When performing neonatal resuscitation, which action should be ...

[LaDunn]

When performing neonatal resuscitation, which action should be done first?
 
  a. Gently slap the soles of the infant's feet.
  b. Place the infant on a warmer and extend the neck slightly.
  c. Suction the infant with a bulb syringe or mechanical suction.
  d. Administer mask and bag ventilations at a rate of 40 to 60 breaths per minute.

Question 2

A nurse is comparing advantages of using active management of labor (AMOL) with a less interventional approach. The nurse knows that the goal of AMOL is:
 
  1. Preventing protracted labor and arrest of progress.
  2. Preventing infection from prolonged rupture of membranes.
  3. Detecting and intervening in cases of precipitous labor.
  4. Relieving the anxiety and fear accompanying labor.

[cascooper22]

Answer to Question 1

B
When performing neonatal resuscitation the nurse should first place the infant on a warmer and extend the neck slightly. This is the appropriate first nursing action, as hypothermia can cause respiratory distress in the neonate. Slapping the soles of the feet may injure the neonate and does not address the priority of thermoregulation. Suctioning the infant with a bulb syringe or mechanical suction is done if meconium is present at birth and the baby is not vigorous at birth. Administering mask and bag ventilations at a rate of 40 to 60 breaths per minute is not appropriate unless the neonate is not breathing, but still should be performed after placing the neonate on a radiant warmer.

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale:
1. AMOL is identified as a preventative treatment that reduces the chance for protracted labor and decreases the cesarean birth rate.
2. AMOL is identified as a preventative treatment that reduces the chance for protracted labor and decreases the cesarean birth rate.
3. AMOL is identified as a preventative treatment that reduces the chance for protracted labor and decreases the cesarean birth rate.
4. AMOL is identified as a preventative treatment that reduces the chance for protracted labor and decreases the cesarean birth rate.

[LaDunn]

Correct answers!

[cascooper22]

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