A respiratory therapist is participating in the resuscitatio…
A respiratory therapist is participating in the resuscitation of a term infant with cardiopulmonary collapse at birth. Bag-mask ventilation with 100% oxygen at a rate of 50 breaths per minute and chest compressions at a rate of 120 per minute are performed for 30 seconds. Upon assessment, the infant’s heart rate is 40 beats per minute. The infant is pale and poor peripheral perfusion is noted. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend?
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A child with congenital heart disease is receiving oxygen by air entrainment mask at 35% oxygen. The child’s SpO 2 is 95% and the pulmonary blood flow/systemic blood flow ratio (Qp/Qs ratio) is high. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend?
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A respiratory therapist assessed an infant who is 30 weeks’ gestation. The following data are available: Heart rate: 125 beats/minute Respiratory rate: 48 breaths/minute The physician requests the respiratory therapist calculate the anticipated adequate mean arterial blood pressure. Which of the following values would the respiratory therapist report?
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A respiratory therapist prepares to administer oxygen by hood to a newborn infant born at 34 weeks’ gestation. Which of the following best describes the minimum flow rate required to provide a constant flow of fresh blended gas that will fill provide a stable FIO 2 within the enclosure and clear the infant’s exhaled CO 2 from the device?
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