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NUR 2513 MATERNAL CHILD FINAL EXAM NEWEST UPDATE
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (GRADED A+) | NEW 2026/27 UPDATE -
RASMUSSEN
1. Which action is the nurse's highest priority when entering a patient's
room?
A. Documentation
B. Hand hygiene
C. Medication administration
D. Patient teaching
Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent
infection.
2. Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. BP 128/78
B. Temperature 98.6°F
C. Chest pain rated 8/10
D. Ambulating in hallway
Answer: C
Rationale: Chest pain may indicate a life-threatening condition.
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3. Which electrolyte imbalance is associated with muscle weakness and
cardiac dysrhythmias?
A. Hypernatremia
B. Hypokalemia
C. Hypercalcemia
D. Hypomagnesemia
Answer: B
Rationale: Low potassium affects muscle and cardiac function.
4. Normal adult respiratory rate is:
A. 8–12/min
B. 12–20/min
C. 22–30/min
D. 30–40/min
Answer: B
Rationale: Normal adult respirations are 12–20 breaths/minute.
5. Which position improves breathing in a patient with dyspnea?
A. Supine
B. Trendelenburg
C. High Fowler's
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D. Prone
Answer: C
Rationale: High Fowler's maximizes lung expansion.
6. The abbreviation PRN means:
A. Daily
B. As needed
C. Before meals
D. At bedtime
Answer: B
Rationale: PRN medications are administered as needed.
7. Which finding requires immediate intervention?
A. HR 84 bpm
B. O2 saturation 86%
C. Temp 99°F
D. BP 122/80
Answer: B
Rationale: Hypoxemia requires prompt action.
8. Which PPE should be worn for contact precautions?
A. N95 respirator
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B. Gloves and gown
C. Surgical mask only
D. Face shield only
Answer: B
Rationale: Contact precautions require gloves and gown.
9. Which laboratory value reflects kidney function?
A. Hemoglobin
B. Creatinine
C. Platelets
D. Albumin
Answer: B
Rationale: Creatinine is a key indicator of renal function.
10. A pulse deficit is determined by comparing:
A. Radial and apical pulses
B. Apical and respiratory rates
C. Respiratory and radial rates
D. BP and pulse
Answer: A
Rationale: Pulse deficits occur when apical and radial rates differ.
NUR 2513 MATERNAL CHILD FINAL EXAM NEWEST UPDATE
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (GRADED A+) | NEW 2026/27 UPDATE -
RASMUSSEN
1. Which action is the nurse's highest priority when entering a patient's
room?
A. Documentation
B. Hand hygiene
C. Medication administration
D. Patient teaching
Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent
infection.
2. Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. BP 128/78
B. Temperature 98.6°F
C. Chest pain rated 8/10
D. Ambulating in hallway
Answer: C
Rationale: Chest pain may indicate a life-threatening condition.
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3. Which electrolyte imbalance is associated with muscle weakness and
cardiac dysrhythmias?
A. Hypernatremia
B. Hypokalemia
C. Hypercalcemia
D. Hypomagnesemia
Answer: B
Rationale: Low potassium affects muscle and cardiac function.
4. Normal adult respiratory rate is:
A. 8–12/min
B. 12–20/min
C. 22–30/min
D. 30–40/min
Answer: B
Rationale: Normal adult respirations are 12–20 breaths/minute.
5. Which position improves breathing in a patient with dyspnea?
A. Supine
B. Trendelenburg
C. High Fowler's
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D. Prone
Answer: C
Rationale: High Fowler's maximizes lung expansion.
6. The abbreviation PRN means:
A. Daily
B. As needed
C. Before meals
D. At bedtime
Answer: B
Rationale: PRN medications are administered as needed.
7. Which finding requires immediate intervention?
A. HR 84 bpm
B. O2 saturation 86%
C. Temp 99°F
D. BP 122/80
Answer: B
Rationale: Hypoxemia requires prompt action.
8. Which PPE should be worn for contact precautions?
A. N95 respirator
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B. Gloves and gown
C. Surgical mask only
D. Face shield only
Answer: B
Rationale: Contact precautions require gloves and gown.
9. Which laboratory value reflects kidney function?
A. Hemoglobin
B. Creatinine
C. Platelets
D. Albumin
Answer: B
Rationale: Creatinine is a key indicator of renal function.
10. A pulse deficit is determined by comparing:
A. Radial and apical pulses
B. Apical and respiratory rates
C. Respiratory and radial rates
D. BP and pulse
Answer: A
Rationale: Pulse deficits occur when apical and radial rates differ.
