Chapter 2

Question 1

What are the ‘Four Question” to ask during the Antenatal assessment?

Answer 1

1. Expected gestational age
2. Amniotic fluid clear
3. Additional risk factors for the mother AND baby
4. Umbilical cord management plan
   (p. 14)

Question 2

If risks are identified in the Antenatal “Four Questions”, what changes in the preparation for birth should be made?

Answer 2

Two providers should be available to care for the baby
(p. 14)

Question 3

What are some risks for negative outcomes in the ante and intrapartum?

5 risks

Answer 3

Meds: anesthesia, magnesium, , opioids
multiple gestation (twins, triplets)
eclampsia
HTN
Anemia
(p. 15)

Question 4

If risk factors are present, how many providers should be present to safely manage the baby?

Answer 4

At least 2 QUALIFIED providers
(p.16)

Question 5

Describe the fetal heart rate risk categories?

Answer 5

I- normal
II - indeterminate
III- Abnormal
(p. 28)

Question 6

What are the 4 pre-birth questions to ask the OB provider before every birth ?

Answer 6

1. What is the expected GA
2. Is the amniotic fluid clear?
3. Are their any additional risk factors?
4. What is the umbilical cord management plan?
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Question 7

Every delivery should be attended by at least 1 qualified person who
a. whose only responsibility is the management of the newborn
b. who shares responsibility for the mother and newborn

Answer 7

a. whose only responsibility is the management of the newborn

p. 24

Question 8

If a high-risk birth is anticipated,
a. 1 qualified person
b. qualified team
should attend the birth?

Answer 8

b. qualified team

p. 24

Question 9

During the pre-resuscitation team briefing,
a. prepare for a routine delivery because you do not know what will be needed
b. anticipate potential complications and discuss how responsibilities will be delegated

Answer 9

b. anticipate potential complications and discuss how responsibilities will be delegated

p.24

Question 10

A qualified nurse or RT who has been trained in neonatal resuscitation and has strong leadership skills,
a. can
b. cannot
be the team lead

Answer 10

a. can be the team lead

p.24

Question 11

The equipment check includes,
a. checking all the supplies and equipment only when a high risk birth is anticipated
b. for all births

Answer 11

b. all births

p.24