The RT is at the bedside delivering an albuterol treatment t…
The RT is at the bedside delivering an albuterol treatment to an expectant mom. All of a sudden she states that she feels wet, and it feels like there is something between her legs. You summon your courage and look under her gown to see an umbilical cord. What do you do? Include what has happened, what you, the lone health care provider in the room, are going to do about it, and what the ultimate treatment is.
Read DetailsThe RCP has been assigned the task of documenting the 1 minu…
The RCP has been assigned the task of documenting the 1 minute Apgar. The following information is available:Infant is pale, HR is 90bpm, respiratory effort is irregular, some muscle tone is present, some response to suction is noted.
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The delivery team is notified they will be attending the delivery of a meconium-stained infant. As the infant is laid on the resuscitation bed, the team notes he has his knees drawn up to his chest, has acrocyanosis, and is screaming loudly. The next step should be…
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