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What is the purpose of assessing the Apgar score at 1 and 5 minutes after birth?
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?
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?
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?
What is the meaning of an Apgar score of 3 and below?
Which component of the Apgar score assesses the baby's muscle tone?
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?
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?
Which action supports thermoregulation in a newborn?
What does a score of '1' for appearance (skin color) in the Apgar score indicate?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Why are low birth weight babies given extra care for warmth, feeding, infection, and danger signs?
