RNC-NIC Neonatal Evaluation & Monitoring

Question 1

What is the purpose of the APGAR score?

Accepted Answer

Assess newborn condition

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Predict future intelligence

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Monitor oxygen saturation

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Measure blood glucose

Question 2

Which sign may indicate respiratory distress in a neonate?

Accepted Answer

Smiling

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Yawning

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Nasal flaring

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Hiccups

Question 3

What is the normal heart rate for a neonate?

Accepted Answer

120–160 bpm

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60–80 bpm

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80–100 bpm

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160–200 bpm

Question 4

Why is thermoregulation critical in neonates?

Accepted Answer

Prevent hypothermia

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To reduce crying

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Prevent jaundice

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Ensure feeding

Question 5

Which method is preferred for continuous oxygen saturation monitoring?

Accepted Answer

Pulse oximetry

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Blood gas analysis

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Capillary refill

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Skin color observation

Question 6

How is neonatal blood pressure typically measured?

Accepted Answer

Doppler cuff

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Manual sphygmomanometer

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Thermometer

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Visual assessment

Question 7

What is a sign of neonatal hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Jitteriness

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Frequent crying

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Bright eyes

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Red skin

Question 8

Which assessment tool evaluates gestational age?

Accepted Answer

Growth chart

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APGAR

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Ballard score

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CRIES scale

Question 9

What does cyanosis indicate in a neonate?

Accepted Answer

Poor oxygenation

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Overheating

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High sugar

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Healthy skin tone