NRP test questions Lesson 1 Questions and
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About ____ % of newborns will require some assistance to begin regular breathing?
10 %
About _____% of newborns will require extensive resuscitation to survive.
1%
Careful identification of risk factors during pregnancy and labor can identify all babies who will require
resuscitation.
False
Chest compression and medication are (Rarely) (Frequently) needed when resuscitating newborns.
Rarely
Before birth, the alveoli in the baby's lungs are ( collapsed) (expanded) and filled with (fluid) (air).
expanded and filled with fluid.
The air that fills the baby's lungs during normal transition contains _____ % O2.
21 %
The air in the baby's lungs causes the pulmonary arterioles to (relax) ( constrict) so that the O2 can be
absorbed from the alveoli and distributed to all organs.
Relax
If a baby does not begin breathing in resp[onse to stimulation, you should assume she is in _____
apnea and you should provide _____.
Secondary / PPV
If a baby enters a stage of secondary apnea, her heart rate will (rise) (fall), and her blood pressure will
(rise) (fall).
Fall / Fall
Restoration of adequate ventilation usually will result in a (rapid) (gradual) (slow) improvement in
heart rate...
Rapid
Resucitation (should) (should not) be delayed until the 1 minute Apgar score is available..
Should not
Premature babies may present unique challenges during resuscitation because of _____________.
Fragile brain cappilaries, Lungs deficient in surfactant, poor temperature control, higher liklihood of
infection.
Answers (2024/2025)(Verified Answers)
About ____ % of newborns will require some assistance to begin regular breathing?
10 %
About _____% of newborns will require extensive resuscitation to survive.
1%
Careful identification of risk factors during pregnancy and labor can identify all babies who will require
resuscitation.
False
Chest compression and medication are (Rarely) (Frequently) needed when resuscitating newborns.
Rarely
Before birth, the alveoli in the baby's lungs are ( collapsed) (expanded) and filled with (fluid) (air).
expanded and filled with fluid.
The air that fills the baby's lungs during normal transition contains _____ % O2.
21 %
The air in the baby's lungs causes the pulmonary arterioles to (relax) ( constrict) so that the O2 can be
absorbed from the alveoli and distributed to all organs.
Relax
If a baby does not begin breathing in resp[onse to stimulation, you should assume she is in _____
apnea and you should provide _____.
Secondary / PPV
If a baby enters a stage of secondary apnea, her heart rate will (rise) (fall), and her blood pressure will
(rise) (fall).
Fall / Fall
Restoration of adequate ventilation usually will result in a (rapid) (gradual) (slow) improvement in
heart rate...
Rapid
Resucitation (should) (should not) be delayed until the 1 minute Apgar score is available..
Should not
Premature babies may present unique challenges during resuscitation because of _____________.
Fragile brain cappilaries, Lungs deficient in surfactant, poor temperature control, higher liklihood of
infection.
