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lindiwe

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on: Jul 16, 2018
After successful resuscitation, the heart rate of neonate being ventilated with 100 O2 drops to 50/min. What should you do now?
 
  a. Assess the infant's peripheral pulses.
  b. Begin external chest compressions at 100 or more per minute.
  c. Continue to observe the infant for signs of shock.
  d. Begin external chest compressions at 50/min.

Question 2

During properly performed external chest compression on an adult, how should the heel of the hand be positioned?
 
  a. Three finger widths above the xiphoid tip, middle of sternum
  b. Two finger widths below the manubrium, upper sternum
  c. One finger width below the intermammary line, midsternal line
  d. Two finger widths above the xiphoid tip, lower half of sternum


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Chest compressions are indicated if the neonate's heart rate falls below 60 beats/min despite ad-equate ventilation with 100 O2 for 30 sec.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Identify the lower half of the victim's sternum, in the center of the chest between the nipples, and place the heel of your hand on the sternum with your other hand on top, and lock your el-bows.


lindiwe

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

Jossy

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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