Neonatal Care and Airway Clearing
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What is the definition of the neonatal period?

  • The time from birth through the twenty eighth day of life (correct)
  • The time from birth through the first year
  • The time from birth through the first month
  • The time from birth through the first seven days

    • When should the pharynx and nasopharynx be suctioned in a newborn?

  • As soon as the head is born, before the baby takes its first breath (correct)
  • Within 5 minutes after birth
  • After the umbilical cord is cut
  • After the baby takes its first breath

    • What is the composition of the umbilical cord?

  • 3 arteries and 1 vein covered by amniotic fluid
  • 2 veins and 1 artery covered by Vernix caseosa
  • 2 arteries and 1 vein covered by Wharton’s jelly (correct)
  • 1 artery and 2 veins covered by Wharton’s jelly

    • What does an Apgar score assess in a newborn?

    <p>Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the characteristics of newborns that predispose them to heat loss?

    <p>Thin skin and close blood vessels to the surface (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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