You Are Caring for an 18-Day-Old Boy with Inadequate Respirations

question 12

Multiple Choice

You are caring for an 18-day-old boy with inadequate respirations. What instruction would you provide to your new partner as she is ventilating him with the bag-valve mask?

• A) "Squeeze the bag just enough so that you get a nice rise and fall of his chest."
• B) "Do not be afraid to give a little extra pressure since his lungs are not fully developed."
• C) "Since he is so small and does not need a lot of oxygen, just give 4 breaths per minute."
• D) "Lets breathe for him until his heart rate gets above 60, then we can stop."

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