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NPS EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2025 TEST
BANK| COMPLETE 550 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
GRADED A+| NEONATAL PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST
EXAM PREP 2025/2026 (BRAND NEW!!)
An APGAR score of 4 indicates .....ANSWER..... moderate
depression
An infection in a newborn is more commonly associated with
.....ANSWER..... hypothermia
An L/S ratio of 3:1 indicates .....ANSWER..... Low incidence of
hyaline membrane disease
What is the L:S ratio that indicates adequate surfactant
production? .....ANSWER..... 2:1
Normal value for sweat chloride test .....ANSWER..... <40
sweat chloride test value for cystic fibrosis .....ANSWER..... >60
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All of the following are transplacental infections except?
Gonorrhea,rubella syphilis, cytomegalovirus. .....ANSWER.....
Gonorrhea
transient tachypnea of the newborn typically occurs as a result of
.....ANSWER..... Delayed removal of fetal lung fluid
normal fetal HR .....ANSWER..... 110-160 bpm
omphalocele .....ANSWER..... A condition in which the protruding
intestines are contained within a translucent membrane or sack,
and the umbilical cord originates within the membrane.
What is a significance of a scaphoid abdomen? .....ANSWER.....
Consistent with a diaphragmatic hernia results from bowel in the
chest, causing hollow or concave abdomen
What is the oxygen challenge test? .....ANSWER..... Differentiates
between PPHN or congenital heart defects
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Minimal or no increase in Pao2 when doing Oxygen challenge
test indicates? .....ANSWER..... Right to left shunting / heart defect
If Pao2 increases to greater than 100 torr when doing oxygen
challenge test indicates? .....ANSWER..... PPHN
APGAR of 0-3 indicates .....ANSWER..... Resuscitation
APGAR 4-6 indicates .....ANSWER..... Stimulate
APGAR of 7-10 indicates .....ANSWER..... Celebrate
Dubowitz Score .....ANSWER..... A method of estimating the
gestational age of a Neonate.
Periodic breathing is defined as .....ANSWER..... episodes of
apnea less than 10 seconds alternating with normal breathing
Pre and Post ductal blood gas studies are performed to evaluate
.....ANSWER..... right to left shunting
When clubbing of the fingers or toes is present. .....ANSWER.....
The angle of the nail bed is increased
NPS EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2025 TEST
BANK| COMPLETE 550 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
GRADED A+| NEONATAL PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST
EXAM PREP 2025/2026 (BRAND NEW!!)
An APGAR score of 4 indicates .....ANSWER..... moderate
depression
An infection in a newborn is more commonly associated with
.....ANSWER..... hypothermia
An L/S ratio of 3:1 indicates .....ANSWER..... Low incidence of
hyaline membrane disease
What is the L:S ratio that indicates adequate surfactant
production? .....ANSWER..... 2:1
Normal value for sweat chloride test .....ANSWER..... <40
sweat chloride test value for cystic fibrosis .....ANSWER..... >60
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All of the following are transplacental infections except?
Gonorrhea,rubella syphilis, cytomegalovirus. .....ANSWER.....
Gonorrhea
transient tachypnea of the newborn typically occurs as a result of
.....ANSWER..... Delayed removal of fetal lung fluid
normal fetal HR .....ANSWER..... 110-160 bpm
omphalocele .....ANSWER..... A condition in which the protruding
intestines are contained within a translucent membrane or sack,
and the umbilical cord originates within the membrane.
What is a significance of a scaphoid abdomen? .....ANSWER.....
Consistent with a diaphragmatic hernia results from bowel in the
chest, causing hollow or concave abdomen
What is the oxygen challenge test? .....ANSWER..... Differentiates
between PPHN or congenital heart defects
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Minimal or no increase in Pao2 when doing Oxygen challenge
test indicates? .....ANSWER..... Right to left shunting / heart defect
If Pao2 increases to greater than 100 torr when doing oxygen
challenge test indicates? .....ANSWER..... PPHN
APGAR of 0-3 indicates .....ANSWER..... Resuscitation
APGAR 4-6 indicates .....ANSWER..... Stimulate
APGAR of 7-10 indicates .....ANSWER..... Celebrate
Dubowitz Score .....ANSWER..... A method of estimating the
gestational age of a Neonate.
Periodic breathing is defined as .....ANSWER..... episodes of
apnea less than 10 seconds alternating with normal breathing
Pre and Post ductal blood gas studies are performed to evaluate
.....ANSWER..... right to left shunting
When clubbing of the fingers or toes is present. .....ANSWER.....
The angle of the nail bed is increased
