NRP Review Exam Questions and
Answers9
You should briefly stop compressions to check the baby's HR response after how many seconds
of chest compressions with coordinated ventilation? - ANSWERS-60 seconds
A baby has received chest compressions and coordinated ventilation. You briefly stop
compressions and the ECG monitor shows the baby's HR is 80 BPM. You should? - ANSWERS-
stop chest compressions and continue PPV
Epi (increases/decreases) coronary artery blood flow and (increases/decreases) the strength
and rate of cardiac contractions. - ANSWERS-increases, increases
The preferred route for epi is? - ANSWERS-IV
In the absence of shock or a history of acute blood loss, routine administration of volume
expanders in newborns is not recommended. - ANSWERS-true
If an emergency volume expander is indicated, the initial dose is? - ANSWERS-10ml/kg
Using the correct concentration of epi for NRP, the recommended IV dose is? - ANSWERS-0.1-
0.3mL/kg
Epi should be administered slowly. - ANSWERS-false
If the baby's HR remains below 60, you can repeat epi every? - ANSWERS-3-5 minutes
, A full-term newborn had significant birth depression and required a complex resuscitation. He
has continued respiratory failure with CO2 retention and metabolic acidosis. Sodium
bicarbonate should be something to consider after resuscitation. - ANSWERS-true
Which is the most important and effective action in a neonate requiring resuscitation? -
ANSWERS-effective PPV
What is the minimum information you need to know at delivery if possible? - ANSWERS-how
many babies expected
color of amniotic fluid
additional risk factors
expected gestational age
Hyper/hypothermia can be harmful to a neonate. - ANSWERS-true
Suction to the back of the throat and trachea is essential to clearing a newborns airway. -
ANSWERS-false
An infant in secondary apnea will respond (begin breathing) to stimulation. - ANSWERS-false
PPV is indicated in which of the following conditions? - ANSWERS-HR<100 after dry and
stimulation
apnea
grunting
What is the appropriate compression:ventilation ratio for an neonate? - ANSWERS-3:1
Answers9
You should briefly stop compressions to check the baby's HR response after how many seconds
of chest compressions with coordinated ventilation? - ANSWERS-60 seconds
A baby has received chest compressions and coordinated ventilation. You briefly stop
compressions and the ECG monitor shows the baby's HR is 80 BPM. You should? - ANSWERS-
stop chest compressions and continue PPV
Epi (increases/decreases) coronary artery blood flow and (increases/decreases) the strength
and rate of cardiac contractions. - ANSWERS-increases, increases
The preferred route for epi is? - ANSWERS-IV
In the absence of shock or a history of acute blood loss, routine administration of volume
expanders in newborns is not recommended. - ANSWERS-true
If an emergency volume expander is indicated, the initial dose is? - ANSWERS-10ml/kg
Using the correct concentration of epi for NRP, the recommended IV dose is? - ANSWERS-0.1-
0.3mL/kg
Epi should be administered slowly. - ANSWERS-false
If the baby's HR remains below 60, you can repeat epi every? - ANSWERS-3-5 minutes
, A full-term newborn had significant birth depression and required a complex resuscitation. He
has continued respiratory failure with CO2 retention and metabolic acidosis. Sodium
bicarbonate should be something to consider after resuscitation. - ANSWERS-true
Which is the most important and effective action in a neonate requiring resuscitation? -
ANSWERS-effective PPV
What is the minimum information you need to know at delivery if possible? - ANSWERS-how
many babies expected
color of amniotic fluid
additional risk factors
expected gestational age
Hyper/hypothermia can be harmful to a neonate. - ANSWERS-true
Suction to the back of the throat and trachea is essential to clearing a newborns airway. -
ANSWERS-false
An infant in secondary apnea will respond (begin breathing) to stimulation. - ANSWERS-false
PPV is indicated in which of the following conditions? - ANSWERS-HR<100 after dry and
stimulation
apnea
grunting
What is the appropriate compression:ventilation ratio for an neonate? - ANSWERS-3:1
