NPS EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉Pulmonary hypertension. Answer: The foramen ovale and ductus
arteriosus remain patent in infants with persistent fetal circulation
as a direct result of which of the following?
a. Hypocarbia
b. Pulmonary hypertension
c. Hyperoxia
d. Arterial hypotension
◉To decrease functional residual capacity. Answer: Which of the
following is not an indication for nasal CPAP in an infant?
a. To increase static lung compliance
b. To decrease functional residual capacity
c. To decrease pulmonary vascular resistance
d. To decrease intrapulmonary shunting
, ◉2 and 3 only. Answer: Which of the following are potential
complications of an umbilical artery catheter (UAC)?
1. Pneumothorax
2. Thromboembolism
3. Infection
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 2 and 3 only
◉1, 2, and 3 only. Answer: Which of the following may occur as a
result of cold stress in an infant?
1. Hypoxemia
2. Metabolic acidosis
3. Hypoglycemia
4.Decreased O2 consumption
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 2 and 4 only
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉Pulmonary hypertension. Answer: The foramen ovale and ductus
arteriosus remain patent in infants with persistent fetal circulation
as a direct result of which of the following?
a. Hypocarbia
b. Pulmonary hypertension
c. Hyperoxia
d. Arterial hypotension
◉To decrease functional residual capacity. Answer: Which of the
following is not an indication for nasal CPAP in an infant?
a. To increase static lung compliance
b. To decrease functional residual capacity
c. To decrease pulmonary vascular resistance
d. To decrease intrapulmonary shunting
, ◉2 and 3 only. Answer: Which of the following are potential
complications of an umbilical artery catheter (UAC)?
1. Pneumothorax
2. Thromboembolism
3. Infection
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 2 and 3 only
◉1, 2, and 3 only. Answer: Which of the following may occur as a
result of cold stress in an infant?
1. Hypoxemia
2. Metabolic acidosis
3. Hypoglycemia
4.Decreased O2 consumption
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 2 and 4 only