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What is the primary cause of most deaths occurring within the first 48 hours after birth?
What is the primary cause of most deaths occurring within the first 48 hours after birth?
- Respiratory acidosis
- Meconium aspiration syndrome
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- Cerebral hypoxia (correct)
What is the primary consequence of a newborn failing to draw in a first breath spontaneously?
What is the primary consequence of a newborn failing to draw in a first breath spontaneously?
- Failure of the blood pH and bicarbonate buffer system
- Respiratory acidosis (correct)
- Increased need for oxygen
- Inadequate newborn defense mechanisms
What is the primary purpose of using a bulb syringe on a newborn who does not draw in a first breath spontaneously?
What is the primary purpose of using a bulb syringe on a newborn who does not draw in a first breath spontaneously?
- To stimulate the newborn's skin and initiate respirations
- To provide extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- To increase the newborn's body temperature
- To remove mucus and prevent aspiration (correct)
What is the primary consequence of a newborn having to attempt to raise body temperature due to chilling?
What is the primary consequence of a newborn having to attempt to raise body temperature due to chilling?
Which of the following conditions can lead to asphyxia in utero?
Which of the following conditions can lead to asphyxia in utero?
What is the primary function of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in the treatment of newborns with respiratory distress syndrome?
What is the primary function of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in the treatment of newborns with respiratory distress syndrome?
What is the first step in the resuscitation process of a high-risk newborn?
What is the first step in the resuscitation process of a high-risk newborn?
Which of the following is NOT one of the eight priority needs of all newborns in the first few days of life?
Which of the following is NOT one of the eight priority needs of all newborns in the first few days of life?
In a high-risk newborn, what is a crucial factor that determines the prognosis?
In a high-risk newborn, what is a crucial factor that determines the prognosis?
What is an indication that a newborn is having difficulty transitioning from intrauterine to extrauterine life?
What is an indication that a newborn is having difficulty transitioning from intrauterine to extrauterine life?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the therapeutic management for high-risk newborns?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the therapeutic management for high-risk newborns?
What is a key component in managing a high-risk newborn with respiratory distress?
What is a key component in managing a high-risk newborn with respiratory distress?
What can happen if a newborn's amniotic fluid was meconium stained?
What can happen if a newborn's amniotic fluid was meconium stained?
What is the primary reason why a patent ductus arteriosus can lead to ineffective heart function in a newborn?
What is the primary reason why a patent ductus arteriosus can lead to ineffective heart function in a newborn?
What is the recommended technique for suctioning a newborn who requires deeper suctioning than a bulb syringe?
What is the recommended technique for suctioning a newborn who requires deeper suctioning than a bulb syringe?
What is a potential complication of vigorous suctioning in a newborn?
What is a potential complication of vigorous suctioning in a newborn?
How can a newborn's use of available serum glucose be affected by respiratory distress?
How can a newborn's use of available serum glucose be affected by respiratory distress?
What is the purpose of administering warmed, blow-by oxygen by face mask or positive-pressure mask in a newborn with respiratory distress?
What is the purpose of administering warmed, blow-by oxygen by face mask or positive-pressure mask in a newborn with respiratory distress?
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