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NCC certification Maternal Newborn Nursing For RNC-
MNN Questions With Complete Solutions 2025
Calculate a due date if the patient's LMP was 4/1/2017 according to Naegele's rule -
(answers)Add one year 2018,
Subtract three months January,
Add seven days:
January 8, 2018
The classic triad of symptoms of pregnancy induced hypertension are: - (answers)Edema,
proteinuria, and elevated blood pressure
When considering maternal arterial blood gases, it is known that pregnant women are in what
state? - (answers)Compensated respiratory alkalosis
What medication is given to mothers to increase surfactant and decrease the chance of RDS in
the premature infant? - (answers)Antenatal steroids (betamethasone or dexamethasone)
The most commonly used to drug to treat preterm labor in the United States? -
(answers)Magnesium sulfate
Uterine ___________ results from a decrease in myometrial cells right after delivery. -
(answers)Involution
Most placentas should deliver within how many minutes after delivery of the infant? -
(answers)30 minutes
What is the normal dosage of methargen given IM? - (answers)0.2 mg
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A simple noninvasive technique that can be taught to pregnant women to assess fetal well-being
is known as: - (answers)Fetal kick counts
A BPP or biophysical profile of less than ___________ is considered abnormal and suggests
further monitoring, testing, or intervention. - (answers)6 points
The most common reason for sore nipples when breast-feeding is what issue? -
(answers)Incorrect latch
How often should the prudent nurse assess vital signs and uterine checks in the first hour after
delivery? - (answers)Every 15 minutes for the first hour postpartum
Insulin requirements increase or decrease after delivery? - (answers)Decrease
Normal fetal heart rate range for a term infant is: - (answers)110 to 160 bpm
Which one of the following is not part of HELLP syndrome?
Hemolysis of red blood cells
Low lactic level
Low platelets - (answers)Low lactic level
The first type of Lokia noted right after delivery is known as: - (answers)Rubra
True or false: it is recommended to give a pregnant woman a flu vaccine at any time during her
pregnancy? - (answers)True, all trimesters are appropriate to give the flu vaccine
Early decelerations are usually associated with: - (answers)Fetal head compression
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The antidote for magnesium sulfate is: - (answers)Calcium gluconate
Signs of neonatal withdrawal include all except:
High pitched cry
Irritability
Port Wine Stain birthmarks - (answers)Port Wine Stain birthmarks
What is the name of the manual assessment done by nurses to determine fetal lie and or
presentation? - (answers)Leopold's maneuver
Variable decelerations within a fetal heart rate tracing are most indicative of: - (answers)Cord
compression
Late decelerations within a fetal heart tracing are associated with what issue: - (answers)Utero
placenta insufficiency
Absent variability is known as a tracing that is visually __________. - (answers)Undetectable
and appears as a tracing without any fluctuation
True or false: beta-synthomimetic drugs, such as terbutaline and epinephrine can increase both
maternal and fetal heart rates. - (answers)True
The four essential components to describe uterine activity: - (answers)Frequency, duration,
intensity, and resting tone
The umbilical cord normally has three vessels: - (answers)Two arteries and one vein.
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The vein carries the oxygen rich blood from the placenta to the fetus, and the arteries return from
the fetus carrying deoxygenated blood.
During labor, oxygen consumption increases by ______% - (answers)40-60%
The sensation to begin, bearing down or actively begin pushing in an effort to deliver the event is
known as: - (answers)Fergusons reflex
Breast-feeding should be initiated within what time frame? - (answers)The first hour of birth
True or false: when an infant makes clicking or smacking noises during feeding this is a
reassuring sign of a proper latch. - (answers)False
When teaching to the new mother regarding introduction of bottles and formula, it should be
delayed at how many weeks after delivery to maximize milk supply and overall breast-feeding
success? - (answers)3-4 weeks
Signs of adequate milk supply and transfer include: - (answers)Audible, swallow, and drawing
in of areola
Adequate weight gain of 4 to 6 ounces per week
Six wet diapers, every 24 hours after day four
If a patient complains of back pain and discomfort during labor and contractions, what position is
the infant most commonly in? - (answers)Occiput Posterior
During what phase of labor would be reflected, if the patient has increased in contraction,
strength and intensity, and has bouts of nausea and vomiting? - (answers)Most likely active
phase
NCC certification Maternal Newborn Nursing For RNC-
MNN Questions With Complete Solutions 2025
Calculate a due date if the patient's LMP was 4/1/2017 according to Naegele's rule -
(answers)Add one year 2018,
Subtract three months January,
Add seven days:
January 8, 2018
The classic triad of symptoms of pregnancy induced hypertension are: - (answers)Edema,
proteinuria, and elevated blood pressure
When considering maternal arterial blood gases, it is known that pregnant women are in what
state? - (answers)Compensated respiratory alkalosis
What medication is given to mothers to increase surfactant and decrease the chance of RDS in
the premature infant? - (answers)Antenatal steroids (betamethasone or dexamethasone)
The most commonly used to drug to treat preterm labor in the United States? -
(answers)Magnesium sulfate
Uterine ___________ results from a decrease in myometrial cells right after delivery. -
(answers)Involution
Most placentas should deliver within how many minutes after delivery of the infant? -
(answers)30 minutes
What is the normal dosage of methargen given IM? - (answers)0.2 mg
, 2
A simple noninvasive technique that can be taught to pregnant women to assess fetal well-being
is known as: - (answers)Fetal kick counts
A BPP or biophysical profile of less than ___________ is considered abnormal and suggests
further monitoring, testing, or intervention. - (answers)6 points
The most common reason for sore nipples when breast-feeding is what issue? -
(answers)Incorrect latch
How often should the prudent nurse assess vital signs and uterine checks in the first hour after
delivery? - (answers)Every 15 minutes for the first hour postpartum
Insulin requirements increase or decrease after delivery? - (answers)Decrease
Normal fetal heart rate range for a term infant is: - (answers)110 to 160 bpm
Which one of the following is not part of HELLP syndrome?
Hemolysis of red blood cells
Low lactic level
Low platelets - (answers)Low lactic level
The first type of Lokia noted right after delivery is known as: - (answers)Rubra
True or false: it is recommended to give a pregnant woman a flu vaccine at any time during her
pregnancy? - (answers)True, all trimesters are appropriate to give the flu vaccine
Early decelerations are usually associated with: - (answers)Fetal head compression
, 3
The antidote for magnesium sulfate is: - (answers)Calcium gluconate
Signs of neonatal withdrawal include all except:
High pitched cry
Irritability
Port Wine Stain birthmarks - (answers)Port Wine Stain birthmarks
What is the name of the manual assessment done by nurses to determine fetal lie and or
presentation? - (answers)Leopold's maneuver
Variable decelerations within a fetal heart rate tracing are most indicative of: - (answers)Cord
compression
Late decelerations within a fetal heart tracing are associated with what issue: - (answers)Utero
placenta insufficiency
Absent variability is known as a tracing that is visually __________. - (answers)Undetectable
and appears as a tracing without any fluctuation
True or false: beta-synthomimetic drugs, such as terbutaline and epinephrine can increase both
maternal and fetal heart rates. - (answers)True
The four essential components to describe uterine activity: - (answers)Frequency, duration,
intensity, and resting tone
The umbilical cord normally has three vessels: - (answers)Two arteries and one vein.
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The vein carries the oxygen rich blood from the placenta to the fetus, and the arteries return from
the fetus carrying deoxygenated blood.
During labor, oxygen consumption increases by ______% - (answers)40-60%
The sensation to begin, bearing down or actively begin pushing in an effort to deliver the event is
known as: - (answers)Fergusons reflex
Breast-feeding should be initiated within what time frame? - (answers)The first hour of birth
True or false: when an infant makes clicking or smacking noises during feeding this is a
reassuring sign of a proper latch. - (answers)False
When teaching to the new mother regarding introduction of bottles and formula, it should be
delayed at how many weeks after delivery to maximize milk supply and overall breast-feeding
success? - (answers)3-4 weeks
Signs of adequate milk supply and transfer include: - (answers)Audible, swallow, and drawing
in of areola
Adequate weight gain of 4 to 6 ounces per week
Six wet diapers, every 24 hours after day four
If a patient complains of back pain and discomfort during labor and contractions, what position is
the infant most commonly in? - (answers)Occiput Posterior
During what phase of labor would be reflected, if the patient has increased in contraction,
strength and intensity, and has bouts of nausea and vomiting? - (answers)Most likely active
phase
