RNC-OB: Newborn Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026(Verified
Answers)
Avg Term Wt -
correct answer ✅2500-4000 gms (5lb 8 oz & 8 lbs 13 oz)
Avg Term Length -
correct answer ✅48-53 cm (19-21 in)
Avg Term Chest Circumference -
correct answer ✅30.5-33 cm at nipple line
Avg Term Head Circumference -
correct answer ✅2-3 cm > chest
What does an Apgar of > or = to 7 indicate? -
correct answer ✅Good health/transition
Newborn Hgb -
correct answer ✅14-20 gm/dL
Newborn Hct -
correct answer ✅43-63%
,RNC-OB: Newborn Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026(Verified
Answers)
Newborn Plt -
correct answer ✅150-350,000
Newborn WBC -
correct answer ✅10,000-30,000/mm3
Newborn Glucose -
correct answer ✅>45 mg/dL
Newborn Pulse -
correct answer ✅120-160 bpm (100s w/ sleep, 180+ w/
crying)
Newborn RR -
correct answer ✅30-60 bpm (transient tachypnea x12-72 hrs
to absorb fluid)
Newborn BP -
correct answer ✅65/40 avg
, RNC-OB: Newborn Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026(Verified
Answers)
Non-Shivering Thermogenesis -
correct answer ✅The use of brown fat across back, spinal,
kidney, and shoulder areas
Cold-Stress -
correct answer ✅Increased heat loss through the head due
to low thermal insulation (does not shiver)
Newborn Temp Ranges -
correct answer ✅- Term: 36.5-37.4 C (97.7-99.3 F)
- PT: 36.3-36.9 C (97.3-98.4 F)
Evaporation Heat Loss -
correct answer ✅Loss of heat due to wet body surface area
(keep warm and dry, swaddle, humidified O2)
Conduction Heat Loss -
correct answer ✅Heat loss due to a cool solid surface
touching infant (warm mattress, STS, warm stethoscope, hands,
blankets, cover scale)
Questions and Answers 2026(Verified
Answers)
Avg Term Wt -
correct answer ✅2500-4000 gms (5lb 8 oz & 8 lbs 13 oz)
Avg Term Length -
correct answer ✅48-53 cm (19-21 in)
Avg Term Chest Circumference -
correct answer ✅30.5-33 cm at nipple line
Avg Term Head Circumference -
correct answer ✅2-3 cm > chest
What does an Apgar of > or = to 7 indicate? -
correct answer ✅Good health/transition
Newborn Hgb -
correct answer ✅14-20 gm/dL
Newborn Hct -
correct answer ✅43-63%
,RNC-OB: Newborn Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026(Verified
Answers)
Newborn Plt -
correct answer ✅150-350,000
Newborn WBC -
correct answer ✅10,000-30,000/mm3
Newborn Glucose -
correct answer ✅>45 mg/dL
Newborn Pulse -
correct answer ✅120-160 bpm (100s w/ sleep, 180+ w/
crying)
Newborn RR -
correct answer ✅30-60 bpm (transient tachypnea x12-72 hrs
to absorb fluid)
Newborn BP -
correct answer ✅65/40 avg
, RNC-OB: Newborn Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026(Verified
Answers)
Non-Shivering Thermogenesis -
correct answer ✅The use of brown fat across back, spinal,
kidney, and shoulder areas
Cold-Stress -
correct answer ✅Increased heat loss through the head due
to low thermal insulation (does not shiver)
Newborn Temp Ranges -
correct answer ✅- Term: 36.5-37.4 C (97.7-99.3 F)
- PT: 36.3-36.9 C (97.3-98.4 F)
Evaporation Heat Loss -
correct answer ✅Loss of heat due to wet body surface area
(keep warm and dry, swaddle, humidified O2)
Conduction Heat Loss -
correct answer ✅Heat loss due to a cool solid surface
touching infant (warm mattress, STS, warm stethoscope, hands,
blankets, cover scale)
