressure ventilation.
During the resuscitation of a newborn, you auscultate the apical pulse and count 10 beats over
a 6 second period. What heart rate do you report to your team?
60 beats per minute
120 beats per minute
100 beats per minute
30 beats per minute - CORRECT ANSWER 100 beats per minute
A newborn of 34 weeks' gestation is not breathing (apneic) at birth, does not respond to initial
steps and requires positive-pressure ventilation. What concentration of oxygen should be used
as you begin positive-pressure ventilation?
30 - 50% oxygen
100% oxygen
50 - 70% oxygen
21 - 30% oxygen - CORRECT ANSWER 21 - 30% oxygen
You are at the resuscitation of a newborn who is gasping and has a heart rate of 60 beats per
minute. What is the most important action you can take?
Provide chest compressions
Apply CPAP
Provide positive-pressure ventilation
Provide free-flow oxygen - CORRECT ANSWER Provide positive-pressure ventilation
What is the most effective maneuver to establish spontaneous breathing in a baby that is apneic
after initial steps?