Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Exam (NCC-NNP) Free Practice Test

Question 1

At which point in a pregnancy is the fetus most likely to suffer birth defects due to a Varicella infection in the mother?

A. Second trimester

B. First trimester

C. Third trimester

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

A term neonate is diagnosed at birth with osteogenesis imperfecta (01) type 1. The information that the parents should receive before taking the infant home includes

A. correct methods of handling, bathing, and placing their child in the crib

B. correct methods for feeding to prevent aspiration

C. close monitoring for breathing problems common to this defect

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

A neonate born with the genetic disorder cystic fibrosis must be monitored carefully for

A. meconium ileus

B. hypoglycemia

C. apnea

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4

The NP is assessing a newborn and notices faint perioral cyanosis. The first response should be to

A. start oxygen via a mask

B. activate the Code Blue protocol for your facility

C. assess the rest of their body to see if there is any cyanosis present in the extremities or if the infant is exhibiting any retractions or other signs of respiratory distress

Correct Answer: C

Question 5

The initial treatment for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) for a preterm neonate is usually

A. prostaglandin

B. surgical ligation

C. indomethacin or ibuprofen lysine

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6

A neonate has had frequent blood draws to monitor electrolyte and glucose levels. This phlebotomy has caused anemia of prematurity (AOP) although the infant is not acutely hypoxemic. The initial treatment is

A. recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO)

B. platelets

C. fresh frozen platelets (FFP)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

What injection do newborns receive at birth to decrease the risk of hemorrhage?

A. Vitamin A

B. Vitamin K

C. Erythromycin

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

The NP is talking to new parents whose child was born with a cleft lip and palate due to amniotic band syndrome. They are concerned that this may happen to any more children they have in the future. The best response to this is

A. this is an autosomal dominant genetic traitand there is a 50% chance this could happen in

B. there is no known genetic cause of amniotic band syndrome and it is very rare this will

C. once one child is born with this condition, all future children will also inheritit

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9

The NP is administering blood to a premature infant who is anemic. A possible transfusion reaction may be occurring if the patient develops

A. the hiccups

B. tenderness at the IV site

C. dysuria

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10

The parents of a newborn ask the NP about the white bumps they have noticed along their baby's upper gum line. The best response is that

A. he is starting to develop teeth at a very young age

B. these are skin lesions on his gums that need to be evaluated by a dentist

C. these are small cysts that will go away on their own within 1-2 weeks

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11

The mineral that is often very low after the administration of intravenous Lasix is

A. magnesium

B. iron

C. calcium

Correct Answer: C

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