NRP 8th Edition Test Bank: 100+ Multiple-
Choice Questions & Answers
Topic: Endotracheal Tube Placement
1. Question: When is placement of an endotracheal tube strongly recommended during neonatal
resuscitation?
- A) The baby's heart rate is above 100 bpm.
- B) The baby is breathing regularly.
- C) The baby's heart rate remains less than 100 bpm and is not increasing.
- D) The baby is crying.
Answer: C
2. Question: What is the first step in preparing for endotracheal tube placement?
- A) Inserting the tube immediately.
- B) Pre-oxygenating the newborn.
- C) Placing the baby on its side.
- D) Administering medications.
Answer: B
Topic: Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV)
3. Question: When should positive pressure ventilation be initiated?
- A) If the baby has a heart rate above 100 bpm.
- B) If the baby is breathing normally.
- C) If the baby has apnea or gasping respirations.
- D) If the baby is crying.
, Answer: C
4. Question: What is the correct rate of ventilation for a newborn receiving positive pressure
ventilation?
- A) 10-20 breaths per minute.
- B) 20-30 breaths per minute.
- C) 30-40 breaths per minute.
- D) 40-60 breaths per minute.
Answer: D
Topic: Chest Compressions
5. Question: When are chest compressions indicated during neonatal resuscitation?
- A) The heart rate is above 100 bpm.
- B) The heart rate is between 60 and 100 bpm.
- C) The heart rate remains below 60 bpm despite adequate ventilation.
- D) The baby is crying.
Answer: C
6. Question: What is the recommended technique for chest compressions in a newborn?
- A) One-thumb technique.
- B) Two-thumb encircling hands technique.
- C) Two-finger technique.
- D) Palpation technique.
Answer: B
Topic: Medication Administration
,7. Question: What medication is commonly administered if the baby's heart rate remains below
60 bpm after effective ventilation and chest compressions?
- A) Epinephrine.
- B) Antibiotics.
- C) Glucose.
- D) Steroids.
Answer: A
8. Question: What is the recommended dose of epinephrine for neonatal resuscitation when
administered intravenously or intraosseously?
- A) 0.01-0.03 mg/kg.
- B) 0.1-0.2 mg/kg.
- C) 0.2-0.3 mg/kg.
- D) 0.3-0.4 mg/kg.
Answer: A
Topic: Monitoring and Assessment
9. Question: What is the primary indicator for effective ventilation in a newborn?
- A) Heart rate improvement.
- B) Increased crying.
- C) Color change.
- D) Grimacing.
Answer: A
10. Question: What is the recommended duration for reassessing the newborn's condition after
initiating PPV?
, - A) Every 10 seconds.
- B) Every 30 seconds.
- C) Every minute.
- D) Every 5 minutes.
Answer: B
Topic: Endotracheal Tube Placement
11. Question: What size endotracheal tube is recommended for a full-term newborn?
- A) 2.0 mm
- B) 2.5 mm
- C) 3.0 mm
- D) 4.0 mm
Answer: C
12. Question: How should the head be positioned for endotracheal intubation in a newborn?
- A) Flexed forward
- B) Neutral or slightly extended
- C) Hyperextended
- D) Turned to the side
Answer: B
Topic: Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV)
13. Question: What equipment is essential for providing effective positive pressure ventilation?
- A) Laryngoscope
- B) Suction catheter
- C) Face mask and bag-valve device
Choice Questions & Answers
Topic: Endotracheal Tube Placement
1. Question: When is placement of an endotracheal tube strongly recommended during neonatal
resuscitation?
- A) The baby's heart rate is above 100 bpm.
- B) The baby is breathing regularly.
- C) The baby's heart rate remains less than 100 bpm and is not increasing.
- D) The baby is crying.
Answer: C
2. Question: What is the first step in preparing for endotracheal tube placement?
- A) Inserting the tube immediately.
- B) Pre-oxygenating the newborn.
- C) Placing the baby on its side.
- D) Administering medications.
Answer: B
Topic: Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV)
3. Question: When should positive pressure ventilation be initiated?
- A) If the baby has a heart rate above 100 bpm.
- B) If the baby is breathing normally.
- C) If the baby has apnea or gasping respirations.
- D) If the baby is crying.
, Answer: C
4. Question: What is the correct rate of ventilation for a newborn receiving positive pressure
ventilation?
- A) 10-20 breaths per minute.
- B) 20-30 breaths per minute.
- C) 30-40 breaths per minute.
- D) 40-60 breaths per minute.
Answer: D
Topic: Chest Compressions
5. Question: When are chest compressions indicated during neonatal resuscitation?
- A) The heart rate is above 100 bpm.
- B) The heart rate is between 60 and 100 bpm.
- C) The heart rate remains below 60 bpm despite adequate ventilation.
- D) The baby is crying.
Answer: C
6. Question: What is the recommended technique for chest compressions in a newborn?
- A) One-thumb technique.
- B) Two-thumb encircling hands technique.
- C) Two-finger technique.
- D) Palpation technique.
Answer: B
Topic: Medication Administration
,7. Question: What medication is commonly administered if the baby's heart rate remains below
60 bpm after effective ventilation and chest compressions?
- A) Epinephrine.
- B) Antibiotics.
- C) Glucose.
- D) Steroids.
Answer: A
8. Question: What is the recommended dose of epinephrine for neonatal resuscitation when
administered intravenously or intraosseously?
- A) 0.01-0.03 mg/kg.
- B) 0.1-0.2 mg/kg.
- C) 0.2-0.3 mg/kg.
- D) 0.3-0.4 mg/kg.
Answer: A
Topic: Monitoring and Assessment
9. Question: What is the primary indicator for effective ventilation in a newborn?
- A) Heart rate improvement.
- B) Increased crying.
- C) Color change.
- D) Grimacing.
Answer: A
10. Question: What is the recommended duration for reassessing the newborn's condition after
initiating PPV?
, - A) Every 10 seconds.
- B) Every 30 seconds.
- C) Every minute.
- D) Every 5 minutes.
Answer: B
Topic: Endotracheal Tube Placement
11. Question: What size endotracheal tube is recommended for a full-term newborn?
- A) 2.0 mm
- B) 2.5 mm
- C) 3.0 mm
- D) 4.0 mm
Answer: C
12. Question: How should the head be positioned for endotracheal intubation in a newborn?
- A) Flexed forward
- B) Neutral or slightly extended
- C) Hyperextended
- D) Turned to the side
Answer: B
Topic: Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV)
13. Question: What equipment is essential for providing effective positive pressure ventilation?
- A) Laryngoscope
- B) Suction catheter
- C) Face mask and bag-valve device
