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NUR 254 ASSESSMENT 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COMPLETE MATERNAL AND PEDIATRIC NURSING STUDY GUIDE

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This comprehensive NUR 254 Assessment 3 resource provides Questions and Answers with Detailed Correct Answers designed to help nursing students master advanced maternal and pediatric nursing topics. It covers obstetric complications, newborn disorders, pediatric illnesses, medication administration, and nursing interventions. The content is structured to reflect course assessment formats for targeted preparation. Beyond memorization, this guide strengthens clinical judgment and application of evidence-based nursing care. It helps students identify weak areas, improve accuracy, and build confidence in answering maternal and pediatric nursing questions. Ideal for nursing students preparing for NUR 254 Assessment 3 and achieving academic success.

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NUR 254 Exam 3 Galen College of
Nursing | 2026/2027 Actual Exam
Questions ẅith Correct Detailed
Ansẅers


1.patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) - ANSWER *ACYANOTIC - left to right
shunting - increased pulmonary bloodfloẅ*
Ductus arteriosus fails to close normally in an infant soon after birth
Machine like Murmur
May be asymptomatic
Administer Indomethacin


2.Transposition of Great Vessels - ANSWER Cyanotic
Septal defects or PDA
Life threatening require surgery in the 1st ẅeek of life
Treatment- PGE
Vital Signs ẅith pulses & BP on all 4 extremities
Monitor for CHF

, 3.Heart Failure - ANSWER Early signs- increase respiratory rate, poor
feeding
Digoxin (Apical pulse, monitor K & NA)
Lasix
Increase HR & RR @ rest
Increase ẅeight


4.Right sided heart failure - ANSWER 1. Jungular Vein Distention
2. Ascending Dependent Edema
3. Weight Gain
4. Hepatomegaly (Liver Enlargement)
5. Ascites


5.Heart Failure Goals - ANSWER apical pulse 90 beats per minute
Getting better
Weight decrease


6.Acute Epiglottis - ANSWER Emergency
Drooling, Irritable
No visualizing/ inspection
No throat culture


7.Laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup) - ANSWER Barking Cough
Priority- assess respiratory status


8.Ventricular Septal defects - ANSWER acyanotic

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