Introduction-to-Maternity-and-
Pediatric-Nursing-Final-Q&A
1. A-13-year-old-boy-states,-"The-girls-in-my-class-tower-over-me."-What-would-
be-the-nurse's-most-appropriate-response?---CORRECT-ANSWER--"It-may-
seem-that-way-because-girls-have-a-growth-spurt-2-years-earlier-than-boys."
2. A-13-year-old-girl-tells-the-nurse-she-is-concerned-because-she-has-not-had-her-
first-menstrual-period.-What-is-the-best-initial-response-from-the-nurse?---
CORRECT-ANSWER--"Age-of-first-menstrual-cycle-varies."
3. A-33-week-pregnant-woman-is-admitted-to-the-antenatal-unit-with-gestational-
hypertension.-What-evaluative-finding-would-indicate-that-her-condition-
advanced-to-pre-eclampsia.---CORRECT-ANSWER-Proteinuria
4. A-9-year-old-child-is-being-prepared-for-lumbar-puncture.-What-position-will-
the-nurse-explain-to-the-child-for-this-procedure?---CORRECT-ANSWER--"On-
your-side-with-the-knees-bent-and-the-head-close-to-the-knees."
5. A-child-is-brought-to-the-emergency-department-after-he-fell-and-hit-his-head-
on-the-ground.-Which-nursing-assessment-suggests-the-child-has-a-
concussion?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Cannot-remember-what-happened-to-him
6. A-hospitalized-toddler-was-drinking-from-a-cup-at-home-but-now-refuses-to-
drink-from-anything-except-his-favorite-bottle.-What-is-the-most-likely-reason-
for-this-behavior?---CORRECT-ANSWER-He-is-dealing-with-the-anxiety-of-
hospitalization-by-regressing.
7. A-newborn's-Apgar-score-is-a-9-at-1-and-5-minutes.-What-does-the-nurse-
understand-regarding-the-score-of-9?---CORRECT-ANSWER-The-newborn-is-
in-stable-condition.
8. A-nurse-encourages-a-school-age-child-to-be-involved-with-his/her-care.-Why-
is-this-important?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Gives-some-sense-of-control
9. A-nurse-is-providing-prenatal-education.-The-nurse-will-explain-that-
pregnancy-affects-glucose-metabolism-in-what-way?---CORRECT-ANSWER-
Placental-hormones-increase-the-resistance-of-cells-to-insulin.
10. A-parent-reports-that-her-child-has-begun-to-do-poorly-at-school-and-
experiences-episodes-where-he-appears-to-be-staring-into-space.-Of-which-type-
of-seizure-is-this-behavior-a-characteristic?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Absence
, Introduction-to-Maternity-and-
Pediatric-Nursing-Final-Q&A
11. A-patient-who-is-28-weeks-pregnant-presents-with-consistent-hypertension.-
What-would-be-the-nurse's-first-priority?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Activity-
restriction
12. A-pregnant-patient-tells-the-nurse-that-she-has-been-nauseated-and-vomiting.-
How-will-the-nurse-explain-that-hyperemesis-gravidarum-is-distinguished-
from-morning-sickness?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Hyperemesis-gravidarum-
causes-dehydration-and-electrolyte-imbalances.
13. A-pregnant-woman-arrives-at-the-emergency-department-(ED)-and-reports-she-
is-in-labor.-After-a-thorough-examination-and-diagnostic-testing,-it-is-
determined-to-be-false-labor.-What-signs-and-symptoms-would-lead-the-nurse-
to-suspect-false-labor?-(Select-all-that-apply.)---CORRECT-ANSWER-Positive-
Ballorment
Painless-tightening-of-abdominal-muscles
Cervix-thick-and-not-effaced
14. A-pregnant-woman-is-at-her-28-week-prenatal-visit.-The-nurse-gives-her-a-
sugar-drink-for-what-reason?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Test-for-diabetes
15. A-prenatal-patient-with-gestational-diabetes-mellitus-(GDM)-asks-the-nurse-if-
she-will-need-insulin-for-the-rest-of-her-life?-What-is-the-best-response-by-the-
nurse?---CORRECT-ANSWER-"It-will-most-likely-resolve-6-weeks-or-so-after-
the-baby-is-born."
16. A-primigravida-in-her-first-trimester-in-Rh-negative.-What-will-this-woman-
receive-to-prevent-anti--RH-antibodies-from-forming?---CORRECT-ANSWER-
Rh-immune-globulin-at-28-weeks-and-within-72-hours-after-the-birth-of-an-Rh-
positive-infant
17. A-woman-on-the-labor-and-delivery-unit-had-her-membranes-artificially-
ruptured.-What-are-the-risks-post-this-procedure?-Select-all-that-apply---
CORRECT-ANSWER-Umbilical-cord-compression
Abrupto-placentae
Infection
18. A-woman-who-is-30-weeks-pregnant-has-been-told-she-has-a-total-placenta-
previa.-What-will-be-the-expected-intervention?---CORRECT-ANSWER-A-
cesarean-section-is-performed.
Pediatric-Nursing-Final-Q&A
1. A-13-year-old-boy-states,-"The-girls-in-my-class-tower-over-me."-What-would-
be-the-nurse's-most-appropriate-response?---CORRECT-ANSWER--"It-may-
seem-that-way-because-girls-have-a-growth-spurt-2-years-earlier-than-boys."
2. A-13-year-old-girl-tells-the-nurse-she-is-concerned-because-she-has-not-had-her-
first-menstrual-period.-What-is-the-best-initial-response-from-the-nurse?---
CORRECT-ANSWER--"Age-of-first-menstrual-cycle-varies."
3. A-33-week-pregnant-woman-is-admitted-to-the-antenatal-unit-with-gestational-
hypertension.-What-evaluative-finding-would-indicate-that-her-condition-
advanced-to-pre-eclampsia.---CORRECT-ANSWER-Proteinuria
4. A-9-year-old-child-is-being-prepared-for-lumbar-puncture.-What-position-will-
the-nurse-explain-to-the-child-for-this-procedure?---CORRECT-ANSWER--"On-
your-side-with-the-knees-bent-and-the-head-close-to-the-knees."
5. A-child-is-brought-to-the-emergency-department-after-he-fell-and-hit-his-head-
on-the-ground.-Which-nursing-assessment-suggests-the-child-has-a-
concussion?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Cannot-remember-what-happened-to-him
6. A-hospitalized-toddler-was-drinking-from-a-cup-at-home-but-now-refuses-to-
drink-from-anything-except-his-favorite-bottle.-What-is-the-most-likely-reason-
for-this-behavior?---CORRECT-ANSWER-He-is-dealing-with-the-anxiety-of-
hospitalization-by-regressing.
7. A-newborn's-Apgar-score-is-a-9-at-1-and-5-minutes.-What-does-the-nurse-
understand-regarding-the-score-of-9?---CORRECT-ANSWER-The-newborn-is-
in-stable-condition.
8. A-nurse-encourages-a-school-age-child-to-be-involved-with-his/her-care.-Why-
is-this-important?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Gives-some-sense-of-control
9. A-nurse-is-providing-prenatal-education.-The-nurse-will-explain-that-
pregnancy-affects-glucose-metabolism-in-what-way?---CORRECT-ANSWER-
Placental-hormones-increase-the-resistance-of-cells-to-insulin.
10. A-parent-reports-that-her-child-has-begun-to-do-poorly-at-school-and-
experiences-episodes-where-he-appears-to-be-staring-into-space.-Of-which-type-
of-seizure-is-this-behavior-a-characteristic?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Absence
, Introduction-to-Maternity-and-
Pediatric-Nursing-Final-Q&A
11. A-patient-who-is-28-weeks-pregnant-presents-with-consistent-hypertension.-
What-would-be-the-nurse's-first-priority?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Activity-
restriction
12. A-pregnant-patient-tells-the-nurse-that-she-has-been-nauseated-and-vomiting.-
How-will-the-nurse-explain-that-hyperemesis-gravidarum-is-distinguished-
from-morning-sickness?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Hyperemesis-gravidarum-
causes-dehydration-and-electrolyte-imbalances.
13. A-pregnant-woman-arrives-at-the-emergency-department-(ED)-and-reports-she-
is-in-labor.-After-a-thorough-examination-and-diagnostic-testing,-it-is-
determined-to-be-false-labor.-What-signs-and-symptoms-would-lead-the-nurse-
to-suspect-false-labor?-(Select-all-that-apply.)---CORRECT-ANSWER-Positive-
Ballorment
Painless-tightening-of-abdominal-muscles
Cervix-thick-and-not-effaced
14. A-pregnant-woman-is-at-her-28-week-prenatal-visit.-The-nurse-gives-her-a-
sugar-drink-for-what-reason?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Test-for-diabetes
15. A-prenatal-patient-with-gestational-diabetes-mellitus-(GDM)-asks-the-nurse-if-
she-will-need-insulin-for-the-rest-of-her-life?-What-is-the-best-response-by-the-
nurse?---CORRECT-ANSWER-"It-will-most-likely-resolve-6-weeks-or-so-after-
the-baby-is-born."
16. A-primigravida-in-her-first-trimester-in-Rh-negative.-What-will-this-woman-
receive-to-prevent-anti--RH-antibodies-from-forming?---CORRECT-ANSWER-
Rh-immune-globulin-at-28-weeks-and-within-72-hours-after-the-birth-of-an-Rh-
positive-infant
17. A-woman-on-the-labor-and-delivery-unit-had-her-membranes-artificially-
ruptured.-What-are-the-risks-post-this-procedure?-Select-all-that-apply---
CORRECT-ANSWER-Umbilical-cord-compression
Abrupto-placentae
Infection
18. A-woman-who-is-30-weeks-pregnant-has-been-told-she-has-a-total-placenta-
previa.-What-will-be-the-expected-intervention?---CORRECT-ANSWER-A-
cesarean-section-is-performed.
