Lesson 17 Flashcards
Most deaths of babies occur during the 1st _____ hrs after birth
1st 48 hours
Irregularities in FHT can be seen in ____________
Cardiotocogram
If respirations do not begin, ________ will increase
Respiratory Acidosis
Used to ‘aspirate mucus and amniotic fluid’ from the mouth and nose
Bulb syringe
If ________ IS STAINED, do not stimulate newborn to breathe by rubbing the back or administering O2 pressure
Amniotic fluid
Do not suction longer than _______ seconds
10 seconds
A proof that a NB lung expansion is good
Crying
What is the effect of narcotics (morphine/meperidine) to infants?
Respiratory Distress
Antidote for Meperidine/Morphine?
Naloxone
A narcotic antagonist injected to an umbilical vessel or IM
Naloxone
The 1st sign of ‘obstruction or respiratory compromise’
Increasing RR
‘Inward sucking of the anterior chest wall’ on inspiration
Retraction
Position the NB on the back with the head of the mattress elevated about ________ to allow ‘abdominal contents to fall away’ from the diaphragm
15 degrees
A NB with difficulty of maintaining respirations should be placed under an __________
Infant warmer and have the weight of clothing removed from the chest
If NB has no audible heartbeat or HR <60, start _____________
Closed chest massage