AWHONN NEONATAL MODULES EXAM
REVIEW 2026 DETAILED QUESTIONS AND
SOLVED SOLUTIONS
◉The MOST common signs of pyloric stenosis include. Answer: non-
bilious emesis that becomes frequent and projectile.
◉The standard for diagnosing gastroesophageal reflux disorder
includes which of the following?. Answer: pH probe test
◉The clinical presentation of esophageal atresia and
tracheoesophageal fistula includes all of the following EXCEPT.
Answer: history of oligohydramnios.
◉The etiology of necrotizing enterocolitis includes all of the
following EXCEPT. Answer: breast milk feedings.
◉Maturation of the gastrointestinal tract is MOST influenced by.
Answer: initiation of feeding.
,◉Routine postoperative care of an infant with a repair of a
tracheoesophageal fistula includes which of the following?. Answer:
If the orogastric tube is dislodged, call the surgical staff to replace it.
◉Duodenal atresia is strongly suggested when the abdominal x-ray
shows. Answer: double-bubble sign.
◉The purpose of minimal enteral feedings is to. Answer: prevent the
intestinal mucosa from atrophying.
◉Nursing care for the infant with surgical repair of an abdominal
wall defect would include. Answer: observing for signs of increased
intra-abdominal pressure.
◉Gastroesophageal reflux is associated with. Answer: delayed
gastric emptying.
◉The most common finding when a neonate presents with
gastroschisis is a(n). Answer: intestinal malrotation.
◉Which of the following is an isolated defect and is NOT associated
with other anomalies, associations, or syndromes?. Answer:
Gastroschesis
, ◉By which gestational age does the fetus develop the esophageal
sphincter and limited motility in the gut?. Answer: 28 weeks
◉A GI series may reveal a "transition zone" in which of the following
clinical conditions?. Answer: Hirschprung's disease
◉The neonate with a complicated meconium ileus will MOST often
present with which of the following signs?. Answer: Respiratory
distress and sepsis
◉A meconium plug is associated with of the following conditions?.
Answer: Uncontrolled maternal diabetes
◉The standard for diagnosing necrotizing enterocolitis is which of
the following?. Answer: abdominal xray
◉The purpose of a silo for abdominal defects is to. Answer:
Gradually reduce the bowel over several days.
◉A hemorrhage associated with birth trauma that does NOT cross
suture lines is called a. Answer: cephalohematoma.
◉A subgaleal hemorrhage is treated as a medical emergency
because. Answer: large blood loss may lead to hypovolemic shock.
REVIEW 2026 DETAILED QUESTIONS AND
SOLVED SOLUTIONS
◉The MOST common signs of pyloric stenosis include. Answer: non-
bilious emesis that becomes frequent and projectile.
◉The standard for diagnosing gastroesophageal reflux disorder
includes which of the following?. Answer: pH probe test
◉The clinical presentation of esophageal atresia and
tracheoesophageal fistula includes all of the following EXCEPT.
Answer: history of oligohydramnios.
◉The etiology of necrotizing enterocolitis includes all of the
following EXCEPT. Answer: breast milk feedings.
◉Maturation of the gastrointestinal tract is MOST influenced by.
Answer: initiation of feeding.
,◉Routine postoperative care of an infant with a repair of a
tracheoesophageal fistula includes which of the following?. Answer:
If the orogastric tube is dislodged, call the surgical staff to replace it.
◉Duodenal atresia is strongly suggested when the abdominal x-ray
shows. Answer: double-bubble sign.
◉The purpose of minimal enteral feedings is to. Answer: prevent the
intestinal mucosa from atrophying.
◉Nursing care for the infant with surgical repair of an abdominal
wall defect would include. Answer: observing for signs of increased
intra-abdominal pressure.
◉Gastroesophageal reflux is associated with. Answer: delayed
gastric emptying.
◉The most common finding when a neonate presents with
gastroschisis is a(n). Answer: intestinal malrotation.
◉Which of the following is an isolated defect and is NOT associated
with other anomalies, associations, or syndromes?. Answer:
Gastroschesis
, ◉By which gestational age does the fetus develop the esophageal
sphincter and limited motility in the gut?. Answer: 28 weeks
◉A GI series may reveal a "transition zone" in which of the following
clinical conditions?. Answer: Hirschprung's disease
◉The neonate with a complicated meconium ileus will MOST often
present with which of the following signs?. Answer: Respiratory
distress and sepsis
◉A meconium plug is associated with of the following conditions?.
Answer: Uncontrolled maternal diabetes
◉The standard for diagnosing necrotizing enterocolitis is which of
the following?. Answer: abdominal xray
◉The purpose of a silo for abdominal defects is to. Answer:
Gradually reduce the bowel over several days.
◉A hemorrhage associated with birth trauma that does NOT cross
suture lines is called a. Answer: cephalohematoma.
◉A subgaleal hemorrhage is treated as a medical emergency
because. Answer: large blood loss may lead to hypovolemic shock.
