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What are the NCC exams?

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What is the National Certification Corporation (NCC)?

The National Certification Corporation (NCC) is a not for profit organization for nurses and nurse practitioners in women’s health, obstetrics, neonatal nursing specialty areas. It sponsors certification exams for competency validation and may be the answer you are looking for.

Exactly what are the NCC exams?

The NCC offers certifications in the core areas of Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB), Low-Risk Neonatal Nursing (RNC-LRN), Maternal Newborn Nursing (RNC-MNN), Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP), and Women’s Health Care Practitioner (WHNP-BC).

NCC Eligibility Requirements

To sit for an NCC exam include current licensure and 2 years’ experience comprised of at least 2000 hours of practice in the specialty area. Exams are delivered by computer at AMP Assessment Centers.

All NCC exams are criterion referenced. Three hours is allotted for up to 175 multiple-choice items. The response theory approach to testing is utilized in all exams. This format assigns each item a difficulty and ability level. The higher the difficulty level of the question, the greater the ability score the candidate achieves. This score increases as the candidate answers correctly and decreases with incorrect responses. The difficulty of the exam determines the actual number of questions that must be answered correctly in order to achieve a passing ability level. All scores are converted to a common scale. Content outlines for each specialty area are available at the NCC website.

Candidates will receive a preliminary score report after completing the exam. Official results will be mailed within 21 days of the exam date. Test results will identify pass/fail status and give feedback on the various content areas on the exam.


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The purpose of the Apgar score is to provide which of the following? 





Correct Answer:
how well the newborn is adapting to life
the apgar score is a quick test performed on a newborn at 1 and 5 minutes after birth, and sometimes again at 10 minutes if previous scores were low. this scoring system was developed by dr. virginia apgar in 1952 and is a critical first test for assessing a newborn's health and immediate needs for medical attention.

the primary purpose of the apgar score is to evaluate how well a newborn is adapting to life outside the womb. it is a straightforward, initial examination to assess the baby’s heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex response, and color. each of these five criteria is scored on a scale from 0 to 2, with 2 being the best score for each category. the total score ranges from 0 to 10.

here is a breakdown of what each score within the five criteria indicates: 1. **heart rate:** this measures the heartbeat per minute. a score of 0 indicates no heartbeat, 1 indicates fewer than 100 beats per minute, and 2 is for more than 100 beats per minute. 2. **respiratory effort:** this observes the baby's breathing. a score of 0 is given if the baby is not breathing, 1 if the breathing is slow or irregular, and 2 if the baby cries well, indicating normal breathing. 3. **muscle tone:** this assesses muscle activity and movement. a score of 0 means the baby's muscles are loose and floppy, 1 indicates some muscle tone and limited movement, and 2 is given when there is active motion. 4. **reflex response:** this is evaluated by checking the baby's response to stimulation, such as a mild pinch. a score of 0 means no response, 1 is a grimace, and 2 indicates a sneeze, cough, or vigorous cry. 5. **color:** the baby's skin coloration is observed. a score of 0 indicates the baby's entire body is blue or pale, 1 is given if the body is pink but the extremities are blue, and 2 is when the entire body is pink.

the collective results from these categories provide a quick assessment of the newborn’s physical health and vital signs, helping to determine if immediate medical intervention is necessary. a higher score (7 to 10) generally means the newborn is in good health, while a lower score (0 to 6) can indicate difficulties and might require medical intervention.

although the apgar score is a useful tool for initial newborn assessment, it is not intended to predict long-term health issues. instead, it helps healthcare providers determine how well the baby has transitioned from intrauterine life to the outside environment and whether additional medical care may be needed. this critical first check plays a key role in ensuring that each newborn receives the appropriate care to foster a healthy start in life.