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NNP CCPR EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM|
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+|| BRAND NEW!!
The potent stimulant of smooth muscle contraction that is essential for
ductus arteriosus closure is increased
a. circulating prostaglandins
b. oxygen tension
c. pulmonary vascular resistance - Correct Answer - b. oxygen tension
The primary therapy for disseminated intravascular coagulation consists
of
a. heparin administration
b. infusion of fresh frozen plasma
c. treatment of the underlying disorder - Correct Answer - c. treatment of
the underlying disorder
Intrauterine growth restricted infants are at risk for decreased glycogen
stores because of
a. altered regulation of insulin secretion in pancreatic beta cells
b. hypoxia-induced increased catecholamine secretions
c. inhibition of gluconeogenesis secondary to high insulin concentrations
- Correct Answer - b. hypoxia-induced increased catecholamine
secretions
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The immunoglobulin that is secreted in breastmilk is
a. IgA
b. IgG
c. IgM - Correct Answer - a. IgA
Language development delays are most likely noted in neonates exposed
to maternal use of
a. alcohol
b. cocaine
c. nicotine - Correct Answer - > a. alcohol
The Pierre Robin sequence may be a part of a syndrome such as
a. Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome
b. Stickler Syndrome
c. VACTERL - Correct Answer - b. Stickler Syndrome
The majority of hypertension in infants can be accounted for as a result
of
a. endocrine disorders
b. intrinsic renal disease
c. umbilical artery catheter complications - Correct Answer - b. intrinsic
renal disease
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An increase in cerebral blood flow can be expected in association with
a. decreased PCO₂
b. decreased PaO₂
c. decreased Kt level - Correct Answer - b. decreased PaO₂
Physiologic jaundice is due to a combination of increased bilirubin load
to the liver and
a. decreased excretion of bilirubin
b. defective conjugation due to increased glucuronyl transferase
c. increased hepatic uptake - Correct Answer - a. decreased excretion of
bilirubin
When placing a neonate on an oxygen saturation monitor, the nurse
should recognize that a primary factor in obtaining an accurate reading is
a. adequate warming of the electrode
b. calibration of the monitor
c. perfusion status of the infant - Correct Answer - c. perfusion status of
the infant
Anemia of prematurity is characterized by a low reticulocyte count and
a. abnormal erythroid maturation
b. compromised bone marrow production
c. inadequate response to erythropoietin - Correct Answer - inadequate
response to erythropoietin
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Limiting factors when deciding whether a LBW infant should be
immunized per the CDC immunization schedule include
a. birthweight
b. clinical condition
c. gestational age - Correct Answer - b. clinical condition
The efficacy of phototherapy depends on
a. adequate hydration of the infant
b. amount of time the infant is exposed to phototherapy
c. irradiance of the lights - Correct Answer - c. irradiance of the lights
Cardiac enlargement in neonates with congestive heart failure occurs
due to volume overload or
a. hypoxia
b. increased blood flow diverted from extremities
c. pressure overload - Correct Answer - pressure overload
Infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia have increased energy needs.
These increased needs may be as much as
a. 10%-20%
b. 20%-40%
c. 40%-60% - Correct Answer - b. 20%-40%
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NNP CCPR EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM|
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+|| BRAND NEW!!
The potent stimulant of smooth muscle contraction that is essential for
ductus arteriosus closure is increased
a. circulating prostaglandins
b. oxygen tension
c. pulmonary vascular resistance - Correct Answer - b. oxygen tension
The primary therapy for disseminated intravascular coagulation consists
of
a. heparin administration
b. infusion of fresh frozen plasma
c. treatment of the underlying disorder - Correct Answer - c. treatment of
the underlying disorder
Intrauterine growth restricted infants are at risk for decreased glycogen
stores because of
a. altered regulation of insulin secretion in pancreatic beta cells
b. hypoxia-induced increased catecholamine secretions
c. inhibition of gluconeogenesis secondary to high insulin concentrations
- Correct Answer - b. hypoxia-induced increased catecholamine
secretions
pg. 1
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The immunoglobulin that is secreted in breastmilk is
a. IgA
b. IgG
c. IgM - Correct Answer - a. IgA
Language development delays are most likely noted in neonates exposed
to maternal use of
a. alcohol
b. cocaine
c. nicotine - Correct Answer - > a. alcohol
The Pierre Robin sequence may be a part of a syndrome such as
a. Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome
b. Stickler Syndrome
c. VACTERL - Correct Answer - b. Stickler Syndrome
The majority of hypertension in infants can be accounted for as a result
of
a. endocrine disorders
b. intrinsic renal disease
c. umbilical artery catheter complications - Correct Answer - b. intrinsic
renal disease
pg. 2
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An increase in cerebral blood flow can be expected in association with
a. decreased PCO₂
b. decreased PaO₂
c. decreased Kt level - Correct Answer - b. decreased PaO₂
Physiologic jaundice is due to a combination of increased bilirubin load
to the liver and
a. decreased excretion of bilirubin
b. defective conjugation due to increased glucuronyl transferase
c. increased hepatic uptake - Correct Answer - a. decreased excretion of
bilirubin
When placing a neonate on an oxygen saturation monitor, the nurse
should recognize that a primary factor in obtaining an accurate reading is
a. adequate warming of the electrode
b. calibration of the monitor
c. perfusion status of the infant - Correct Answer - c. perfusion status of
the infant
Anemia of prematurity is characterized by a low reticulocyte count and
a. abnormal erythroid maturation
b. compromised bone marrow production
c. inadequate response to erythropoietin - Correct Answer - inadequate
response to erythropoietin
pg. 3
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Limiting factors when deciding whether a LBW infant should be
immunized per the CDC immunization schedule include
a. birthweight
b. clinical condition
c. gestational age - Correct Answer - b. clinical condition
The efficacy of phototherapy depends on
a. adequate hydration of the infant
b. amount of time the infant is exposed to phototherapy
c. irradiance of the lights - Correct Answer - c. irradiance of the lights
Cardiac enlargement in neonates with congestive heart failure occurs
due to volume overload or
a. hypoxia
b. increased blood flow diverted from extremities
c. pressure overload - Correct Answer - pressure overload
Infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia have increased energy needs.
These increased needs may be as much as
a. 10%-20%
b. 20%-40%
c. 40%-60% - Correct Answer - b. 20%-40%
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