2022 NRP PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL SOLVED SOLUTION Your team has provided face-mask PPV with chest movement for 30 seconds. When is
... [Show More] placement of an endotracheal tube strongly recommended? a. The baby's heart rate remains less than 100 bpm and is not increasing. b. The baby's heart rate is between 60 and 100 bpm and the heart rate is increasing. c. The baby's heart rate is >100 bpm and the baby is beginning to breathe. d. The baby's heart rate is >100 bpm and oxygen saturation is less than the target range. - During a delivery, when and where should a person with intubation skills be available? a. In the hospital and immediately available b. In the delivery room or operating room at every birth c. Available on call at home d. Available on call from a remote area of the hospital - What are the primary methods of confirming endotracheal tube placement within the trachea? a. Continued central cyanosis and no mist in the tube b. Auscultation of bilateral breath sounds and no air entry heard over the abdomen c. Demonstration of exhaled carbon dioxide (CO2) and a rapidly increasing heart rate d. Absence of crying and no abdominal distension - You are resuscitating a critically ill newborn whose heart rate is 20 bpm. The baby has been intubated and the endotracheal tube insertion depth is correct. You can see chest movement with PPV and hear bilateral breath sounds, but the colorimetric CO2 detector does not turn yellow. What is the likely reason for this? a. The endotracheal tube is not in the trachea. b. Excessive ventilation pressure. c. Epinephrine contamination. d. Low cardiac output. - According to the Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation, 8th edition algorithm, at what point during resuscitation is a cardiac monitor recommended to assess the baby's heart rate? a. After chest compressions are performed for at least 2 minutes b. When an alternative airway is inserted c. Immediately after epinephrine is administered d. Anytime pulse oximetry is used to assess oxygen saturation - What size laryngoscope blade is recommended to intubate a preterm newborn with an estimated gestational age of 32 weeks (estimated birth weight of 1.4 kg)? a. 2 b. 1 c. 0 d. 00 - Even brief interruptions of chest compressions may significantly reduce their effectiveness, but it is also important to assess the need to continue chest compressions. What is the preferred way to assess the heart rate during chest compressions? a. Briefly interrupt chest compressions every 30 seconds to auscultate the heart rate. b. Briefly interrupt chest compressions and palpate the brachial pulse. c. Briefly interrupt chest compressions every 60 seconds to assess the heart rate using the cardiac monitor. d. Briefly interrupt chest compressions to palpate the umbilical cord. - Your team is resuscitating a newborn at birth. The heart rate is low and the baby has poor perfusion. Which is the preferred method to assess the heart rate? a. Cardiac monitor b. Pulse oximeter c. CO2 detector d. Direct auscultation - When are chest compressions indicated? a. When the heart rate is less than 80 bpm b. When the heart rate remains less than 60 bpm after at least 30 seconds of PPV that moves the chest, preferably through an alternative airway c. When the heart rate remains less than 100 bpm after 30 seconds of PPV that moves the chest preferably through an alternative airway d. When the heart rate remains less than 100 bpm despite PPV with 100% oxygen - After 60 seconds of PPV coordinated with chest compressions, the cardiac monitor indicates a heart rate of 70 beats per minute. What is your next action? a. Stop chest compressions and continue PPV. b. Continue chest compressions and continue PPV. c. Stop chest compressions and stop PPV. d. Administer epinephrine while continuing chest compressions and PPV with 100% oxygen. - What is the recommended depth of chest compressions? a. One-third of the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest b. One-fourth of the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest c. Half of the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest d. Two-thirds of the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest - During chest compressions, which of the following is correct? a. To coordinate compressions and ventilations, the compressor calls out Breathe-two-three; breathetwo-three.... b. The compression to ventilation ratio is 15 compressions:2 ventilations. c. Most babies who require chest compressions will also require volume expander. d. To coordinate compressions and ventilations, the compressor calls out one-and-two-and-threeandbreathe-and.... - Your team is resuscitating a newborn whose heart rate remains less than 60 bpm despite effective PPV and 60 seconds of chest compressions. You have administered epinephrine intravenously. According to the Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation, 8th edition, what volume of normal saline flush should you administer? a. 0.5 mL b. 1 mL c. 3 mL d. 5 mL - According to the Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation, 8th edition, what is the suggested initial dose for IV epinephrine (0.1 mg/1 mL=1 mg/10 mL)? a. 0.02 mg/kg (equal to 0.2 mL/kg) b. 0.05 mg/kg (equal to 0.5 mL/kg c. 0.1 mg/kg (equal to 1.0 mL/kg) d. 0.3 mg/kg (equal to 3.0 mL/kg) - When is the administration of a volume expander indicated during newborn resuscitation? a. The baby's heart rate is not increasing and there are signs of shock or a history of acute blood loss. b. The baby's heart rate is increasing but the color remains poor. c. The baby's heart rate is increasing but there is a history of acute blood loss. d. The baby's heart rate is >160 bpm but there are no spontaneous respirations. - Your team is caring for a term newborn whose heart rate is 50 bpm after receiving effective ventilation, chest compressions, and intravenous epinephrine administration. There is a history of acute blood loss around the time of delivery. You administer 10 mL/kg of normal saline (based on the newborn's estimated weight). At what rate should this be administered? a. Over 1 to 2 minutes b. Over 5 to 10 minutes c. Over 15 to 20 minutes d. Over 20 to 25 minutes - How soon after administration of intravenous epinephrine should you pause compressions and reassess the baby's heart rate? a. 10 to 15 seconds b. 30 seconds c. 60 seconds d. 90 seconds - You are called to the birth of a newborn at 30 weeks gestation. As you prepare your equipment, what concentration of oxygen will you use initially if PPV is required? a. 21% to 30% b. 40% c. 60% d. 100% - A baby is born at 26 weeks gestation. The initial steps of care, including gentle stimulation, have been completed and the baby is nearly 1-minute old. The baby is not breathing. What is the most appropriate next step? a. Begin CPAP at 5 cm H2O. b. Begin PPV by mask. c. Stimulate more vigorously to initiate breathing. d. Administer free-flow oxygen. - Choose the appropriate step(s) to prepare for the birth of a newborn 38˚C to avoid cold stress after resuscitation. c. Initiate formula feeding promptly to avoid electrolyte abnormalities. d. Administer 100% oxygen and sodium bicarbonate to prevent pulmonary hypertension. - A term baby was vigorous at birth but receives CPAP for 3 minutes after birth for grunting respirations. The baby is now 15 minutes old, breathing comfortably in room air, and bonding with their mother. The team plans for the baby to room-in with their mother. What immediate decision needs to be made regarding post-resuscitation care? a. Determine who the baby's pediatrician will be after discharge. b. Decide how long the baby should stay in the hospital before discharge. c. Identify who will continue to monitor the baby in the mother's room. d. Determine which vaccines the baby will receive in the hospital. - A baby's heart rate does not increase after intubation and the breath sounds are louder on the right side than on the left side of the chest. Which of the following is a common cause of asymmetric breath sounds in an intubated baby? a. Oral mass b. Neck mass c. Endotracheal tube inserted into the right mainstem bronchus d. Robin sequence - During resuscitation, a baby initially responds to PPV with a rapidly increasing heart rate. Subsequently, the baby's heart rate and oxygen saturation suddenly worsen. The baby has decreased breath sounds on the left side and transillumination reveals a bright glow. What is the most likely cause of this distress? a. Obstruction of the endotracheal tube with thick secretions b. Displacement of the endotracheal tube from the trachea into the esophagus c. Choanal atresia d. Left-sided pneumothorax - You attend the birth of a baby with prenatally diagnosed severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia. What are the most appropriate steps as you begin your resuscitation? a. Begin face-mask ventilation and insert an orogastric tube into the stomach. b. Intubate the trachea and insert an orogastric tube into the stomach. c. Start CPAP and stimulate the baby. d. Obtain intravenous access and administer epinephrine. - A woman in labor received opioid medication for pain relief 1 hour before delivery. The baby does not breathe spontaneously and remains apneic after stimulation. What is your next intervention? a. Start PPV. b. Administer naloxone (Narcan). c. Continue vigorous stimulation. d. Administer bicarbonate. - In most cases, who are the usual and appropriate surrogate decision makers for a newborn? a. The hospital chaplains b. The newborn's parents c. The members of the health care team d. The hospital ethics committee - When a newborn has a high risk of mortality and there is a significant burden of morbidity among survivors, what should be included in the discussion with the parents concerning options for resuscitation? a. The option of providing comfort care can be considered. b. The resuscitation team alone will make the appropriate decision after birth. c. No resuscitation will be started under any circumstances. d. The hospital ethics committee will be consulted to make a decision. - 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 bpm and the oxygen saturation is 90% without respiratory support. The baby's respirations are labored. Which of the following is an appropriate action? a. Administer CPAP at 5 cm H2O pressure with 21% oxygen. b. Administer PPV with an initial inflation pressure of 30 to 35 cm H2O. c. Provide supplemental oxygen to increase the baby's oxygen saturation above 95%. d. Intubate the newborn with a size 2.5 endotracheal tube. - Ideally, how quickly should the intubation procedure be completed? a. 30 seconds b. 40 seconds c. 60 seconds d. 90 seconds - Which of the following is an indication for placement of an alternate airway? a. The presence of meconium-stained amniotic fluid b. A gestational age of less than 30 weeks c. The need to administer CPAP d. The need for PPV is prolonged - What size (internal diameter) endotracheal tube should be used to intubate a newborn with an estimated gestational age of 26 weeks (estimated birth weight of 0.8 kg)? a. 2.5 mm b. 3.0 mm c. 3.5 mm d. 4.0 mm - When coordinating PPV with chest compressions how long does it take to complete a cycle of 3 compressions and 1 breath? a. 2 seconds b. 4 seconds c. 6 seconds d. 8 seconds - When chest compressions are in progress, how often should the heart rate be assessed? a. Every 60 seconds b. Every 30 seconds c. Every 90 seconds d. When spontaneous respirations return A baby is delivered at 29 weeks gestation. At 5 minutes after birth, the baby is breathing spontaneously while receiving CPAP (at a pressure of 5 cm H2O) and 30% oxygen. A pulse oximeter sensor on the baby's right hand is reading 95% and oxygen saturation is increasing. What is the most appropriate next step? a. Decrease the oxygen concentration. b. Begin PPV. c. Increase the oxygen concentration. d. Continue CPAP and 30% oxygen. [Show Less]