To determine if a baby is cyanotic , which of the following body parts is the best part of the baby's body to examine?

A baby's respiratory rate is 70 breaths per minute. This breathing pattern is called

What causes respiratory distress syndrome in the newborn?

Which of the following babies is not at increased risk for respiratory distress?

A baby has respiratory distress. You note asymmetrical movement of the chest, with breath sounds louder on the left side. Which of the following actions is most appro­ priate for this baby?

If a preterm baby stops breathing for 10 seconds, this is considered

Which of these may be a cause of apnea?
(Choose the letter that identifies the correct answers.)
1. Imbalance in blood chemistry, such as low blood glucose, calcium, or sodium level
2. Infections
3. Low blood volume
4. Temperature change, such as when a cold baby is being warmed

A baby with respiratory distress has an apneic spell. What should you think about this?

What percentage of babies weighing less than 1,000 g (<2lb 3oz) will have at least 1 apneic spell?

When a baby is assisted with ventilation for an apneic spell, it is important to the rate of assisted breathing before stopping assistance

Three hours after birth, a baby shows mild grunting and nasal flaring . This is probably expected.

Babies frequently cannot breathe through their mouths by themselves .

A baby in respiratory distress who is grunting probably has poor lung compliance ("stiff lungs").

Which of the following babies is at highest risk for developing a pneumothorax?

A baby with a pneumothorax is least likely to develop

The possible consequences of a pneumothorax include all of the following condi­ tions, except

Approximately of healthy term newborns will develop a pneumothorax.

A pneumothorax should be considered anytime there is a sudden deterioration in a baby's condition, even if the baby is recovering from an illness.