Exam Preview for 1177: The Golden Hour and Beyond: NICU and Respira

The Golden Hour and Beyond: NICU and Respiratory Care

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. Respiratory care for the tiny baby includes: Transcutaneous monitor Early surfactant HFJV or HFOV All of the above
2. When should surfactant be administered? After 2 hours of age If FiO2 exceeds 30% on nCPAP Prophylactically To all babies under 26 weeks
3. Which of the following is correct about nCPAP? Provides a continuous distending pressure Exceeds the set pressure Provides washout of the nasopharyx Increases airway restriction
4. The benefits of transcutaneous monitoring includes: Continuous reading Prevents hyper and hypocarbia Reduces blood loss All of the above
5. The most important factor for safe ventilation is: Ventilator rate Inspiratory time Optimal tidal volume PIP below 20cmH2O