NUR 2513 NUR2513 MATERNAL
CHILD NURSING EXAM 2 2026
STUDY GUIDE COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS ANSWERS VERIFIED A+
◉ Over-the-counter (OTC) pregnancy tests usually rely on which
technology to test for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)?
Answer: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
OTC pregnancy tests use ELISA for its one-step, accurate results. The
radioimmunoassay tests for the summit of hCG in serum or urine
samples. This test must be performed in the laboratory. The
radioreceptor assay is a serum test that measures the ability of a blood
sample to inhibit the binding of hCG to receptors. The latex
agglutination test in no way determines pregnancy. Rather, it is done to
detect specific antigens and antibodies.
◉ After reviewing the laboratory reports of a female patient, the nurse
informs that the patient is pregnant. Which laboratory finding indicates
that the female is pregnant?
Answer: Increased levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
Human chorionic gonadotropin hormone is the earliest biologic marker
for pregnancy. The production of β-subunit of hCG can be detected in
the maternal serum or urine within 7 to 8 days after fertilization. Thus
the nurse can confirm the pregnancy status of a female by the increased
levels of hCG. Decreased levels of insulin hormone indicate the
presence of diabetes. Thyroid abnormalities are confirmed by the
, increased levels of thyroxine hormone. Follicle-stimulating hormone
(FSH) blood test is used in diagnosing abnormal menstrual bleeding and
infertility.
Test-Taking Tip: The following are crucial requisites for doing well on
the NCLEX examination: (1) A sound understanding of the subject; (2)
the ability to follow explicitly the directions given at the beginning of
the test; (3) the ability to comprehend what is read; (4) the patience to
read each question and set of options carefully before deciding how to
answer the question; (5) the ability to use the computer correctly to
record answers; (6) the determination to do well; and (7) a degree of
confidence.
◉ A nurse teaches a pregnant woman about the presumptive, probable,
and positive signs of pregnancy. The woman demonstrates an
understanding of the nurse's instructions if she states that a positive sign
of pregnancy is:
Answer: fetal movement palpated by the nurse-midwife.
Positive signs of pregnancy are those that are attributed to the presence
of a fetus, such as hearing the fetal heartbeat or palpating fetal
movement. A positive pregnancy test is a probable sign of pregnancy.
Braxton Hicks contractions are a probable sign of pregnancy.
Quickening is a presumptive sign of pregnancy.
◉ With regard to medications, herbs, shots, and other substances
normally encountered, the maternity nurse should be aware that:
CHILD NURSING EXAM 2 2026
STUDY GUIDE COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS ANSWERS VERIFIED A+
◉ Over-the-counter (OTC) pregnancy tests usually rely on which
technology to test for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)?
Answer: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
OTC pregnancy tests use ELISA for its one-step, accurate results. The
radioimmunoassay tests for the summit of hCG in serum or urine
samples. This test must be performed in the laboratory. The
radioreceptor assay is a serum test that measures the ability of a blood
sample to inhibit the binding of hCG to receptors. The latex
agglutination test in no way determines pregnancy. Rather, it is done to
detect specific antigens and antibodies.
◉ After reviewing the laboratory reports of a female patient, the nurse
informs that the patient is pregnant. Which laboratory finding indicates
that the female is pregnant?
Answer: Increased levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
Human chorionic gonadotropin hormone is the earliest biologic marker
for pregnancy. The production of β-subunit of hCG can be detected in
the maternal serum or urine within 7 to 8 days after fertilization. Thus
the nurse can confirm the pregnancy status of a female by the increased
levels of hCG. Decreased levels of insulin hormone indicate the
presence of diabetes. Thyroid abnormalities are confirmed by the
, increased levels of thyroxine hormone. Follicle-stimulating hormone
(FSH) blood test is used in diagnosing abnormal menstrual bleeding and
infertility.
Test-Taking Tip: The following are crucial requisites for doing well on
the NCLEX examination: (1) A sound understanding of the subject; (2)
the ability to follow explicitly the directions given at the beginning of
the test; (3) the ability to comprehend what is read; (4) the patience to
read each question and set of options carefully before deciding how to
answer the question; (5) the ability to use the computer correctly to
record answers; (6) the determination to do well; and (7) a degree of
confidence.
◉ A nurse teaches a pregnant woman about the presumptive, probable,
and positive signs of pregnancy. The woman demonstrates an
understanding of the nurse's instructions if she states that a positive sign
of pregnancy is:
Answer: fetal movement palpated by the nurse-midwife.
Positive signs of pregnancy are those that are attributed to the presence
of a fetus, such as hearing the fetal heartbeat or palpating fetal
movement. A positive pregnancy test is a probable sign of pregnancy.
Braxton Hicks contractions are a probable sign of pregnancy.
Quickening is a presumptive sign of pregnancy.
◉ With regard to medications, herbs, shots, and other substances
normally encountered, the maternity nurse should be aware that:
