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NU 170 EXAM 2 - MATERNAL-CHILD NURSING STUDY GUIDE GALEN
COLLEGE EXAM COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST EDITION 2026
NU 170 Exam 2 | Maternal-Child Nursing Study Guide — Galen College
10-Point Summarized Exam Coverage
1. Pediatric Growth and Development: Erikson's psychosocial stages, Piaget's cognitive
stages, developmental milestones, play types, and age-specific nursing care.
2. Pediatric Respiratory Disorders: RSV, croup, epiglottitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and
respiratory distress syndrome.
3. Pediatric Endocrine Disorders: Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus, diabetic
ketoacidosis, hypothyroidism, and growth hormone deficiency.
4. Pediatric Medication Administration: Weight-based dosing, safe medication
administration, digoxin, levothyroxine, and insulin.
5. Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders: Dehydration, diarrhea, vomiting, HUS, and
fluid/electrolyte imbalances.
6. Pediatric Renal and Urinary Disorders: Urinary tract infections, nocturnal enuresis, and
nephrotic syndrome.
7. Pediatric Integumentary Disorders: Tinea capitis, scabies, impetigo, and burns.
8. Pediatric Musculoskeletal and Neurological Disorders: Fractures, cerebral palsy, ADHD,
and seizures.
9. Pediatric Infectious Diseases: Pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, and isolation
precautions.
10. Pediatric Emergency and Critical Care: Shock, anaphylaxis, and poisoning.
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SECTION 1: PEDIATRIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (Questions 1–40)
Question 1
A nurse is teaching about play stages. Which type of play is most common in a 2-year-old?
A) Cooperative play
B) Parallel play
C) Associative play
D) Solitary play
Answer: B
Rationale: At 2 years of age, toddlers engage mainly in parallel play, where they play alongside
other children but do not directly interact. This reflects their developmental stage where social
interaction is emerging but not fully established. Cooperative and associative play develop later
during preschool years .
Question 2
Which age group is appropriate for using the FACES pain rating scale?
A) Infants under 1 year
B) Toddlers aged 1–3 years
C) Children 4 years and older
D) Adolescents only
Answer: C
Rationale: The FACES pain scale uses visual facial expressions and is validated for children 4
years and older. Younger children may not be able to understand the scale concept .
Question 3
According to Erikson, which psychosocial stage is a 4-year-old child in?
A) Trust vs. mistrust
B) Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
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C) Initiative vs. guilt
D) Industry vs. inferiority
Answer: C
Rationale: Preschoolers (3–6 years) are in Erikson's initiative vs. guilt stage, where they explore,
take initiative, and assert control through play and social interactions.
Question 4
A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which developmental milestone should the nurse
expect?
A) Rolling over
B) Sitting without support
C) Crawling
D) Walking independently
Answer: A
Rationale: A 6-month-old infant should be able to roll over. Sitting without support typically
occurs at 8 months, crawling at 9 months, and walking at 12 months.
Question 5
According to Piaget, which cognitive stage is a 2-year-old child in?
A) Sensorimotor
B) Preoperational
C) Concrete operational
D) Formal operational
Answer: A
Rationale: Children from birth to 2 years are in Piaget's sensorimotor stage, where they learn
through sensory experiences and motor actions.
Question 6
A nurse is teaching a mother about regression in hospitalized children. Which statement by the
mother indicates understanding?
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A) "This is a sign of regression and common during hospitalization."
B) "Regression means my child is seriously ill."
C) "I should punish my child for bedwetting."
D) "Regression is always a sign of neurological damage."
Answer: A
Rationale: Regression is a normal response to stress or illness in children. Bedwetting may
reoccur during hospitalization, reflecting the child's temporary inability to cope .
Question 7
A nurse is caring for a toddler receiving IV fluids. Which site is most appropriate for IV insertion?
A) Antecubital fossa
B) Hand
C) Scalp vein
D) Foot
Answer: B
Rationale: In toddlers, the hand is a common IV site because it is easily accessible and allows for
mobility. The scalp is used in infants, and the antecubital fossa is used in older children.
Question 8
Which of the following is a fine motor milestone for a 12-month-old infant?
A) Drawing a circle
B) Pincer grasp
C) Writing name
D) Tying shoelaces
Answer: B
Rationale: The pincer grasp (using thumb and index finger) develops around 9–12 months.
Drawing circles, writing names, and tying shoelaces are milestones for older children.
Question 9
A nurse is assessing a 3-year-old child. Which gross motor milestone should the nurse expect?
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NU 170 EXAM 2 - MATERNAL-CHILD NURSING STUDY GUIDE GALEN
COLLEGE EXAM COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST EDITION 2026
NU 170 Exam 2 | Maternal-Child Nursing Study Guide — Galen College
10-Point Summarized Exam Coverage
1. Pediatric Growth and Development: Erikson's psychosocial stages, Piaget's cognitive
stages, developmental milestones, play types, and age-specific nursing care.
2. Pediatric Respiratory Disorders: RSV, croup, epiglottitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and
respiratory distress syndrome.
3. Pediatric Endocrine Disorders: Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus, diabetic
ketoacidosis, hypothyroidism, and growth hormone deficiency.
4. Pediatric Medication Administration: Weight-based dosing, safe medication
administration, digoxin, levothyroxine, and insulin.
5. Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders: Dehydration, diarrhea, vomiting, HUS, and
fluid/electrolyte imbalances.
6. Pediatric Renal and Urinary Disorders: Urinary tract infections, nocturnal enuresis, and
nephrotic syndrome.
7. Pediatric Integumentary Disorders: Tinea capitis, scabies, impetigo, and burns.
8. Pediatric Musculoskeletal and Neurological Disorders: Fractures, cerebral palsy, ADHD,
and seizures.
9. Pediatric Infectious Diseases: Pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, and isolation
precautions.
10. Pediatric Emergency and Critical Care: Shock, anaphylaxis, and poisoning.
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SECTION 1: PEDIATRIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (Questions 1–40)
Question 1
A nurse is teaching about play stages. Which type of play is most common in a 2-year-old?
A) Cooperative play
B) Parallel play
C) Associative play
D) Solitary play
Answer: B
Rationale: At 2 years of age, toddlers engage mainly in parallel play, where they play alongside
other children but do not directly interact. This reflects their developmental stage where social
interaction is emerging but not fully established. Cooperative and associative play develop later
during preschool years .
Question 2
Which age group is appropriate for using the FACES pain rating scale?
A) Infants under 1 year
B) Toddlers aged 1–3 years
C) Children 4 years and older
D) Adolescents only
Answer: C
Rationale: The FACES pain scale uses visual facial expressions and is validated for children 4
years and older. Younger children may not be able to understand the scale concept .
Question 3
According to Erikson, which psychosocial stage is a 4-year-old child in?
A) Trust vs. mistrust
B) Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
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C) Initiative vs. guilt
D) Industry vs. inferiority
Answer: C
Rationale: Preschoolers (3–6 years) are in Erikson's initiative vs. guilt stage, where they explore,
take initiative, and assert control through play and social interactions.
Question 4
A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which developmental milestone should the nurse
expect?
A) Rolling over
B) Sitting without support
C) Crawling
D) Walking independently
Answer: A
Rationale: A 6-month-old infant should be able to roll over. Sitting without support typically
occurs at 8 months, crawling at 9 months, and walking at 12 months.
Question 5
According to Piaget, which cognitive stage is a 2-year-old child in?
A) Sensorimotor
B) Preoperational
C) Concrete operational
D) Formal operational
Answer: A
Rationale: Children from birth to 2 years are in Piaget's sensorimotor stage, where they learn
through sensory experiences and motor actions.
Question 6
A nurse is teaching a mother about regression in hospitalized children. Which statement by the
mother indicates understanding?
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A) "This is a sign of regression and common during hospitalization."
B) "Regression means my child is seriously ill."
C) "I should punish my child for bedwetting."
D) "Regression is always a sign of neurological damage."
Answer: A
Rationale: Regression is a normal response to stress or illness in children. Bedwetting may
reoccur during hospitalization, reflecting the child's temporary inability to cope .
Question 7
A nurse is caring for a toddler receiving IV fluids. Which site is most appropriate for IV insertion?
A) Antecubital fossa
B) Hand
C) Scalp vein
D) Foot
Answer: B
Rationale: In toddlers, the hand is a common IV site because it is easily accessible and allows for
mobility. The scalp is used in infants, and the antecubital fossa is used in older children.
Question 8
Which of the following is a fine motor milestone for a 12-month-old infant?
A) Drawing a circle
B) Pincer grasp
C) Writing name
D) Tying shoelaces
Answer: B
Rationale: The pincer grasp (using thumb and index finger) develops around 9–12 months.
Drawing circles, writing names, and tying shoelaces are milestones for older children.
Question 9
A nurse is assessing a 3-year-old child. Which gross motor milestone should the nurse expect?
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