NRP Provider Exam Section 2 (25
Questions and Answers)2022
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
Which of the following is the best indication for volume expansion after resuscitative
efforts that included intubation, chest compressions, and IV epinephrine? Correct
Questions and Answers)2022
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
Which of the following is the best indication for volume expansion after resuscitative
efforts that included intubation, chest compressions, and IV epinephrine? Correct
