NRP Questions With All Correct Answers
Before birth, the alveoli in the fetal lungs are (collapsed)/(expanded) and
filled with (fluid)/(air) Correct answer -Expanded
Fluid
Before birth, oxygen is supplied to the fetus by (the placenta)/ (the fetal
lungs( Correct answer -The placenta
After birth, air in the alveoli causes vessels in the baby's lungs to
(constrict)/(relax) Correct answer -Relax
When resuscitating newborns, chest compressions and medication are
(rarely)/(frequently) needed Correct answer -rarely
Members of an effective resuscitation team (share information)/ (work
quietly and independently) Correct answer -Share information
What four questions are asked before every birth Correct answer -What is
the expected gestational age?
Is the amniotic fluid clear?
How many babies are expected?
Are there any additional risk factors?
Every delivery should be attended by at least 1 skilled person (whose only
responsibility is the management of the newborn) / (who shares
responsibility for the mother and newborn's care) Correct answer -Whose
only responsibility is the management of the newborn
If risk factors are present, at least ___ qualified people should be present soley
to manage the baby Correct answer -2
If a high risk birth is anticipated, (1 qualified person) / (a qualified team)
should be present at the birth Correct answer -a qualified team
When a high risk newborn is anticipated because of the presence of risk
factors, resuscitation supplies and equipment (should)/ (should not) be
unpacked and ready to use Correct answer -should
, During the pre-resuscitation team briefing, (prepare for a routine delivery
because you do not know what will be needed) / (anticipate potential
complications and discuss how responsibilities will be delegated) Correct
answer -anticipate potential complications and discuss how responsibilities
will be delegated
A qualified nurse or respiratory care practitioner who has been trained in
neonatal resuscitation and has strong leadership skills (can)/ (cannot) be the
team leader Correct answer -can
Every newborn (does)/ (does not) need an initial rapid evaluation of
gestational age, muscle tone, and respiratory effort Correct answer -does
List the 3 rapid evaluation questions that determine which newborns should
be brought to the radiant warmer for the initial steps Correct answer -Is
the infant term (>37 weeks)?
How is the infants tone?
Is the infant crying/ breathing
List the 5 initial steps of newborn care Correct answer -Warmth
Open airway
Clear secretions
Dry
Stimulate
When using suction to clear secretions, first suction the newborn's (mouth)/
(nose) Correct answer -mouth
When positioning a newborn's head to open the airway, position the head
(hyperextended)/(flexed)/(sniffing position) Correct answer -Sniffing
position
Oxygen saturation should be 85%-95% by (2 minutes of age) / (10 minutes of
age) Correct answer -10 minutes
A flow rate of (2L/min)/ (10L/min) is used for free flow oxygen adminitration
Correct answer -10L
Before birth, the alveoli in the fetal lungs are (collapsed)/(expanded) and
filled with (fluid)/(air) Correct answer -Expanded
Fluid
Before birth, oxygen is supplied to the fetus by (the placenta)/ (the fetal
lungs( Correct answer -The placenta
After birth, air in the alveoli causes vessels in the baby's lungs to
(constrict)/(relax) Correct answer -Relax
When resuscitating newborns, chest compressions and medication are
(rarely)/(frequently) needed Correct answer -rarely
Members of an effective resuscitation team (share information)/ (work
quietly and independently) Correct answer -Share information
What four questions are asked before every birth Correct answer -What is
the expected gestational age?
Is the amniotic fluid clear?
How many babies are expected?
Are there any additional risk factors?
Every delivery should be attended by at least 1 skilled person (whose only
responsibility is the management of the newborn) / (who shares
responsibility for the mother and newborn's care) Correct answer -Whose
only responsibility is the management of the newborn
If risk factors are present, at least ___ qualified people should be present soley
to manage the baby Correct answer -2
If a high risk birth is anticipated, (1 qualified person) / (a qualified team)
should be present at the birth Correct answer -a qualified team
When a high risk newborn is anticipated because of the presence of risk
factors, resuscitation supplies and equipment (should)/ (should not) be
unpacked and ready to use Correct answer -should
, During the pre-resuscitation team briefing, (prepare for a routine delivery
because you do not know what will be needed) / (anticipate potential
complications and discuss how responsibilities will be delegated) Correct
answer -anticipate potential complications and discuss how responsibilities
will be delegated
A qualified nurse or respiratory care practitioner who has been trained in
neonatal resuscitation and has strong leadership skills (can)/ (cannot) be the
team leader Correct answer -can
Every newborn (does)/ (does not) need an initial rapid evaluation of
gestational age, muscle tone, and respiratory effort Correct answer -does
List the 3 rapid evaluation questions that determine which newborns should
be brought to the radiant warmer for the initial steps Correct answer -Is
the infant term (>37 weeks)?
How is the infants tone?
Is the infant crying/ breathing
List the 5 initial steps of newborn care Correct answer -Warmth
Open airway
Clear secretions
Dry
Stimulate
When using suction to clear secretions, first suction the newborn's (mouth)/
(nose) Correct answer -mouth
When positioning a newborn's head to open the airway, position the head
(hyperextended)/(flexed)/(sniffing position) Correct answer -Sniffing
position
Oxygen saturation should be 85%-95% by (2 minutes of age) / (10 minutes of
age) Correct answer -10 minutes
A flow rate of (2L/min)/ (10L/min) is used for free flow oxygen adminitration
Correct answer -10L
