NRP Post-Resuscitation Care and NICU Stabilization

Question 1

After successful resuscitation, which vital sign parameter requires the closest monitoring in the immediate post-resuscitation period?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate and SpO₂

Answer

Temperature only

Answer

Blood pressure exclusively

Answer

Urine output alone

Question 2

What blood glucose level requires treatment in a post-resuscitation neonate?

Accepted Answer

Below 40–45 mg/dL

Answer

Below 60 mg/dL

Answer

Below 80 mg/dL

Answer

Below 30 mg/dL only if symptomatic

Question 3

What is the risk of administering high-concentration oxygen for prolonged periods to a recovering neonate?

Accepted Answer

Oxidative stress, free radical injury, and retinopathy of prematurity

Answer

Only hypocapnia from over-ventilation

Answer

Hyperkalemia due to cell breakdown

Answer

Prolonged hyperoxia has no documented harm

Question 4

Which complication of birth asphyxia affects multiple organ systems after initial resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) — brain, kidney, heart, liver, and gut injury

Answer

Isolated respiratory failure only

Answer

Polycythemia affecting only the blood

Answer

Cardiac arrhythmia as the sole complication

Question 5

What is the role of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in post-resuscitation management of preterm infants?

Accepted Answer

Supports lung recruitment and reduces need for intubation in spontaneously breathing preterm infants

Answer

Replaces PPV during active resuscitation

Answer

Delivers medications directly to the lungs

Answer

Used only after extubation from mechanical ventilation

Question 6

What is the purpose of a post-resuscitation blood gas in a newborn who required PPV or compressions?

Accepted Answer

To assess acid-base status, oxygenation, and ventilation adequacy

Answer

Only to confirm intubation placement

Answer

To measure glucose and electrolytes

Answer

Blood gas is not indicated after resuscitation