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CPM Certified Professional Midwife

Category - Well-Baby Care

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A full-term and healthy newborn baby requires immediate attention following delivery. Which of the following is the incorrect measure in attending to the newborn baby?
  1. Delaying clamping and ligature of the cord for hours
  2. Wrapping the baby in a receiving blanket
  3. Taking measures to prevent hypothermia
  4. Allowing breast feeding
Explanation
Answer: A - Delaying clamping and ligature of the cord for hours

Supportive care following the birth of a newborn includes the following:
1) Suction of mucous from air passage
2) APGAR scoring
3) Clamping and ligature of the umbilical cord
4) Checking to detect abnormalities
5) Wrapping baby in a receiving blanket
6) Prevention of hypothermia
7) Allowing breastfeeding
8) Monitoring sleeping pattern
9) Measuring weight
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