Initial Steps Of Newborn Care (Lesson 3)

Question 1

List 3 rapid evaluation questions to determine which newborns should be brought to the radiant warmer for initial steps.

Answer 1

Term? Tone? Breathing or crying?

Question 2

List the 5 initial steps of newborn care.

Answer 2

Provide warmth, position the head and neck, clear secretions from the airway prn, dry, and stimulate.

Question 3

What is the flow rate for free flow oxygen?

Answer 3

10 L//min

Question 4

When using suction to clear airway secretions, which should you suction first (nose or mouth)?

Answer 4

Mouth