NU 170 Exams 1–4 Maternal Child
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Exam 1 – Foundations & Reproductive Health
1. Where does fertilization normally occur?
A: Ampulla of the fallopian tube
Rationale: The ampulla is the widened portion where
sperm meets the ovum.
2. Which uterine layer sheds during menstruation?
A: Endometrium
Rationale: The functional layer of the endometrium is
shed; the basal layer regenerates it.
3. A client on combined oral contraceptives misses one
pill. What should she do?
A: Take the missed pill as soon as remembered, continue
the pack, and use backup contraception for 7 days.
,Rationale: One missed pill reduces effectiveness; backup
prevents pregnancy.
4. Which contraceptive method also protects against STIs?
A: Male latex condom
Rationale: Only barrier methods reduce STI transmission.
5. What is the first-line test for male infertility?
A: Semen analysis
Rationale: It's non-invasive and identifies sperm count,
motility, and morphology.
6. Elevated maternal AFP suggests what?
A: Neural tube defect (e.g., spina bifida, anencephaly)
Rationale: Open neural tube defects leak AFP into
amniotic fluid and maternal serum.
7. How is carrier status for a genetic disorder confirmed?
A: DNA analysis
Rationale: Direct gene testing identifies mutations.
8. What is the purpose of RhoGAM?
A: Prevents Rh-negative mothers from forming antibodies
against Rh-positive fetal blood
Rationale: Given at 28 weeks and within 72 hours
postpartum.
9. Normal fetal heart rate range?
A: 110–160 bpm
,Rationale: Outside this range indicates distress or
arrhythmia.
10. What does a non-stress test (NST) measure?
A: Fetal heart rate acceleration with movement
Rationale: Reactive NST = two accelerations in 20
minutes.
Pediatric Nursing
11. How do you administer ear drops to a child under 3?
A: Pull pinna down and back
Rationale: The eustachian tube is shorter and more
horizontal.
12. How do you administer ear drops to a child over 3?
A: Pull pinna up and back
Rationale: Aligns the ear canal for medication delivery.
13. After tonsillectomy, frequent swallowing indicates
what?
A: Bleeding
Rationale: Blood trickling down the throat triggers
swallowing.
, 14. What is the classic sign of croup?
A: Barking cough
Rationale: Caused by subglottic edema.
15. What position is best for a child with epiglottitis?
A: Tripod or upright, leaning forward
Rationale: Maintains airway patency; never force supine.
16. What should you avoid in epiglottitis?
A: Throat culture and aggressive suctioning
Rationale: Can trigger complete airway obstruction.
17. Earliest sign of respiratory distress in RSV?
A: Tachypnea
Rationale: Compensatory mechanism before retractions
or cyanosis.
18. Erikson stage for preschool (3–6 years)?
A: Initiative vs. Guilt
Rationale: Children explore and assert control.
19. Normal stress response in a hospitalized toddler?
A: Regression (baby talk, thumb sucking)
Rationale: Loss of control triggers earlier developmental
behaviors.
20. Why give iron with orange juice?
A: Vitamin C enhances iron absorption
Rationale: Ascorbic acid converts iron to absorbable form.
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Exam 1 – Foundations & Reproductive Health
1. Where does fertilization normally occur?
A: Ampulla of the fallopian tube
Rationale: The ampulla is the widened portion where
sperm meets the ovum.
2. Which uterine layer sheds during menstruation?
A: Endometrium
Rationale: The functional layer of the endometrium is
shed; the basal layer regenerates it.
3. A client on combined oral contraceptives misses one
pill. What should she do?
A: Take the missed pill as soon as remembered, continue
the pack, and use backup contraception for 7 days.
,Rationale: One missed pill reduces effectiveness; backup
prevents pregnancy.
4. Which contraceptive method also protects against STIs?
A: Male latex condom
Rationale: Only barrier methods reduce STI transmission.
5. What is the first-line test for male infertility?
A: Semen analysis
Rationale: It's non-invasive and identifies sperm count,
motility, and morphology.
6. Elevated maternal AFP suggests what?
A: Neural tube defect (e.g., spina bifida, anencephaly)
Rationale: Open neural tube defects leak AFP into
amniotic fluid and maternal serum.
7. How is carrier status for a genetic disorder confirmed?
A: DNA analysis
Rationale: Direct gene testing identifies mutations.
8. What is the purpose of RhoGAM?
A: Prevents Rh-negative mothers from forming antibodies
against Rh-positive fetal blood
Rationale: Given at 28 weeks and within 72 hours
postpartum.
9. Normal fetal heart rate range?
A: 110–160 bpm
,Rationale: Outside this range indicates distress or
arrhythmia.
10. What does a non-stress test (NST) measure?
A: Fetal heart rate acceleration with movement
Rationale: Reactive NST = two accelerations in 20
minutes.
Pediatric Nursing
11. How do you administer ear drops to a child under 3?
A: Pull pinna down and back
Rationale: The eustachian tube is shorter and more
horizontal.
12. How do you administer ear drops to a child over 3?
A: Pull pinna up and back
Rationale: Aligns the ear canal for medication delivery.
13. After tonsillectomy, frequent swallowing indicates
what?
A: Bleeding
Rationale: Blood trickling down the throat triggers
swallowing.
, 14. What is the classic sign of croup?
A: Barking cough
Rationale: Caused by subglottic edema.
15. What position is best for a child with epiglottitis?
A: Tripod or upright, leaning forward
Rationale: Maintains airway patency; never force supine.
16. What should you avoid in epiglottitis?
A: Throat culture and aggressive suctioning
Rationale: Can trigger complete airway obstruction.
17. Earliest sign of respiratory distress in RSV?
A: Tachypnea
Rationale: Compensatory mechanism before retractions
or cyanosis.
18. Erikson stage for preschool (3–6 years)?
A: Initiative vs. Guilt
Rationale: Children explore and assert control.
19. Normal stress response in a hospitalized toddler?
A: Regression (baby talk, thumb sucking)
Rationale: Loss of control triggers earlier developmental
behaviors.
20. Why give iron with orange juice?
A: Vitamin C enhances iron absorption
Rationale: Ascorbic acid converts iron to absorbable form.
