NRP FINAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Which statement describes the ethical principle(s) that guide the
resuscitation of a newborn? Answer: The approach to decisions in the
newborn should be guided by the same principles used for adults and
older children.
◉ In the course of planning care for a newborn with a known genetic
disorder, one of your team members suggests that no resuscitation be
offered. The parents agree. Other team members think this decision
might jeopardize them personally.
Which of the following statements is true? Answer: Withdrawal or non-
initiation of support may be acceptable if there is agreement between
parents and the treating team that this support will be futile.
◉ When a fetus has a borderline chance of survival, and there is a high
rate of complications, what should be included in your discussion with
the parents concerning options for resuscitation? Answer: The option of
only providing comfort care can be considered.
◉ You are part of a team called to an emergency cesarean delivery done
for apparent acute placental abruption at 41 weeks' gestation. The
newborn emerged without respirations or heart rate and has had no
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Which statement describes the ethical principle(s) that guide the
resuscitation of a newborn? Answer: The approach to decisions in the
newborn should be guided by the same principles used for adults and
older children.
◉ In the course of planning care for a newborn with a known genetic
disorder, one of your team members suggests that no resuscitation be
offered. The parents agree. Other team members think this decision
might jeopardize them personally.
Which of the following statements is true? Answer: Withdrawal or non-
initiation of support may be acceptable if there is agreement between
parents and the treating team that this support will be futile.
◉ When a fetus has a borderline chance of survival, and there is a high
rate of complications, what should be included in your discussion with
the parents concerning options for resuscitation? Answer: The option of
only providing comfort care can be considered.
◉ You are part of a team called to an emergency cesarean delivery done
for apparent acute placental abruption at 41 weeks' gestation. The
newborn emerged without respirations or heart rate and has had no
