RNC-MNN EXAM NEWEST 2026 –
COMPLETE 280 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED AND GRADED A+)
Medication administered for meconium aspiration in neonate - ANSWER --Beractant
(survanta)
Spina Bifida occulta - ANSWER --Gap in spine, without spinal opening or sac protrusion
According to the March of Dimes, there may be four main routes to spontaneous premature
labor. They include all except which of the following?
a. infections or inflammation
b. maternal or fetal stress
c. diabetes
d. bleeding - ANSWER --c. diabetes
Diabetes is not a route considered. The fourth route is uterine stretching. Overdistention of the
uterus due to multiple gestation, or placental abnormalities can lead to the release of chemicals
that stimulate uterine contractions.
The presence of 10^5 or more bacterial colonies per milliliter of urine on two consecutive, clean
catch, midstream voided specimens is an indication of:
,a. pyelonephritis
b. cystitis
c. thrombophlebitis
d. bacteriuria - ANSWER --d. bacteriuria
Bacteriuria is defined as the presence of 10^5 or more bacterial colonies per milliliter of urine
on two consecutive, clean catch, midstream voided specimens. Risk is associated with sickle cell
trait, lower socio-economic status, increased parity, and reduced availability of medical care.
Which of the following is least likely to be a risk factor for postpartum hemorrhage?
a. prolonged labor
b. induced or augmented labor
c. prior vaginal birth
d. difficult third stage of labor - ANSWER --c. prior vaginal birth
The least likely to be a risk factor for postpartum hemorrhage is prior vaginal birth. Prior
cesarean birth is a risk factor, however. Other risk factors include: multiparity, coagulopathies,
and uterine rupture (among others).
At what point postpartum does the infarcted superficial tissue over the placental site slough
off?
a. immediately after the placenta is delivered
b. 24 hours after delivery
c. 72 hours after delivery
,d. 7-14 postpartum - ANSWER --d. 7-14 postpartum
At this time, the woman may notice an episode of increased vaginal bleeding, which is usually
self-limited. Bleeding lasting more than 1 to 2 hours should be evaluated for late postpartum
hemorrhage.
During the first few days after birth, which of the following secretions causes strong uterine
contractions and a further reduction in size of the uterus?
a. progesterone
b. estrogen
c. prolactin
d. oxytocin - ANSWER --d. oxytocin
During the first few days after birth, oxytocin secretion causes uterine contractions, especially
after breastfeeding and in multiparas. Multiparity, multiple gestation, polyhydramnios, and
bladder distention can influence uterine size and the progression of uterine involution.
The National Screening Committee timeline states that all babies should be formally reviewed at
the latest by what age?
a. 8 weeks
b. 6 weeks
c. 1 week
d. 2 weeks - ANSWER --a. 8 weeks
The developmental assessment of the baby at this point gives the practitioner an opportunity to
ensure that the baby's neurological development is progressing as would be expected.
, Transient tachypnea of the newborn is sometimes referred to as which of the following?
a. wet lung syndrome
b. retained lung fluid
c. RDS type II
d. all of the above - ANSWER --d. all of the above
All of these choices are other names for transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN). The
pathophysiology of TTN is excess fluid in the lungs, failure to clear normal fetal lung fluid, or
both.
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is the major cause of respiratory distress in the newborn. It
accounts for approximately what percentage of all premature infant deaths?
a. 50-70%
b. 20-30%
c. 25-45%
d. 10-20% - ANSWER --a. 50-70%
RDS, also known as hyaline membrane disease, accounts for approximately 50-70% of all
premature infant deaths. RDS occurs in 60% of babies born at less than 28 to 34 weeks, and in
less than 5% of those born after approximately 34 weeks.
Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate intervention for a preterm newborn?
a. monitor vital signs every 2-4 hours
COMPLETE 280 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED AND GRADED A+)
Medication administered for meconium aspiration in neonate - ANSWER --Beractant
(survanta)
Spina Bifida occulta - ANSWER --Gap in spine, without spinal opening or sac protrusion
According to the March of Dimes, there may be four main routes to spontaneous premature
labor. They include all except which of the following?
a. infections or inflammation
b. maternal or fetal stress
c. diabetes
d. bleeding - ANSWER --c. diabetes
Diabetes is not a route considered. The fourth route is uterine stretching. Overdistention of the
uterus due to multiple gestation, or placental abnormalities can lead to the release of chemicals
that stimulate uterine contractions.
The presence of 10^5 or more bacterial colonies per milliliter of urine on two consecutive, clean
catch, midstream voided specimens is an indication of:
,a. pyelonephritis
b. cystitis
c. thrombophlebitis
d. bacteriuria - ANSWER --d. bacteriuria
Bacteriuria is defined as the presence of 10^5 or more bacterial colonies per milliliter of urine
on two consecutive, clean catch, midstream voided specimens. Risk is associated with sickle cell
trait, lower socio-economic status, increased parity, and reduced availability of medical care.
Which of the following is least likely to be a risk factor for postpartum hemorrhage?
a. prolonged labor
b. induced or augmented labor
c. prior vaginal birth
d. difficult third stage of labor - ANSWER --c. prior vaginal birth
The least likely to be a risk factor for postpartum hemorrhage is prior vaginal birth. Prior
cesarean birth is a risk factor, however. Other risk factors include: multiparity, coagulopathies,
and uterine rupture (among others).
At what point postpartum does the infarcted superficial tissue over the placental site slough
off?
a. immediately after the placenta is delivered
b. 24 hours after delivery
c. 72 hours after delivery
,d. 7-14 postpartum - ANSWER --d. 7-14 postpartum
At this time, the woman may notice an episode of increased vaginal bleeding, which is usually
self-limited. Bleeding lasting more than 1 to 2 hours should be evaluated for late postpartum
hemorrhage.
During the first few days after birth, which of the following secretions causes strong uterine
contractions and a further reduction in size of the uterus?
a. progesterone
b. estrogen
c. prolactin
d. oxytocin - ANSWER --d. oxytocin
During the first few days after birth, oxytocin secretion causes uterine contractions, especially
after breastfeeding and in multiparas. Multiparity, multiple gestation, polyhydramnios, and
bladder distention can influence uterine size and the progression of uterine involution.
The National Screening Committee timeline states that all babies should be formally reviewed at
the latest by what age?
a. 8 weeks
b. 6 weeks
c. 1 week
d. 2 weeks - ANSWER --a. 8 weeks
The developmental assessment of the baby at this point gives the practitioner an opportunity to
ensure that the baby's neurological development is progressing as would be expected.
, Transient tachypnea of the newborn is sometimes referred to as which of the following?
a. wet lung syndrome
b. retained lung fluid
c. RDS type II
d. all of the above - ANSWER --d. all of the above
All of these choices are other names for transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN). The
pathophysiology of TTN is excess fluid in the lungs, failure to clear normal fetal lung fluid, or
both.
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is the major cause of respiratory distress in the newborn. It
accounts for approximately what percentage of all premature infant deaths?
a. 50-70%
b. 20-30%
c. 25-45%
d. 10-20% - ANSWER --a. 50-70%
RDS, also known as hyaline membrane disease, accounts for approximately 50-70% of all
premature infant deaths. RDS occurs in 60% of babies born at less than 28 to 34 weeks, and in
less than 5% of those born after approximately 34 weeks.
Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate intervention for a preterm newborn?
a. monitor vital signs every 2-4 hours
