NRP Chest Compressions and Cardiac Resuscitation 2

Question 1

How is the 3:1 compression-to-ventilation ratio delivered in practice?

Accepted Answer

Three compressions followed by a brief pause for one ventilation, repeated continuously

Answer

Three compressions while simultaneously delivering a breath

Answer

Three compressions, then three breaths

Answer

Alternate compressions and ventilations every 15 seconds

Question 2

How often should the heart rate be assessed during chest compressions?

Accepted Answer

Every 60 seconds

Answer

Every 15 seconds

Answer

Every 5 minutes

Answer

Continuously by pulse oximetry only

Question 3

When should chest compressions be stopped?

Accepted Answer

When heart rate rises above 60 bpm

Answer

When SpO₂ reaches 90%

Answer

After epinephrine is given

Answer

After 2 minutes regardless of response

Question 4

What should be done if cardiac monitoring (ECG) is unavailable during compressions?

Accepted Answer

Assess heart rate by auscultation or palpation of the umbilical pulse

Answer

Rely solely on SpO₂ trends

Answer

Assess color and tone as surrogates

Answer

Continue compressions for a full 5 minutes before assessing

Question 5

Why is an endotracheal tube preferred over a mask when chest compressions are required?

Accepted Answer

It provides a secure airway and more reliable ventilation during coordinated compressions

Answer

It allows higher oxygen concentrations than a mask

Answer

It prevents gastric distension better than a mask

Answer

It is required by NRP protocol for all compressions

Question 6

What is cardiac monitoring's role during neonatal resuscitation with chest compressions?

Accepted Answer

Provides rapid, accurate heart rate assessment to guide resuscitation decisions

Answer

Replaces the need for pulse oximetry

Answer

Indicates when to give epinephrine based on waveform

Answer

Is required before compressions can begin