RNC-NIC NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE
CERTIFICATION REVIEW 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS TESTED
QUESTIONS.
⫸ The primary route of the transmission of neonatal systemic lupus
erythematosus is
a. familial tendency
b. multifactorial inheritance
c. placental transfer of antibodies C-Neonates born to mothers with
systemic lupus erythematosus can demonstrate various symptoms,
known as neonatal systemic lupus erythematosus. These include rash,
thrombocytopenia and cardiac abnormalities, specificallly congenital
heart block. The attributed antecedent for neonatal disease is placental
transfer of anti-bodies from mother to fetus.
⫸ In a 34 week gestational age neonate, the expected muscle
development would indicate a
a. complete Moro reflex
b. poor grasp reflex
, c. weak sucking reflexA-At 34 weeks of gestation, the examination of
muscle tone development would include: strong synchronized sucking
reflex, a strong grasp reflex, complete Moro reflex and good extension
with no tendency to adduction.
⫸ A physical finding consistent with prematurity is
a. abundant lanuga
b. accelerated plantar creasing
c. stippled areola with raised edges A-External criteria of
determination of gestational age involve a wide variety of physical
parameters including: presence of edema, skin texture, color and opacity,
presence of lanugo, plantar creases, nipple formation and amount of
breast tissue, ear form and firmness and appearance of genitalia. Based
on the options provided in the question, the abundant lanugo is
consistent with prematurity. As the infant achieves a greater gestational
age, lanugo diminishes. Plantar creases are not prominent in the
premature infant and becomes more pronounced with increasing
gestational age. The nipples of premature infants are usually flat with no
definition.
⫸ Three neonates are plotted on a growth curve shown. Because of
weight and gestational age, they are at increased risk for
a. Congenital anomalies
b. hypoglycemia
CERTIFICATION REVIEW 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS TESTED
QUESTIONS.
⫸ The primary route of the transmission of neonatal systemic lupus
erythematosus is
a. familial tendency
b. multifactorial inheritance
c. placental transfer of antibodies C-Neonates born to mothers with
systemic lupus erythematosus can demonstrate various symptoms,
known as neonatal systemic lupus erythematosus. These include rash,
thrombocytopenia and cardiac abnormalities, specificallly congenital
heart block. The attributed antecedent for neonatal disease is placental
transfer of anti-bodies from mother to fetus.
⫸ In a 34 week gestational age neonate, the expected muscle
development would indicate a
a. complete Moro reflex
b. poor grasp reflex
, c. weak sucking reflexA-At 34 weeks of gestation, the examination of
muscle tone development would include: strong synchronized sucking
reflex, a strong grasp reflex, complete Moro reflex and good extension
with no tendency to adduction.
⫸ A physical finding consistent with prematurity is
a. abundant lanuga
b. accelerated plantar creasing
c. stippled areola with raised edges A-External criteria of
determination of gestational age involve a wide variety of physical
parameters including: presence of edema, skin texture, color and opacity,
presence of lanugo, plantar creases, nipple formation and amount of
breast tissue, ear form and firmness and appearance of genitalia. Based
on the options provided in the question, the abundant lanugo is
consistent with prematurity. As the infant achieves a greater gestational
age, lanugo diminishes. Plantar creases are not prominent in the
premature infant and becomes more pronounced with increasing
gestational age. The nipples of premature infants are usually flat with no
definition.
⫸ Three neonates are plotted on a growth curve shown. Because of
weight and gestational age, they are at increased risk for
a. Congenital anomalies
b. hypoglycemia
