NRP 8TH EDITION TEST FINAL PREPARATION
MANUAL 2026
◉ Volume of saline flush after epinephrine? Answer: 3 mL
◉ when is administration of volume expander indicated? Answer:
baby is not responding to steps of resuscitation and there are signs
of shock or a history of acute blood loss
◉ what is the dose for the volume expander? Answer: 10 mL/kg
◉ how far should the catheter be inserted into the umbilical vein?
Answer: 2-4 cm, until you get free flow of blood when the syringe is
gently aspirated
◉ what is a reasonable time frame after birth for considering
cessation of resuscitation efforts when absence of heart rate is
confirmed after all appropriate interventions? Answer: 20 minutes
◉ why do preterm babies have a higher risk of complication than
term babies? Answer: limited metabolic reserves contribute to the
risk of hypoglycemia after birth
, ◉ what steps are important for maintaining thermoregulation for all
pre term babies? Answer: preheat warmer well before birth
place a hat on baby's head
maintain axillary temp between 36.5 and 37.5 C
set temp in room from 23-25 C
◉ ETT sizes for pre term babies Answer: > 28 weeks: 2.5 mm
28-34 weeks: 3 mm
◉ 34 weeks gestation PPV settings Answer: PIP: 20-25cm
PEEP: 5cm
◉ Transillumination for pneumo Answer: light on the side of the
pneumo will glow brighter than the opposite side
◉ what interventions may alleviate respiratory distress of a baby
with robin sequence? Answer: position baby prone
insert small ETT into nose, advance into pharynx
◉ what is a congenital diaphragmatic hernia? Answer: most
common on left side, identified by antenatal ultrasound
MANUAL 2026
◉ Volume of saline flush after epinephrine? Answer: 3 mL
◉ when is administration of volume expander indicated? Answer:
baby is not responding to steps of resuscitation and there are signs
of shock or a history of acute blood loss
◉ what is the dose for the volume expander? Answer: 10 mL/kg
◉ how far should the catheter be inserted into the umbilical vein?
Answer: 2-4 cm, until you get free flow of blood when the syringe is
gently aspirated
◉ what is a reasonable time frame after birth for considering
cessation of resuscitation efforts when absence of heart rate is
confirmed after all appropriate interventions? Answer: 20 minutes
◉ why do preterm babies have a higher risk of complication than
term babies? Answer: limited metabolic reserves contribute to the
risk of hypoglycemia after birth
, ◉ what steps are important for maintaining thermoregulation for all
pre term babies? Answer: preheat warmer well before birth
place a hat on baby's head
maintain axillary temp between 36.5 and 37.5 C
set temp in room from 23-25 C
◉ ETT sizes for pre term babies Answer: > 28 weeks: 2.5 mm
28-34 weeks: 3 mm
◉ 34 weeks gestation PPV settings Answer: PIP: 20-25cm
PEEP: 5cm
◉ Transillumination for pneumo Answer: light on the side of the
pneumo will glow brighter than the opposite side
◉ what interventions may alleviate respiratory distress of a baby
with robin sequence? Answer: position baby prone
insert small ETT into nose, advance into pharynx
◉ what is a congenital diaphragmatic hernia? Answer: most
common on left side, identified by antenatal ultrasound
