RNC-LRN Practice Questions - Low Risk Neonatal Nursing Certification Exam - RNC-LRN Practice Questions - Low Risk Neonatal Nursing Certification Exam

Question 1

A newborn is delivered at 38 weeks gestation. The mother has a history of type 1 diabetes with poor glycemic control during pregnancy. Which newborn complication is most likely?

Polycythemia Hypoglycemia Jaundice Anemia

Correct Answer:

Hypoglycemia

Question 2

A mother with active herpes simplex virus (HSV) lesions delivers vaginally. What is the most appropriate immediate management for the newborn?

Routine newborn care with standard precautions Immediate initiation of IV acyclovir and HSV surveillance cultures Administration of HSV vaccine within 12 hours Isolation from mother with formula feeding only

Correct Answer:

Immediate initiation of IV acyclovir and HSV surveillance cultures

Question 3

A newborn is assessed using the New Ballard Score. Which finding indicates a post-term infant (42+ weeks)?

Lanugo covering the entire back Leathery, cracked, and wrinkled skin Ear cartilage that springs back slowly Breast tissue measuring 5mm in diameter

Correct Answer:

Leathery, cracked, and wrinkled skin

Question 4

Using the Dubowitz Gestational Age Assessment, a newborn scores -1 on the popliteal angle. What gestational age does this suggest?

Less than 26 weeks 28-30 weeks 36-38 weeks 40+ weeks (term)

Correct Answer:

40+ weeks (term)

Question 5

During a newborn assessment, the nurse notes a systolic murmur at the left lower sternal border that is louder when the infant is crying. The infant is pink with normal vital signs. What is the most likely cause?

Ventricular septal defect Patent ductus arteriosus Innocent/physiologic murmur Tetralogy of Fallot

Correct Answer:

Innocent/physiologic murmur

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