NUR 1025C - FSCJ ACTUAL EXAM PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ A nurse offers a grieving mother a support group referral. What type of
intervention is this?.
Answer: Collaborative
◍ What is the nurse's priority when caring for a grieving couple after a
stillbirth?.
Answer: Provide emotional support and validate their loss
◍ Which action helps prevent heat loss by convection in a neonate?.
Answer: Covering the baby with a warm blanket
◍ Which nursing action supports thermoregulation in a postpartum woman?.
Answer: Provide warm blankets
◍ Which of the following is an early sign of Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD)?.
Answer: Lack of response to name by 12 months
◍ Which clinical sign is most characteristic of untreated PKU in infants?.
Answer: Must Body odor and Developmental Delay
◍ Which assessments are used to screen for DDH in infants? (SATA).
Answer: -Ortolani Maneuver-Barlow Maneuver-Ultrasound Imaging
◍ A grieving mother says, "I feel like it's my fault." What is the best nursing
response?.
Answer: "Let's talk more about what you're feeling."
◍ A long-term complication of untreated FTT can include?.
Answer: Cognitive and developmental delays
,◍ Which statements are true regarding surgical management of Meningocele?
(SATA).
Answer: -Surgery is typically performed within 24-48 hours of birth-The sac
is drained and closed under anesthesia-A ventriculoperitoneal shunt may be
needed
◍ Which specialists are typically involved in the care of a child with PKU?.
Answer: -Metabolic Specialist-Dietitian-Neurologist
◍ ROP may be associated with which of the following conditions? (SATA).
Answer: -Strabismus-Amblyopia-Refractive Errors
◍ How is PKU typically diagnosed in newborns?.
Answer: -Newborn blood screening for elevated phenylalanine-Heel Stick
◍ Convection Neonate.
Answer: -Heat lost to moving cool air-Example: Drafts from fans, open
windows, or AC vents-Prevention: Keep room warm, avoid drafts, swaddle
baby
◍ Anticipatory Grief.
Answer: Occurs before an expected loss, such as terminal illness.
◍ Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for NAS?.
Answer: Ineffective Infant Feeding Pattern
◍ A nurse caring for a child with FTT should prioritize which goal?.
Answer: Establish a trusting relationship with caregivers
◍ Which intervention prevents heat loss via evaporation?.
Answer: Dry newborn thoroughly
◍ Transgender.
Answer: Gender identity differs from sex assigned at birth.
◍ Same sex nurse and decision maker- Hispanic.
Answer: • Usually preferred, especially for intimate care or older adults due
to modesty and cultural norms.Decision-Maker: • Typically the male head
, of household or elders; family consensus is highly valued.
◍ Which finding is most typical of Marfan Syndrome?.
Answer: Joint hypermobility, lens dislocation, tall stature
◍ Which physical feature is commonly associated with down syndrome?.
Answer: Upward slanting eyes and single palmar crease
◍ A grieving mother asks, "Why did this happen to my child?" What is the
best response?.
Answer: "I don't know, but I'm here for you."
◍ Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a mother grieving a
pregnancy loss?.
Answer: Ineffective Coping
◍ Hispanic- Health care practice.
Answer: • May use both traditional healers (curanderos, herbal remedies,
folk medicine) and Western medicine. • Illness can be seen as a result of
imbalance (hot/cold theory). • Faith and prayer are important in healing.
◍ Which finding requires immediate intervention in a newborn?.
Answer: Grunting with retractions
◍ Which findings are typical in a child with Fragile X Syndrome? (SATA).
Answer: -Delayed Speech-Hyperactivity/Anxiety-Poor Eye
Contact-Hypotonia
◍ Which assessment finding is MOST concerning in an infant with suspected
FTT?.
Answer: Dropping two growth percentile curves over 6 months
◍ The most important nursing priority for a child with ADHD is?.
Answer: Maintain a safe environment and reduce distractions
◍ A nurse observes a mother crying after a fetal demise. Whaat is the best
response?.
Answer: "I'm here for you. Would you like to talk?"
, ◍ A priority nursing goal for a child with major depressive disorder is?.
Answer: Ensure safety and assess for suicidal ideations
◍ Which reflex is tested by touching the sole of the foot near the toes?.
Answer: Plantar Grasp (Should be gone by 8-10 months)
◍ What is the first step in managing a neonate with NAS?.
Answer: NAS Scoring
◍ Which long-term complication is most concerning in severe ROP?.
Answer: Blindness
◍ Children with Down Syndrome often display which common feature?.
Answer: Hypotonia (low muscle tone)
◍ Which parental teaching is most appropriate at discharge?.
Answer: Use home apnea monitors
◍ A child with down syndrome is at increased risk for which comorbidity?.
Answer: Congenital Heart Disease
◍ What is the best screening tool for postpartum depression?.
Answer: Edinburg Postnatal Depression scale (EPDS)
◍ At 1 minute after birth, a newborn has a heart rate of 90 bpm, slow and
irregular respirations. some flexion of extremities, grimace response to
suctioning, and a completely pink body. What is the Apgar score?.
Answer: 6
◍ Which infant is at highest risk for DDH?.
Answer: Female infant born breech with family history of DDH
◍ The primary treatment of PKU is?.
Answer: low-phenylalanine diet
◍ Conduction Neonate.
Answer: -Direct transfer of heat from baby to a cooler solid surface they
touch-Example: Placed on a cold scale, cold mattress, or touched with cold
hands/stethoscope-Prevention: Pre-warm equipment, place blanket on scale,
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ A nurse offers a grieving mother a support group referral. What type of
intervention is this?.
Answer: Collaborative
◍ What is the nurse's priority when caring for a grieving couple after a
stillbirth?.
Answer: Provide emotional support and validate their loss
◍ Which action helps prevent heat loss by convection in a neonate?.
Answer: Covering the baby with a warm blanket
◍ Which nursing action supports thermoregulation in a postpartum woman?.
Answer: Provide warm blankets
◍ Which of the following is an early sign of Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD)?.
Answer: Lack of response to name by 12 months
◍ Which clinical sign is most characteristic of untreated PKU in infants?.
Answer: Must Body odor and Developmental Delay
◍ Which assessments are used to screen for DDH in infants? (SATA).
Answer: -Ortolani Maneuver-Barlow Maneuver-Ultrasound Imaging
◍ A grieving mother says, "I feel like it's my fault." What is the best nursing
response?.
Answer: "Let's talk more about what you're feeling."
◍ A long-term complication of untreated FTT can include?.
Answer: Cognitive and developmental delays
,◍ Which statements are true regarding surgical management of Meningocele?
(SATA).
Answer: -Surgery is typically performed within 24-48 hours of birth-The sac
is drained and closed under anesthesia-A ventriculoperitoneal shunt may be
needed
◍ Which specialists are typically involved in the care of a child with PKU?.
Answer: -Metabolic Specialist-Dietitian-Neurologist
◍ ROP may be associated with which of the following conditions? (SATA).
Answer: -Strabismus-Amblyopia-Refractive Errors
◍ How is PKU typically diagnosed in newborns?.
Answer: -Newborn blood screening for elevated phenylalanine-Heel Stick
◍ Convection Neonate.
Answer: -Heat lost to moving cool air-Example: Drafts from fans, open
windows, or AC vents-Prevention: Keep room warm, avoid drafts, swaddle
baby
◍ Anticipatory Grief.
Answer: Occurs before an expected loss, such as terminal illness.
◍ Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for NAS?.
Answer: Ineffective Infant Feeding Pattern
◍ A nurse caring for a child with FTT should prioritize which goal?.
Answer: Establish a trusting relationship with caregivers
◍ Which intervention prevents heat loss via evaporation?.
Answer: Dry newborn thoroughly
◍ Transgender.
Answer: Gender identity differs from sex assigned at birth.
◍ Same sex nurse and decision maker- Hispanic.
Answer: • Usually preferred, especially for intimate care or older adults due
to modesty and cultural norms.Decision-Maker: • Typically the male head
, of household or elders; family consensus is highly valued.
◍ Which finding is most typical of Marfan Syndrome?.
Answer: Joint hypermobility, lens dislocation, tall stature
◍ Which physical feature is commonly associated with down syndrome?.
Answer: Upward slanting eyes and single palmar crease
◍ A grieving mother asks, "Why did this happen to my child?" What is the
best response?.
Answer: "I don't know, but I'm here for you."
◍ Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a mother grieving a
pregnancy loss?.
Answer: Ineffective Coping
◍ Hispanic- Health care practice.
Answer: • May use both traditional healers (curanderos, herbal remedies,
folk medicine) and Western medicine. • Illness can be seen as a result of
imbalance (hot/cold theory). • Faith and prayer are important in healing.
◍ Which finding requires immediate intervention in a newborn?.
Answer: Grunting with retractions
◍ Which findings are typical in a child with Fragile X Syndrome? (SATA).
Answer: -Delayed Speech-Hyperactivity/Anxiety-Poor Eye
Contact-Hypotonia
◍ Which assessment finding is MOST concerning in an infant with suspected
FTT?.
Answer: Dropping two growth percentile curves over 6 months
◍ The most important nursing priority for a child with ADHD is?.
Answer: Maintain a safe environment and reduce distractions
◍ A nurse observes a mother crying after a fetal demise. Whaat is the best
response?.
Answer: "I'm here for you. Would you like to talk?"
, ◍ A priority nursing goal for a child with major depressive disorder is?.
Answer: Ensure safety and assess for suicidal ideations
◍ Which reflex is tested by touching the sole of the foot near the toes?.
Answer: Plantar Grasp (Should be gone by 8-10 months)
◍ What is the first step in managing a neonate with NAS?.
Answer: NAS Scoring
◍ Which long-term complication is most concerning in severe ROP?.
Answer: Blindness
◍ Children with Down Syndrome often display which common feature?.
Answer: Hypotonia (low muscle tone)
◍ Which parental teaching is most appropriate at discharge?.
Answer: Use home apnea monitors
◍ A child with down syndrome is at increased risk for which comorbidity?.
Answer: Congenital Heart Disease
◍ What is the best screening tool for postpartum depression?.
Answer: Edinburg Postnatal Depression scale (EPDS)
◍ At 1 minute after birth, a newborn has a heart rate of 90 bpm, slow and
irregular respirations. some flexion of extremities, grimace response to
suctioning, and a completely pink body. What is the Apgar score?.
Answer: 6
◍ Which infant is at highest risk for DDH?.
Answer: Female infant born breech with family history of DDH
◍ The primary treatment of PKU is?.
Answer: low-phenylalanine diet
◍ Conduction Neonate.
Answer: -Direct transfer of heat from baby to a cooler solid surface they
touch-Example: Placed on a cold scale, cold mattress, or touched with cold
hands/stethoscope-Prevention: Pre-warm equipment, place blanket on scale,
