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A new born is apneic at birth. The baby does not improve with the initial
steps, and positive- pressure ventilation is started. After 30 seconds the heart
rate has increased from 40 bpm to 80 bpm.
Should chest compression be started?
Should PPV continue? correct answer -Chest compression should NOT be
started.
PPV should continue
A new born is apneic at birth. The baby does not improve with the initial steps
or positive- pressure ventilation. An ET tube is inserted properly, the chest
moves with ventilation, bilateral breath sounds are present, and ventilation
has continued for another 30 seconds. The heart rate remains 40 BPM.
Should chest compression be started?
Should PPV continue? correct answer -Chest compressions should be
started
PPV should continue
Where to do compressions on a new born? correct answer -Just below the
nipple line
The correct depth of chest compression is approximately? correct answer -
1/3 of the anterior- posterior diameter of the chest
The ratio of chest compression to ventilation is correct answer -3
compressions to 1 ventilation
What phrase is used to achieve the correct rhythm for coordinating chest
compressions and ventilation? correct answer -One-and-Two-and-Three-
and- breath-and- one- and two- and three- and ....
You should briefly stop compression to check the baby's heart rate response
after _______ seconds of chest compressions with coordinated ventilations
correct answer -60 seconds