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The NICP exam has 100 questions and runs 2 hours.

These 10 free NICP questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Certified Newborn and Infant Care Professional blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.

Domain 1: Commitment to ethical behaviors and professionalism.

Question 1

Parents request newborn photos be posted online. The professional response is:

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Correct answer: B - Share only with express parental permission

Domain 2: Establish and maintain a safe environment.

Question 2

A nanny becomes overwhelmed by persistent infant crying. What is the safest immediate action?

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Correct answer: A - Place the infant safely in the crib and step away briefly

Question 3

An infant sleep area contains pillows and loose blankets. What should the caregiver do?

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Correct answer: B - Remove soft items for a safe sleep space

Domain 3: Promote child development and growth.

Question 4

Smiling at familiar caregivers and making eye contact are examples of:

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Correct answer: A - Social-emotional development

Domain 4: Promote physical, emotional and social development.

Question 5

An infant turns toward a cheek touch and opens the mouth. Which reflex is demonstrated?

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Correct answer: C - Rooting

Domain 6: Promote nutrition, health and wellness.

Question 6

Why should a newborn caregiver maintain daily records of feeding, sleep, medication, and elimination?

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Correct answer: B - To identify patterns and communicate care information

Question 7

Which practice is appropriate when handling expressed breast milk?

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Correct answer: C - Follow safe warming and storage practices

Question 8

A premature infant is evaluated against developmental expectations. Which concept should guide interpretation?

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Correct answer: B - Corrected age

Question 9

When preparing infant formula, the caregiver should:

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Correct answer: A - Follow preparation and storage instructions

Question 10

Small white facial bumps in an otherwise healthy newborn are commonly called:

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Correct answer: A - Milia

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