NURS 1230 FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | NURS
1230 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
A 29-year-old multigravida at 37 weeks' gestation
is being treated for severe preeclampsia and has
magnesium sulfate infusing at 3g/hr. To maintain
safety for this client, the priority intervention is - ANS ✔✔assess reflexes, clonus, visual disturbances,
and
headache
A client presents to the OB triage unit with no prenatal
care and painless bright red vaginal bleeding. Which
interventions are most indicated? - ANS ✔✔applying external fetal monitor and completing a
physical assessment-Possible placenta previa.
While performing physical assessment of a 12 month-
old, the nurse notes that the infant's anterior fontanel
is still slightly open. Which of the following is the
nurse's most appropriate action? - ANS ✔✔Do nothing because this is a normal finding for the
age.
You are caring for a Muslim woman who has just given birth to
a baby boy. Her husband and family are at the bedside. As a
culturally competent nurse, you are aware that (SATA) - ANS ✔✔The patient may prefer caregivers to be
female, The words "Allah-o-Akbar" may be
whispered into the baby's right ear
Based on an understanding of plantar creases in the
newborn, the nurse assess plantar creases
immediately after birth because: - ANS ✔✔fluid loss may give the appearance of more
plantar creases
The nurse caring for a large-for-gestational-age
newborn monitors blood glucose to detect
hypoglycemia as the result of - ANS ✔✔hyperinsulinemia
When teaching a mother about introducing
solid foods to her child, which of the
following indicates the earliest age at which
this should be done? - ANS ✔✔4 months-Solid foods are not recommended before
age 4 to 6 months because of the sucking
reflex and the immaturity of the
gastrointestinal tract and immune system.
A client at 4 weeks postpartum tells the nurse that she
cannot cope any longer and is overwhelmed by her
, newborn. The baby has old formula on her clothes and
under her neck. The mother does not remember when
she last bathed the baby and states that she does not
want to care for the infant. The nurse should
encourage the client and her husband to call their HCP
because the mother should be evaluated further for: - ANS ✔✔postpartum depression
Estrada, the Philippine president, has been
unexpectedly impeached and was out of
office before the end of his term. He is in
what type of crisis? - ANS ✔✔Situational-unexpected crisis that
arises suddenly in response to an external
event or a conflict concerning a specific circumstance
The mother of a 2-month-old is concerned that she
may be spoiling her baby by picking her up when she
cries. Which of the following would be the nurse's
best response? - ANS ✔✔"Babies need to be held and cuddled; you won't
spoil her this way"
Nurse Mary Jean is assisting in administering
immunizations at a health care clinic. The
nurse understands that an immunization will
provide: - ANS ✔✔Acquired immunity from disease
When caring for a newborn who is small-for-
gestational-age, the nurse understands that the
newborn is at risk for hypoglycemia due to - ANS ✔✔limited glycogen stores
When assessing an 18-month-old, the nurse
notes a characteristic protruding abdomen.
Which of the following would explain the
rationale for this finding? - ANS ✔✔Underdeveloped abdominal muscles
A nurse is completing a prenatal assessment on a
woman who is 28 weeks pregnant with
gestational hypertension. Which findings should
be reported to the primary care provider? SATA - ANS ✔✔dull headache, blurred vision, 1+ urine protein
If parents keep a toddler dependent in areas
where he is capable of using skills, the
toddler will develop a sense of which of the
following? - ANS ✔✔Shame
The nurse admitting a preterm newborn to the
nursery should assess the newborn for which of
the following? - ANS ✔✔Respiratory distress
1230 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
A 29-year-old multigravida at 37 weeks' gestation
is being treated for severe preeclampsia and has
magnesium sulfate infusing at 3g/hr. To maintain
safety for this client, the priority intervention is - ANS ✔✔assess reflexes, clonus, visual disturbances,
and
headache
A client presents to the OB triage unit with no prenatal
care and painless bright red vaginal bleeding. Which
interventions are most indicated? - ANS ✔✔applying external fetal monitor and completing a
physical assessment-Possible placenta previa.
While performing physical assessment of a 12 month-
old, the nurse notes that the infant's anterior fontanel
is still slightly open. Which of the following is the
nurse's most appropriate action? - ANS ✔✔Do nothing because this is a normal finding for the
age.
You are caring for a Muslim woman who has just given birth to
a baby boy. Her husband and family are at the bedside. As a
culturally competent nurse, you are aware that (SATA) - ANS ✔✔The patient may prefer caregivers to be
female, The words "Allah-o-Akbar" may be
whispered into the baby's right ear
Based on an understanding of plantar creases in the
newborn, the nurse assess plantar creases
immediately after birth because: - ANS ✔✔fluid loss may give the appearance of more
plantar creases
The nurse caring for a large-for-gestational-age
newborn monitors blood glucose to detect
hypoglycemia as the result of - ANS ✔✔hyperinsulinemia
When teaching a mother about introducing
solid foods to her child, which of the
following indicates the earliest age at which
this should be done? - ANS ✔✔4 months-Solid foods are not recommended before
age 4 to 6 months because of the sucking
reflex and the immaturity of the
gastrointestinal tract and immune system.
A client at 4 weeks postpartum tells the nurse that she
cannot cope any longer and is overwhelmed by her
, newborn. The baby has old formula on her clothes and
under her neck. The mother does not remember when
she last bathed the baby and states that she does not
want to care for the infant. The nurse should
encourage the client and her husband to call their HCP
because the mother should be evaluated further for: - ANS ✔✔postpartum depression
Estrada, the Philippine president, has been
unexpectedly impeached and was out of
office before the end of his term. He is in
what type of crisis? - ANS ✔✔Situational-unexpected crisis that
arises suddenly in response to an external
event or a conflict concerning a specific circumstance
The mother of a 2-month-old is concerned that she
may be spoiling her baby by picking her up when she
cries. Which of the following would be the nurse's
best response? - ANS ✔✔"Babies need to be held and cuddled; you won't
spoil her this way"
Nurse Mary Jean is assisting in administering
immunizations at a health care clinic. The
nurse understands that an immunization will
provide: - ANS ✔✔Acquired immunity from disease
When caring for a newborn who is small-for-
gestational-age, the nurse understands that the
newborn is at risk for hypoglycemia due to - ANS ✔✔limited glycogen stores
When assessing an 18-month-old, the nurse
notes a characteristic protruding abdomen.
Which of the following would explain the
rationale for this finding? - ANS ✔✔Underdeveloped abdominal muscles
A nurse is completing a prenatal assessment on a
woman who is 28 weeks pregnant with
gestational hypertension. Which findings should
be reported to the primary care provider? SATA - ANS ✔✔dull headache, blurred vision, 1+ urine protein
If parents keep a toddler dependent in areas
where he is capable of using skills, the
toddler will develop a sense of which of the
following? - ANS ✔✔Shame
The nurse admitting a preterm newborn to the
nursery should assess the newborn for which of
the following? - ANS ✔✔Respiratory distress
