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Book 3 Unit 4

Select the one best answer to each question (unless otherwise instructed). Record your answers on the test.

Blood pressure occurs as a result of

A. Pumping action of the heart
B. Volume of blood
C. Tone of the blood vessels
D. All of the above

A palpation blood pressure most closely approximates the

A. Mean blood pressure
B. Diastolic blood pressure
C. Systolic blood pressure
D. Pulse blood pressure

What is the recommended initial dosage of fluids to increase the blood volume of a 2,000-g (4 lb 6Y2 oz) baby who is in shock?

A. 10 ml
B. 20 ml
C. 50 ml
D. 100 ml

Which of the following amounts is the best estimate of the total blood volume of a 2,000-g(4 lb 6Y2 oz) baby?

A. 180 ml (6 oz)
B. 250 ml (8Y3 oz)
C. 300 ml (10 oz)
D. 420 ml (14 oz)

What minimum amount of blood loss would put a 2,000-g (4 lb 61h oz) baby into shock?

A. 15 ml (1h oz)
B. 25 ml (5/6 oz)
C. 45 ml (11h oz)
D. 75 ml (21h oz)

Which of the following fluids is the best fluid to use to restore a baby 's blood volume?

A. 5% dextrose in water
B. Sodium bicarbonate
C. 10% dextrose in water
D. Physiological (normal) saline solution

What can happen to babies with low blood pressure?

A. Acidosis can develop.
B. Vital organs can be damaged.
C. Rapid respirations can develop.
D. Band C
E. A. B, and C

If a term baby is born with a blood pressure of 26 mm Hg, the first action should be to crossmatch the baby's blood and administer compatible blood.

True
False

Low blood pressure in newborns is associated with all of the following conditions, except

A. Poor oxygenation
B. Polycythemia
C. Sepsis
D. Central nervous system insult

Use the chart above to answer this question.
A baby weighing 1,800 g (4 lb) has a blood pressure of 32/12 mm Hg at 30 minutes of age. How would this baby's blood pressure be described?

A. Hypertensive
B. Within reference range
C. Hypotensive