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What is the purpose of stimulating a crying response in a newborn after birth?
What is the purpose of stimulating a crying response in a newborn after birth?
- To reduce the risk of umbilical cord complications
- To prevent meconium aspiration syndrome
- To maximize lung expansion and assess color for proper oxygenation (correct)
- To avoid oxygen-induced blindness
Why is it advised not to use wall suction for deep suctioning in newborns with meconium-stained amniotic fluid?
Why is it advised not to use wall suction for deep suctioning in newborns with meconium-stained amniotic fluid?
- To reduce the risk of aspiration pneumonia
- To prevent vagal stimulation and subsequent arrhythmias (correct)
- To avoid hypoxia due to carina hitting during suctioning
- To prevent potential umbilical cord accidents
What can happen if meconium is aspirated by a newborn during delivery?
What can happen if meconium is aspirated by a newborn during delivery?
- Reduced need for suctioning as meconium is easily expelled
- Increased lung expansion due to sticky meconium
- Improved oxygenation due to meconium absorption by the sinuses
- Alveoli collapse and risk of sepsis from feces entering the stomach (correct)
Why should oxygen use be monitored closely in newborns to prevent retrolental fibroplasia?
Why should oxygen use be monitored closely in newborns to prevent retrolental fibroplasia?
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What should be done if a newborn's heart rate drops significantly during suctioning for meconium-stained amniotic fluid?
What should be done if a newborn's heart rate drops significantly during suctioning for meconium-stained amniotic fluid?
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What might be the cause if a newborn who is breathing suddenly becomes bluer in color?
What might be the cause if a newborn who is breathing suddenly becomes bluer in color?
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