Care of the Extremely Low Birth Weight Neonate examination — Information & Free Practice
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Care of the Extremely Low Birth Weight Neonate examination
- Provider
- National Certification Corporation; PSI provides examination delivery.
- Format
- Computer-delivered multiple-choice examination; each item has three answer options and one correct answer. Test center and live remote proctoring are available.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 125; Scored questions: 100; Unscored questions: 25; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- 2 hours
- Passing score
- Criterion-referenced ability standard; no fixed percentage passing level.
- Exam fee
- USD 210 including the non-refundable USD 50 application fee.
Examination outline
General Assessment and Management (30%)
- Physical, Gestational Age, Behavioral and Neurologic Assessment
- Delivery Room Management, Stabilization and Transition
- Transport/Transfer
- Thermoregulation
- Fluid and Electrolytes
- Nutrition and Feeding
- Respiratory Management/Oxygenation
- Skin Care
- Infection Risks
Developmental Care (16%)
- Neurodevelopment
- Impact of NICU Environment
- Neuroprotective Intentional Caregiving and Promotion of Self-regulation
- Neurobehavioral Alterations and Responses
- Stress and Pain Assessment and Management
Describe & Manage Pathophysiologic States (41%)
- Antenatal Risk Factors, Obstetric Emergencies, and Perinatal Management Strategies that Impact ELBW Neonates
- Cardiac
- Respiratory
- GI/GU
- Hematopoietic
- Infection
- Metabolic/Endocrine/Genetic
- Neurologic, Integumentary, and Musculoskeletal
- Renal
- Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat
- Pharmacology and Pharmacologic Interventions
Psychosocial, Ethical, and Professional Issues and Outcomes with ELBW Neonates and Families (13%)
- Family-Centered Care and Integration
- Trauma Informed Care/Parental Coping and Grieving Process
- End of Life Care/Palliative Care, Viability, and Legal/Ethical Issues
- Discharge Planning, Teaching and Follow up
- Risks for motor, cognitive, language delays and expected milestones
- Professional Practice and Team Communication
Examination sources
- NCC current ELBW examination page
linked Candidate Guide, Registration Catalog and recommendation
- NCC ELBW Candidate Guide
p. 1, About This Guide
- NCC ELBW Candidate Guide
p. 8, Exam Outline control statement; complete outline, competencies and details pp. 7-15
- NCC ELBW Registration Catalog
p. 15, Content Outline for ELBW Exam and How to Study
- NCC ELBW Candidate Guide
p. 6, Exam Format
- NCC ELBW Candidate Guide
p. 6, question format and timed examination
- NCC ELBW Candidate Guide
p. 18, How Exams Are Scored
- NCC current ELBW examination page
Testing
- NCC ELBW Registration Catalog
p. 3, Eligibility Criteria
- NCC ELBW Registration Catalog
p. 3, Practice Experience and eligibility timing
- NCC ELBW Registration Catalog
p. 7, Notification of eligibility to take the exam
- NCC Guide to Testing Methods
p. 3, Computer Testing / Schedule Your Exam
- NCC Methods of testing
When and how can I apply?
- NCC current ELBW examination page
Details for Computer Testing and delivery introduction
- NCC Guide to Testing Methods
p. 3, Computer Testing / test-center scheduling lead time
Related license preparation
This examination may be required or accepted as an alternative, depending on the license and application pathway.