Respiratory
Cardiovascular
Assessment
First Hour of Life
Surprise
100

Describe the timing and purpose of surfactant in fetus

after 34w, stabilizes walls of the alveoli so they don’t collapse on exhale  

100

3 circulatory changes at birth

foramen ovale closure, ductus arteriosus and ductus venosus

100

What should you assess in infant that is hypothermic?

Glucose

100
What is MRSOPA and what are the steps?

Steps to correct PPV.  M-Adjust Mask /R- Reposition head to open airway/ S- Suction mouth then nose/ O- Open mouth / P- Pressure Increase until chest rise /A- Artificial Airway 

100

What gestational age is considered late preterm?

34w0d-36w6d

200

Describe the Normal breathing RR, o2sat and characteristics of term infant >10min old

40-60 br/min, Diaphragmatic breathing, Obligate nasal breathing, No retractions,  02 95-100

200

What 2 things help close the foramen ovale

  1. Cord clamping INCREASES systemic vascular resistance 2 First breaths DECREASES pulmonary vascular resistance

200

Name 3 factors that put an infant at risk for hyglycemia

GDM/Macrosomia, Instrumental delivery, Hypothermia, SGA, PTB, Resuscitation 

200

What are the 4 NRP questions to determine management?

  1. TERM 2. TONE 3. BREATHING 4. CORD PLAN

200

What gestational age is considered post term?

42w0d and beyond

300

3 large changes in lungs with respiration at birth

Clearance of alveolar fluid, Lung expansion, increase pulmonary perfusion, decrease pulmonary artery pressure

300

What causes constriction of ductus arteriosus at birth

Decrease in placental prostaglandins  

300

What is a normal newborn white count

10-30

300

What is the apgar: acrocyanosis, HR 95, breathing w no cry, active motion, +grimace

6

300

What is the definition of macrosomia?

Birth weight >4000g

400

Name 3 behaviors that show an infant may need respiratory support after 10 mins of life

  • <40 or >60 br/min; apnea, Grunting, nasal flaring, retractions, 02 sat < 95

400
What is the timing of the infant CV changes

1. Foramen ovale: immediate 2. ductus arteriosus within 48 hours (shunts blood from heart to aorta), 3. Then ductus venosus closes in a few days

400

What is a normal infant hematocrit

43-63 HIGHER

400

3 purposes of vernix for transition to life

(thermoregulation, prevention of infection and moisturizing the skin)

400

What is the definition of LGA?

greater than 90%ile for GA

500

What is a normal o2sat in first 5 mins of life

60-90%

500

What is the purpose of CCHD screen

Screening identifies infants with perfusion abnormalities (preductal right hand) and (postductal left hand)

500

What type of immunity does the newborn receive from the mother getting the tdap vaccine in pregnancy

Passive immunity

500

4 types of heat loss important for thermoregulation

1.Conduction-contact heat loss 2.Convection 3.Evaporation 4.Radiation

500

What of the following is NOT a risk factor for impaired lactation: hypothyroid, DM, CS, Close interval pregnancy, or Smoking 

Close interval pregnancy

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