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BCEN CEN Practice Question

A neonate is delivered in the emergency department and is apneic with a heart rate of 80 beats per minute. After initial stimulation, the neonate remains apneic. What is the most appropriate action regarding the umbilical cord?

  • Milk the umbilical cord three times before clamping.

  • Delay clamping for at least 30-60 seconds to provide placental transfusion.

  • Place the infant skin-to-skin on the mother while continuing stimulation.

  • Clamp the cord immediately to move the neonate to a radiant warmer for resuscitation.

BCEN CEN
Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Gynecology, and Obstetrical
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