NICU Certification Exam Questions and
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
What is the function of the - provide nutrients and metabolic fuel
placenta? - transfers fetal waste to maternal system
- respiratory function ( O2 delivery and
CO2
removal)
- endocrine function
When is the placenta in place? day 17
When is the structure of the week 12
placenta
complete?
Alcohol effect on fetus - growth restriction
- cognitive impairment
- microcephaly
- various malformations of face and trunk
Anticoagulants effect on fetus skeletal abnormalities
Cocaine effect on fetus Cardiac and CNS anomalies;
growth restriction; increased risk of
respiratory
distress and perinatal infection xxt
,Lithium effect on fetus Ebstein's anomaly with malformed
tricuspid and
atrialization of RV if taken in 1st trimester
- Diabetes inspidus
- thyroid depression
- CV dysfunction
Marijuana effect on fetus - fetal growth restriction
- increased risk of prematurity
- low birth weight
- developmental issues
Accutane effect on fetus - craniofacial defects
- nervous system defects
Tobacco effect on fetus - decreased BW
- increased rate of prematurity
- increased PROM
- placental abruptions
- placental previa
- increased fetal death
Aspirin effect on fetus - hemorrhage
- premature close of ductus arteriosus
- pulmonary artery hypertension
Ibuprofen effect on fetus - reduced amniotic fluid
- premature PDA closure
Indomethacin effect on fetus - closure of fetal ductus arteriosus
- pulmonary artery hypertension
, General Anesthesia effect on fetus respiratory distress at delivery
Lidocaine effect on fetus - High fetal serum levels that cause CNS
depression
- May inject directly to fetal head and
cause
seizires
Valproic Acid Anticonvulsant
Valproic Acid effect on fetus neural tube defects
Narcotics effect on fetus CNS depression
- fetal bradycardia
- decreased respiratory effort
- hypotonia
Narcotics a class of opium-related drugs that
suppress the
sensation of pain by binding to and
stimulating the
nervous system's natural receptor sites for
endorphins
Common Narcotics Heroin, morphine, fentanyl, Vicodin, Norco,
hydromorphone, hydrocodone,
methadone,
Demerol, meperidine
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
What is the function of the - provide nutrients and metabolic fuel
placenta? - transfers fetal waste to maternal system
- respiratory function ( O2 delivery and
CO2
removal)
- endocrine function
When is the placenta in place? day 17
When is the structure of the week 12
placenta
complete?
Alcohol effect on fetus - growth restriction
- cognitive impairment
- microcephaly
- various malformations of face and trunk
Anticoagulants effect on fetus skeletal abnormalities
Cocaine effect on fetus Cardiac and CNS anomalies;
growth restriction; increased risk of
respiratory
distress and perinatal infection xxt
,Lithium effect on fetus Ebstein's anomaly with malformed
tricuspid and
atrialization of RV if taken in 1st trimester
- Diabetes inspidus
- thyroid depression
- CV dysfunction
Marijuana effect on fetus - fetal growth restriction
- increased risk of prematurity
- low birth weight
- developmental issues
Accutane effect on fetus - craniofacial defects
- nervous system defects
Tobacco effect on fetus - decreased BW
- increased rate of prematurity
- increased PROM
- placental abruptions
- placental previa
- increased fetal death
Aspirin effect on fetus - hemorrhage
- premature close of ductus arteriosus
- pulmonary artery hypertension
Ibuprofen effect on fetus - reduced amniotic fluid
- premature PDA closure
Indomethacin effect on fetus - closure of fetal ductus arteriosus
- pulmonary artery hypertension
, General Anesthesia effect on fetus respiratory distress at delivery
Lidocaine effect on fetus - High fetal serum levels that cause CNS
depression
- May inject directly to fetal head and
cause
seizires
Valproic Acid Anticonvulsant
Valproic Acid effect on fetus neural tube defects
Narcotics effect on fetus CNS depression
- fetal bradycardia
- decreased respiratory effort
- hypotonia
Narcotics a class of opium-related drugs that
suppress the
sensation of pain by binding to and
stimulating the
nervous system's natural receptor sites for
endorphins
Common Narcotics Heroin, morphine, fentanyl, Vicodin, Norco,
hydromorphone, hydrocodone,
methadone,
Demerol, meperidine
