Immediate Care of the Newborn Infant

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What is the purpose of assessing the Apgar score at 1 and 5 minutes after birth?

To check the baby's temperature

To assess the baby's height

To determine the baby's weight

To evaluate early cardiopulmonary adaptation (correct)

What is the most appropriate immediate action for a baby with birth asphyxia?

Rub the baby's back briskly to help him start breathing (correct)

Place the baby on a prewarmed warmer

Identify the baby by placing an ID band

Suction secretions from the mouth and nose

What is the primary purpose of applying 1% silver nitrate drops or 0.5% erythromycin to a newborn's eyes?

Stimulate eye development

Prevent respiratory infections

Prevent dehydration

Protect against gonococcal/chlamydial infection (correct)

What is the meaning of an Apgar score of 3 and below?

Critically low and requires resuscitation Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the Apgar score assesses the baby's muscle tone?

Activity Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to maintain skin-to-skin contact between an infant and a parent after birth?

Enhance bonding between infant and parent Signup and view all the answers

Which action supports thermoregulation in a newborn?

Drying the newborn well with warm towels Signup and view all the answers

What does a score of '1' for appearance (skin color) in the Apgar score indicate?

Blue-gray, pale all over Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate site for administering a vitamin K injection to a newborn?

Vastus lateralis Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to dry the newborn baby immediately after delivery?

To prevent hypothermia Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if an infant has an Apgar score between 4 to 6?

Gently stimulate Signup and view all the answers

Why are low birth weight babies given extra care for warmth, feeding, infection, and danger signs?

Due to their vulnerability and increased risk of complications Signup and view all the answers

Immediate Care of the Newborn Infant

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Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of assessing the Apgar score at 1 and 5 minutes after birth?

What is the most appropriate immediate action for a baby with birth asphyxia?

What is the primary purpose of applying 1% silver nitrate drops or 0.5% erythromycin to a newborn's eyes?

What is the meaning of an Apgar score of 3 and below?

Which component of the Apgar score assesses the baby's muscle tone?

Why is it important to maintain skin-to-skin contact between an infant and a parent after birth?

Which action supports thermoregulation in a newborn?

What does a score of '1' for appearance (skin color) in the Apgar score indicate?

What is the appropriate site for administering a vitamin K injection to a newborn?

Why is it important to dry the newborn baby immediately after delivery?

What should be done if an infant has an Apgar score between 4 to 6?

Why are low birth weight babies given extra care for warmth, feeding, infection, and danger signs?

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