NRP 7th Edition Section 2 Exam Questions
with Correct Answers 2025/2026
What is the preferred method for assessing heart rate during chest compressions? - CORRECT
ANSWER -ECG monitoring
A baby required ventilation and chest compressions. After 60 seconds of chest compressions,
the electronic cardiac monitor indicates a heart rate of 70 beats per minute. What is your next
action? - CORRECT ANSWER -Stop chest compressions; continue positive-pressure ventilation.
A baby's heart rate does not increase after intubation and the breath sounds are louder on the
right side than the left side of the chest. Which of the following is a common cause of
asymmetric breath sounds in an intubated baby? - CORRECT ANSWER -Endotracheal tube
inserted too deep
A newborn requires complex resuscitation. You have intubated and are administering positive-
pressure ventilation and chest compressions. Which 3 signs are used to evaluate the
effectiveness of your actions, and the need to continue one or both of these measures? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Respirations, heart rate, oxygen saturation
A baby born at 36 weeks' gestation was apneic after birth and required positive-pressure
ventilation and oxygen supplementation in the delivery room. He continues to require
supplemental oxygen after birth. Which of the following statements is true? - CORRECT
ANSWER -His blood glucose level should be checked soon after resuscitation and then at regular
intervals until stable and normal.
You are in the delivery room caring for a preterm newborn at 27 weeks' gestation. Resuscitation
has been completed and the baby is ready to be transported to the neonatal intensive care unit.
Which of the following is a true statement about the baby's subsequent care? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Monitor blood glucose levels because of the risk of hypoglycemia after birth.
with Correct Answers 2025/2026
What is the preferred method for assessing heart rate during chest compressions? - CORRECT
ANSWER -ECG monitoring
A baby required ventilation and chest compressions. After 60 seconds of chest compressions,
the electronic cardiac monitor indicates a heart rate of 70 beats per minute. What is your next
action? - CORRECT ANSWER -Stop chest compressions; continue positive-pressure ventilation.
A baby's heart rate does not increase after intubation and the breath sounds are louder on the
right side than the left side of the chest. Which of the following is a common cause of
asymmetric breath sounds in an intubated baby? - CORRECT ANSWER -Endotracheal tube
inserted too deep
A newborn requires complex resuscitation. You have intubated and are administering positive-
pressure ventilation and chest compressions. Which 3 signs are used to evaluate the
effectiveness of your actions, and the need to continue one or both of these measures? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Respirations, heart rate, oxygen saturation
A baby born at 36 weeks' gestation was apneic after birth and required positive-pressure
ventilation and oxygen supplementation in the delivery room. He continues to require
supplemental oxygen after birth. Which of the following statements is true? - CORRECT
ANSWER -His blood glucose level should be checked soon after resuscitation and then at regular
intervals until stable and normal.
You are in the delivery room caring for a preterm newborn at 27 weeks' gestation. Resuscitation
has been completed and the baby is ready to be transported to the neonatal intensive care unit.
Which of the following is a true statement about the baby's subsequent care? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Monitor blood glucose levels because of the risk of hypoglycemia after birth.
