NUR2513 EXAM REVIEW QUIZ -
MATERNAL-CHILD NURSING
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
VERIFIED BY EXPERTS. 2026/2027
1. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and has a prescription for
magnesium sulfate IV to treat preeclampsia. Which of the following findings should the nurse
report to the provider as a sign of magnesium toxicity?
A. Urinary output of 40 mL/hr
B. Respiratory rate of 10/min
C. Deep tendon reflexes of 2+
D. Blood pressure of 150/95 mmHg
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Magnesium sulfate is a CNS depressant. Signs of toxicity include
respiratory depression (less than 12/min), loss of deep tendon reflexes, and decreased
urinary output (less than 30 mL/hr).
2. A nurse is assessing a 4-year-old child during a routine wellness exam. According to
Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development, which of the following tasks should the child
be working on?
A. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
,B. Initiative vs. guilt
C. Trust vs. mistrust
D. Industry vs. inferiority
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Preschoolers (ages 3 to 6) are in the Initiative vs. Guilt stage,
where they begin to assert power and control through play and social interactions.
3. During a fetal heart rate monitoring session, the nurse observes late decelerations. What is
the priority nursing action?
A. Increase the oxytocin infusion rate
B. Place the client in a lateral position
C. Perform a vaginal exam to check for cord prolapse
D. Request a prescription for an ultrasound
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Late decelerations indicate uteroplacental insufficiency. The
priority is to improve oxygenation by turning the client to their side, increasing IV fluids,
and discontinuing oxytocin.
4. A newborn has a heart rate of 110 bpm, a slow/weak cry, some flexion of extremities,
grimace when stimulated, and a pink body with blue extremities. What is the Apgar score?
A. 6
, B. 5
C. 7
D. 8
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: HR > 100 (2), slow cry (1), flexion (1), grimace (1), acrocyanosis
(1). Total = 6.
5. A nurse is teaching the parents of a child with cystic fibrosis about nutrition. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include?
A. Administer pancreatic enzymes with all meals and snacks
B. Limit fat intake to 10% of total calories
C. Increase the intake of water-soluble vitamins only
D. Administer pancreatic enzymes 2 hours after meals
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Pancreatic enzymes are required to digest fats and proteins and
must be taken with every meal and snack to be effective.
6. Which clinical finding is most characteristic of a child with pyloric stenosis?
A. Currant jelly-like stools
B. Projectile vomiting after feedings
MATERNAL-CHILD NURSING
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
VERIFIED BY EXPERTS. 2026/2027
1. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and has a prescription for
magnesium sulfate IV to treat preeclampsia. Which of the following findings should the nurse
report to the provider as a sign of magnesium toxicity?
A. Urinary output of 40 mL/hr
B. Respiratory rate of 10/min
C. Deep tendon reflexes of 2+
D. Blood pressure of 150/95 mmHg
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Magnesium sulfate is a CNS depressant. Signs of toxicity include
respiratory depression (less than 12/min), loss of deep tendon reflexes, and decreased
urinary output (less than 30 mL/hr).
2. A nurse is assessing a 4-year-old child during a routine wellness exam. According to
Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development, which of the following tasks should the child
be working on?
A. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
,B. Initiative vs. guilt
C. Trust vs. mistrust
D. Industry vs. inferiority
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Preschoolers (ages 3 to 6) are in the Initiative vs. Guilt stage,
where they begin to assert power and control through play and social interactions.
3. During a fetal heart rate monitoring session, the nurse observes late decelerations. What is
the priority nursing action?
A. Increase the oxytocin infusion rate
B. Place the client in a lateral position
C. Perform a vaginal exam to check for cord prolapse
D. Request a prescription for an ultrasound
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Late decelerations indicate uteroplacental insufficiency. The
priority is to improve oxygenation by turning the client to their side, increasing IV fluids,
and discontinuing oxytocin.
4. A newborn has a heart rate of 110 bpm, a slow/weak cry, some flexion of extremities,
grimace when stimulated, and a pink body with blue extremities. What is the Apgar score?
A. 6
, B. 5
C. 7
D. 8
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: HR > 100 (2), slow cry (1), flexion (1), grimace (1), acrocyanosis
(1). Total = 6.
5. A nurse is teaching the parents of a child with cystic fibrosis about nutrition. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include?
A. Administer pancreatic enzymes with all meals and snacks
B. Limit fat intake to 10% of total calories
C. Increase the intake of water-soluble vitamins only
D. Administer pancreatic enzymes 2 hours after meals
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Pancreatic enzymes are required to digest fats and proteins and
must be taken with every meal and snack to be effective.
6. Which clinical finding is most characteristic of a child with pyloric stenosis?
A. Currant jelly-like stools
B. Projectile vomiting after feedings
