NPS Practice Exam Questions
And Correct Answers GRADED
A+ 2025-2026
Measurement of Alpha Fetoprotein levels in amniotic fluid is helpful in the diagnosis
of
A. DiGeorge's Syndrome
B. Potter Syndrome
C. Tracheoesophageal fistula
D. Myelomeningocele - ANS-Answer D
A Bodai adaptor may be required for which of the following procedures?
A. Flexible bronchoscope
B. Thoracentesis
C. Extracorporeal CO2 removal
D. Bronchial lavage - ANS-Answer : A
During an Oxygen Challenge Test, the neonate a PaO2 increases 4 torr following
administration of 100% oxygen. The neonatal-pediatric specialist should conclude that
the neonate has
A. Hyaline membrane disease
B. Persistent pulmonary hypertension
C. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
D. Transient tachyons of the newborn - ANS-Answer: B
Which of the following would be most helpful in confirming the diagnosis of sickle cell
disease?
A. Complete blood count
, B. Serum electrolytes
C. Hemoglobin electrophoresis
D. Sweat chloride test - ANS-Answer: C
A male newborn delivered after 36 weeks of gestation has been discharged from the
hospital. Nine days later, he is brought to the emergency room with extreme peripheral
cyanosis. An AP chest radiograph reveals an "egg-shaped" heart. This would indicate
A. Transposition of the great vessels
B. Epiglottitis
C. Persistent pulmonary hypertension
D. Coarctation of the aorta - ANS-Answer: A
At five minutes of life, a newborn's chest and abdomen are pink while the feet and
hands remain blue. In addition, he has a heart rate of 80/minute, irregular respirations,
no response to nasal suctioning, and some flex ion in his extremities. What is his
Apgar score?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8 - ANS-Answer: B
A newborn infant has a Dubowitz score of 34. This would indicate
A. High probability of pulmonary maturity
B. A pre-term infant
C. Low risk of respiratory distress
D. Intrauterine growth retardation - ANS-Answer: B
Vibrating mesh nebulizers are useful for administering aerosolized medication to
patients requiring mechanical ventilation primarily because they
A. Produce large particles
B. Are electrically powered
C. Do not deliver additional gas to the ventilator circuit
And Correct Answers GRADED
A+ 2025-2026
Measurement of Alpha Fetoprotein levels in amniotic fluid is helpful in the diagnosis
of
A. DiGeorge's Syndrome
B. Potter Syndrome
C. Tracheoesophageal fistula
D. Myelomeningocele - ANS-Answer D
A Bodai adaptor may be required for which of the following procedures?
A. Flexible bronchoscope
B. Thoracentesis
C. Extracorporeal CO2 removal
D. Bronchial lavage - ANS-Answer : A
During an Oxygen Challenge Test, the neonate a PaO2 increases 4 torr following
administration of 100% oxygen. The neonatal-pediatric specialist should conclude that
the neonate has
A. Hyaline membrane disease
B. Persistent pulmonary hypertension
C. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
D. Transient tachyons of the newborn - ANS-Answer: B
Which of the following would be most helpful in confirming the diagnosis of sickle cell
disease?
A. Complete blood count
, B. Serum electrolytes
C. Hemoglobin electrophoresis
D. Sweat chloride test - ANS-Answer: C
A male newborn delivered after 36 weeks of gestation has been discharged from the
hospital. Nine days later, he is brought to the emergency room with extreme peripheral
cyanosis. An AP chest radiograph reveals an "egg-shaped" heart. This would indicate
A. Transposition of the great vessels
B. Epiglottitis
C. Persistent pulmonary hypertension
D. Coarctation of the aorta - ANS-Answer: A
At five minutes of life, a newborn's chest and abdomen are pink while the feet and
hands remain blue. In addition, he has a heart rate of 80/minute, irregular respirations,
no response to nasal suctioning, and some flex ion in his extremities. What is his
Apgar score?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8 - ANS-Answer: B
A newborn infant has a Dubowitz score of 34. This would indicate
A. High probability of pulmonary maturity
B. A pre-term infant
C. Low risk of respiratory distress
D. Intrauterine growth retardation - ANS-Answer: B
Vibrating mesh nebulizers are useful for administering aerosolized medication to
patients requiring mechanical ventilation primarily because they
A. Produce large particles
B. Are electrically powered
C. Do not deliver additional gas to the ventilator circuit
