REVIEW WITH PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026
‣ Place infant on contact isolation . Answer: Which of the following is
an appropriate isolation precaution for an infant who tested positive for
MRSA?
‣ All of the infectious agents causing TORCH infections cross the
placenta to the fetus . Answer: TORCH is an acronym for taxoplasmosis,
other infections (such as syphillis), rubella, cytomegalovirus infection
(CMV), and herpes simplex. Which statement is TRUE regarding
TORCH infections during pregnancy?
‣ 1:10,000 . Answer: An infant is delivered by emergency cesarean
section for cord prolapse. A quick assessment shows a heart rate of 20-
30 beats per minute. The physician orders epinephrine to be given per
ETT. What is the correct concentration of epinephrine to be
administered to an infant?
‣ 4-8 mg/kg/min . Answer: Which of the following dextrose infusion
rates would be appropriate for an infant with documented
hypoglycemia?
‣ Cardiogenic . Answer: Sustained supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
can cause which form of shock in the newborn?
, ‣ Beneficence . Answer: A NICU nurse operating in the role of a patient
advocate is an example of
‣ 100-120 kcal/kg/day . Answer: A healthy full-term infant would
require how many kcal/day for adequate growth development?
‣ Maternal administration of magnesium sulfate . Answer: Apgar scoring
can be affected by:
‣ Pneumopericardium . Answer: Which of the following is a type of
pulmonary air leak that presents with abrupt hypotension, bradycardia,
and muffled heart sounds?
‣ Parents . Answer: are ultimately responsible for deciding what is in the
best interest of a baby
‣ Erythema toxicum . Answer: Which of the following is a benign skin
rash that may persist for several days, resolves spontaneously, and
characterized by erythematous macules each containing a central yellow
or white papule?
‣ 3.5 to 5.5 mEq/L . Answer: Normal serum potassium (K+) level is:
‣ Unilateral swollen scrotum that is bluish red . Answer: Which of the
following findings suggest a surgical emergency?