NUR 2513 MATERNAL CHILD NURSING
EXAM 1 CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS
◉ A nurse is assessing a newborn. Which would be considered a
normal finding
A. Asymmetry
B. Acrocyanosis
C. Apnea
D. Atonia
Answer: B. Acrocyanosis
◉ The nurse is assessing a term newborn. Which findings should the
nurse expect when assessing the patterns of sole creases?
A. Creased covering 1/4of the foot
B. Creases on 2/3 of the foot
c. Longitudinal but no horizontal creases
D. Heel creases but no anterior creases
Answer: B. Creases on 2/3 of the foot
,◉ A postpartum woman is prescribed an antibiotic because of
endometritis. her breastfed infant should be observed particularly
for which of the following?
A. irritability and loss of appetite
B. Signs of thrush and easy bruising
C. Decreased sleep levels and increased appetite
D. Jaundice that does not respond to phototherapy
Answer: B. Signs of thrush and easy bruising
◉ The nurse assesses a postpartum clients discharge as being
moderate in amount and red in color. How should the nurse
document the appearance of the lochia?
A. Lochia rubra
B. Lochia normalia
C. Lochia serosa
D. Lochia alba
Answer: A. Lochia rubra
◉ Nurse is assisting a new mother to begin breastfeeding for her
newborn son. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to
take?
A. Cautioning her not to allow the infant to grasp the areola of her
breast to prevent soreness
, B. Positioning the infant near her breast and stroking his cheek to
encourage him to suck
C. Stressing that breastfeeding is a normal process and minimal help
is needed to learn it
D. Encouraging her to lie on her side and help the baby become wide
awake by talking to him
Answer: B. Positioning the infant near her breast and stroking his
cheek to encourage him to suck
◉ Nurse instructed a mother on the importance of providing a
toddler with a balanced diet. Which observation during a home visit
indicates that instruction has been effective?
A. child take candy from a dish that is placed on the coffee table in
the living room
B. Mother prepares a scrambled egg for the toddlers breakfast
C. mother places a serving of fried finger foods on a plate for the
child
D. The child is eating a piece of cake and ice cream for lunch
Answer: B. Mother prepares a scrambled egg for the toddlers
breakfast
◉ Why are postpartum women prone to urinary retention?
A. decreased bladder sensation results from edema because of
pressure of birth
EXAM 1 CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS
◉ A nurse is assessing a newborn. Which would be considered a
normal finding
A. Asymmetry
B. Acrocyanosis
C. Apnea
D. Atonia
Answer: B. Acrocyanosis
◉ The nurse is assessing a term newborn. Which findings should the
nurse expect when assessing the patterns of sole creases?
A. Creased covering 1/4of the foot
B. Creases on 2/3 of the foot
c. Longitudinal but no horizontal creases
D. Heel creases but no anterior creases
Answer: B. Creases on 2/3 of the foot
,◉ A postpartum woman is prescribed an antibiotic because of
endometritis. her breastfed infant should be observed particularly
for which of the following?
A. irritability and loss of appetite
B. Signs of thrush and easy bruising
C. Decreased sleep levels and increased appetite
D. Jaundice that does not respond to phototherapy
Answer: B. Signs of thrush and easy bruising
◉ The nurse assesses a postpartum clients discharge as being
moderate in amount and red in color. How should the nurse
document the appearance of the lochia?
A. Lochia rubra
B. Lochia normalia
C. Lochia serosa
D. Lochia alba
Answer: A. Lochia rubra
◉ Nurse is assisting a new mother to begin breastfeeding for her
newborn son. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to
take?
A. Cautioning her not to allow the infant to grasp the areola of her
breast to prevent soreness
, B. Positioning the infant near her breast and stroking his cheek to
encourage him to suck
C. Stressing that breastfeeding is a normal process and minimal help
is needed to learn it
D. Encouraging her to lie on her side and help the baby become wide
awake by talking to him
Answer: B. Positioning the infant near her breast and stroking his
cheek to encourage him to suck
◉ Nurse instructed a mother on the importance of providing a
toddler with a balanced diet. Which observation during a home visit
indicates that instruction has been effective?
A. child take candy from a dish that is placed on the coffee table in
the living room
B. Mother prepares a scrambled egg for the toddlers breakfast
C. mother places a serving of fried finger foods on a plate for the
child
D. The child is eating a piece of cake and ice cream for lunch
Answer: B. Mother prepares a scrambled egg for the toddlers
breakfast
◉ Why are postpartum women prone to urinary retention?
A. decreased bladder sensation results from edema because of
pressure of birth
