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1
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What do you suction FIRST, Nose or Mouth?

A

Mouth BEFORE Nose

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2
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What is the port color for SUCTION?

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WHITE

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What is the port color for AIR?

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YELLOW

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What is the port color for OXYGEN?

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GREEN

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What is the port color for LAUGHING GAS/NITROUS OXIDE?

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BLUE

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How long do you do INTERMITTENT SUCTIONING?

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5-10 seconds

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How long is the INTERVAL between suctioning?

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20-30 seconds

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How long does the WHOLE PROCEDURE of suctioning take?

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5 minutes

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9
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Upon INSERTION of the suction catheter, is the Y Port open or closed?

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OPEN

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10
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What type of suctioning is done UPON WITHDRAWAL?

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Intermittent

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11
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What is the FIRST sign of hypoxia in neonates?

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Nasal flaring

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12
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When is RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME common?

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In preterm babies (20-37 weeks AOG)

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What ration does an AMNIOCENTESIS measure?

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LS (Lecithin Sphingomyelin) Ration

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What is the normal LS ratio and what does it indicate?

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2:1 indicates that the fetal lung is MATURE

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What do we NOT give to neonates with RDS and why?

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Steroids as these can lead to a CLEFT PALATE and are also TERATOGENIC

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What is the EARLIEST sign of RDS?

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Retraction

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What is the MAJOR sign of RDS?

A

Expiratory grunting

18
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What is the LAST sign of RDS?

A

Cyanosis

19
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Which scale determines RDS?

A

Silverman-Anderson Scale/ Score

20
Q

At what month does LANUGO appear and when is it the most abundant?

A

Appears at 4th MONTH and abundant at 20 WEEKS (Preterm)

21
Q

Which do you prioritize between a patient with LTB and a patient with Epiglotitis?

A

Epiglotitis as it affects the succeeding areas (LTB)

22
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What are the SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS of LTB and when are they usually prominent?

A

Crowlike cough, barking cough, and hoarse cry. They are prominent at NIGHT

23
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What is the GOAL in LTB?

A

Open the AIRWAY!

24
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How do you position the patient with EPIGLOTITIS?

A

Tripod Position (tongue out and leaning forward)

25
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What is CONTRAINDICATED in a patient with Epiglotitis?

A

Examination of the THROAT

26
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What should be kept at the bedside for patients with Epiglotitis and LTB?

A

Tracheostomy Set

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