Maternal Newborn Nursing Certification (RNC-MNN) 2026/2027 | 250 Practice Questions, Answers & Detailed Rationales | Comprehensive Exam Study Guide

Maternal Newborn Nursing Certification
(RNC-MNN) 2026/2027 | 250 Practice
Questions, Answers & Detailed
Rationales | Comprehensive Exam Study
Guide




Table of Contents

Section Topic Questions

I Pregnancy, Birth Risk Factors & Complications 1-50

II Maternal Postpartum Assessment & Management 51-90

III Maternal Postpartum Complications 91-130

IV Newborn Assessment & Management 131-170

V Newborn Complications 171-210

VI Professional Aspects of Practice 211-230

VII Lactation & Newborn Feeding 231-250

, EXAM OVERVIEW
The RNC-MNN certification exam is administered by the National Certification
Corporation (NCC). The exam blueprint includes five core domains :


Domain Weight

I. Maternal Factors (Antenatal/Intrapartum) 7%

II. Maternal Postpartum Assessment & Management 26%

III. Newborn Assessment & Management 19%

IV. Maternal Postpartum Complications 24%

V. Newborn Complications 24%


The exam typically contains 175 questions to be completed in a computer-based
format .




SECTION I: PREGNANCY, BIRTH RISK FACTORS &
COMPLICATIONS
(Questions 1-50)




Question 1
A nurse is assessing a pregnant client at 36 weeks gestation. Which finding should the
nurse identify as a potential indication of preeclampsia?

A) Blood pressure 142/92 mm Hg
B) Mild ankle edema