NNP Study Guide 2026
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📋 NNP Exam Format at a Glance
📚 NNP Topics to Study (21)
✍️ Sample NNP Questions & Answers
1. Which complication is MOST commonly associated with exchange transfusion in neonates?
Exchange transfusion commonly causes thrombocytopenia (platelet dilution), metabolic acidosis (citrate in donor blood), as well as hypocalcemia, hypoglycemia, and electrolyte disturbances.
2. The following action should be taken if a patient's membranes burst and meconium-tinted amniotic fluid is discovered.
Meconium-tinted amniotic fluid can indicate fetal stress or hypoxia, which increases the risk of meconium aspiration syndrome. The primary action is to increase fetal monitoring to closely assess the fetal heart rate pattern for signs of distress. This allows for timely intervention if the fetal condition deteriorates, ensuring the well-being of the fetus.
3. Which coagulation profile is most consistent with Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) in a neonate?
DIC is characterized by consumption of clotting factors and platelets, resulting in elevated PT, elevated aPTT, low fibrinogen, thrombocytopenia, and elevated D-dimers from fibrinolysis.
4. Neonatal early-onset sepsis (72 hours) typically manifests as
Early-onset neonatal sepsis, typically occurring within the first 72 hours of life, is most commonly acquired vertically from the mother during birth. The most frequent clinical manifestation of early-onset sepsis is pneumonia, often presenting with respiratory distress. While bacteremia is present and meningitis can occur, pneumonia is considered the typical and most common presentation.
5. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention for a neonate with a confirmed choanal atresia causing respiratory distress?
Choanal atresia causes respiratory distress because neonates are obligate nasal breathers; an oral airway bypasses the obstruction until surgical repair.
6. Which factor is the strongest predictor of IVH in premature neonates?
IVH risk is inversely related to gestational age and birth weight; extremely premature infants have the most fragile germinal matrix vasculature.