NRP Chest Compressions and Cardiac Resuscitation

Question 1

At what heart rate should chest compressions be initiated in a newborn?

Accepted Answer

Below 60 bpm after 30 seconds of effective PPV

Answer

Below 100 bpm immediately

Answer

Below 80 bpm after any PPV

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Below 60 bpm before starting PPV

Question 2

What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio used during neonatal resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

3:1

Answer

30:2

Answer

15:2

Answer

5:1

Question 3

What is the preferred technique for chest compressions during neonatal resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

Two-thumb encircling technique

Answer

Two-finger technique

Answer

One-hand technique

Answer

Heel-of-hand technique

Question 4

How deep should sternal compressions be in a newborn?

Accepted Answer

One-third the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest

Answer

One-half the anterior-posterior diameter

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1–2 cm regardless of chest size

Answer

Until rib resistance is felt

Question 5

Where exactly should the thumbs be placed for the two-thumb encircling technique?

Accepted Answer

Lower third of the sternum, just below the nipple line

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Upper third of the sternum

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Over the xiphoid process

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Lateral to the sternum on the left

Question 6

When chest compressions are being performed, what oxygen concentration should be used for PPV?

Accepted Answer

100% oxygen

Answer

21% oxygen

Answer

40% oxygen

Answer

30% oxygen