Question

A baby born at 36 weeks gestation was apneic after birth and required positive pressure ventilation and oxygen supplementation in the delivery room he continues to require supplemental oxygen after birth which of the following statement is true ?
a. Prepare the preheated radiant warmer with a thermal mattress plastic wrap or bag and a hat
b. If he is continuing respiratory distress sodium bicarbonate should be infused immediately
c. Administer positive pressure ventilation with an initial inflation pressure

Answer 1

Answer:

Option D, His blood glucose level should be checked soon after resuscitation and then at regular intervals until stable and normal.

Explanation:

Complete question

A baby born at 36 weeks gestation was apneic after birth and required positive pressure ventilation and oxygen supplementation in the delivery room he continues to require supplemental oxygen after birth which of the following statement is true ?

a. Prepare the preheated radiant warmer with a thermal mattress plastic wrap or bag and a hat

b. If he is continuing respiratory distress sodium bicarbonate should be infused immediately

c. Administer positive pressure ventilation with an initial inflation pressure

D. His blood glucose level should be checked soon after resuscitation and then at regular intervals until stable and normal.

Solution

Resuscitation is a process usually followed when the baby is unable to breathe or his/her heart has stopped working.  

A chest compressions is used to rescue breaths to provide sufficient oxygen and move blood around the body

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a combination of the chest compressions and rescue breaths . After the Resuscitation, blood glucose level is checked at regular intervals to assure normal and stable condition

Hence, option D is correct