RNC MNN EXAM 2025 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
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Medication administered for meconium aspiration in neonate - (CORRECT ANSWER)Beractant (survanta)
Spina Bifida occulta - (CORRECT ANSWER)Gap in spine, without spinal opening or sac protrusion
Craniosynostosis - (CORRECT ANSWER)Premature fusion of cranial sutures. Absence of fontanels,
misshapen head that doesn't resolve in a few days, and hard raised ridge along affected sutures.
Diaphragmatic hernia in neonate - (CORRECT ANSWER)Scaphoid abdomen and decreased left breath
sounds. Tx:immediate intubation and insertion of orogastric tube to help with ventilation and
decompress stomach in order to maximize lung inflation
Spo2 for neonate in transition period - (CORRECT ANSWER)1 min- 60-65% increase by 5% each min until
10min 85-90%
Café au lait spots - (CORRECT ANSWER)Multiple flat irregular spots. Possibly indicates neurofibromatosis
(genetic disease that affects skeletal/neuro development and cell proliferation
involution of the uterus - (CORRECT ANSWER)the uterus returns to its normal nonpregnant size
HELLP syndrome - (CORRECT ANSWER)hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets (<100,000)
HELLP syndrome labs to determine syndrome class of 1,2,3 - (CORRECT ANSWER)CBC, AST/ALT and LDH
(lactate dehydrogenase)
Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets
Congenital torticollis in neonate appearance - (CORRECT ANSWER)Asymmetrical face, head positioned
as if infant is looking over shoulder
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,Phenylketonuria - (CORRECT ANSWER)A human metabolic disease caused by a mutation in a gene
coding for a phenylalanine processing enzyme (phenylalanine hydroxylase), which leads to accumulation
of phenylalanine and mental retardation if not treated; inherited as an autosomal recessive phenotype.
PKU diet restrictions - (CORRECT ANSWER)Low protein, no artificial sweeteners, limited breastfeeding
Desquamation post term infant - (CORRECT ANSWER)Peeling, cracking, dry skin
Calorie requirements neonate - (CORRECT ANSWER)100 kcal/kg/day (premature 120-150)
Absent moro reflex - (CORRECT ANSWER)Indication of bilirubin encephalopathy (kernicterus)
Change of lochia - (CORRECT ANSWER)Rubra, serosa, alba
Closure of PDA - (CORRECT ANSWER)(Pulmonary ductus arteriosus) 24 hours. infants with transposition
of great arteries, pda may need to be kept open
TTN (transient tachypnea of the newborn) - (CORRECT ANSWER)respiratory distress in a term infant
related to to delayed absorbtion of fluid in lungs from delivery. Should not last more than 6hrs
Lab indicates fetal lung maturity - (CORRECT ANSWER)Lecithin-sphingomyelin (L/S) ratio of 2:1 they are
components of Lin surfactant
Cause of neonatal/congenital pneumonia - (CORRECT ANSWER)Staphylococcus epidermidis, group b
strep, E. coli, ureaplasma urealyticum. Or viral (hsv, hiv)
Risk for abo incompatibility - (CORRECT ANSWER)Mom o, infant a or b
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, puerperal infection - (CORRECT ANSWER)infection of the reproductive tract at any time during the 6
weeks following birth
Para - (CORRECT ANSWER)delivery of a live/stillborn fetus >20wks
nullipara - (CORRECT ANSWER)a woman who has not given birth to a viable offspring, >20wks
HCG - (CORRECT ANSWER)human chorionic gonadotropin
gestational sac - (CORRECT ANSWER)can be seen 5-6 weeks transabdominally, 3-4 transvaginally
Maternal Weight Gain - (CORRECT ANSWER)Healthy weight BMI: 25 to 35 lb
1st trimester: 3.5 to 5 lb
2nd & 3rd trimesters: 1 lb/week
BMI < 19.8: 28 to 40 lb
1st trimester: 5 lb
2nd & 3rd trimesters: 1+ lb/week
BMI > 25: 15 to 25 lb
1st trimester: 2 lb
2nd & 3rd trimesters: 2/3 lb/week
assisted reproductive technology (ART) - (CORRECT ANSWER)any infertility treatment in which the egg is
fertilized outside the womb
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ALREADY GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION |
JUST RELEASED
Medication administered for meconium aspiration in neonate - (CORRECT ANSWER)Beractant (survanta)
Spina Bifida occulta - (CORRECT ANSWER)Gap in spine, without spinal opening or sac protrusion
Craniosynostosis - (CORRECT ANSWER)Premature fusion of cranial sutures. Absence of fontanels,
misshapen head that doesn't resolve in a few days, and hard raised ridge along affected sutures.
Diaphragmatic hernia in neonate - (CORRECT ANSWER)Scaphoid abdomen and decreased left breath
sounds. Tx:immediate intubation and insertion of orogastric tube to help with ventilation and
decompress stomach in order to maximize lung inflation
Spo2 for neonate in transition period - (CORRECT ANSWER)1 min- 60-65% increase by 5% each min until
10min 85-90%
Café au lait spots - (CORRECT ANSWER)Multiple flat irregular spots. Possibly indicates neurofibromatosis
(genetic disease that affects skeletal/neuro development and cell proliferation
involution of the uterus - (CORRECT ANSWER)the uterus returns to its normal nonpregnant size
HELLP syndrome - (CORRECT ANSWER)hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets (<100,000)
HELLP syndrome labs to determine syndrome class of 1,2,3 - (CORRECT ANSWER)CBC, AST/ALT and LDH
(lactate dehydrogenase)
Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets
Congenital torticollis in neonate appearance - (CORRECT ANSWER)Asymmetrical face, head positioned
as if infant is looking over shoulder
1
,Phenylketonuria - (CORRECT ANSWER)A human metabolic disease caused by a mutation in a gene
coding for a phenylalanine processing enzyme (phenylalanine hydroxylase), which leads to accumulation
of phenylalanine and mental retardation if not treated; inherited as an autosomal recessive phenotype.
PKU diet restrictions - (CORRECT ANSWER)Low protein, no artificial sweeteners, limited breastfeeding
Desquamation post term infant - (CORRECT ANSWER)Peeling, cracking, dry skin
Calorie requirements neonate - (CORRECT ANSWER)100 kcal/kg/day (premature 120-150)
Absent moro reflex - (CORRECT ANSWER)Indication of bilirubin encephalopathy (kernicterus)
Change of lochia - (CORRECT ANSWER)Rubra, serosa, alba
Closure of PDA - (CORRECT ANSWER)(Pulmonary ductus arteriosus) 24 hours. infants with transposition
of great arteries, pda may need to be kept open
TTN (transient tachypnea of the newborn) - (CORRECT ANSWER)respiratory distress in a term infant
related to to delayed absorbtion of fluid in lungs from delivery. Should not last more than 6hrs
Lab indicates fetal lung maturity - (CORRECT ANSWER)Lecithin-sphingomyelin (L/S) ratio of 2:1 they are
components of Lin surfactant
Cause of neonatal/congenital pneumonia - (CORRECT ANSWER)Staphylococcus epidermidis, group b
strep, E. coli, ureaplasma urealyticum. Or viral (hsv, hiv)
Risk for abo incompatibility - (CORRECT ANSWER)Mom o, infant a or b
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, puerperal infection - (CORRECT ANSWER)infection of the reproductive tract at any time during the 6
weeks following birth
Para - (CORRECT ANSWER)delivery of a live/stillborn fetus >20wks
nullipara - (CORRECT ANSWER)a woman who has not given birth to a viable offspring, >20wks
HCG - (CORRECT ANSWER)human chorionic gonadotropin
gestational sac - (CORRECT ANSWER)can be seen 5-6 weeks transabdominally, 3-4 transvaginally
Maternal Weight Gain - (CORRECT ANSWER)Healthy weight BMI: 25 to 35 lb
1st trimester: 3.5 to 5 lb
2nd & 3rd trimesters: 1 lb/week
BMI < 19.8: 28 to 40 lb
1st trimester: 5 lb
2nd & 3rd trimesters: 1+ lb/week
BMI > 25: 15 to 25 lb
1st trimester: 2 lb
2nd & 3rd trimesters: 2/3 lb/week
assisted reproductive technology (ART) - (CORRECT ANSWER)any infertility treatment in which the egg is
fertilized outside the womb
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