NRP Initial Assessment and Stabilization 2

Question 1

Which position should the newborn's head be placed in to open the airway during resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

Sniffing position (slight neck extension)

Answer

Full hyperextension

Answer

Flexion with chin to chest

Answer

Lateral position

Question 2

What should be used to achieve correct head positioning when the newborn has a large occiput?

Accepted Answer

A small shoulder roll

Answer

A thick neck pillow

Answer

A cervical collar

Answer

No modification is needed

Question 3

When should a bulb syringe or suction catheter be used to clear the airway at birth?

Accepted Answer

Only if the airway appears obstructed by secretions

Answer

Routinely on all newborns

Answer

Before drying the newborn

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Only if meconium is present

Question 4

What Apgar score component assesses respiratory effort?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory effort

Answer

Grimace

Answer

Color

Answer

Reflex irritability

Question 5

How long after birth should the first Apgar score be assigned?

Accepted Answer

1 minute

Answer

30 seconds

Answer

5 minutes

Answer

Immediately at birth

Question 6

What is the recommended oxygen concentration to begin PPV for a term newborn?

Accepted Answer

21% (room air)

Answer

100% oxygen

Answer

40% oxygen

Answer

30% oxygen