NRP 8th Edition 2025
Clamping of umbilical cord should be delayed for - answer30 to 60 seconds
Benefits of delayed cord clamping (term babies) - answer1. Improve early hematologic
measurements
2. benefits for neurodevelopmental outcomes
Con: Increased chance of needing phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia
Benefits of delayed cord clamping (preterm babies) - answer1. Decreased chance of
needing meds to support bp after birth
2. Requiring fewer blood transfusions during hospitalization
3. Possible improved survival
If the baby is not vigorous at birth, but the placental circulation is intact, what may be a
reasonable course of action? - answer The provider may clear the airway with the bulb
syringe and gently stimulate the baby to breathe
what is the purpose of the rapid evaluation of the newborn at birth? - answer
Determines if the baby can stay with mother or should be moved to the radiant warmer
3 rapid evaluation questions? - answer1. Does the baby appear to be term?
2. Does the baby have good muscle tone?
3. Is the baby breathing or crying?
5 initial steps of newborn care? - answer1. Dry the baby and remove wet linen
2. Provide warmth
3. Position head and neck to open the airway
4. Clear secretions from the airway, if needed
5. Stimulate by gently rubbing the baby's back and extremities
During the initial steps, if the baby is [BLANK] weeks gestation, do not dry the baby -
answer< 32
Clamping of umbilical cord should be delayed for - answer30 to 60 seconds
Benefits of delayed cord clamping (term babies) - answer1. Improve early hematologic
measurements
2. benefits for neurodevelopmental outcomes
Con: Increased chance of needing phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia
Benefits of delayed cord clamping (preterm babies) - answer1. Decreased chance of
needing meds to support bp after birth
2. Requiring fewer blood transfusions during hospitalization
3. Possible improved survival
If the baby is not vigorous at birth, but the placental circulation is intact, what may be a
reasonable course of action? - answer The provider may clear the airway with the bulb
syringe and gently stimulate the baby to breathe
what is the purpose of the rapid evaluation of the newborn at birth? - answer
Determines if the baby can stay with mother or should be moved to the radiant warmer
3 rapid evaluation questions? - answer1. Does the baby appear to be term?
2. Does the baby have good muscle tone?
3. Is the baby breathing or crying?
5 initial steps of newborn care? - answer1. Dry the baby and remove wet linen
2. Provide warmth
3. Position head and neck to open the airway
4. Clear secretions from the airway, if needed
5. Stimulate by gently rubbing the baby's back and extremities
During the initial steps, if the baby is [BLANK] weeks gestation, do not dry the baby -
answer< 32
