NRP TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026
Before birth, the alveoli in the fetal lungs are (collapsed)/(expanded) and filled with (fluid)/(air) -
CORRECT ANSWER -Expanded, fluid
Before birth, oxygen is supplied to the fetus by (the placenta)/(the fetal lungs) - CORRECT
ANSWER -The placenta
After birth, air in the alveoli causes vessels in the baby's lungs to (constrict)/(relax) - CORRECT
ANSWER -Relax
When resuscitating newborns, chest compressions and medication are (rarely)/(frequently)
needed - CORRECT ANSWER -Rarely
Members of an effective resuscitation team (share information)/(work quietly and
independently) - CORRECT ANSWER -Share information
True/False Some newborns without any apparent risk factors will require resuscitation,
including assisted ventilation - CORRECT ANSWER -True
What is newborn resuscitation usually the result of both before and after birth? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Respiratory failure
What is the most important and effective action in neonatal resuscitation? - CORRECT ANSWER -
To ventilate the baby's lungs
, Prolonged lack of adequate perfusion and oxygenation can lead to what? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Organ damage
What are the 4 pre-birth questions to ask the obstetric provider before every birth? - CORRECT
ANSWER --what is the expected gestational age?
-is the amniotic fluid clear?
-how many babies are expected?
-are there any additional risk factors?
Every delivery should be attended by at least 1 skilled person (whose only responsibility is the
management of the newborn)/(who shares responsibility for the mother and newborn's care) -
CORRECT ANSWER -Whose only responsibility is the management of the newborn
If a high-risk birth is anticipated, (1 qualified person)/(a qualified team) should be present at the
birth. - CORRECT ANSWER -A qualified team
When a high-risk newborn is anticipated because of the presence of risk factors, resuscitation
supplies and equipment (should/(should not) be unpacked and ready for use. - CORRECT
ANSWER -Should
During the pre-resuscitation team briefing, (prepare for a routine delivery because you do not
know what will be needed)/(anticipate potential complications and discuss how the
responsibilities will be delegated) - CORRECT ANSWER -Anticipate potential complications and
discuss how the responsibilities will be delegated
A qualified nurse or respiratory care practitioner who has been trained in neonatal resuscitation
and has strong leadership skills (can)/(cannot) be the team leader - CORRECT ANSWER -Can
Every newborn (does)/(does not) need an initial rapid evaluation of gestational age, muscle
tone, and respiratory effort - CORRECT ANSWER -Does
ANSWERS 2025/2026
Before birth, the alveoli in the fetal lungs are (collapsed)/(expanded) and filled with (fluid)/(air) -
CORRECT ANSWER -Expanded, fluid
Before birth, oxygen is supplied to the fetus by (the placenta)/(the fetal lungs) - CORRECT
ANSWER -The placenta
After birth, air in the alveoli causes vessels in the baby's lungs to (constrict)/(relax) - CORRECT
ANSWER -Relax
When resuscitating newborns, chest compressions and medication are (rarely)/(frequently)
needed - CORRECT ANSWER -Rarely
Members of an effective resuscitation team (share information)/(work quietly and
independently) - CORRECT ANSWER -Share information
True/False Some newborns without any apparent risk factors will require resuscitation,
including assisted ventilation - CORRECT ANSWER -True
What is newborn resuscitation usually the result of both before and after birth? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Respiratory failure
What is the most important and effective action in neonatal resuscitation? - CORRECT ANSWER -
To ventilate the baby's lungs
, Prolonged lack of adequate perfusion and oxygenation can lead to what? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Organ damage
What are the 4 pre-birth questions to ask the obstetric provider before every birth? - CORRECT
ANSWER --what is the expected gestational age?
-is the amniotic fluid clear?
-how many babies are expected?
-are there any additional risk factors?
Every delivery should be attended by at least 1 skilled person (whose only responsibility is the
management of the newborn)/(who shares responsibility for the mother and newborn's care) -
CORRECT ANSWER -Whose only responsibility is the management of the newborn
If a high-risk birth is anticipated, (1 qualified person)/(a qualified team) should be present at the
birth. - CORRECT ANSWER -A qualified team
When a high-risk newborn is anticipated because of the presence of risk factors, resuscitation
supplies and equipment (should/(should not) be unpacked and ready for use. - CORRECT
ANSWER -Should
During the pre-resuscitation team briefing, (prepare for a routine delivery because you do not
know what will be needed)/(anticipate potential complications and discuss how the
responsibilities will be delegated) - CORRECT ANSWER -Anticipate potential complications and
discuss how the responsibilities will be delegated
A qualified nurse or respiratory care practitioner who has been trained in neonatal resuscitation
and has strong leadership skills (can)/(cannot) be the team leader - CORRECT ANSWER -Can
Every newborn (does)/(does not) need an initial rapid evaluation of gestational age, muscle
tone, and respiratory effort - CORRECT ANSWER -Does
