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Once the baby is born and breathing what is the most important standard thing to do?
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KEEP THE BABY WARM !
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When the baby's head is out and the airway is being suctioned should the nose or mouth be suctioned first? Why?
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The mouth.
Suctioning the nose first will stimulate the breathing, gasping reflex so the mouth should be cleared first to prevent sucking matter into the lungs. |
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If the baby's HR is below 100 bpm what should be done?
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The baby should be ventilated with a bag mask.
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What is a nuchal cord?
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It is the umbilical cord wrapped around the baby's neck while birthing.
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What patient conditions or combination of conditions would justify having the birth at the scene?
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Mother has delivered multiple babies 2+
The baby's head has crowned. Pregnancy is full term or near full term. The mothers water has broken The contractions are strong and close together The mother has a strong urge to push. The mother has an urge to have a bm Natural disaster conditions prevents transportation. When was the last Dr visit? |
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What patient conditions or combination of conditions would justify NOT having the birth at the scene.
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Presentation of an arm or leg.
Little Moma and BIG baby G1p1a0 There seems to be plenty of time to get to the Hosp with out delivery in the ambulance. |
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What does G3P1A1 mean?
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Gravida 3, G3= 3 pregnancies
Para 1, P1, 1child Born 1 pregnancy aborted/miscarried |
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How many weeks is considered a full term pregnancy?
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38-40+
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What minimum length of pregnancy is generally considered to be able to deliver a viable premature baby?
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24 weeks
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If the baby's HR is below 60 bpm what should be done?
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Ventilate and give CPR .
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What is the sop for a baby being delivered with a nuchal cord?
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A- gently work the umbilical cord up and over the baby's head
B- if A does not work, then double clamp the cord and cut the cord between the clamps. |
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What is the proper way that labor contractions are measured?
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They are measured from start to next start.
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