Neonatal Assessment Quiz 2

1. What common cause of respiratory distress in a newborn causes a leak of air into the pleural space, which potentially compresses the mediastinal structures to the contralateral side? 

2. What is the function of a pulse oximeter during the initial steps of neonatal resuscitation? 

3. What is the most important physiologic measurement the team must monitor when providing positive pressure ventilation for a newborn in need of resuscitation? 

4. Which medical condition should be considered if the heart rate of a newly born fails to increase after correctly giving positive pressure ventilation, chest compressions, and epinephrine? 

5. Which of the following are antepartum risk factors? 

6. Which of the following can be a cause of sudden deterioration in an intubated newly born? 

7. Which of the following imaging modalities is most appropriately used to detect an intrapartum pleural effusion? 

8. Which of the following intrapartum risk factors indicates an increased risk for neonatal resuscitation? 

9. Which of the following maternal exposures can cause a depressed respiratory drive in the newborn? 

10. Which of the following observations indicates adequate positive pressure ventilation?