EXAM: RNC NIC Exam Questions and Answers
where is the UVC found? Correct Answer-T8-T10, right above the diaphragm, junction of
IVC and R atrium
What fluids are preterm/LBW infants placed on? Correct Answer-dextrose 5%
where is UAC found? Correct Answer-L3-L4, above the renal arteries
What can be seen in an umbilical cord? Correct Answer-2 arteries and one vein, AVA
Renal creatinine in preterm Correct Answer-rises in first 48hrs then drops, for term infants'
levels will decrease from 1.1-0.4md/dL
What is considered oliguria? Correct Answer-less than 0.5ml/kg/hr
What is ideal urine output? Correct Answer->2ml/kg/hr
When does an infants GI tract mature? Correct Answer-36-38wks
, EXAM: RNC NIC Exam Questions and Answers
What is calcium deficiency in premature infants called? Correct Answer-Osteopenia of
prematurity
What is vitamin D deficiency in premature infant called? Correct Answer-Rickets of
prematurity
Sodium normal range Correct Answer-134-145
Potassium normal range Correct Answer-3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Calcium normal range Correct Answer-7-12
Chloride normal range? Correct Answer-95-108
Phos normal range? Correct Answer-4.2-9
, EXAM: RNC NIC Exam Questions and Answers
Magnesium normal range Correct Answer-1.5-2.5mg/dL
Usual cause of hypernatremia Correct Answer-insensible water loss w/ insufficient fluid
intake
What can hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia potentiate? Correct Answer-Dig toxicity
What do you want digoxin level to be below? Correct Answer-2
What is indicative of digoxin toxicity? Correct Answer-a prolonged PR interval and
bradycardia
What can cause hyperkalemia ? Correct Answer-hemorrhage and bruising, low dose
dopamine, insulin, exchange transfusions
Signs of hypocalcemia? Correct Answer-jitters, twitching, seizures ( can happen w/ IDM
babies, preterm, infants of moms on anti-convulsant, DiGeorge syndrome)
where is the UVC found? Correct Answer-T8-T10, right above the diaphragm, junction of
IVC and R atrium
What fluids are preterm/LBW infants placed on? Correct Answer-dextrose 5%
where is UAC found? Correct Answer-L3-L4, above the renal arteries
What can be seen in an umbilical cord? Correct Answer-2 arteries and one vein, AVA
Renal creatinine in preterm Correct Answer-rises in first 48hrs then drops, for term infants'
levels will decrease from 1.1-0.4md/dL
What is considered oliguria? Correct Answer-less than 0.5ml/kg/hr
What is ideal urine output? Correct Answer->2ml/kg/hr
When does an infants GI tract mature? Correct Answer-36-38wks
, EXAM: RNC NIC Exam Questions and Answers
What is calcium deficiency in premature infants called? Correct Answer-Osteopenia of
prematurity
What is vitamin D deficiency in premature infant called? Correct Answer-Rickets of
prematurity
Sodium normal range Correct Answer-134-145
Potassium normal range Correct Answer-3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Calcium normal range Correct Answer-7-12
Chloride normal range? Correct Answer-95-108
Phos normal range? Correct Answer-4.2-9
, EXAM: RNC NIC Exam Questions and Answers
Magnesium normal range Correct Answer-1.5-2.5mg/dL
Usual cause of hypernatremia Correct Answer-insensible water loss w/ insufficient fluid
intake
What can hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia potentiate? Correct Answer-Dig toxicity
What do you want digoxin level to be below? Correct Answer-2
What is indicative of digoxin toxicity? Correct Answer-a prolonged PR interval and
bradycardia
What can cause hyperkalemia ? Correct Answer-hemorrhage and bruising, low dose
dopamine, insulin, exchange transfusions
Signs of hypocalcemia? Correct Answer-jitters, twitching, seizures ( can happen w/ IDM
babies, preterm, infants of moms on anti-convulsant, DiGeorge syndrome)
