Question 21 · LEK · Neonatal resuscitation
On the basis of the initial assessment, a newborn can be included in the first group (requiring only drying of the skin and covering) if it meets the following conditions:
1) is actively breathing or crying;
2) has normal muscle tone;
3) has normal or reduced muscle tone;
4) heart rate is above 100/min;
5) heart rate is below 100/min.
The correct answer is:
2) has normal muscle tone;
3) has normal or reduced muscle tone;
4) heart rate is above 100/min;
5) heart rate is below 100/min.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,4.
- B. 1,2,5.
- C. 2,4.
- D. 1,3,4.
- E. 1,3,5.
Hint
Group 1 newborns show three reassuring features at the initial assessment: breathing, tone and heart rate.
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