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“NURS 2050 MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH EXAM
PRACTICE ”LATEST EXAM SOLVED QUESTIONS
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NURS 2050 Maternal Child Health EXAM Practice questions
A group of children are observed playing house. Each child is assigned a
specific role as mommy, daddy, or child. At what age does this type of play
typically begin?
a) Between 1 and 2 years old
b) Between 3 and 5 years old
c) Between 7 and 10 years old
d) Between 10 and 13 years old
ANSWER: b) between 3 and 5 years old
For how many weeks will the infant experience passive immunity from his or
her mother?
a) 4
b) 8
c) 12
d) 24
ANSWER: c) 12
The infant experiences passive immunity for approximately 3 months, or 12 weeks
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Which characteristics are present in a well-nourished child? (Select all that
apply.)
a) Shiny hair
b) Regular elimination
c) Pale mucous membranes
d) Protruding abdomen
e) Erect posture
ANSWER: a, b and e
Well-nourished children show steady gains in weight and height; are alert; have
shiny hair, no fatigue circles beneath the eyes, skin color within normal limits, a flat
abdomen, erect posture, well-developed muscles, firm and pink mucous membranes
in the mouth and gums, no mouth or tongue lesions, teeth that erupt on schedule,
good appetite, regular elimination, and energy and vitality; sleep well at night; and
are not irritable
A newborn infant will typically lose 5-_______ % of his or her birth weight by
day 3 or 4.
ANSWER: 10%
Approximately 5% to 10% of the birth weight is lost by age 3 or 4 days as the result
of the passage of stools and a limited fluid intake
Which age would the nurse inform a parent to expect his other child to run
well?
a) 2 years
b) 2.5 years
c) 15 months
d) 18 months
ANSWER: a) 2 years
Rationale By 2 years of age, the child should run well. At 2.5 years, the child should
be able to go up the stairs by alternating his or her feet. At the age of 15 months, the
child is able to walk alone and crawl up the stairs. At 18 months, the child is able to
run stiffly.
Which percentage of birth weight will typically be lost by an
infant within the first 4 days following delivery?
a) 1% to 3%
b) 5% to 10%
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c) 15% to 20%
d) 25% to 30%
ANSWER: b) 5% to 10%
Rationale Approximately 5% to 10% of the birth weight is lost by age 3 or 4 days as
the result of the passage of stools and a limited fluid intake.
Which characteristic is present in a well-nourished child? Select all that apply.
One, some, or all responses may be correct.
a. shiny hair
b. Erect posture
c. Regular elimination
d. Protruding abdomen
e. Pale mucous membranes
ANSWER: a,b and c
Rationale Well-nourished children show steady gains in weight and height. They
have shiny hair, and their skin color is within normal limits with no fatigue circles
beneath the eyes. Their abdomen is flat, not protruding, and they have erect posture
and well-developed muscles. The mucous membranes in the mouth and gums are
firm and pink, not pale, and there are no mouth or tongue lesions; their teeth erupt
on schedule. Their appetite is good, and they have regular elimination patterns. They
are alert and energetic, and they have good vitality; they sleep well at night and are
not irritable.
Which condition would the nurse assess for in an adolescent patient who
reports irritability, fatigue, and lack of appetite?
a) Anemia
b) Sleep apnea
c) Hypertension
d) Type 2 diabetes mellitus
ANSWER: a) anemia
Rationale Signs of fatigue are common in adolescents because of their higher level
of physical activity and irregular sleep patterns. If irritability and lack of appetite also
accompany the fatigue, then the nurse should further assess for anemic conditions in
the adolescent. The anemic conditions may be caused by malnutrition. The
adolescent may develop type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea from the complications
associated with obesity. Obesity can also result in hypertension. Hypertension is not
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associated with lack of appetite, fatigue, and irritability. Rather, hypotension may
occur in a malnourished adolescent.
Which term describes the way in which a person grows and develops as
dictated by genetics?
a) Holism
b) Genetics
c) Genomics
d) Maturation
ANSWER: d) Maturation
Rationale Maturation is defined as the total way in which a person grows and
develops as dictated by genetics. Maturation can also be affected by the
environment. Holism is when the whole person is treated. Genetics is the study of
genes and heredity. Genomics is concerned with the structure, function, evolution,
and mapping of genomes
An infant will experience passive immunity from the mother for approximately
which number of weeks?
a) 4
b) 8
c) 12
d) 24
ANSWER: c) 12
Rationale An infant experiences passive immunity for approximately 3 months, or 12
weeks.
Which age group of children enjoys finger foods and exhibits dawdling and
regression?
a) Infant
b) Preschool
c) School age
Adolescent
ANSWER: b) preschool
Rationale Dawdling and regression behaviors are common in toddlers and
preschoolers. These children also enjoy finger foods. Dawdling and regression are
not common in school-age children between the ages of 6 and 12. Adolescents aged
“NURS 2050 MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH EXAM
PRACTICE ”LATEST EXAM SOLVED QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
(LATEST VERSION) WELL REVISED 100%
GUARANTEE PASS
NURS 2050 Maternal Child Health EXAM Practice questions
A group of children are observed playing house. Each child is assigned a
specific role as mommy, daddy, or child. At what age does this type of play
typically begin?
a) Between 1 and 2 years old
b) Between 3 and 5 years old
c) Between 7 and 10 years old
d) Between 10 and 13 years old
ANSWER: b) between 3 and 5 years old
For how many weeks will the infant experience passive immunity from his or
her mother?
a) 4
b) 8
c) 12
d) 24
ANSWER: c) 12
The infant experiences passive immunity for approximately 3 months, or 12 weeks
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Which characteristics are present in a well-nourished child? (Select all that
apply.)
a) Shiny hair
b) Regular elimination
c) Pale mucous membranes
d) Protruding abdomen
e) Erect posture
ANSWER: a, b and e
Well-nourished children show steady gains in weight and height; are alert; have
shiny hair, no fatigue circles beneath the eyes, skin color within normal limits, a flat
abdomen, erect posture, well-developed muscles, firm and pink mucous membranes
in the mouth and gums, no mouth or tongue lesions, teeth that erupt on schedule,
good appetite, regular elimination, and energy and vitality; sleep well at night; and
are not irritable
A newborn infant will typically lose 5-_______ % of his or her birth weight by
day 3 or 4.
ANSWER: 10%
Approximately 5% to 10% of the birth weight is lost by age 3 or 4 days as the result
of the passage of stools and a limited fluid intake
Which age would the nurse inform a parent to expect his other child to run
well?
a) 2 years
b) 2.5 years
c) 15 months
d) 18 months
ANSWER: a) 2 years
Rationale By 2 years of age, the child should run well. At 2.5 years, the child should
be able to go up the stairs by alternating his or her feet. At the age of 15 months, the
child is able to walk alone and crawl up the stairs. At 18 months, the child is able to
run stiffly.
Which percentage of birth weight will typically be lost by an
infant within the first 4 days following delivery?
a) 1% to 3%
b) 5% to 10%
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c) 15% to 20%
d) 25% to 30%
ANSWER: b) 5% to 10%
Rationale Approximately 5% to 10% of the birth weight is lost by age 3 or 4 days as
the result of the passage of stools and a limited fluid intake.
Which characteristic is present in a well-nourished child? Select all that apply.
One, some, or all responses may be correct.
a. shiny hair
b. Erect posture
c. Regular elimination
d. Protruding abdomen
e. Pale mucous membranes
ANSWER: a,b and c
Rationale Well-nourished children show steady gains in weight and height. They
have shiny hair, and their skin color is within normal limits with no fatigue circles
beneath the eyes. Their abdomen is flat, not protruding, and they have erect posture
and well-developed muscles. The mucous membranes in the mouth and gums are
firm and pink, not pale, and there are no mouth or tongue lesions; their teeth erupt
on schedule. Their appetite is good, and they have regular elimination patterns. They
are alert and energetic, and they have good vitality; they sleep well at night and are
not irritable.
Which condition would the nurse assess for in an adolescent patient who
reports irritability, fatigue, and lack of appetite?
a) Anemia
b) Sleep apnea
c) Hypertension
d) Type 2 diabetes mellitus
ANSWER: a) anemia
Rationale Signs of fatigue are common in adolescents because of their higher level
of physical activity and irregular sleep patterns. If irritability and lack of appetite also
accompany the fatigue, then the nurse should further assess for anemic conditions in
the adolescent. The anemic conditions may be caused by malnutrition. The
adolescent may develop type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea from the complications
associated with obesity. Obesity can also result in hypertension. Hypertension is not
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associated with lack of appetite, fatigue, and irritability. Rather, hypotension may
occur in a malnourished adolescent.
Which term describes the way in which a person grows and develops as
dictated by genetics?
a) Holism
b) Genetics
c) Genomics
d) Maturation
ANSWER: d) Maturation
Rationale Maturation is defined as the total way in which a person grows and
develops as dictated by genetics. Maturation can also be affected by the
environment. Holism is when the whole person is treated. Genetics is the study of
genes and heredity. Genomics is concerned with the structure, function, evolution,
and mapping of genomes
An infant will experience passive immunity from the mother for approximately
which number of weeks?
a) 4
b) 8
c) 12
d) 24
ANSWER: c) 12
Rationale An infant experiences passive immunity for approximately 3 months, or 12
weeks.
Which age group of children enjoys finger foods and exhibits dawdling and
regression?
a) Infant
b) Preschool
c) School age
Adolescent
ANSWER: b) preschool
Rationale Dawdling and regression behaviors are common in toddlers and
preschoolers. These children also enjoy finger foods. Dawdling and regression are
not common in school-age children between the ages of 6 and 12. Adolescents aged
