NRP Initial Assessment and Stabilization

Question 1

Which three questions should be answered at every birth to determine if resuscitation may be needed?

Accepted Answer

Gestational age, tone, and breathing/crying

Answer

The NRP initial assessment asks: Is the baby term gestation, has good muscle tone, and is breathing or crying?

Question 2

What is the recommended room temperature for a newborn resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

Above 25°C (77°F)

Answer

The delivery room should be warm (above 25°C/77°F) to minimize heat loss in the newborn.

Question 3

For a vigorous term newborn, what is the recommended time for umbilical cord clamping?

Accepted Answer

At least 30–60 seconds after birth

Answer

Delayed cord clamping of at least 30–60 seconds is recommended for vigorous term and preterm newborns not requiring resuscitation.

Question 4

What are the initial steps of newborn care performed in the first 30 seconds?

Accepted Answer

Warm, dry, stimulate, position airway, clear secretions if needed

Answer

The initial steps are warming, drying, stimulating, positioning the airway, and clearing secretions only if necessary.

Question 5

Which stimulation technique is acceptable for a newborn who is not breathing?

Accepted Answer

Flicking the soles of the feet or rubbing the back

Answer

Acceptable stimulation methods include flicking the soles of the feet and rubbing the back, trunk, or extremities.

NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program Practice Test