NREMT Pediatric Assessment & Neonatal Care 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the normal respiratory rate for a newborn?
- 20–30 bpm.
- 40–60 bpm (Correct answer)
- 10–20 bpm.
- 60–80 bpm.
Correct answer: 40–60 bpm
The normal newborn respiratory rate is 40–60 breaths per minute.
Question 2: What is the best site to check a pulse in an infant?
- Carotid pulse.
- Brachial pulse (Correct answer)
- Radial pulse.
- Femoral pulse.
Correct answer: Brachial pulse
The brachial pulse is the preferred site for infants under one year old.
Question 3: What is the APGAR score used for?
- Evaluate mother’s pain.
- Assess newborn’s condition (Correct answer)
- Measure contractions.
- Determine blood glucose.
Correct answer: Assess newborn’s condition
The APGAR score assesses the newborn's condition immediately after birth.
Question 4: What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for infant CPR (two rescuers)?
- 30:2.
- 15:2 (Correct answer)
- 5:1.
- 20:4.
Correct answer: 15:2
The correct ratio is 15 compressions to 2 breaths.
Question 5: What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children?
- Cardiac arrhythmia.
- Respiratory failure (Correct answer)
- Drug overdose.
- Trauma.
Correct answer: Respiratory failure
Respiratory failure is the most common underlying cause of cardiac arrest in children.
Question 6: What should you do if a neonate has a heart rate below 60 bpm despite ventilation?
- Continue only with ventilation.
- Start chest compressions (Correct answer)
- Administer epinephrine immediately.
- Provide oral glucose.
Correct answer: Start chest compressions
Start chest compressions if the heart rate remains below 60 bpm after adequate ventilation.
Question 7: What is meconium?
- Amniotic fluid.
- First stool of the baby (Correct answer)
- Placental tissue.
- Umbilical cord blood.
Correct answer: First stool of the baby
Meconium is the baby’s first stool and can be a risk factor if aspirated at birth.
Question 8: What is the initial step in neonatal resuscitation?
- Begin chest compressions.
- Provide warmth and stimulate (Correct answer)
- Administer medications.
- Intubate immediately.
Correct answer: Provide warmth and stimulate
Provide warmth, clear the airway if needed, and stimulate breathing.
Question 9: How do you assess circulation in a pediatric patient?
- Blood pressure only.
- Capillary refill, skin color, temperature (Correct answer)
- Respiratory rate only.
- Heart sounds only.
Correct answer: Capillary refill, skin color, temperature
Check capillary refill, skin color, and temperature to assess circulation.
NREMT Pediatric Assessment & Neonatal Care 1
What is the normal respiratory rate for a newborn?