After delivery, a paramedic notices a newborns heart rate drops abruptly, skin has become blue and blotchy, and respiration has stopped. After drying the infant, spontaneous respiration occurs. What does this assessment describe?
A) Primary asphyxia
B) Primary apnea
C) Secondary apnea
D) Newborn asphyxia
Answer: C) Secondary apnea
Health Professions
You might also like to view...
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
A) Provides sense of touch. B) Regulates body temperature. C) Enables synthesis of vitamin D. D) Absorbs salt and other waste products.
Health Professions
In a shared-risk MCP package, the provider receives:
a. an eligibility list. b. a service fee list. c. a coverage list. d. a capitation list.
Health Professions
Which code represents a replacement battery for external infusion pump owned by patient, silver oxide, 1.5 volt?
a. K0462 b. K0601 c. K0604 d. K0605
Health Professions
A patient presents with symptoms of diaphoresis, chest pain, nausea, and vomiting. What condition should be suspected?
A) Ketoacidosis B) Myocardial infarction C) TIA D) CVA
Health Professions