Practice Quiz

NREMT Paramedic

Category - Airway

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If a newborn’s respiratory rate is 45 breaths a minute what should you do?
  1. Monitor the newborn closely because she is close to going into respiratory distress.
  2. Check the newborn’s airway for possible obstructions.
  3. Nothing, the newborn’s respiratory rate is within normal limits.
  4. Check for areas of cyanosis on the newborn’s fingernails and toenails because she is not getting enough oxygen.
Explanation
Answer: C - A respiratory rate of 45 breaths a minute for a newborn is normal and does not indicate a need for special care. The normal respiratory rate for a neonate is 30-60 breaths per minute.
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