Maternal Newborn Nursing Certification (RNC-MNN) Exam
MATERNAL NEWBORN NURSING CERTIFICATION (RNC-MNN)
EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026 COMPLETE ALL 200 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED
A+||ALREADY GRADED A+
When considering maternal arterial blood gases, it is known that
pregnant women are in what state?
Compensated respiratory alkalosis
What medication is given to mothers to increase surfactant and
decrease the chance of RDS in the premature infant?
Antenatal steroids (betamethasone or dexamethasone)
The most commonly used to drug to treat preterm labor in the United
States?
Magnesium sulfate
Uterine ___________ results from a decrease in myometrial cells right
after delivery.
Involution
Most placentas should deliver within how many minutes after delivery
of the infant?
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30 minutes
What is the normal dosage of methargen given IM?
0.2 mg
A simple noninvasive technique that can be taught to pregnant women
to assess fetal well-being is known as:
Fetal kick counts
A BPP or biophysical profile of less than ___________ is considered
abnormal and suggests further monitoring, testing, or intervention.
6 points
The most common reason for sore nipples when breast-feeding is what
issue?
Incorrect latch
How often should the prudent nurse assess vital signs and uterine
checks in the first hour after delivery?
Every 15 minutes for the first hour postpartum
Insulin requirements increase or decrease after delivery?
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Decrease
Normal fetal heart rate range for a term infant is:
110 to 160 bpm
Which one of the following is not part of HELLP syndrome?
Hemolysis of red blood cells
Low lactic level
Low platelets
Low lactic level
The first type of Lokia noted right after delivery is known as:
Rubra
True or false: it is recommended to give a pregnant woman a flu vaccine
at any time during her pregnancy?
True, all trimesters are appropriate to give the flu vaccine
Early decelerations are usually associated with:
Fetal head compression
The antidote for magnesium sulfate is:
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Calcium gluconate
Signs of neonatal withdrawal include all except:
High pitched cry
Irritability
Port Wine Stain birthmarks
Port Wine Stain birthmarks
Upon entering the room of a newly delivered patient, the nurse finds
the patient short of breath, anxious, and having chest pain. What
should the prudent nurse suspect?
Pulmonary embolus
What criteria would make a Non-Stress test reactive for a term infant?
Two accelerations in 20 minutes that are at least 15 bpm for 15 seconds
What criteria makes a positive contraction stress test?
The presence of decelerations with contractions
When placing an IUPC, is it or is it not necessary to zero the catheter to
atmospheric pressure before obtaining an accurate reading?
Yes, it is necessary to zero the catheter
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MATERNAL NEWBORN NURSING CERTIFICATION (RNC-MNN)
EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026 COMPLETE ALL 200 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED
A+||ALREADY GRADED A+
When considering maternal arterial blood gases, it is known that
pregnant women are in what state?
Compensated respiratory alkalosis
What medication is given to mothers to increase surfactant and
decrease the chance of RDS in the premature infant?
Antenatal steroids (betamethasone or dexamethasone)
The most commonly used to drug to treat preterm labor in the United
States?
Magnesium sulfate
Uterine ___________ results from a decrease in myometrial cells right
after delivery.
Involution
Most placentas should deliver within how many minutes after delivery
of the infant?
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, Maternal Newborn Nursing Certification (RNC-MNN) Exam
30 minutes
What is the normal dosage of methargen given IM?
0.2 mg
A simple noninvasive technique that can be taught to pregnant women
to assess fetal well-being is known as:
Fetal kick counts
A BPP or biophysical profile of less than ___________ is considered
abnormal and suggests further monitoring, testing, or intervention.
6 points
The most common reason for sore nipples when breast-feeding is what
issue?
Incorrect latch
How often should the prudent nurse assess vital signs and uterine
checks in the first hour after delivery?
Every 15 minutes for the first hour postpartum
Insulin requirements increase or decrease after delivery?
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, Maternal Newborn Nursing Certification (RNC-MNN) Exam
Decrease
Normal fetal heart rate range for a term infant is:
110 to 160 bpm
Which one of the following is not part of HELLP syndrome?
Hemolysis of red blood cells
Low lactic level
Low platelets
Low lactic level
The first type of Lokia noted right after delivery is known as:
Rubra
True or false: it is recommended to give a pregnant woman a flu vaccine
at any time during her pregnancy?
True, all trimesters are appropriate to give the flu vaccine
Early decelerations are usually associated with:
Fetal head compression
The antidote for magnesium sulfate is:
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, Maternal Newborn Nursing Certification (RNC-MNN) Exam
Calcium gluconate
Signs of neonatal withdrawal include all except:
High pitched cry
Irritability
Port Wine Stain birthmarks
Port Wine Stain birthmarks
Upon entering the room of a newly delivered patient, the nurse finds
the patient short of breath, anxious, and having chest pain. What
should the prudent nurse suspect?
Pulmonary embolus
What criteria would make a Non-Stress test reactive for a term infant?
Two accelerations in 20 minutes that are at least 15 bpm for 15 seconds
What criteria makes a positive contraction stress test?
The presence of decelerations with contractions
When placing an IUPC, is it or is it not necessary to zero the catheter to
atmospheric pressure before obtaining an accurate reading?
Yes, it is necessary to zero the catheter
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