NRP Provider Section 2 Exam UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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? - CORRECT ANSWER The option of providing comfort care can be considered.
Which of the following is true about the preparation and resources needed for a very preterm birth? -
CORRECT ANSWER Prepare the preheated radiant warmer with a thermal mattress, plastic
wrap or bag, and a hat.
A 10-day-old, mechanically ventilated newborn suddenly develops a low heart rate (bradycardia) and
low oxygen saturation, despite increasing the oxygen concentration to 100%.What is the first and the
most important step in the resuscitation of this newborn? - CORRECT ANSWER Assess and
establish adequate ventilation.
Which statement best describes the ethical principle(s) that guide the resuscitation of a newborn? -
CORRECT ANSWER The approach to decisions in the newborn should be guided by the same
principles used for adults and older children.
Which of the following may be associated with delayed cord clamping in vigorous preterm newborns?
- CORRECT ANSWER Decreased need for blood transfusions
You are in the delivery room caring for a preterm newborn at 27 weeks' gestation. The baby is 5
minutes old and breathing spontaneously. The baby's heart rate is 120 beats per minute and the oxygen
saturation is 90% in room air. The baby's respirations are labored. Which of the following is an
appropriate action? - CORRECT ANSWER Administer CPAP at 5 cm H20 pressure
In most cases, who is (are) the usual and appropriate surrogate decision maker(s) for a newborn? -
CORRECT ANSWER The newborn's parents
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
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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? - CORRECT ANSWER The option of providing comfort care can be considered.
Which of the following is true about the preparation and resources needed for a very preterm birth? -
CORRECT ANSWER Prepare the preheated radiant warmer with a thermal mattress, plastic
wrap or bag, and a hat.
A 10-day-old, mechanically ventilated newborn suddenly develops a low heart rate (bradycardia) and
low oxygen saturation, despite increasing the oxygen concentration to 100%.What is the first and the
most important step in the resuscitation of this newborn? - CORRECT ANSWER Assess and
establish adequate ventilation.
Which statement best describes the ethical principle(s) that guide the resuscitation of a newborn? -
CORRECT ANSWER The approach to decisions in the newborn should be guided by the same
principles used for adults and older children.
Which of the following may be associated with delayed cord clamping in vigorous preterm newborns?
- CORRECT ANSWER Decreased need for blood transfusions
You are in the delivery room caring for a preterm newborn at 27 weeks' gestation. The baby is 5
minutes old and breathing spontaneously. The baby's heart rate is 120 beats per minute and the oxygen
saturation is 90% in room air. The baby's respirations are labored. Which of the following is an
appropriate action? - CORRECT ANSWER Administer CPAP at 5 cm H20 pressure
In most cases, who is (are) the usual and appropriate surrogate decision maker(s) for a newborn? -
CORRECT ANSWER The newborn's parents
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
