In which position should the nurse place a newborn to administer oxygen by bag and mask?
A) Trendelenburg
B) On the back with the neck slightly flexed
C) On the back with the head slightly extended
D) Position is unimportant as long as the tongue is pulled forward.
C
Feedback:
If a newborn does not draw in a first breath spontaneously following gentle stimulation, place the infant under a radiant heat warmer in a "sniffing" position, which is the head slightly tipped back. Trendelenburg is not a recommended position since this increases intracranial pressure. Flexing the neck could occlude the airway. The position is very important; the tongue will not occlude the airway if the correct position is used.
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