RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY
College of Nursing
NUR 2513 / NUR2513
FINAL EXAMINATION
Maternal-Child Nursing
Academic Year: 2026/2027
Total Questions: 100 Multiple Choice
Format: 4 Options (A-D), Single Best Answer
Sections: 8 Comprehensive Sections
Distribution: 75% Scenario-Based, 15% Recall, 10% Clinical Judgment
Cognitive Levels: 25% Recall, 55% Application, 20% Analysis
This examination is aligned with 2026-2027 Rasmussen University curriculum standards
for comprehensive maternal-child nursing competencies.
,NUR 2513 Final Exam | Maternal-Child Nursing | Rasmussen University 2026/2027
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology Q1 - Q10
Section 2 Prenatal Care, Fetal Development, and Antepartum Assessment Q11 - Q20
Section 3 Antepartum Complications Q21 - Q35
Section 4 Intrapartum Nursing Care Q36 - Q50
Section 5 Postpartum Nursing Care Q51 - Q65
Section 6 Newborn Assessment and Care Q66 - Q80
Section 7 Neonatal Complications Q81 - Q90
Section 8 Integrated Clinical Scenarios and Critical Thinking Q91 - Q100
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Section 1: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
Q1: A 28-year-old G2P1001 patient at 12 weeks' gestation asks the nurse which hormone is primarily
responsible for maintaining the pregnancy by preserving the corpus luteum. Which hormone should the
nurse identify?
A. Estrogen
B. Progesterone
C. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) [CORRECT]
D. Human placental lactogen (hPL)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: hCG is produced by the chorionic villi and is the hormone responsible for maintaining the corpus luteum,
which continues to produce progesterone and estrogen to sustain the pregnancy until the placenta takes over at
approximately 10-12 weeks. Estrogen (A) promotes uterine growth and breast development but does not maintain the
corpus luteum. Progesterone (B) maintains the endometrium but does not preserve the corpus luteum directly. hPL (D)
stimulates maternal metabolism and breast development for lactation but is not involved in corpus luteum preservation.
hCG is also the hormone detected in pregnancy tests and is a positive sign of pregnancy, aligned with Rasmussen NUR
2513 maternal physiology competency standards.
Q2: A nurse is assessing a pregnant patient and notes that the fundus of the uterus is the uppermost
portion. The patient asks which part of the uterus is located above the entrance of the fallopian tubes.
What is the nurse's best response?
A. The body of the uterus
B. The cervix
C. The fundus [CORRECT]
D. The isthmus
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The fundus is the dome-shaped uppermost portion of the uterus that extends above the entry points of the
fallopian tubes. It is the most muscular part and is the area where the uterine contractions originate during labor. The body
(A) is the main middle portion of the uterus. The cervix (B) is the lower narrow portion that opens into the vagina. The
isthmus (D) is the narrow zone between the body and cervix. Understanding uterine anatomy is foundational for
maternal-child nursing assessment, as fundal height measurements are used throughout pregnancy to evaluate fetal growth,
consistent with Rasmussen NUR 2513 curriculum.
Q3: A nursing student is reviewing the menstrual cycle. Which statement correctly describes the
proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle?
A. The corpus luteum secretes progesterone, thickening the endometrium with glandular secretions.
B. Estrogen levels rise, causing the endometrium to regenerate and thicken after menstruation.
[CORRECT]
C. The endometrial lining is shed in response to decreased estrogen and progesterone levels.
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College of Nursing
NUR 2513 / NUR2513
FINAL EXAMINATION
Maternal-Child Nursing
Academic Year: 2026/2027
Total Questions: 100 Multiple Choice
Format: 4 Options (A-D), Single Best Answer
Sections: 8 Comprehensive Sections
Distribution: 75% Scenario-Based, 15% Recall, 10% Clinical Judgment
Cognitive Levels: 25% Recall, 55% Application, 20% Analysis
This examination is aligned with 2026-2027 Rasmussen University curriculum standards
for comprehensive maternal-child nursing competencies.
,NUR 2513 Final Exam | Maternal-Child Nursing | Rasmussen University 2026/2027
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology Q1 - Q10
Section 2 Prenatal Care, Fetal Development, and Antepartum Assessment Q11 - Q20
Section 3 Antepartum Complications Q21 - Q35
Section 4 Intrapartum Nursing Care Q36 - Q50
Section 5 Postpartum Nursing Care Q51 - Q65
Section 6 Newborn Assessment and Care Q66 - Q80
Section 7 Neonatal Complications Q81 - Q90
Section 8 Integrated Clinical Scenarios and Critical Thinking Q91 - Q100
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, NUR 2513 Final Exam | Maternal-Child Nursing | Rasmussen University 2026/2027
Section 1: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
Q1: A 28-year-old G2P1001 patient at 12 weeks' gestation asks the nurse which hormone is primarily
responsible for maintaining the pregnancy by preserving the corpus luteum. Which hormone should the
nurse identify?
A. Estrogen
B. Progesterone
C. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) [CORRECT]
D. Human placental lactogen (hPL)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: hCG is produced by the chorionic villi and is the hormone responsible for maintaining the corpus luteum,
which continues to produce progesterone and estrogen to sustain the pregnancy until the placenta takes over at
approximately 10-12 weeks. Estrogen (A) promotes uterine growth and breast development but does not maintain the
corpus luteum. Progesterone (B) maintains the endometrium but does not preserve the corpus luteum directly. hPL (D)
stimulates maternal metabolism and breast development for lactation but is not involved in corpus luteum preservation.
hCG is also the hormone detected in pregnancy tests and is a positive sign of pregnancy, aligned with Rasmussen NUR
2513 maternal physiology competency standards.
Q2: A nurse is assessing a pregnant patient and notes that the fundus of the uterus is the uppermost
portion. The patient asks which part of the uterus is located above the entrance of the fallopian tubes.
What is the nurse's best response?
A. The body of the uterus
B. The cervix
C. The fundus [CORRECT]
D. The isthmus
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The fundus is the dome-shaped uppermost portion of the uterus that extends above the entry points of the
fallopian tubes. It is the most muscular part and is the area where the uterine contractions originate during labor. The body
(A) is the main middle portion of the uterus. The cervix (B) is the lower narrow portion that opens into the vagina. The
isthmus (D) is the narrow zone between the body and cervix. Understanding uterine anatomy is foundational for
maternal-child nursing assessment, as fundal height measurements are used throughout pregnancy to evaluate fetal growth,
consistent with Rasmussen NUR 2513 curriculum.
Q3: A nursing student is reviewing the menstrual cycle. Which statement correctly describes the
proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle?
A. The corpus luteum secretes progesterone, thickening the endometrium with glandular secretions.
B. Estrogen levels rise, causing the endometrium to regenerate and thicken after menstruation.
[CORRECT]
C. The endometrial lining is shed in response to decreased estrogen and progesterone levels.
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