NRP 8th Edition, Ch 1-4 Test
Questions and All Correct Answers
2025-2026 Edition.
What are the five blocks of the NRP algorithm? - Answer 1) Rapid evaluation: this evaluation
determines if the baby can stay wit the mother for routine care or should be moved to the
radiant warmer
2) Airway: The initial steps open the airway and support spontaneous respirations.
3) Breathing: Assist breathing with PPV if baby apneic, gasping, or bradycardic. CPAP or or O2
may be appropriate for labored breathing or low O2 sat.
4) circulation: Perform chest compressions coordinated with PPV if severe bradycardia exists
despite assisted ventilation
5) drug: administer epinephrine if severe bradycardia persists despite PPV and coordinated
chest compressions.
What skills must be present to comprise a qualified team that must be immediately available for
every resuscitation? - Answer Persons skilled in endotracheal intubation, chest compressions,
emergency vascular access, and medication administration. (probably requires 4 or more
qualified persons)
What is a NRP quick equipment checklist? - Answer List of all supplies and equipment for a
complete resuscitation that must be readily available and functional for every birth.
NRP checklist - warming and clear airway supplies - Answer
NRP checklist - Ventilate & oxygenate equipment - Answer
After completing the rapid evaluation, the next step is completion of the initial steps of
newborn care, which include __________ and __________. - Answer After completing the
rapid evaluation, the next step is completion of the initial steps of newborn care, which include
opening the airway and supporting spontaneous respiration.
What is looked at in determining if baby can stay with Mum? - Answer -Term gestation?
-Good tone?
-breathing or crying?
, What if baby fails rapid evaluation? - Answer Warm, dry, stimulate, position airway, suction if
needed.
What if baby is apneic or gasping or heart rate under 100 bpm after stimulation, et al? - Answer
PPV, pulse oximetry, consider cardiac monitor.
What if severe bradycardia persists (under 60) - Answer ETT or laryngeal mask, chest
compressions.
Heart rate still under 60 bpm? - Answer epinephrine q 3-5 minutes. Consider hypovolemia or
pneumothorax
According to the NRP algorithm, what are the indicators for PPV?
_cyanosis
-apnea
-tachycardia
-gasping
-heart rate less than 100 bpm - Answer According to the NRP algorithm, what are the
indicators for PPV?
_cyanosis
-apnea
-tachycardia
-gasping
-heart rate less than 100 bpm
What is the single most important and effective step in neonatal resuscitation? - Answer
Learning how to provide positive pressure ventilation.
Newborn resuscitation is usually the result of _____________. - Answer Respiratory failure.
What are the four prebirth questions to ask to determine appropriate team and equipment? -
Answer -What is the expected gestational age?
-Is the amniotic fluid clear
Questions and All Correct Answers
2025-2026 Edition.
What are the five blocks of the NRP algorithm? - Answer 1) Rapid evaluation: this evaluation
determines if the baby can stay wit the mother for routine care or should be moved to the
radiant warmer
2) Airway: The initial steps open the airway and support spontaneous respirations.
3) Breathing: Assist breathing with PPV if baby apneic, gasping, or bradycardic. CPAP or or O2
may be appropriate for labored breathing or low O2 sat.
4) circulation: Perform chest compressions coordinated with PPV if severe bradycardia exists
despite assisted ventilation
5) drug: administer epinephrine if severe bradycardia persists despite PPV and coordinated
chest compressions.
What skills must be present to comprise a qualified team that must be immediately available for
every resuscitation? - Answer Persons skilled in endotracheal intubation, chest compressions,
emergency vascular access, and medication administration. (probably requires 4 or more
qualified persons)
What is a NRP quick equipment checklist? - Answer List of all supplies and equipment for a
complete resuscitation that must be readily available and functional for every birth.
NRP checklist - warming and clear airway supplies - Answer
NRP checklist - Ventilate & oxygenate equipment - Answer
After completing the rapid evaluation, the next step is completion of the initial steps of
newborn care, which include __________ and __________. - Answer After completing the
rapid evaluation, the next step is completion of the initial steps of newborn care, which include
opening the airway and supporting spontaneous respiration.
What is looked at in determining if baby can stay with Mum? - Answer -Term gestation?
-Good tone?
-breathing or crying?
, What if baby fails rapid evaluation? - Answer Warm, dry, stimulate, position airway, suction if
needed.
What if baby is apneic or gasping or heart rate under 100 bpm after stimulation, et al? - Answer
PPV, pulse oximetry, consider cardiac monitor.
What if severe bradycardia persists (under 60) - Answer ETT or laryngeal mask, chest
compressions.
Heart rate still under 60 bpm? - Answer epinephrine q 3-5 minutes. Consider hypovolemia or
pneumothorax
According to the NRP algorithm, what are the indicators for PPV?
_cyanosis
-apnea
-tachycardia
-gasping
-heart rate less than 100 bpm - Answer According to the NRP algorithm, what are the
indicators for PPV?
_cyanosis
-apnea
-tachycardia
-gasping
-heart rate less than 100 bpm
What is the single most important and effective step in neonatal resuscitation? - Answer
Learning how to provide positive pressure ventilation.
Newborn resuscitation is usually the result of _____________. - Answer Respiratory failure.
What are the four prebirth questions to ask to determine appropriate team and equipment? -
Answer -What is the expected gestational age?
-Is the amniotic fluid clear
