NRP Positive Pressure Ventilation

Question 1

What is the correct ventilation rate during PPV for a newborn?

Accepted Answer

40–60 breaths per minute

Answer

20–30 breaths per minute

Answer

60–80 breaths per minute

Answer

10–15 breaths per minute

Question 2

What is the acronym MR SOPA used for in NRP?

Accepted Answer

Steps to correct ineffective PPV

Answer

Steps to prepare the resuscitation area

Answer

Steps to place an endotracheal tube

Answer

Steps to transition from PPV to free-flow oxygen

Question 3

What is the first corrective step in MR SOPA?

Accepted Answer

Mask adjustment

Answer

Reposition the airway

Answer

Suction the mouth and nose

Answer

Open the mouth

Question 4

What peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) is typically used to initiate PPV in a term newborn?

Accepted Answer

20–25 cm H₂O

Answer

30–40 cm H₂O

Answer

10–15 cm H₂O

Answer

40–50 cm H₂O

Question 5

How is PPV effectiveness best assessed during neonatal resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

Rising heart rate and visible chest rise

Answer

Oxygen saturation alone

Answer

Color change from blue to pink

Answer

Carbon dioxide detector color change only

Question 6

What device is recommended by NRP to measure the pressure delivered during bag-mask ventilation?

Accepted Answer

Pressure manometer (pressure gauge)

Answer

Pulse oximeter

Answer

Colorimetric CO₂ detector

Answer

End-tidal CO₂ monitor