NRP part 2 test questions and
answers4
When a newborn has a high risk of mortality and there is a significant burden of morbidity
among survivors, what should be included in your discussion with the parents concerning
options for resuscitation? - ANSWERS-The option of providing comfort care can be considered.
How soon after administration of intravenous epinephrine should you pause compressions and
reassess the baby's heart rate? - ANSWERS-1 minute
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? -
ANSWERS-Respirations, heart rate, oxygen saturation
During resuscitation, a baby is responding to positive-pressure ventilation with a rapidly
increasing heart rate. Her heart rate and oxygen saturation suddenly worsen. She has decreased
breath sounds on the left side and transillumination also reveals a bright glow on the left side.
What is the most likely cause of this distress? - ANSWERS-Left-sided pneumothorax
Which of the following is true about the preparation and resources needed for very preterm
birth? - ANSWERS-Prepare the preheated radiant warmer with a thermal mattress, plastic wrap
or bag, and a hat.
Which of the following statements about post-resuscitation care is true? - ANSWERS-All babies
with prenatal and intrapartum risk factors for resuscitation must be removed from their
mother's room and observed in a nursery setting.
answers4
When a newborn has a high risk of mortality and there is a significant burden of morbidity
among survivors, what should be included in your discussion with the parents concerning
options for resuscitation? - ANSWERS-The option of providing comfort care can be considered.
How soon after administration of intravenous epinephrine should you pause compressions and
reassess the baby's heart rate? - ANSWERS-1 minute
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? -
ANSWERS-Respirations, heart rate, oxygen saturation
During resuscitation, a baby is responding to positive-pressure ventilation with a rapidly
increasing heart rate. Her heart rate and oxygen saturation suddenly worsen. She has decreased
breath sounds on the left side and transillumination also reveals a bright glow on the left side.
What is the most likely cause of this distress? - ANSWERS-Left-sided pneumothorax
Which of the following is true about the preparation and resources needed for very preterm
birth? - ANSWERS-Prepare the preheated radiant warmer with a thermal mattress, plastic wrap
or bag, and a hat.
Which of the following statements about post-resuscitation care is true? - ANSWERS-All babies
with prenatal and intrapartum risk factors for resuscitation must be removed from their
mother's room and observed in a nursery setting.
