NUR 254 FINAL EXAM -MATERNAL AND
PEDIATRICS NURSING |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Which medical risk factors contributes to a higher infant mortality rate? [CH 4]
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP)
C. Chronic hypertension (HTN)
D. Anemia
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Chronic hypertension (HTN)
Question 2
Which woman would be most at risk for the poorest perinatal outcome? [CH 4]
A. A 25-year-old single mother on maternity leave with two existing children
B. An unemployed 32-year-old lawyer in an inner-city neighbourhood
C. An Indigenous woman in her mid-20s with no high school education
D. A 19-year-old college student who lives at home with her parents
CORRECT ANSWER
C. An Indigenous woman in her mid-20s with no high school education
Question 3
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,Which is the main characteristic of the evolved role of the professional perinatal nurse?
[CH 4]
A. Providing care to patients directly at the bedside
B. Planning patient care to cover longer hospital stays
C. Developing models and guidelines for interprofessional health care providers
D. Managing care to cure health problems once they have occurred
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Developing models and guidelines for interprofessional health care providers
Question 4
A teenager is pregnant for the first time. Based on the statistics for infant mortality, which
intervention is most important for the nurse to implement? [CH 4]
A. Perform a nutrition assessment
B. Refer the patient to a social worker
C. Advise the patient to see an obstetrician, not a midwife
D. Explain to the patient the importance of keeping their prenatal care appointments
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Explain to the patient the importance of keeping their prenatal care appointments
Question 5
Which organization has developed entry to practice competencies for Child-bearing
families? [CH 4]
A. Canadian Nursing Association
B. Canadian Association of Midwives
C. Canadian Association of School of Nursing
D. Society of Obstetrician & Gynecologists of Canada
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,CORRECT ANSWER
C. Canadian Association of School of Nursing
Question 6
When managing health care for pregnant patients at a prenatal clinic, which barrier to
access prenatal care is considered most significant? [CH 4]
A. Age
B. Minority status
C. Educational level
D. Geographic location
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Geographic location
Question 7
Which time frame range is the perinatal continuum of care? [CH 4]
A. 9 to 10 months
B. 12 to 14 months
C. 15 to 16 months
D. 18 to 24 months
CORRECT ANSWER
B. 12 to 14 months
Question 8
Which factor is mainly responsible for the steady increase in Caesarean birth? [CH 4]
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, A. Higher rate of primary Caesarean births
B. Higher rate of vaginal birth after Caesarean birth
C. Increased nicotine use in pregnancy
D. Lower medical indications for Caesarean birth
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Higher rate of primary Caesarean births
Question 9
From a nurse's perspective, what measure should be the focus of the health care system to
further reduce the rate of infant mortality? [CH 4]
A. Implementing programs that focus on health promotion and preventive care
B. Increasing the length of stay in a hospital after vaginal birth from 2 to 3 days
C. Expanding the number of neonatal intensive care units (NICUs)
D. Mandating that all pregnant women receive care from an obstetrician
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Implementing programs that focus on health promotion and preventive care
Question 10
Which have contributed to decreasing maternity-related health care costs? [CH 4]
A. Prolonged postpartum hospital stays
B. Portable care technology
C. The reduction in acceptable genetic screening options
D. Rural health services outreach clinics
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Portable care technology
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PEDIATRICS NURSING |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Which medical risk factors contributes to a higher infant mortality rate? [CH 4]
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP)
C. Chronic hypertension (HTN)
D. Anemia
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Chronic hypertension (HTN)
Question 2
Which woman would be most at risk for the poorest perinatal outcome? [CH 4]
A. A 25-year-old single mother on maternity leave with two existing children
B. An unemployed 32-year-old lawyer in an inner-city neighbourhood
C. An Indigenous woman in her mid-20s with no high school education
D. A 19-year-old college student who lives at home with her parents
CORRECT ANSWER
C. An Indigenous woman in her mid-20s with no high school education
Question 3
1
,Which is the main characteristic of the evolved role of the professional perinatal nurse?
[CH 4]
A. Providing care to patients directly at the bedside
B. Planning patient care to cover longer hospital stays
C. Developing models and guidelines for interprofessional health care providers
D. Managing care to cure health problems once they have occurred
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Developing models and guidelines for interprofessional health care providers
Question 4
A teenager is pregnant for the first time. Based on the statistics for infant mortality, which
intervention is most important for the nurse to implement? [CH 4]
A. Perform a nutrition assessment
B. Refer the patient to a social worker
C. Advise the patient to see an obstetrician, not a midwife
D. Explain to the patient the importance of keeping their prenatal care appointments
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Explain to the patient the importance of keeping their prenatal care appointments
Question 5
Which organization has developed entry to practice competencies for Child-bearing
families? [CH 4]
A. Canadian Nursing Association
B. Canadian Association of Midwives
C. Canadian Association of School of Nursing
D. Society of Obstetrician & Gynecologists of Canada
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,CORRECT ANSWER
C. Canadian Association of School of Nursing
Question 6
When managing health care for pregnant patients at a prenatal clinic, which barrier to
access prenatal care is considered most significant? [CH 4]
A. Age
B. Minority status
C. Educational level
D. Geographic location
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Geographic location
Question 7
Which time frame range is the perinatal continuum of care? [CH 4]
A. 9 to 10 months
B. 12 to 14 months
C. 15 to 16 months
D. 18 to 24 months
CORRECT ANSWER
B. 12 to 14 months
Question 8
Which factor is mainly responsible for the steady increase in Caesarean birth? [CH 4]
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, A. Higher rate of primary Caesarean births
B. Higher rate of vaginal birth after Caesarean birth
C. Increased nicotine use in pregnancy
D. Lower medical indications for Caesarean birth
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Higher rate of primary Caesarean births
Question 9
From a nurse's perspective, what measure should be the focus of the health care system to
further reduce the rate of infant mortality? [CH 4]
A. Implementing programs that focus on health promotion and preventive care
B. Increasing the length of stay in a hospital after vaginal birth from 2 to 3 days
C. Expanding the number of neonatal intensive care units (NICUs)
D. Mandating that all pregnant women receive care from an obstetrician
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Implementing programs that focus on health promotion and preventive care
Question 10
Which have contributed to decreasing maternity-related health care costs? [CH 4]
A. Prolonged postpartum hospital stays
B. Portable care technology
C. The reduction in acceptable genetic screening options
D. Rural health services outreach clinics
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Portable care technology
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