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Nursing NCC-NNP Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | National Certification Corporation (NCC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination |
| Exam Number: | NCC-NNP |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Passing Score: | Determined by criterion-referenced scoring |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice questions, Computer-based testing, Remote proctoring available |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Real Exam Qty: | 175 (150 scored, 25 pretest) |
| Exam Price: | $325 USD |
| Related Certifications: | RNC-NIC NNP-BC Renewal |
| Recommended Training: | NCC Official Candidate Guide & Resources |
| Exam Registration: | NCC Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: | Nursing NCC-NNP Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at authorized centers or live remote proctoring |
| Pre Condition: | Current unencumbered RN or APRN license in US or Canada; Graduate from accredited master's/DNP/post-master's NNP program; Exam must be taken within 8 years of graduation |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://nccwebsite.org/content/documents/cms/nnp-content-outline.pdf |
Nursing NCC-NNP Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Pharmacology | 9% | - Safe administration principles - Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in neonates - Adverse effects and interactions - Common medications and dosages |
| Topic 2: Professional Issues | 3% | - Scope and standards of practice - Ethics and legal aspects - Quality improvement and patient safety - Interprofessional collaboration |
| Topic 3: Embryology, Physiology, Pathophysiology & Systems Management | 54% | - Genetics and congenital anomalies - Musculoskeletal and integumentary system - Metabolic and endocrine system - Eyes, ears, nose and throat - Respiratory system - Hematopoietic and immune system - Cardiovascular system - Neurological system - Gastrointestinal system - Infectious diseases - Renal and genitourinary system |
| Topic 4: General Management | 19% | - Care coordination and family education - Thermoregulation - Resuscitation and stabilization - Fluids, electrolytes and acid-base balance - Pain management and sedation - Nutrition and growth support |
| Topic 5: General Assessment | 15% | - Interpretation of diagnostic data - Systematic physical assessment - Perinatal history collection - Growth and development assessment |
Nursing Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Sample Questions:
The NP is assessing an infant with renal disease. Over the past 4 hours, he has had 100 mL of urine output. He weighs 6 lbs,or 2.73 kg. The initial interpretation of this would be
- A. normal urine output for weight of the infant
- B. severe oliguria
- C. severe polyuria
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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A neonate suffered perinatal asphyxia and developed moderate hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) with neurological dysfunction. The treatment that is LEAST likely to be utilized to treat this condition is
- A. fluid resuscitation
- B. therapeutic hypothermia
- C. phenobarbital
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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A newborn in the NICU has been receiving gentamicin and ampicillin for the treatment of gram negative sepsis. He is on a fairly high dose of gentamicin and has been for the past 3 days. In addition to the risk of developing renal impairment from the medication, he is also at risk for
- A. hearing loss
- B. permanent discoloration of his teeth later in life
- C. cataract development
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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A newborn has an NG tube in place due to an intestinal obstruction. In order to prevent aspiration of saliva, it is very important to
- A. the aspirate should drain into a drainage bag without any manual aspiration
- B. the aspirate should drain into a drainage bag and the stomach contents should be aspirated
- C. perform continuous oral suction
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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What is a patent ductus arteriosus?
- A. A widening of the mitral valve resulting in mitral regurgitation
- B. An opening in the septal wall between the left and right ventricles
- C. An opening between the pulmonary and aortic arteries
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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