NCC RNC-NIC Certification Sample Questions

The NCC RNC Certification for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Certification Sample Question Set on this page is designed to familiarize you with the actual NCC RNC-NIC 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 RNC-NIC Sample Questions:

01. A premature neonate has been consistently engaging in hand-to-mouth movements. The nurse should
a) provide a time out for care giving activities
b) swaddle and hold the infant for awhile
c) recognize these behaviors as a form of selfconsolation

02. After six hours of IV calcium replacement, the serum calcium level of a neonate remains below normal. Which of the following laboratory values should be obtained as the next step in evaluating the neonate’s condition?
a) Serum phosphorus
b) Serum magnesium
c) Urine calcium

03. The primary etiology of transient tachypnea of the newborn is thought to be
a) retained lung fluid
b) asphyxia at birth
c) surfactant deficiency

04. Functional closure of the ductus arteriosus occurs as a result of
a) increased left atrial pressure
b) increased arterial oxygen
c) fibrosis of the ductal muscle

05. A 1300 g neonate wearing only a diaper is placed in a single walled incubator with an inside temperature of 35oC (95oF). By what method is the neonate most likely to experience heat loss?
a) Convection
b) Evaporation
c) Radiation

06. A male neonate has an intermittent groin bulge that becomes more noticeable with crying and decreases when the infant relaxes. Which genitourinary problem should the nurse suspect?
a) Ambiguous genitalia
b) Inguinal hernia
c) Testicular torsion

07. A newborn has petechiae, hepatosplenomegaly, microcephaly, and sensorineural hearing concerns after congenital infection is suspected. Which viral infection should the nurse consider most strongly?
a) Cytomegalovirus
b) Hepatitis B
c) Enterovirus

08. A premature infant has ongoing feeding intolerance, and the team adds a probiotic as part of nutritional support. Which interpretation best matches the NCC outline?
a) Probiotics are resuscitation medications used during neonatal CPR
b) Probiotics are used to replace the need for enteral feeding
c) Probiotics are listed as a dietary supplement used in neonatal nutrition

09. A NICU infant has persistently elevated blood pressure readings across repeated measurements without signs of acute distress. Which cardiovascular problem from the NCC outline should the nurse consider?
a) Hypertension
b) Shock
c) Patent ductus arteriosus

10. A critically ill neonate develops a bulging fontanel, declining responsiveness, and signs of rising intracranial pressure without evidence of hydrocephalus as the primary diagnosis. Which neurologic complication should the nurse suspect?
a) Cephalhematoma
b) Cerebral edema
c) Birth molding

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