Table 2: Distribution of nursing students according to neonatal resuscitation skills.
Done Not done
No. % No. %
Places the baby on preheated radiant warmer 39 97.5 1 2.5
Positions the baby with neck slightly extended 40 100.0 0 0.0
Suctions mouth then nose 40 100.0 0 0.0
Dries amniotic fluid from body and head 39 97.5 1 2.5
Stimulates baby to breathe 39 97.5 1 2.5
Removes wet linen from contact with baby 39 97.5 1 2.5
Assess the baby's condition 38 95.0 2 5.0
Positions herself at the head or side of the baby 40 100.0 0 0.0
Positions the baby with neck slightly extended 39 97.5 1 2.5
Calls for assistance. 34 85.0 6 15.0
Positions the mask properly 40 100.0 0 0.0
Begins the ventilations at appropriate rate (40-60 breath/ minute) 33 82.5 7 17.5
Looks for chest movement. 39 97.5 1 2.5
If there is no chest movement: Checks for inadequate seal and head position, blocked airway and insufficient pressure. 36 90.0 4 10.0
Asks the assistant to report heart rate and breathe sound. 32 80.0 8 20.0
Asseses the baby's condition every 30 seconds. 37 92.5 3 7.5
Demonstrate chest compression. For the thumb method, places both thumbs side by side over the midsternum, with the hands encircling the chest and the fingers supporting the neonate's back. 40 100.0 0 0.0
For the two- finger method, place the tips of the middle finger and the ring or index finger over the midsternum in the midline while supporting the neonate's back with the other hand. 40 100 0 0.0
Coordinates ventilation and chest compression 39 97.5 1 2.5
Assesses the baby's condition every 30 seconds. 38 95.0 2 5.0