NPS Exam with Complete Solutions
Carries HB/SPO2
4-5.7
Anemia,polycythemia - ANSWER-RBCs: function, normal value,high and low
significance
Carries oxygen
12-19
Anemia/polycythemia - ANSWER-Hb: function, normal value,high and low significance
Ratio of RBC% to volume
37-56%
Anemia\polycythemia - ANSWER-Hct: function, normal value,high and low significance
Fight bacterial infection
6000-14000 - ANSWER-WBCs: function, normal value,high and low significance
Boot-shaped heart, right ventricular hypertrophy (SURGERY - confirm by ECG) -
ANSWER-Tetralogy of Fallot
Snowman shaped heart
Pulmonary veins drain into right heart circulation (SVC, coronary sinus, etc.); associated
with ASD and sometimes PDA to allow for right-to-left shunting to maintain CO. -
ANSWER-Total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR)
Egg-shaped heart, aorta on right/pul. Artery on left (SURGERY) - ANSWER-
Transposition of the great vessels
opening in the diaphragm through which abdominal contents herniate into the thoracic
cavity during prenatal development
-results in some degree of pulmonary hypoplasia, determined by the timing and size of
the herniation - ANSWER-Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
4-5
Phototherapy m, vitamin e, transfusion - ANSWER-Bilirubin normal range and treatment
55-115 - ANSWER-infant glucose levels
Septicemia
Stress
Cord compression - ANSWER-hyperglycemia causes
, Infection
Hyperinsulism
Cold stress
Resuscitation - ANSWER-Hypoglycemia
Pulm. Maturity - ANSWER-PG phosphatidylglycerol
Makes majority of surfactant - ANSWER-PC (phosphatidylcholine)
Complete flexion of thighs and legs butt first - ANSWER-frank breech
flexed hips, one or both knees flexed as well
Lower and buttocks first - ANSWER-Complete breech
one or both feet are present first at the cervix - ANSWER-footling breech
Shoulder first - ANSWER-Transverse Lie (shoulder presentation)
caves in due to diaphragmatic hernia - ANSWER-scaphoid abdomen
herniation at the umbilicus (a part of the intestine protrudes through the abdominal wall
at birth) in clear sac - ANSWER-omphalocele
intestines protrude from body through hole near belly button without membrane -
ANSWER-Gastroschisis
a weak pulse alternating with a strong one - ANSWER-Pulsus alternans
beats have weaker amplitude with respiratory inspiration, stronger with expiration -
ANSWER-pulsus paradoxus
Thumb sign on xray - ANSWER-Epiglottis
Acute lung disease in premature infants; respiratory distress disease syndrome of the
newborn. - ANSWER-hyaline membrane disease
Damage to structurally immature lung by oxygen and positive pressure ventilation. -
ANSWER-bronchopulmonary dysplasia
- ANSWER-Umbilical artery line position
Steeple sign - ANSWER-Croup
Monitor fluid levels and function of heart - ANSWER-CVP definition
Carries HB/SPO2
4-5.7
Anemia,polycythemia - ANSWER-RBCs: function, normal value,high and low
significance
Carries oxygen
12-19
Anemia/polycythemia - ANSWER-Hb: function, normal value,high and low significance
Ratio of RBC% to volume
37-56%
Anemia\polycythemia - ANSWER-Hct: function, normal value,high and low significance
Fight bacterial infection
6000-14000 - ANSWER-WBCs: function, normal value,high and low significance
Boot-shaped heart, right ventricular hypertrophy (SURGERY - confirm by ECG) -
ANSWER-Tetralogy of Fallot
Snowman shaped heart
Pulmonary veins drain into right heart circulation (SVC, coronary sinus, etc.); associated
with ASD and sometimes PDA to allow for right-to-left shunting to maintain CO. -
ANSWER-Total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR)
Egg-shaped heart, aorta on right/pul. Artery on left (SURGERY) - ANSWER-
Transposition of the great vessels
opening in the diaphragm through which abdominal contents herniate into the thoracic
cavity during prenatal development
-results in some degree of pulmonary hypoplasia, determined by the timing and size of
the herniation - ANSWER-Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
4-5
Phototherapy m, vitamin e, transfusion - ANSWER-Bilirubin normal range and treatment
55-115 - ANSWER-infant glucose levels
Septicemia
Stress
Cord compression - ANSWER-hyperglycemia causes
, Infection
Hyperinsulism
Cold stress
Resuscitation - ANSWER-Hypoglycemia
Pulm. Maturity - ANSWER-PG phosphatidylglycerol
Makes majority of surfactant - ANSWER-PC (phosphatidylcholine)
Complete flexion of thighs and legs butt first - ANSWER-frank breech
flexed hips, one or both knees flexed as well
Lower and buttocks first - ANSWER-Complete breech
one or both feet are present first at the cervix - ANSWER-footling breech
Shoulder first - ANSWER-Transverse Lie (shoulder presentation)
caves in due to diaphragmatic hernia - ANSWER-scaphoid abdomen
herniation at the umbilicus (a part of the intestine protrudes through the abdominal wall
at birth) in clear sac - ANSWER-omphalocele
intestines protrude from body through hole near belly button without membrane -
ANSWER-Gastroschisis
a weak pulse alternating with a strong one - ANSWER-Pulsus alternans
beats have weaker amplitude with respiratory inspiration, stronger with expiration -
ANSWER-pulsus paradoxus
Thumb sign on xray - ANSWER-Epiglottis
Acute lung disease in premature infants; respiratory distress disease syndrome of the
newborn. - ANSWER-hyaline membrane disease
Damage to structurally immature lung by oxygen and positive pressure ventilation. -
ANSWER-bronchopulmonary dysplasia
- ANSWER-Umbilical artery line position
Steeple sign - ANSWER-Croup
Monitor fluid levels and function of heart - ANSWER-CVP definition
