NRP 8TH EDITION LESSON 5 & 6 | 40+ ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS | SOLVED

1. When should insertion of an ETT be considered/used?: A. Baby's HR <100
bpm and is not increasing after PPV w/face mask or laryngeal mask.
B. It is recommended before chest compressions
C. SHould be inserted for direct tracheal suction if the trachea if the trachea is
obstructed by thick secretions, for surfactant admin., and stabilization of a newborn
w/suspected diaphragmatic hernia.
D. If PPV is prolonged,an ETT may be considered to improve the efficacy and ease
of assisted ventilation.
2. What are the Neonatal anatomic landmarks in the airway?: 1. Esophagus. 6.
Vocal cords
2. Epiglottis. 7. Trachea
3. Vallecula. 8. Thyroid
4. Larynx. 9. Carina
5. Glottis. 10. Main bronchi
3. What laryngoscope do we use for infants?: Miller blade, it is straight




4. What are the sizes of the Miller blade available in?: No. 1 blade (t erm newborn)
No. 0 blade (preterm newborn)
No. 00 (optional for extremely preterm newborn)

5. ETT sizes: 1. Below 1 Kg, below 28 wks, ETT size 2.5 mm ID/Bla de size 00
2. 1-2 Kg, 28-34 wks, ETT size 3.0 mm ID/Blade size 0
3. >2 Kg, >34 wks, ETT size 3.5 mm ID/Blade size 1


6. What supplies and equipment Should we have on hand for intubation?: 1.
laryngoscope handle (extra batteries)
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, laryngoscope blades VB


2. ETT (correct size, one size smaller and one size larger)
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3. stylet
4. CO2 detector
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5. Suction set up
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6. waterproof adhesive tape or other tube-securing device
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7. measuring tape and/or ETT insertion depth table
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8. Scissors to cut tape
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