The most important intervention the RCP can provide to the depressed newborn is…

While reviewing the chart of a patient expected to deliver, the RT notes oligohydramnios is mentioned.  Which of the following is likely not the cause?

A newborn is apneic and cyanotic.  She remains apneic, despite having her airway cleared, being stimulated and receiving 30 seconds of effective positive pressure ventilation, indicated by chest rise.  At 60 seconds, her heart rate is 4 beats in 6 seconds.  The most appropriate action at this time is:

The purpose of drying the neonate at birth is to prevent heat loss in which of the following ways? 

A mom comes in saying, “My water broke 2 days ago, but because of the ice storm I couldn’t make it to the hospital until now.”  The fetus is at the greatest risk for which of the following?

Which of the following is true regarding fetal circulation?

The RT on antepartum is being at the bedside performing an MDI when a mom’s membranes rupture.  They note the amniotic fluid is brown, and has a putrid smell.  Which of the following is true?

If a baby is deprived of oxygen and enters the secondary apnea stage, what will happen?

A woman presents in labor and states she had no idea she was pregnant, no idea when her LMP was, and received no prenatal care.  Which of the following tests can help identify the neonate’s gestational age?

Which of the following substances compose the majority of surfactant?