RNC-OB PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Most common neuro condition is pregnancy.
Answer: Headache
◍ molding.
Answer: overlapping of cranial bones at suture lines
◍ IGG.
Answer: Previous exposure, not active
◍ risk factors for PPH.
Answer: uterine atony, retained placenta, placenta abruption, uterine rupture,
coagulopathies, trauma, uterine inversion
◍ Toxoplasmosis has (higher/lower) transmission rate later in pg with
(higher/lower) level of effects on fetus..
Answer: HigherLower
◍ If pregnant with epilepsy, what should be increased?.
Answer: Folic Acid- drugs interfere with maternal absorption of Folic Acid
◍ What things trigger DIC?.
Answer: abruption, rupture, AFE, Eclampsia, PPH, hypovolemic shock,
dead fetus, infection, sepsis, abortion
◍ What should BS be during labor?.
Answer: <120
◍ amniotomy.
Answer: best when fetal head is at 0 station of lowerlabor usually begins
within 12hrusually done with oxytocin infusion
◍ obesity in pregnancy associated with increase risk of developing.
, Answer: GDM, HTN/preE, venous thromboembolism
◍ Treatment of Syphilis--drug.
Answer: Benzathine Penicillin G
◍ mono/mono twins.
Answer: most high risk2% of twinsmortality rate >50%
◍ usability.
Answer: degree to which researchers are able to understand the tools used in
a study and use them properly
◍ 3 hour GTT.
Answer: Load with 100 gm oral glucose Fasting- <951 hour- <1802 hour-
<1553 hour- <140Diagnosis is with two abnormal results in the 3 hour test.
◍ Can be transmitted to baby during delivery but does not cross the placenta.
Answer: Hep BChlamydiaGonorrhea
◍ Thrombocytopenia.
Answer: <100K platelets Caused by decreased PLT production or early
destruction of PLT. Immune response from lupus, lymphoma, infectious
diseases, drug induced (asa and heparin)
◍ B12.
Answer: Lean meatsPoultry FishEggsDairyFruitsVeggies
◍ poor control of BG levels during 1st trimester.
Answer: FGR, congenital malformations, SAB
◍ interventions for stage 3 blood loss.
Answer: activate MTP, surgical intervention
◍ If no active lesions for 2 weeks.
Answer: Vaginal deliverySuppression treatment begins at 35
weeksValtrexAcyclovir
◍ Iron needs during pregnancy.
Answer: 30mg daily, increase 60-120 in anemia while HCT abnormal
,◍ contraindications for VBAC.
Answer: if prior c/s was vertical T-incision or classical incision, prior
uterine rupture
◍ Incomplete Abortion.
Answer: Partial expulsion of conception products <20 weeksBleeding and
cramping but not all products have passed. Will need D&C
◍ Type 2 DM.
Answer: Genetic linkTreatment is diet, exercise, oral meds, and insulin may
or may not be needed.
◍ spinal.
Answer: involves injecting medication into the fluid around the spinal cord,
numbing the lower part of the body, rapid onset with shorter duration of
pain relief
◍ nonperioidic accelerations.
Answer: accelerations that do not correspond with contractions, usually
indicate spontaneous movement
◍ secondary stage of syphilis.
Answer: symptoms such as rash, fever, and fatigue may occur
◍ auto immune thyroiditis.
Answer: Hashimoto's
◍ IUPC pressure range resting/latent.
Answer: 20-40
◍ success rate for ECV.
Answer: ~50%
◍ Acute Fatty Liver Disease risk factors.
Answer: 1st pregnancyPre-EMultiple gestationMale fetus
◍ Thalassemia.
Answer: Less hemoglobin is produced, results in mild or severe
, anemiaTreatment is folic acid
◍ Don't give Nubian and Stadol to who?.
Answer: Addicts or those recovering. Creates immediate withdrawal.
◍ indomethacin.
Answer: reduces the production of fetal urine
◍ Positive CST=.
Answer: Late decals in over 1/2 of the contractions
◍ Chlamydia S/S.
Answer: Often asymptomatic Mucus dischargeSalpingitisInflamed
CervixBurning with urinationRisk for PP endometritis
◍ cholestasis.
Answer: impaired bile flow from the liver leading to high levels of bile acids
in the bloodstream
◍ Labs for DIC.
Answer: PLT <100kFibrinogen <100 mg/dl Fibrin split product >40mg/dl
Prothrombin Time >14 secondsD-Dimer elevated( always elevated during
pregnancy)
◍ Anemia causes.
Answer: Iron deficiency- (not enough iron to make HGB)B12- (pernicious
anemia) gastrectomy/bypass and vegetarians Folate Deficiency- lack citrus
fruits and grains
◍ Dosage of Glyburide.
Answer: 1.25-2.50 mg/day, May increase
◍ lactation.
Answer: production of secretion of breast milk
◍ Bacterial Vaginosis.
Answer: PPROM, pre-term delivery Fishy odorTx. Gardenella
◍ intrauterine transfusion.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Most common neuro condition is pregnancy.
Answer: Headache
◍ molding.
Answer: overlapping of cranial bones at suture lines
◍ IGG.
Answer: Previous exposure, not active
◍ risk factors for PPH.
Answer: uterine atony, retained placenta, placenta abruption, uterine rupture,
coagulopathies, trauma, uterine inversion
◍ Toxoplasmosis has (higher/lower) transmission rate later in pg with
(higher/lower) level of effects on fetus..
Answer: HigherLower
◍ If pregnant with epilepsy, what should be increased?.
Answer: Folic Acid- drugs interfere with maternal absorption of Folic Acid
◍ What things trigger DIC?.
Answer: abruption, rupture, AFE, Eclampsia, PPH, hypovolemic shock,
dead fetus, infection, sepsis, abortion
◍ What should BS be during labor?.
Answer: <120
◍ amniotomy.
Answer: best when fetal head is at 0 station of lowerlabor usually begins
within 12hrusually done with oxytocin infusion
◍ obesity in pregnancy associated with increase risk of developing.
, Answer: GDM, HTN/preE, venous thromboembolism
◍ Treatment of Syphilis--drug.
Answer: Benzathine Penicillin G
◍ mono/mono twins.
Answer: most high risk2% of twinsmortality rate >50%
◍ usability.
Answer: degree to which researchers are able to understand the tools used in
a study and use them properly
◍ 3 hour GTT.
Answer: Load with 100 gm oral glucose Fasting- <951 hour- <1802 hour-
<1553 hour- <140Diagnosis is with two abnormal results in the 3 hour test.
◍ Can be transmitted to baby during delivery but does not cross the placenta.
Answer: Hep BChlamydiaGonorrhea
◍ Thrombocytopenia.
Answer: <100K platelets Caused by decreased PLT production or early
destruction of PLT. Immune response from lupus, lymphoma, infectious
diseases, drug induced (asa and heparin)
◍ B12.
Answer: Lean meatsPoultry FishEggsDairyFruitsVeggies
◍ poor control of BG levels during 1st trimester.
Answer: FGR, congenital malformations, SAB
◍ interventions for stage 3 blood loss.
Answer: activate MTP, surgical intervention
◍ If no active lesions for 2 weeks.
Answer: Vaginal deliverySuppression treatment begins at 35
weeksValtrexAcyclovir
◍ Iron needs during pregnancy.
Answer: 30mg daily, increase 60-120 in anemia while HCT abnormal
,◍ contraindications for VBAC.
Answer: if prior c/s was vertical T-incision or classical incision, prior
uterine rupture
◍ Incomplete Abortion.
Answer: Partial expulsion of conception products <20 weeksBleeding and
cramping but not all products have passed. Will need D&C
◍ Type 2 DM.
Answer: Genetic linkTreatment is diet, exercise, oral meds, and insulin may
or may not be needed.
◍ spinal.
Answer: involves injecting medication into the fluid around the spinal cord,
numbing the lower part of the body, rapid onset with shorter duration of
pain relief
◍ nonperioidic accelerations.
Answer: accelerations that do not correspond with contractions, usually
indicate spontaneous movement
◍ secondary stage of syphilis.
Answer: symptoms such as rash, fever, and fatigue may occur
◍ auto immune thyroiditis.
Answer: Hashimoto's
◍ IUPC pressure range resting/latent.
Answer: 20-40
◍ success rate for ECV.
Answer: ~50%
◍ Acute Fatty Liver Disease risk factors.
Answer: 1st pregnancyPre-EMultiple gestationMale fetus
◍ Thalassemia.
Answer: Less hemoglobin is produced, results in mild or severe
, anemiaTreatment is folic acid
◍ Don't give Nubian and Stadol to who?.
Answer: Addicts or those recovering. Creates immediate withdrawal.
◍ indomethacin.
Answer: reduces the production of fetal urine
◍ Positive CST=.
Answer: Late decals in over 1/2 of the contractions
◍ Chlamydia S/S.
Answer: Often asymptomatic Mucus dischargeSalpingitisInflamed
CervixBurning with urinationRisk for PP endometritis
◍ cholestasis.
Answer: impaired bile flow from the liver leading to high levels of bile acids
in the bloodstream
◍ Labs for DIC.
Answer: PLT <100kFibrinogen <100 mg/dl Fibrin split product >40mg/dl
Prothrombin Time >14 secondsD-Dimer elevated( always elevated during
pregnancy)
◍ Anemia causes.
Answer: Iron deficiency- (not enough iron to make HGB)B12- (pernicious
anemia) gastrectomy/bypass and vegetarians Folate Deficiency- lack citrus
fruits and grains
◍ Dosage of Glyburide.
Answer: 1.25-2.50 mg/day, May increase
◍ lactation.
Answer: production of secretion of breast milk
◍ Bacterial Vaginosis.
Answer: PPROM, pre-term delivery Fishy odorTx. Gardenella
◍ intrauterine transfusion.
