NCC C-NPT Certification Sample Questions

The NCC Certification in Neonatal Pediatric Transport Certification Sample Question Set on this page is designed to familiarize you with the actual NCC C-NPT exam format and question types. These sample questions help you understand how questions are structured and what to expect on test day. While they provide a useful starting point, they represent only a limited preview of the real exam experience.

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NCC C-NPT Sample Questions:

01. In infants and children, the major cause of bronchiolitis is
a) asthma
b) croup
c) respiratory syncytial virus

02. Which of the following is the most common symptomatic cardiac dysrhythmia observed in infants and young children?
a) Supraventricular tachycardia
b) Third degree block
c) Ventricular fibrillation

03. Diffuse opacity with air bronchograms on a x-ray is a classic finding of
a) early cystic fibrosis
b) neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
c) pneumonia in a two-year-old child

04. In transporting a critically ill neonatal or pediatric patient, the priority of care should be
a) airway management
b) neuroprotection
c) thermoregulation

05. A two-day old neonate is referred to a tertiary center for follow-up of persistent bile-stained vomiting and minimal passage of meconium stool. The child is accompanied by an abdominal x-ray which shows a “double bubble sign”.
In addition to the need for stabilization based upon the GI obstruction, the team will be aware of the need to
a) admit directly to the OR for emergency surgery
b) assess for signs of other congenital abnormalities
c) prepare for a possible emergent paracentesis

06. A 34-week gestational age preterm neonate currently being maintained on a conventional ventilator following vigorous resuscitation efforts at birth is being referred to a tertiary center. The transport team notes stable vital signs and laboratory findings at the time of departure.
Approximately 15 minutes into the ground transport, the neonate becomes irritable and experiences a sudden drop in heart rate and onset of cyanosis. Equipment function and presence of exhaled CO2 is confirmed.
Based upon the history and clinical findings, the neonate’s current status is indicative of
a) developing tension pneumothorax
b) partial plugging of the endotracheal tube
c) worsening of the underlying respiratory condition

07. Increased intrathoracic pressure secondary to overzealous bag-mask ventilation contributes to
a) spikes in cerebral blood flow
b) increased pulmonary vascular resistance
c) a reduction in cardiac output

08. Maintaining appropriate temperature is particularly important in the pediatric or neonatal patient because of a predisposition to heat loss due to
a) large body surface area to weight ratio
b) rapid depletion of fat stores
c) increased norepinephrine production

09. With return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) following resuscitation of the pediatric patient, it is recommended that oxyhemoglobin saturation be
a) accepted at 90% in order to avoid hyperoxemia
b) maintained at 100% to avoid hypoxemia
c) targeted for less than 100% but at least 94%

10. To minimize the adverse effects of vibration during ground or air transport, an important intervention would be to
a) apply and maintain restraints properly
b) assure adequate hydration
c) use noise cancelling headset for patient

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