NRP 8th Edition Questions With All Correct Answers
Clamping of umbilical cord should be delayed for correct answer -30 to 60
seconds
Benefits of delayed cord clamping (term babies) correct answer -1.
Improve early hematologic measurements
2. benefits for neurodevelopmental outcomes
Con: Increased chance of needing phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia
Benefits of delayed cord clamping (preterm babies) correct answer -1.
Decreased chance of needing meds to support bp after birth
2. Requiring fewer blood transfusions during hospitalization
3. Possible improved survival
If the baby is not vigorous at birth, but the placental circulation is intact, what
may be a reasonable course of action? correct answer -The provider may
clear the airway with the bulb syringe and gently stimulate the baby to
breathe
what is the purpose of the rapid evaluation of the newborn at birth? correct
answer -Determines if the baby can stay with mother or should be moved to
the radiant warmer
3 rapid evaluation questions? correct answer -1. Does the baby appear to
be term?
2. Does the baby have good muscle tone?
3. Is the baby breathing or crying?
5 initial steps of newborn care? correct answer -1. Dry the baby and
remove wet linen
2. Provide warmth
3. Position head and neck to open the airway
4. Clear secretions from the airway, if needed
5. Stimulate by gently rubbing the baby's back and extremities
Clamping of umbilical cord should be delayed for correct answer -30 to 60
seconds
Benefits of delayed cord clamping (term babies) correct answer -1.
Improve early hematologic measurements
2. benefits for neurodevelopmental outcomes
Con: Increased chance of needing phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia
Benefits of delayed cord clamping (preterm babies) correct answer -1.
Decreased chance of needing meds to support bp after birth
2. Requiring fewer blood transfusions during hospitalization
3. Possible improved survival
If the baby is not vigorous at birth, but the placental circulation is intact, what
may be a reasonable course of action? correct answer -The provider may
clear the airway with the bulb syringe and gently stimulate the baby to
breathe
what is the purpose of the rapid evaluation of the newborn at birth? correct
answer -Determines if the baby can stay with mother or should be moved to
the radiant warmer
3 rapid evaluation questions? correct answer -1. Does the baby appear to
be term?
2. Does the baby have good muscle tone?
3. Is the baby breathing or crying?
5 initial steps of newborn care? correct answer -1. Dry the baby and
remove wet linen
2. Provide warmth
3. Position head and neck to open the airway
4. Clear secretions from the airway, if needed
5. Stimulate by gently rubbing the baby's back and extremities
