NU 170 (Exams 1–3& final) Complete Full Course
Study Bundle
This comprehensive study bundle includes verified questions and answers from
Exams 1, 2, 3, and the Final Exam for NU 170 Maternal-Child Nursing at Galen
College of Nursing . All answers include rationales to support your exam
preparation.
SECTION 1: GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT — EXAM 1
Q1. According to Piaget, what is the cognitive stage of an 8-year-old child?
A) Sensorimotor
B) Preoperational
C) Concrete operational
D) Formal operational
☑ Correct Answer: C
1
,RATIONALE: The concrete operational stage (approximately 7–11 years) is
characterized by logical thought about concrete events. Children begin
understanding conservation, classification, and multiple perspectives during this
stage .
Q2. What is Erikson's developmental stage for a 4-year-old child?
A) Trust vs. mistrust
B) Initiative vs. guilt
C) Industry vs. inferiority
D) Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
☑ Correct Answer: B
RATIONALE: Preschool children (ages 3–6) engage in the initiative vs. guilt
stage, where they assert power and control through directing play and social
interactions .
2
, Q3. A 5-year-old hospitalized child begins bed wetting. How should the nurse
respond?
A) "You should stop this behavior immediately."
B) "This is a sign of regression and common during hospitalization."
C) "Let's punish if this happens again."
D) "We should notify child protective services."
☑ Correct Answer: B
RATIONALE: Regression to earlier behaviors (such as bed wetting) is a common
stress response in hospitalized children. The nurse should provide reassurance and
understanding .
Q4. What is a priority goal for the care of a hospitalized toddler?
A) Teaching new skills
B) Maintaining trust through consistent care
C) Promoting independence through choices
D) Encouraging complex social interactions
3
Study Bundle
This comprehensive study bundle includes verified questions and answers from
Exams 1, 2, 3, and the Final Exam for NU 170 Maternal-Child Nursing at Galen
College of Nursing . All answers include rationales to support your exam
preparation.
SECTION 1: GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT — EXAM 1
Q1. According to Piaget, what is the cognitive stage of an 8-year-old child?
A) Sensorimotor
B) Preoperational
C) Concrete operational
D) Formal operational
☑ Correct Answer: C
1
,RATIONALE: The concrete operational stage (approximately 7–11 years) is
characterized by logical thought about concrete events. Children begin
understanding conservation, classification, and multiple perspectives during this
stage .
Q2. What is Erikson's developmental stage for a 4-year-old child?
A) Trust vs. mistrust
B) Initiative vs. guilt
C) Industry vs. inferiority
D) Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
☑ Correct Answer: B
RATIONALE: Preschool children (ages 3–6) engage in the initiative vs. guilt
stage, where they assert power and control through directing play and social
interactions .
2
, Q3. A 5-year-old hospitalized child begins bed wetting. How should the nurse
respond?
A) "You should stop this behavior immediately."
B) "This is a sign of regression and common during hospitalization."
C) "Let's punish if this happens again."
D) "We should notify child protective services."
☑ Correct Answer: B
RATIONALE: Regression to earlier behaviors (such as bed wetting) is a common
stress response in hospitalized children. The nurse should provide reassurance and
understanding .
Q4. What is a priority goal for the care of a hospitalized toddler?
A) Teaching new skills
B) Maintaining trust through consistent care
C) Promoting independence through choices
D) Encouraging complex social interactions
3
