Ccrn Neonatal Exam Updated Questions And Correct Answers

CCRN Neonatal Exam UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Link to questions - CORRECT
ANSWER https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr/AACN/certification5e/onl
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Fetal fibronectin - CORRECT ANSWER biochemical marker useful for predicting
preterm birth within 2 weeks



placental α-microglobulin-1 (PAMG-1) protein - CORRECT ANSWER presence
indicates rupture of membranes



Fetal heart rate variability - CORRECT ANSWER best indicator of fetal oxygenation
status (absence of metabolic acidemia)



Biophysical profile - CORRECT ANSWER -fetal tone

-fetal breathing
-fetal movement

-nonstress test

-amniotic fluid volume



Late decelerations - CORRECT ANSWER transient response to hypoxemia during
contractions



Variable decelerations - CORRECT ANSWER cord compression

-tx: amnioinfusion, intrauterine pressure catheter



Maternal serum α-fetoprotein - CORRECT ANSWER -Elevated: neural tube defect,
abdominal wall defect, EA/duodenal atresia

-Decreased: Down syndrome

, Target preductal sat after birth - CORRECT ANSWER -1 minute 60-65%

-2 minutes 65-70%
-3 minutes 70-75%

-4 minutes 75-80%

-5 minutes 80-85%

-10 minutes 85-90%



Arterial cord blood gas - CORRECT ANSWER reveals the metabolic status of the
fetus before delivery and strongly correlates with perinatal asphyxia



Turner syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER -SGA with a broad chest

-widely spaced nipples

-edema of the extremities

-short webbed neck



Trisomy 13 - CORRECT ANSWER -cutis aplasia

-overlapping digits

-low-set ears, cleft palate

-microcephaly

-microphthalmia

-polydactyly

-rocker bottom feet

-numerous organ abnormalities (including cardiac)



Trisomy 18 - CORRECT ANSWER -low birth weight

-ears that are low set and/or of abnormal shape

-micrognathia
-microstomia