STABLE CERTIFICATION EXAM |ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A neonate with a pneumothorax may exhibit the following signs:
CORRECT ANSWER
-increased work of breathing
-bradycardia
-asymmetric appearing chest
-cyanosis
-decreased femoral pulses
Question 2
A 4hr old term infant is tachypneic, tachycardic, and hypotonic. Temp is 101.5. CBC shows:
WBC 9200; Hemoglobin 15; Hematocrit 46; Platelets 290000; lymphocytes 51; segmented
neutrophils 41; band neutrophils 5; monocytes 3. Provider thinks CBC is normal, baby is
fine. You...
CORRECT ANSWER
Are concerned because the infant's clinical presentation is not being adequately considered;
work-up and treatment for possible infection is indicated
Question 3
Term infant breastfeeding vomits, color is lime green. This is the 3rd time this has
happened. The abdomen is not distended, he is irritable and crying. What should be done
emergently?
CORRECT ANSWER
1
, An upper gastrointestinal UGI exam to evaluate for malrotation
Question 4
Term infant weighting 1400 grams (3#1.5) is born to underweight mother. Dex at 30mins is
10. Infant does not have any signs of hypoglycemia. What is most appropriate therapy?
CORRECT ANSWER
Insert IV; give 2.8ml bolus of D10, followed by infusion at 80ml/kg/day; recheck glucose 15-
30 mins after bolus
Question 5
The function of brown fat is to
CORRECT ANSWER
Generate heat when it is metabolized
Question 6
Infant is delivered to a healthy woman with good prenatal care. Infant develops
respiratory distress (retractions/flaring) within minutes of birth. Blow-by O2, then CPAP
initiated. Infant further deteriorated, so bag/mask PPV given. You observe the point of
maximal impulse to the right, a barrel chest, and a sunken abdomen. What most likely is
it?
CORRECT ANSWER
Diaphragmatic hernia
Question 7
2
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A neonate with a pneumothorax may exhibit the following signs:
CORRECT ANSWER
-increased work of breathing
-bradycardia
-asymmetric appearing chest
-cyanosis
-decreased femoral pulses
Question 2
A 4hr old term infant is tachypneic, tachycardic, and hypotonic. Temp is 101.5. CBC shows:
WBC 9200; Hemoglobin 15; Hematocrit 46; Platelets 290000; lymphocytes 51; segmented
neutrophils 41; band neutrophils 5; monocytes 3. Provider thinks CBC is normal, baby is
fine. You...
CORRECT ANSWER
Are concerned because the infant's clinical presentation is not being adequately considered;
work-up and treatment for possible infection is indicated
Question 3
Term infant breastfeeding vomits, color is lime green. This is the 3rd time this has
happened. The abdomen is not distended, he is irritable and crying. What should be done
emergently?
CORRECT ANSWER
1
, An upper gastrointestinal UGI exam to evaluate for malrotation
Question 4
Term infant weighting 1400 grams (3#1.5) is born to underweight mother. Dex at 30mins is
10. Infant does not have any signs of hypoglycemia. What is most appropriate therapy?
CORRECT ANSWER
Insert IV; give 2.8ml bolus of D10, followed by infusion at 80ml/kg/day; recheck glucose 15-
30 mins after bolus
Question 5
The function of brown fat is to
CORRECT ANSWER
Generate heat when it is metabolized
Question 6
Infant is delivered to a healthy woman with good prenatal care. Infant develops
respiratory distress (retractions/flaring) within minutes of birth. Blow-by O2, then CPAP
initiated. Infant further deteriorated, so bag/mask PPV given. You observe the point of
maximal impulse to the right, a barrel chest, and a sunken abdomen. What most likely is
it?
CORRECT ANSWER
Diaphragmatic hernia
Question 7
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