24.
There is usually time to get a pregnant woman to a hospital for delivery is her
contractions are more than ____________________ apart.
25. List three procedures to follow if the newborn does not breathe spontaneously
after you have suctioned his nose and mouth.
a. ___________________________________________________.
b. ___________________________________________________.
c.
____________________________________________________.
26. You have just conducted the five-minute APGAR evaluation of a newborn. These
Color -- completely pink.
Heart rate -- More than 100 beats per minute.
Respiratory effort -- Good crying and regular breathing.
Muscle tone -- Active motion with limbs well-flexed.
Reflex irritability -- Grimaces/sneezes in response to nose catheter.
What is the infant's score on the APGAR scale? ________ points
What does the score indicate about the baby's general condition?
____________________________________________________________
27. In a breech delivery, you must create an air passage for the baby if its head does
not deliver in three minutes. List the steps to take to create this air passage.
a. ___________________________________________________
b. ___________________________________________________
c.
___________________________________________________
28.
_________________ of the umbilical cord occurs when the umbilical cord
delivers before the baby.
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