NNP 1 test 2 practice questions and answers already passed!!Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding normal birth?A As the uterus contracts, blood flow through the uterine artery is interrupted.B Fetal blood oxygen levels can be 4-6 kPa (30-45 mmHg) without causing brain damage.C The fetal brain can use alternative fuels such as ketones if the supply of glucose is interrupted.D The umbilical arterial pH is the same or higher than the venous pH.E Most babies are cyanosed at birth Answer- D Which of the following statements is true of the Apgar score?A APGAR stands for Airway, Pulse, Gasp, Alertness, Reflexes B Umbilical cord gases are not as reliable as Apgar scores when it comes to assessing the severity of asphyxia.C The Apgar score has excellent consistency when administered by different operators.D An Apgar score of <7 at 1 minute means the baby requires immediate advanced resuscitation.E An Apgar score of <5 at 10 minutes is associated with a poor outcome. Answer- E A baby is born at 29 weeks following a large maternal antepartum haemorrhage. You arrive in the delivery room just as the baby is being transferred to the resuscitation platform. Which of the following is a CORRECT action that you should undertake?A Dry the baby and wrap in several warm towels, then assess the condition of the baby.B Don't worry about universal precautions, as resuscitation cannot be delayed C Ask the obstetrician to administer intramuscular betamethasone to the mother.D Administer intramuscular naloxone (200 µg) to the baby's thigh and massage vigorously.E Place the baby in a sterile plastic bag up to the neck, cover the head with a hat and place the baby under a radiant warmer. Answer- E Which one of the following statements is FALSE with regard to the composition of human milk versus cows' milk?A Human milk contains more lactoalbumin.B Human milk contains more vitamins A, C and E.C Human milk contains more calcium and phosphate.D Human milk contains more lactoferrin.E Human milk contains more IgA. Answer- C
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