NRP 8th Edition Advanced (1-11)
Provider Curriculum Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
Question: What is the primary goal of Neonatal Resuscitation?
Answer: The primary goal of Neonatal Resuscitation is to establish effective ventilation for
newborns who are unable to breathe adequately afte...
NRP 8th Edition Advanced (1-11)
Provider Curriculum Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
Question: What is the primary goal of Neonatal Resuscitation?
Answer: ✔✔ The primary goal of Neonatal Resuscitation is to establish effective ventilation for
newborns who are unable to breathe adequately after birth, thereby stabilizing the baby’s vital
signs and preventing complications.
Question: What is the most important initial step in neonatal resuscitation?
Answer: ✔✔ The most important initial step in neonatal resuscitation is to ensure that the baby
has a clear airway and can initiate spontaneous breathing.
Question: At what point should positive pressure ventilation (PPV) be initiated during neonatal
resuscitation?
Answer: ✔✔ PPV should be initiated if the newborn is apneic, has gasping respirations, or if the
heart rate remains below 100 beats per minute after the initial steps of resuscitation.
Question: How long should the initial assessment of the newborn’s breathing, heart rate, and tone
take after birth?
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, Answer: ✔✔ The initial assessment should take about 30 seconds to determine if further
intervention is needed.
Question: What is the recommended ventilation rate when providing positive pressure ventilation
to a newborn?
Answer: ✔✔ The recommended ventilation rate is 40 to 60 breaths per minute.
Question: When should chest compressions be initiated during neonatal resuscitation?
Answer: ✔✔ Chest compressions should be initiated when the newborn's heart rate is less than
60 beats per minute despite at least 30 seconds of effective ventilation with 100% oxygen.
Question: What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio recommended during neonatal
resuscitation?
Answer: ✔✔ The recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio during neonatal resuscitation is
3:1.
Question: What is the preferred method for confirming endotracheal tube placement in neonatal
resuscitation?
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