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What is the initial step in neonatal resuscitation when the newborn is not breathing and has a heart rate below 100 beats per minute?

A.

Administering positive-pressure ventilation

B.

Initiating chest compressions

C.

Administering epinephrine

D.

Inserting an advanced airway device

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Administering positive-pressure ventilation is the initial step in neonatal resuscitation for a newborn not breathing or having a heart rate below 100 beats per minute.

   B. Initiating chest compressions is the next step if positive-pressure ventilation is not effective.

   C. Administering epinephrine is part of the advanced steps in neonatal resuscitation after positive-pressure ventilation and chest compressions.

   D. Inserting an advanced airway device is part of the advanced steps in neonatal resuscitation after positive-pressure ventilation, chest compressions, and administering epinephrine.
 


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Head tilt-chin lift is used for older children and adults, not for newborns.

B. Jaw thrust is the recommended maneuver to open the airway in newborns to avoid putting pressure on the soft tissues of the neck.

C. Neck extension and D. Hyperextension of the head are not appropriate maneuvers for newborn airway management.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. 15:2 is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for two-rescuer infant CPR.

B. The correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for one-rescuer infant CPR is 30:2.

C. 30:1 is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for one-rescuer adult CPR.

D. 5:1 is not a standard compression-to-ventilation ratio for any age group in CPR.

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