RNC-NIC exam ACTUAL Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
What does the Amnisure test detect? - CORRECT ANSWER - PAMG-1 (placenta alpha-
microglibulin-1)
-present in amniotic fluid
-found in vaginal secretions after rupture of membranes with 99% sensitivity
Gestational age for glucose screening in low risk women - CORRECT ANSWER - 24 to
28 weeks
What is considered low risk for developing gestational diabetes? - CORRECT ANSWER -
<25 years, normal weight before pregnancy, not a member of high risk, ethnic or racial groups,
no diabetes in first- degree relative, no history of abnormal glucose tolerance, no history of poor
obstetric outcome
Five variables included in BPP - CORRECT ANSWER - Fetal tone, fetal breathing, fetal
movement, non-stress test, and amniotic fluid volume
-evaluate speed of well-being through use of reflex activities controlled by the central nervous
system
-are sensitive to hypoxia
Patient at high risk for gestational diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER - Greater than 35
years, BMI greater than 30, history of gestational, diabetes, delivery of a large, gestational,
infant, PCOS, and strong family history of diabetes
-plasma glucose screening at first prenatal visit and at 24-28 weeks
Cause of late decels - CORRECT ANSWER - Hypoxemia during uterine contraction
and CORRECT Answers
What does the Amnisure test detect? - CORRECT ANSWER - PAMG-1 (placenta alpha-
microglibulin-1)
-present in amniotic fluid
-found in vaginal secretions after rupture of membranes with 99% sensitivity
Gestational age for glucose screening in low risk women - CORRECT ANSWER - 24 to
28 weeks
What is considered low risk for developing gestational diabetes? - CORRECT ANSWER -
<25 years, normal weight before pregnancy, not a member of high risk, ethnic or racial groups,
no diabetes in first- degree relative, no history of abnormal glucose tolerance, no history of poor
obstetric outcome
Five variables included in BPP - CORRECT ANSWER - Fetal tone, fetal breathing, fetal
movement, non-stress test, and amniotic fluid volume
-evaluate speed of well-being through use of reflex activities controlled by the central nervous
system
-are sensitive to hypoxia
Patient at high risk for gestational diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER - Greater than 35
years, BMI greater than 30, history of gestational, diabetes, delivery of a large, gestational,
infant, PCOS, and strong family history of diabetes
-plasma glucose screening at first prenatal visit and at 24-28 weeks
Cause of late decels - CORRECT ANSWER - Hypoxemia during uterine contraction
