Question

A RT is participating in the resuscitation of a term infant at birth. BVM with 100% O₂ at a rate of 45 seconds per minute and chest compressions at a rate of 120 per minute are performed for 30 seconds. Upon assessment, the infant's heart rate is 110 BPM. Which of the following should the RT recommend?

a) Continue current interventions
b) Increase chest compression rate
c) Decrease chest compression rate
d) Administer epinephrine

Answer 1

The RT should recommend continuing the current interventions as they have been effective in restoring and maintaining the infant's heart rate.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the given information, the resuscitation procedure performed on the term infant at birth included chest compressions and BVM (Bag Valve Mask) ventilation with 100% oxygen. After 30 seconds of intervention, the infant's heart rate was assessed to be 110 beats per minute (BPM).

Based on current resuscitation protocols, a heart rate of 110 BPM is considered within the normal range for a term infant. Therefore, the RT should recommend continuing the current interventions as they have been effective in restoring and maintaining the infant's heart rate.