Neonatal Care Post Birth

Question 1

When the baby is born what is your initial assessment?

Answer 1

TTC
- term
- tone
- crying

Question 2

How lung should you delay cord clamping?

Answer 2

For 2-3 mins or until the cord stops pulsing

Question 3

When should you preform an APGAR?

Answer 3

1 min after deliver and then at 5 mins. If the APGAR score is below 7 repeat every 5 mins

Question 4

What is the purpose behind drying and stimulating the baby?

Answer 4

To initiate breathing and prevent hypothermia

Question 5

What are the benefits for delayed cord clamping?

Answer 5

• reduces the risk of iron defiency anemia
• improves Neuro developmental outcomes

Question 6

What position should you have the baby when initiating breast feeding?

Answer 6

Sideways at the mothers breast

Question 7

How far way should you place the clamp from the baby?

Answer 7

15cm from the baby

Question 8

How far from the first clamp do you place the second clamp?

Answer 8

5-7 cm from the first clamp

Question 9

What are the benefits of skin to skin contact?

Answer 9

• thermoregulation
• heart rate regulation
• glucose stabilization
• bonding
• encourages breath feeding

Question 10

When is swaddling appropriate for a new born?

Answer 10

15 - 20 minutes post treatment and umbilical cord clamping
- mother is unwilling or unable to hold the baby