Maternity Nursing Exam Preparation Guide
Course Introduction
Maternity Nursing focuses on the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, as well as the care of newborns. The course covers concepts of maternal and fetal health, prenatal screening, labor and delivery management, postpartum assessment, and common complications related to maternity. Students gain knowledge in family-centered care, patient education, cultural considerations, and interdisciplinary collaboration to promote safe and effective maternal and infant outcomes. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practices and the nurses role in supporting mothers, families, and newborns throughout the childbirth experience.
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Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 7th Edition by Leifer
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Chapter 1: The Past, Present, and Future
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Q1) What term appropriately describes the nurse who is able to adapt health care practices to meet the needs of various cultures?
A) Culturally aware
B) Culturally sensitive
C) Culturally competent
D) Culturally adaptive
Answer: C
Q2) A nursing student has reviewed a hospitalized pediatric patient chart,interviewed her mother,and collected admission data.What is the next step the student will take to develop a nursing care plan for this child?
A) Identify measurable outcomes with a timeline.
B) Choose specific nursing interventions for the child.
C) Determine appropriate nursing diagnoses.
D) State nursing actions related to the child's medical diagnosis.
Answer: C
Q3) The first White House Conference on Children and Youth was called by President
Answer: Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt called the first White House Conference in 1909.
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Chapter 2: Human Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) Where are the secretions responsible for nourishing sperm excreted from?
A) Vas deferens
B) Epididymis
C) Cowper's gland
D) Scrotum
Answer: C
Q2) The nurse conducting a sex education class for junior high students describes some cultural rites celebrating the entry to adulthood.What information would the nurse include?
A) Bar mitzvah
B) Displays of bravery
C) Receiving part of their inheritance
D) Ritual circumcision
E) Displays of self-defense
Answer: A,B,D,E
Q3) The ___________ is a period of years during which the woman's ability to reproduce gradually declines.
Answer: climacteric
The climacteric is a period of years during which the woman's ability to reproduce gradually declines.
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Chapter 3: Fetal Development
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Q1) At what point in prenatal development do the lungs begin to produce surfactant?
A) 17 weeks
B) 20 weeks
C) 25 weeks
D) 30 weeks
Answer: C
Q2) Put the embryonic/fetal characteristics in the correct order of occurrence from week 3 to week 36 of gestation.Put a comma and space between each answer choice (a,b,c,d,etc.)
A) Subcutaneous fat is present.
B) Bone marrow forms blood cells.
C) Spinal cord and brain appear.
D) Skull and jaw ossify.
E) Neural tube closes.
Answer: C,E,D,B,A
Q3) The component of development that programs the genetic code into the nucleus of the cell is ____________.
Answer: DNA
The DNA programs the genetic code to the nucleus of the cell to be replicated.
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Chapter 4: Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy
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Q1) The nurse has explained physiological changes that occur during pregnancy.Which statement indicates that the woman understands the information?
A) "Blood pressure goes up toward the end of pregnancy."
B) "My breathing will get deeper and a little faster."
C) "I'll notice a decreased pigmentation in my skin."
D) "There will be a curvature in the upper spine area."
Q2) A pregnant woman inquires about exercising during pregnancy.What information should the nurse include when planning to educate this woman?
A) Exercise elevates the mother's temperature and improves fetal circulation.
B) Exercise increases catecholamines, which can prevent preterm labor.
C) A regular schedule of moderate exercise during pregnancy is beneficial.
D) Pregnant women should limit water intake during exercise.
Q3) Fathers go through phases similar to the expectant mother.Place the following phases in order from first to last.Put a comma and space between each answer choice (a,b,c,d,etc.)
A) Focus phase
B) Announcement phase
C) Adjustment phase
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Chapter 5: Nursing Care of Women with Complications
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Q1) Why does the woman taking oral hypoglycemic agents to control diabetes mellitus need to take insulin during pregnancy?
A) Insulin can cross the placental barrier to the fetus.
B) Insulin does not cross the placental barrier to the fetus.
C) Oral agents do not cross the placenta.
D) Oral agents are not sufficient to meet maternal insulin needs.
Q2) A patient who is 28 weeks pregnant presents with consistent hypertension.What need would the home health nurse make the first priority?
A) Activity restriction
B) Balanced nutrition
C) Increased fluid intake to ensure adequate hydration
D) Instruction about the effect of diuretics
Q3) What would the nurse include in a teaching plan for the pregnant patient who has iron deficiency anemia and has been placed on iron supplements?
A) Citrus fruits enhance absorption of iron.
B) Bran products support iron deficiency.
C) Milk will disguise the taste of the iron.
D) The iron therapy will continue for about 3 months.
E) Tea should be avoided while taking iron.
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Chapter 6: Nursing Care of Mother and Infant During Labor and
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Q1) Why is the relaxation phase between contractions important?
A) The laboring woman needs to rest.
B) The uterine muscles fatigue without relaxation.
C) The contractions can interfere with fetal oxygenation.
D) The infant progresses toward delivery at these times.
Q2) What is the most important nursing intervention during the fourth stage of labor?
A) Monitor the frequency and intensity of contractions.
B) Provide comfort measures.
C) Assess for hemorrhage.
D) Promote bonding.
Q3) What is the best nursing action to implement when late decelerations occur?
A) Reposition the patient to supine
B) Decrease flow of intravenous (IV) fluids
C) Increase oxygen to 10 L/minute
D) Prepare to increase oxytocin drip
Q4) The nurse explains that the "four Ps" of the birth process are __________,__________,__________,and __________.
Q5) After the membranes have ruptured,the nurse should assess the fetal heart rate (FHR)for ________ minute(s).
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Chapter 7: Nursing Management of Pain During Labor and Birth
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Q1) What chemical substance(s)produced in the body acts as a natural pain reliever?
A) Endorphins
B) Morphine
C) Codeine
D) Atropine
Q2) The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a woman receiving a subarachnoid block before delivery.What nursing action will be included in this plan to prevent the associated side effect of this type of anesthesia?
A) Restrict oral fluids.
B) Keep legs flexed.
C) Walk with assistance as soon as possible.
D) Lie flat for several hours.
Q3) Which are nonpharmacological forms of pain relief?
A) Skin stimulation
B) Diversion and distraction
C) Breathing techniques
D) Exercise
E) Yoga
Q4) The amount of pain a person is willing to endure is referred to as
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Chapter 8: Nursing Care of Women with Complications
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with hypotonic labor dysfunction.What will the nurse expect when caring for this patient?
A) Elevated uterine resting tone
B) Painful and poorly coordinated contractions
C) Implementation of fluid restriction
D) Use of frequent position changes
Q2) The nurse arrives at the start of a shift on the labor unit to find a census of four patients in active labor.Which laboring patient should the nurse attend to first?
A) 18-year-old primigravida with a fetal breech presentation
B) 25-year-old multigravida with history of previous cesarean section
C) 35-year-old multigravida with history of precipitate birth
D) 16-year-old primigravida with a twin pregnancy
Q3) What nursing care should be provided to a woman with a third-degree laceration immediately after delivery?
A) Warm compresses to the perineum
B) Cold pack to the perineum
C) Warm sitz bath
D) Elevation of hips to prevent edema
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Chapter 9: The Family After Birth
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Q1) A woman required a cesarean section for safe delivery of her newborn.She is planning to breastfeed and verbalized concern about pain.What is the best suggestion by the nurse?
A) "Consider formula feeding for the first few days."
B) "Pumping breast milk would be best for now."
C) "Take pain medication 30 to 40 minutes prior to nursing."
D) "Use the football hold when breastfeeding."
Q2) ____________ refers to changes that the reproductive organs,particularly the uterus,undergo after birth to return to their prepregnancy size and condition.
Q3) Below what blood glucose level is the newborn considered hypoglycemic?
A) Below 70 mg/dL
B) Below 60 mg/dL
C) Below 50 mg/dL
D) Below 40 mg/dL
Q4) The nurse explains that the three infections that are contraindications to breastfeeding are _______________,_______________,and
Q5) The hormone responsible for milk "let-down" or ejection from the breasts is
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Chapter 10: Nursing Care of Women with Complications
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Q1) While caring for a postpartum patient who had a vaginal delivery yesterday,the nurse assesses a firm uterine fundus and a trickle of bright blood.How does the nurse most likely feel and react to this finding?
A) Concerned and reports a probable cervical laceration
B) Attentive and massages the uterus to expel retained clots
C) Distressed and reports a possible clotting disorder
D) Satisfied with the normal early postpartum finding
Q2) A nurse is discussing risk factors for postpartum shock with a childbirth preparation class.What will the nurse include in this education session?
A) Hypertension
B) Blood clotting disorders
C) Anemia
D) Infection
E) Postpartum hemorrhage
Q3) A(n) is a collection of blood within the tissues.
Q4) The nurse weighs a saturated perineal pad and finds it to weigh 15 grams.The nurse is aware that this indicates a blood loss of _____ mL.
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Chapter 11: The Nurses Role in Womens Health Care
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Q1) The nurse is planning to teach a woman about perimenopause.What would the nurse include regarding lowered estrogen level?
A) It prevent osteoporosis.
B) It decreases vaginal lubrication.
C) It raises the level of low-density lipoproteins.
D) It raises the level of high-density lipoproteins.
Q2) What information will the nurse provide when educating a woman about the correct use of a diaphragm?
A) Use of a spermicidal cream or jelly is not recommended.
B) Leave in place for at least 6 hours after intercourse.
C) Remove immediately after intercourse for douching.
D) It is effective for up to 48 hours if positioned properly.
Q3) The nurse is caring for a patient planning to undergo a uterine fibroid embolization.What information can the nurse provide?
A) It involves laser destruction of fibroids.
B) It has fewer physiological effects than drug therapy.
C) It is nonsurgical.
D) It is associated with more psychological effects than surgery.
E) It has a faster recovery time than surgery.
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Chapter 12: The Term Newborn
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Q1) What is the nurse's best response to a mother who is voicing concern about the molding of her 2-day-old infant?
A) "Molding doesn't cause any problems. Don't worry about it."
B) "Did you deliver vaginally or by cesarean section?"
C) "The baby's head conformed to the shape of the birth canal. It will go away soon."
D) "A traumatic delivery can cause molding."
Q2) The nurse is aware that a full-term infant is born with which reflexes?
A) Blinking
B) Sneezing
C) Gagging
D) Sucking
E) Grasping
F)None of above
Q3) Prancing movements of the legs,seen when an infant is held upright on the examining table,are termed the __________ __________ .
Q4) The nurse advises the nursing mother that the immune globulin that is found in breast milk is ______________.
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Chapter 13: Preterm and Postterm Newborns
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Q1) What term describes the age of a neonate that is based on the actual time in utero?
A) Maturational age
B) Gestational age
C) Neurological age
D) Chronological age
Q2) What deficiency causes a preterm infant respiratory distress syndrome?
A) Protein
B) Estrogen
C) Hyaline
D) Surfactant
Q3) When assessing a preterm infant,the nurse observes nasal flaring,sternal retractions,and expiratory grunting.What do these findings indicate?
A) Respiratory distress syndrome
B) Postmaturity syndrome
C) Apneic episode
D) Cold stress
Q4) The nurse explains that the _____________ ___________ is a tool used to determine the gestational age of a neonate based on appearance and neuromuscular criteria.
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Chapter 14: The Newborn with a Perinatal Injury or Congenital Malformation
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Q1) Parents of a 2-month-old infant with Down syndrome are attending a well visit at the pediatric clinic.What should they be instructed to provide special attention to in regard to the generalized hypotonicity of the child?
A) Preventing hyperthermia
B) Respiratory care
C) Prevention of diarrhea
D) Incontinence care
Q2) What would the nurse include when instructing parents about positioning their toddler who has just had a body spica cast applied?
A) Prop the child upright with pillows for meals.
B) Use the bar between the legs to turn the child.
C) Put the child on her abdomen to sleep.
D) Change the child's position frequently.
Q3) The nurse demonstrates how to flush the ventriculoperitoneal shunt by the use of the ____________________ that is in place behind the infant's ear.
Q4) The initial treatment for cleft lip is a surgical repair known as ______________.
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Chapter 15: An Overview of Growth, Development, and Nutrition
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Q1) The nurse caring for a 4-year-old postoperative patient instructs him to blow bubbles.What nursing intervention is the nurse most likely implementing by using this form of therapeutic play?
A) Providing pain relief
B) Encouraging deep breathing
C) Decreasing risk of infection
D) Maintaining body temperature
Q2) At a well-baby visit,parents of a 6-month-old ask when to take the infant for the first dental visit.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "If the teeth are brushed regularly, the child should see a dentist by 3 years of age."
B) "The first dental visit should be arranged after the first tooth erupts."
C) "The child should have a dental examination when all deciduous teeth have erupted."
D) "A dental visit by 1 year of age is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry."
Q3) The correct term for the child aged 4 weeks to 1 year is ______________.
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Chapter 16: The Infant
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Q1) A parent is concerned because her infant has a diaper rash.What is the best action the nurse would advise the parent to implement?
A) Use commercial diaper wipes to clean the area.
B) Apply a protective ointment on the area.
C) Change the infant's diaper less frequently.
D) Keep the diaper area covered all of the time.
Q2) What would the nurse expect a 4-month-old to be able to accomplish?
A) Hold a cup.
B) Stand with assistance.
C) Lift head and shoulders.
D) Sit with back straight.
Q3) A mother is concerned because her 10-month-old is lethargic.What is the best action the nurse can advise this mother to implement?
A) Keep the infant's room well lit.
B) Rub the infant's soles vigorously.
C) Offer the infant a pacifier.
D) Handle the infant slowly and gently.
Q4) ______________ is characterized by periods of unexplained irritability and crying in a healthy,well-fed infant.
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Chapter 17: The Toddler
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Q1) A parent remarks,"My 18-month-old daughter carries her blanket around everywhere.Is this normal?" What is the best explanation a nurse who has an understanding of toddler development might give?
A) She carries her blanket because she is ritualistic.
B) Carrying her favorite blanket is self-consoling behavior.
C) This behavior can be discouraged by offering new toys to the child.
D) This could be indicative of emotional distress.
Q2) How many hours should toddlers be able to stay dry for the nurse to suggest they are ready to begin bladder training?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Q3) What would be an expected finding when assessing language development in a 2-year-old?
A) A 900-word vocabulary
B) Use of two-word sentences
C) Use of pronouns and prepositions
D) 100% of speech is understandable
Q4) The toddler is in Erikson's stage of
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Chapter 18: The Preschool Child
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Q1) What is the nurse's best advice to a parent about a preschooler's "imaginary friend"?
A) Having imaginary friends is a sign that the child has low self-esteem.
B) It is common for preschoolers to have imaginary friends.
C) Preschoolers invent an imaginary friend when they feel overwhelmed.
D) The best approach to dealing with an imaginary friend is to ignore them.
Q2) A father is concerned about how long his preschool-age child will continue sucking his thumb.What is the most helpful response from the nurse?
A) "Most children will stop thumb-sucking naturally by school age."
B) "Over-the-counter treatments that give a bad taste can be placed on the thumb to discourage the practice."
C) "Consistently touching the child's fingers whenever he sucks his thumb is most effective."
D) "Thumb-sucking is detrimental to the eruption of the child's teeth and must be stopped as soon as possible."
Q3) Play that is designed to retrain muscles or improve eye-hand coordination is considered ____________________ play.
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Chapter 19: The School-Age Child
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Q1) A school-age child becomes frustrated with a school assignment and says,"I can't do this!" What is the most developmentally supportive response from the parent?
A) Ask, "What is it that is so difficult?"
B) Allow the child to quit the effort.
C) Call in older siblings to help.
D) Finish the project for them.
Q2) What statement by an 11-year-old leads the nurse to determine he has moved from the mind set of egocentrism?
A) "I am a member of the best Cub Scout group in the world."
B) "I must do my homework before I can play."
C) "My dad can do anything!"
D) "I'm sorry. I bet that hurt your feelings."
Q3) What should the nurse keep in mind when planning to teach a class on nutrition to fourth-grade students?
A) School-age children can concentrate on only one aspect of a situation.
B) School-age children can think abstractly.
C) School-age children are egocentric in their thinking.
D) School-age children think logically and concretely.
Q4) The nurse is aware that by the age of _____,the first permanent teeth erupt.
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Chapter 20: The Adolescent
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Q1) The school nurse is discussing challenges of the adolescent years with a group of high school students in health class.What challenges toward adolescent development will the nurse include?
A) Developing intimacy
B) Maintaining dependence on parents
C) Searching for identity
D) Adjusting to body changes
E) Establishing future goals
Q2) A parent comments that her adolescent daughter seems to be daydreaming a lot.What does the nurse understand this behavior to indicate regarding their daughter?
A) She is bored.
B) She is not getting enough rest.
C) She is trying to block out stress and anxiety.
D) She is mentally preparing for real situations.
Q3) The nurse understands that as adolescents strive for individuality,the strongest need of any adolescent in society is that of _______________.
Q4) ______________ is frequently delayed in girls who are involved in activities that require a lean body and a high level of physical activity.
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Chapter 21: The Childs Experience of Hospitalization
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Q1) What is the best suggestion by the nurse when parents ask,"When is the best time to begin to prepare a 5-year-old for surgery and hospitalization?"
A) "As soon as the surgery is scheduled"
B) "About 2 weeks before surgery"
C) "About 4 days before surgery"
D) "On the night before admission to the hospital"
Q2) The nurse notices that the mother of a child with cerebral palsy corrects and redoes many of the things the nurse does for her child.What is the nurse's most appropriate response to this mother?
A) "Would you like to do all of your child's care?"
B) "I'm doing the very best job that I can with your child."
C) "Why don't you go have a cup of coffee? You are going to be exhausted if you don't take a break."
D) "I'd love for you to share with me some of the special things you do for your child."
Q3) A(n)_______________ ______________ is a person under the age of 18 who can legally sign for consent for medical treatment for themselves or their children.
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Chapter 22: Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family
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Q1) Informed consent for a minor guarantees that the parent or legal guardian understands what aspect(s)of a procedure?
A) Purpose of the procedure
B) Risks associated with the procedure
C) That no suit can be brought for damages
D) That the document must be signed and witnessed
E) That information was given
Q2) How often should a child who has a continuous intravenous infusion should be assessed?
A) Hourly
B) Every 2 hours
C) Every 3 hours
D) Every 4 hours
Q3) The pediatric nurse completes an assessment on all patients assigned during evening shift at the hospital.Which patient assessment requires immediate intervention?
A) Toddler with an axillary temperature of 99° F
B) School-age child with widening pulse pressure
C) Infant pulse rate of 100 beats per minute
D) Adolescent with a respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute
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Chapter 23: The Child with a Sensory or Neurological Condition
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Q1) The nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a 10-month-old infant using a modified Glasgow Coma Scale.What score will the nurse give if the child is babbling?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Q2) A child diagnosed with epilepsy had a generalized tonic-clonic seizure that lasted 90 seconds.What would the nurse expect to assess after a generalized tonic-clonic seizure?
A) Restlessness
B) Sleepiness
C) Nausea
D) Anxiety
Q3) What assessment made by the school nurse would lead to the suspicion of strabismus?
A) Reddened sclera in one eye
B) Child covers one eye to read the chalkboard
C) Child complains of a headache
D) Copious tears while watching TV
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Chapter 24: The Child with a Musculoskeletal Condition
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Q1) A 6-year-old sustained a fractured femur and was put in Russell traction 2 days ago.She screams in pain when she raises herself onto the bedpan.Which nursing diagnosis takes highest priority for this child?
A) Pain resulting from tissue trauma
B) High risk for impaired skin integrity resulting from immobility
C) Altered growth and development related to separation from family
D) Altered urinary elimination related to immobility and traction
Q2) What intervention is appropriate for a nurse assessing a preadolescent child for scoliosis?
A) Ask the child to bend forward at the waist and observe the child's back for asymmetry.
B) Observe the gait while the child is walking forward heel to toe.
C) Have the child flex the knees and look for uneven knee height.
D) Look at the child's shoulders and hips while fully clothed.
Q3) The nurse reminds the adolescent boy with Ewing's sarcoma that he is prohibited from vigorous weight-bearing activities during treatment with radiation to reduce the risk of a(n)_______________ fracture.
Q4) The nurse explains that Bryant's traction is reserved for children who weigh less than _____ pounds.
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Chapter 25: The Child with a Respiratory Disorder
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Q1) What will the nurse teach the child with cystic fibrosis to take in order to facilitate digestion and absorption of nutrients?
A) Pancreatic enzymes
B) Water-soluble minerals
C) Fat-soluble vitamins
D) Salt supplements
Q2) How would the nurse advise a mother to clear the nostrils when her infant has a cold?
A) Clear the nasal passages after the infant has a feeding.
B) Use over-the-counter nose drops to clear passages.
C) Remove nasal secretions with a bulb syringe.
D) Instill saline nose drops after clearing away secretions.
Q3) The nurse explains that the ____________________ can sense the oxygen concentration in the blood and signal the brainstem to increase respiration.
Q4) After the 3-month-old child with respiratory syncytial virus is given a protocol of antiviral medications,the nurse explains that routine immunizations will need to be delayed for _______ months.
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Chapter 26: The Child with a Cardiovascular Disorder
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Q1) Which assessment would lead the nurse to suspect that a newborn infant has a ventricular septal defect?
A) A loud, harsh murmur with a systolic thrill
B) Cyanosis when crying
C) Blood pressure higher in the arms than in the legs
D) A machinery-like murmur
Q2) A child has an elevated antistreptolysin O (ASO)titer.Which combination of symptoms,in conjunction with this finding,would confirm a diagnosis of rheumatic fever?
A) Subcutaneous nodules and fever
B) Painful, tender joints and carditis
C) Erythema marginatum and arthralgia
D) Chorea and elevated sedimentation rate
Q3) The parent of a 1-year-old child with tetralogy of Fallot asks the nurse,"Why do my child's fingertips look like that?" On what understanding does the nurse base a response?
A) Clubbing occurs as a result of untreated congestive heart failure.
B) Clubbing occurs as a result of a left-to-right shunting of blood.
C) Clubbing occurs as a result of decreased cardiac output.
D) Clubbing occurs as a result of chronic hypoxia.
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Chapter 27: The Child with a Condition of the Blood, Blood-Forming
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Q1) The nurse is teaching the parents of a young child with iron deficiency anemia about nutrition. What food would the nurse emphasize as being a rich source of iron?
A) An egg white
B) Cream of Wheat
C) A banana
D) A carrot
Q2) A school-aged child is living with a chronic disease process.How would the nurse anticipate chronic illness will effect growth and development?
A) Delayed bonding with parents
B) Delayed toilet training
C) Impaired sense of belonging
D) Decreased feelings of independence
E) Impaired speech development
Q3) What is the result of a deficiency of factor IX?
A) Thalassemia
B) Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
C) Hemophilia A
D) Christmas disease
Q4) The rate of RBC production is regulated by _________________.
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Chapter 28: The Child with a Gastrointestinal Condition
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Q1) Why are rapid respirations a possible cause of dehydration?
A) They prevent the child from drinking.
B) They increase circulation, thus increasing urine production.
C) They cause evaporation of fluid on the mucous membranes.
D) They often lead to vomiting.
Q2) The nurse reminds parents of a child allergic to cow's milk that they should avoid foods that list ______________ as part of their contents.
Q3) An infant is admitted to the hospital with severe isotonic dehydration.For what is this child at the highest risk?
A) Metabolic alkalosis
B) Hypocalcemia
C) Sepsis
D) Shock
Q4) Which statement made by a parent alerts the nurse to the need for additional education about poison prevention?
A) "I keep the poison control center phone number easily accessible."
B) "All medication is kept out of reach in a locked cabinet."
C) "I keep a bottle of syrup of ipecac handy."
D) "Our garden is free from marigolds."
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Chapter 29: The Child with a Genitourinary Condition
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Q1) The nurse is explaining to a 17-year-old female the actions to prevent urinary tract infection.Which is the best beverage for the nurse to recommend to keep urine acidic?
A) Milk
B) Grape juice
C) Apple juice
D) Orange juice
Q2) When asked about correcting the hypospadias of a newborn,what does the nurse explain about this condition?
A) No intervention is necessary as the defect will correct itself over time.
B) Surgical repair of the hypospadias is done before 18 months of age.
C) Corrective surgery is usually delayed until the preschool age.
D) Repairing the defect will increase the risk of testicular cancer.
Q3) A 5-year-old boy is admitted to the hospital with acute glomerulonephritis.In taking the child's history,what does the nurse recognize as the probable cause?
A) Recovery from German measles 2 months ago
B) Dysuria since the previous night
C) A history of allergy
D) A sore throat 2 weeks ago
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Q1) What is the appropriate technique for the application of a topical treatment for a child with eczema?
A) Apply skin lotions in a circular motion.
B) Apply prescribed ointments with a gloved hand.
C) Apply as much and as frequently as relieves the symptoms.
D) Choose lanolin-based ointments.
Q2) Which allergy would contraindicate the use of silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene)as a topical agent for burns?
A) Penicillin
B) Iodine
C) Tetanus immunizations
D) Sulfa
Q3) At a 2-month well-child visit,parents ask the nurse about the red area on the infant's neck.They tell the nurse that the mark appeared a few weeks after birth.What does the nurse recognize this skin lesion as?
A) A port wine nevus
B) A strawberry nevus
C) Exanthem
D) Intertrigo
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Chapter 31: The Child with a Metabolic Condition
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Q1) What does the nurse remind the adolescent with diabetes that soluble fiber in the diet can reduce?
A) Blood glucose
B) Serum cholesterol
C) Incidence of infections
D) Absorption of sugar
E) Insulin requirements
Q2) The nurse is teaching the parents of a child with diabetes insipidus about water intoxication. The nurse would tell the parents to be alert for what symptom? For
A) Polyuria
B) Cough
C) Weight loss
D) Lethargy
Q3) Which general dietary measure should the nurse include in a teaching plan for the child with type 1 diabetes mellitus?
A) Control intake of carbohydrates and consume fewer calories.
B) Focus on complex carbohydrates and eat foods high in fiber.
C) Obtain most calories from proteins and fats.
D) Eat a diet low in fat and low in complex carbohydrates.
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Chapter 32: Childhood Communicable Diseases,
Bioterrorism, Natural Disasters and the Maternal-Child Patient
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Q1) The nurse is preparing to administer immunizations at a well-child clinic.Which method of administration will the nurse implement?
A) DTaP subcutaneously
B) Hib vaccine prepared in a separate syringe
C) Varicella intramuscularly
D) Varicella 1 week after the MMR vaccine
Q2) The school nurse recognizes the presence of macules,papules,vesicles,pustules,and scabs on the child as the particular sign of the communicable disease of
Q3) What type of precautions are necessary when caring for a toddler with varicella?
A) Contact
B) Protective
C) Airborne infection
D) Large droplet infection
Q4) The nurse demonstrates proper hand hygiene pointing out that the process should take a minimum of ____ seconds.
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Q5) The nurse uses a diagram showing how the wood tick acts as a(n)______________ in the transmission of Lyme disease.
Chapter 33: The Child with an Emotional or Behavioral Condition
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Q1) A child is diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Which characteristics would the nurse assess in this child?
A) Social anxiety
B) Impulsivity
C) Hyperactivity
D) Distractability
E) Inattention
Q2) How does the nurse describe a person who is bulimic?
A) Severely underweight
B) Alternates binge eating with purging
C) Introverted perfectionist
D) Has extremely close family relationships
Q3) A 14-year-old girl with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)tells the nurse other adolescents tease her because she washes her hands many times during the school day.For what does this disorder put the adolescent at greater risk?
A) Anorexia nervosa
B) Depression
C) ADHD
D) A learning disability
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Chapter 34: Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
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Q1) Which herbal remedy used by a patient taking warfarin should the nurse report to the physician?
A) Angelica (dong quai)
B) Chamomile
C) Ginseng
D) Kava-kava
Q2) The practice of ____________ is a process of fascia pressure and stretching.
Q3) Which approaches to care are combined with osteopathy?
A) Manipulation therapy
B) Aroma therapy
C) Herbal application
D) Pressure point therapy
E) Traditional medicine
Q4) A young mother asks,"Is there an alternative medicine for children with asthma?" Which form of alternative medicine would be the most helpful for the nurse to suggest?
A) Reflexology
B) Rolfing
C) Guided imagery
D) Acupressure
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