NRP Ch. 5 Flashcards
A newborn has been receiving face-mask ventilation, but is not improving. Despite perfomring the first 5 ventilation corrective steps, the HR is not rising and there is poor chest movement. An alternative airway, such as an endotracheal tube or laryngeal mask, (Should)/(Should not) be inserted immediately
Should
For babies weighing less than 1,000 g, the endotracheal tube size should be (2.5mm)/(3.5mm).
2.5mm
If using the stylet, the tip of the stylet must)/(must not) extend beyond the endotracheal tube’s side and end holes.
Must not
The preferred layngoscope blade size for use in a term newborn is (No.1)/(No.0)
No.1
The vocal cord guide on an endotracheal tube (does)/(does not) reliably predict the correct insertion depth.
Does not
Both right and left handed people should hold the laryngoscope in their (right)/(left) hand.
Left Hand
You should try to take no longer than (30)/(60) seconds to complete the endotracheal intubation procedure.
30 Seconds
If you have not completed endotracheal intubation within the recommended time limit, you should (continue the intubation attempt for another 30 seconds using free-flow oxygen to support the baby)/(Stop, resume positive-pressure ventilation with a mask, then try again or insert a laryngeal mask).
Stop, resume positive-pressure ventilation with a mask, then try again or insert a laryngeal mask
You have inserted an endotracheal tube and ar giving positive-pressure ventilation through it. The CO2 detector does not change color and the baby’s heart rate is decreasing. The tube is most likely placed in the (esophagus)/(trachea).
Esophagus
You inserted an ETT and the CO2 detector changed color when you gave positive-pressure breaths. You hear breath sounds with your stethoscope only on the right side of the chest. You should (withdraw)/(advance) the tube slightly and listen with the stethoscope again.
Withdraw
A baby is born at term with a bilateral cleft lip and palate and a very small mandible. She requires positive-pressure ventilation You are unable to achieve a seal with bag and mask. You have tried to intubate twice but have not been successful. Insertion of a laryngeal mask (is)/(is not) indicated
Is indicated
If a baby’s condition wrosens after endotracheal intubation, list 4 possible causes.
- Displaced endotracheal tube
- Obstructed endotracheal tube
- Pneumothorax
- Equipment failure