× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
Home Q & A Board Biology-Related Homework Help Medicine Nursing and Clinical
New Topic  
ham.christian ham.christian
wrote...
Posts: 1009
Rep: 0 0
6 years ago
A laboring mother has recurrent late decelerations. At birth, the infant has a heart rate of 100, is not breathing, and is limp and bluish in color. What nursing action is best?
 
  1. Begin chest compressions.
  2. Deep-suction the airways.
  3. Begin bag-and-mask ventilation.
  4. Obtain a blood pressure reading.
Read 23 times
1 Reply

Related Topics

Replies
wrote...
#1
6 years ago
3
Rationale 1: Chest compressions are not initiated until the heart rate is less than 60 and respirations have been established.
Rationale 2: This would be appropriate if there were meconium-stained fluid. There is no information about the amniotic fluid in the question.
Rationale 3: When an infant is not breathing and has poor muscle tone, bag-and-mask ventilation is the appropriate resuscitation measure.
Rationale 4: Blood pressure is insignificant during resuscitation efforts. This infant needs respirations established.
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1105 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Live Chat
Related Images
  
 665
  
 770
  
 2227
Your Opinion
Which 'study break' activity do you find most distracting?
Votes: 820
Previous poll results: Does a gender wage gap exist in America?