North Carolina EMT State Practice Exam

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What is the proper response if a neonate requires additional stimulation?

Keep them still
Utilize tactile stimulation
Provide oral stimulation
Remain silent

The correct answer is: Utilize tactile stimulation

When a neonate requires additional stimulation, utilizing tactile stimulation is the appropriate response. Tactile stimulation can involve gentle rubbing or tapping on the back or the soles of the feet, which encourages the neonate to respond and helps to initiate breathing and improve overall responsiveness. This method is effective in brightening the neonate’s alertness and can help in promoting a more stable physiological state. Other options do not address the immediate needs of the neonate. Keeping the infant still does not provide any engagement or response the neonate requires, while oral stimulation is not typically necessary or appropriate in this context. Remaining silent does not facilitate interaction or stimulation, which is critical for a neonate that is not responding adequately. Therefore, tactile stimulation directly targets the goal of enhancing the neonate's responsiveness.