NCC Practice Test
When completing the Ballard examination to evaluate the gestational age, It is
important to note that at all gestational ages, neonates have:
a. extensor and flexor tone
b. symmetrical tone and movement
c. the ability to resume a flexed position
a. extensor and flexor tone
Neonatal development is based on the principles that development
progresses according to:
a. an orderly sequence based upon readiness and maturation
b. individualistic sequential processes from caudad to cephlad
c. variation in the sequence of development between individuals
a. an orderly sequence based upon readiness and maturation
A mother who is hepatitis B antigen positive has delivered a term neonate. To
prevent the perinatal transmission of this disease, the recommended
treatment of this neonate includes:
a. administration of hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B immunoglobulin
,b. provide formula instead of breast milk
c. routine vaccination schedule of hepatitis B vaccine
a. administration of hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B immunoglobulin
Early, minimal enteral feedings are used in very low birth weight neonates to:
a. improve gastrointestinal function
b. maintain glucose levels
c. reduce renal solute load
a. improve gastrointestinal function
Which of the following diets would provide optimal weight gain in a
convalescing 1400 g premature neonate?
a. 21 ml of 27 Kcal fortified breast milk or formula every three hours
b. 24 ml of 22 Kcal fortified breast milk or formula every three hours
c. 26 ml of 24 Kcal fortified breast milk or formula every three hours
c. 26 ml of 24 Kcal fortified breast milk or formula every three hours
Research-based advantages of using humidity in an incubator include:
, a. decreased risk of infection
b. improved maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance
c. increased adhesion of gel electrodes
b. improved maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance
The benefit of using polyethylene coverings for low birthweight neonates in
the delivery room is to:
a. avoid soiling the foam mattress with body fluids
b. create a warm thermal environment under the radiant warmer
c. increase the neonate's oxygen consumption
b. create a warm thermal environment under the radiant warmer
What type of soap is best for bathing neonates?
a. Antimicrobial bath wash
b. Hexachiorophene soap
c. Soap with neutral pH
c. Soap with neutral pH
When completing the Ballard examination to evaluate the gestational age, It is
important to note that at all gestational ages, neonates have:
a. extensor and flexor tone
b. symmetrical tone and movement
c. the ability to resume a flexed position
a. extensor and flexor tone
Neonatal development is based on the principles that development
progresses according to:
a. an orderly sequence based upon readiness and maturation
b. individualistic sequential processes from caudad to cephlad
c. variation in the sequence of development between individuals
a. an orderly sequence based upon readiness and maturation
A mother who is hepatitis B antigen positive has delivered a term neonate. To
prevent the perinatal transmission of this disease, the recommended
treatment of this neonate includes:
a. administration of hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B immunoglobulin
,b. provide formula instead of breast milk
c. routine vaccination schedule of hepatitis B vaccine
a. administration of hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B immunoglobulin
Early, minimal enteral feedings are used in very low birth weight neonates to:
a. improve gastrointestinal function
b. maintain glucose levels
c. reduce renal solute load
a. improve gastrointestinal function
Which of the following diets would provide optimal weight gain in a
convalescing 1400 g premature neonate?
a. 21 ml of 27 Kcal fortified breast milk or formula every three hours
b. 24 ml of 22 Kcal fortified breast milk or formula every three hours
c. 26 ml of 24 Kcal fortified breast milk or formula every three hours
c. 26 ml of 24 Kcal fortified breast milk or formula every three hours
Research-based advantages of using humidity in an incubator include:
, a. decreased risk of infection
b. improved maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance
c. increased adhesion of gel electrodes
b. improved maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance
The benefit of using polyethylene coverings for low birthweight neonates in
the delivery room is to:
a. avoid soiling the foam mattress with body fluids
b. create a warm thermal environment under the radiant warmer
c. increase the neonate's oxygen consumption
b. create a warm thermal environment under the radiant warmer
What type of soap is best for bathing neonates?
a. Antimicrobial bath wash
b. Hexachiorophene soap
c. Soap with neutral pH
c. Soap with neutral pH
