Neonatology — Flashcards

Flashcard 21: According to the expanded New Ballard score, -2 points (minimum score) can be assigned to only _____ and eye/ear

Answer: plantar surface

Flashcard 22: Apnea of prematurity is seen in preterm infants and is defined as the cessation of breathing for >_____ seconds or for any duration if accompanied by cyanosis or bradycardia.

Answer: 20

Flashcard 23: According to the expanded New Ballard score, 5 points (maximum score) can be assigned to only _____ and skin

Answer: popliteal angle

Flashcard 24: The preferred dose of epinephrine to be given during neonatal resuscitation is _____ mL/kg/dose of a 0.1 mg/mL (1:10,000) solution IV

Answer: 0.1–0.3

Extra: Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP 8th Edition) Epinephrine Doses: - **IV/IO Route:** 0.1–0.3 mL/kg (equals 0.01–0.03 mg/kg) - **Endotracheal (ET) Route:** 0.5–1.0 mL/kg (equals 0.05–0.1 mg/kg) **Concentration:** 1:10,000 (0.1 mg/mL) is used for all routes in neonatal resuscitation.

Flashcard 25: In addition to group B streptococci, neonatal meningitis is also commonly caused by _____ and Listeria monocytogenes infection

Answer: E. coli

Flashcard 26: The lowest score on expanded New Ballard Score is _____, which corresponds to 20 weeks gestational age

Answer: -10

Flashcard 27: In Potter sequence, compression of the developing fetus results in a _____ face with low-set ears

Answer: flat

Flashcard 28: The expanded new Ballard score is used to assess _____ and neuromuscular maturity of the newborn

Answer: physical

Flashcard 29: Apgar score - Heart Rate: 0: _____ 1: < 100 bpm 2: ≥ 100 bpm

Answer: Absent

Flashcard 30: What grimace is associated with the following scores using the Apgar score? 0: _____1: grimaces or weak cry2: cries and pulls away

Answer: no response to stimulation