RNC-OB Practice Questions - NCC Inpatient Obstetric Nursing Certification (RNC-OB) Exam - RNC-OB Practice Questions - NCC Inpatient Obstetric Nursing Certification (RNC-OB) Exam

Question 1

A 28-year-old primigravida at 39 weeks gestation is admitted in early labor. Her cervix is 3 cm dilated, 80% effaced, and the fetus is at 0 station. Which statement best describes the normal progress of labor for a primigravida in the active phase?

Cervical dilation should progress at least 1.2 cm per hour Cervical dilation should progress at least 1.5 cm per hour Cervical dilation should progress at least 2.0 cm per hour Cervical dilation should progress at least 0.5 cm per hour

Correct Answer:

Cervical dilation should progress at least 1.2 cm per hour

Question 2

Which hormones are primarily responsible for initiating the onset of labor at term?

Progesterone and estrogen Oxytocin and prostaglandins Human chorionic gonadotropin and relaxin Prolactin and cortisol

Correct Answer:

Oxytocin and prostaglandins

Question 3

During the assessment of a woman in active labor, the nurse notes that the presenting part is at +1 station. This indicates that the presenting part is:

1 cm above the ischial spines 1 cm below the ischial spines At the level of the ischial spines Engaged in the pelvic inlet

Correct Answer:

1 cm below the ischial spines

Question 4

A woman in the second stage of labor is experiencing inadequate progress. Which finding would most strongly suggest the need for assisted vaginal delivery or cesarean birth?

Maternal exhaustion after 2 hours of pushing Arrest of descent for more than 2 hours in a nulliparous woman with epidural Fetal heart rate baseline of 150 bpm with moderate variability Second stage duration of 90 minutes

Correct Answer:

Arrest of descent for more than 2 hours in a nulliparous woman with epidural

Question 5

Which characteristic distinguishes true labor contractions from Braxton Hicks contractions?

True labor contractions are always painful True labor contractions increase in frequency, duration, and intensity True labor contractions are felt only in the lower abdomen True labor contractions resolve with ambulation

Correct Answer:

True labor contractions increase in frequency, duration, and intensity

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