Rasmussen Maternal Child Nursing Final Exam 2025 – 100% Verified Questions
& Correct Answers A+ Guaranteed Pass
What type of lung sounds are common with bacterial pneumonia? *Crackles* when inhaling <<
correct answer >>What tasks are completed during a preschool health-screening? vision
hearing
vaccine record << correct answer >>When discussing an ailment with a patient, what data do you
collect FIRST? Background information << correct answer >>How do parents develop the
developmental task during infancy in Erikson's theory? *Trust vs Mistrust*
Primary caregiver(s), regular interactions, positive experiences, security, calm/reassuring attitude,
feeding regular schedule/availability. << correct answer >>Know the states of Kubler-Ross's stages of
grief. Stages of grief- Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance << correct answer
>>Treatment for pain associated with dysmenorrhea. *NSAID's (Advil, Motrin)*, *Hormone
treatments* (combined estrogen/progestin oral contraceptives). << correct answer >>What are
important teaching points when a provider prescribes an antibiotic? What illnesses do providers NOT
prescribe antibiotics for? Allergies
completion of Rx
*viral infections* << correct answer >>Know how to administer ear and eye drops. EYE-Pull down
lower lid, drop carefully into the conjunctival sac, instruct patient to close eye and roll eyeball around,
do not touch with dropper, gently hold gauze to soak up excess when eye closed.
EAR-Child pull ear down and back, tilt head to opposite side. *Older pull ear up and back.* << correct
answer >>What is the single most important task of a nurse during any abuse case? Ensure safety
and report. << correct answer >>Know the complications of strep pharyngitis: *Rheumatic Fever*
get adequate antibiotic treatment asap << correct answer >>Post- tonsillectomy nursing care, what is
the main focus besides pain? Hemorrhage/swallowing blood.
*Hydration!* people don't want to drink anything when they've had a tonsillectomy. << correct answer
>>Know the signs of pneumonia. Fluid builds in lungs: *Cough* (productive with greenish or
yellow sputum)
*Fever*
*crackles* << correct answer >>What are the nursing considerations of the medication pancrelipase?
May interfere with Iron Absorption, risk of anemia.
,*Take it before or with a snack or meal* << correct answer >>Know how to use a metered-dose inhaler.
Inhaler use: *Shake*, Exhale, *Activate as placing in mouth and begin to inhale*, long slow
inhalation, hold breath for *5-10 seconds, exhale normally*. One puff at a time, one minute between
puffs. << correct answer >>What are common treatments for croup? (Think medications) Cool
moist air combined with a corticosteroid, such as dexamethasone, or *racemic epinephrine
administered with nebulizer, Bronchodilation!*
Dexamethasone.
Maintain airway and monitor fluid balance,
Humidification, Tylenol, or Ibuprofen for FEVER << correct answer >>What is the mechanism of action
of digoxin. Digoxin increases cardiac output and slows the heart rate.
HF, A.Fib, Improves myocardial contract ability,
Monitor pulse withhold medication as ordered, *DECREASED HR, INCREASE FORCE.* << correct answer
>>Know nursing care and interventions for chest tubes. · Child's respiratory rate remains within age-
appropriate parameters; there are no rales, crackles, or other adventitious breath sounds; chest tubes
function effectively.
· Keeping the system closed and below chest level
· Monitor for bubbles in water seal chamber
· *CLAMP IF TUBES BECOME DISCONNECTED* << correct answer >>What does a patent ductus
arteriosus (PDA) sound like? *Machine sounding murmur!*
Distinct murmur << correct answer >>What is the single most important way to prevent disease?
Handwashing << correct answer >>Nursing care/assessment of a patient with coarctation of the
aorta. Assess femoral and radial pulse at the same time << correct answer >>Teaching/considerations
for a child with tetralogy of Fallot (what would you do if you noticed the child was blue?) In a hospital
setting, along with *knee-to-chest positioning*
, blow-by oxygen can be beneficial to enhance circulating oxygen and possibly dilate the distal pulmonary
bed << correct answer >>Know the signs/symptoms of placental abruption *Sharp abdominal pain
(contractions that do not relax)*
*Fresh vaginal bleeding* Hypotension
FHR decreases << correct answer >>Nursing interventions of sickle cell anemia. Pain management
Adequate hydration
O2
Blood transfusions Genetic testing. << correct answer >>Common signs/symptoms and treatment for
severe dehydration. Decreased skin turgor, rapid pulse, decreased BP, sunken fontanel/eyes
Tx: Iv fluids, O2 << correct answer >>Know where/how to install a car seat. rear-facing car seats
placed in the back seat, five-point harness with broad straps, 45 degree angle << correct answer
>>Which age group is most likely to contract STI's? 15-19: adolescents << correct answer >>Know
the nursing responsibilities for a cystourethrogram Voiding during an x-ray
Explain to mother and child, prepare for the procedure
Child may be intimidated; make sure the mother explains what will happen.
*Insert foley catheter.* << correct answer >>What must immunocompromised individuals avoid social
gatherings? *Infection risk/ prevent infection*
wear mask. << correct answer >>Common cause of glomerulonephritis Strep Throat Infection,
Streptococcal sore throats, also rheumatic fever has same risk factors.
*Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci* << correct answer >>Complications of congenital adrenal
hyperplasia: Dehydration << correct answer >>Treatment of growth hormone deficiency:
*Recombinant Human Growth Hormones via IM.* (rhGH) given daily at *bedtime.* << correct
answer >>Signs/symptoms of diabetes mellitus type 1: *Marked weight loss* *Polydipsia, Polyphagia,
Polyuria* (bedwetting can be an indication), Blurred vision
fatigue
mood changes. << correct answer >>What is the main cause of Type 2 diabetes? Obesity, diet
and sedentary lifestyle.
& Correct Answers A+ Guaranteed Pass
What type of lung sounds are common with bacterial pneumonia? *Crackles* when inhaling <<
correct answer >>What tasks are completed during a preschool health-screening? vision
hearing
vaccine record << correct answer >>When discussing an ailment with a patient, what data do you
collect FIRST? Background information << correct answer >>How do parents develop the
developmental task during infancy in Erikson's theory? *Trust vs Mistrust*
Primary caregiver(s), regular interactions, positive experiences, security, calm/reassuring attitude,
feeding regular schedule/availability. << correct answer >>Know the states of Kubler-Ross's stages of
grief. Stages of grief- Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance << correct answer
>>Treatment for pain associated with dysmenorrhea. *NSAID's (Advil, Motrin)*, *Hormone
treatments* (combined estrogen/progestin oral contraceptives). << correct answer >>What are
important teaching points when a provider prescribes an antibiotic? What illnesses do providers NOT
prescribe antibiotics for? Allergies
completion of Rx
*viral infections* << correct answer >>Know how to administer ear and eye drops. EYE-Pull down
lower lid, drop carefully into the conjunctival sac, instruct patient to close eye and roll eyeball around,
do not touch with dropper, gently hold gauze to soak up excess when eye closed.
EAR-Child pull ear down and back, tilt head to opposite side. *Older pull ear up and back.* << correct
answer >>What is the single most important task of a nurse during any abuse case? Ensure safety
and report. << correct answer >>Know the complications of strep pharyngitis: *Rheumatic Fever*
get adequate antibiotic treatment asap << correct answer >>Post- tonsillectomy nursing care, what is
the main focus besides pain? Hemorrhage/swallowing blood.
*Hydration!* people don't want to drink anything when they've had a tonsillectomy. << correct answer
>>Know the signs of pneumonia. Fluid builds in lungs: *Cough* (productive with greenish or
yellow sputum)
*Fever*
*crackles* << correct answer >>What are the nursing considerations of the medication pancrelipase?
May interfere with Iron Absorption, risk of anemia.
,*Take it before or with a snack or meal* << correct answer >>Know how to use a metered-dose inhaler.
Inhaler use: *Shake*, Exhale, *Activate as placing in mouth and begin to inhale*, long slow
inhalation, hold breath for *5-10 seconds, exhale normally*. One puff at a time, one minute between
puffs. << correct answer >>What are common treatments for croup? (Think medications) Cool
moist air combined with a corticosteroid, such as dexamethasone, or *racemic epinephrine
administered with nebulizer, Bronchodilation!*
Dexamethasone.
Maintain airway and monitor fluid balance,
Humidification, Tylenol, or Ibuprofen for FEVER << correct answer >>What is the mechanism of action
of digoxin. Digoxin increases cardiac output and slows the heart rate.
HF, A.Fib, Improves myocardial contract ability,
Monitor pulse withhold medication as ordered, *DECREASED HR, INCREASE FORCE.* << correct answer
>>Know nursing care and interventions for chest tubes. · Child's respiratory rate remains within age-
appropriate parameters; there are no rales, crackles, or other adventitious breath sounds; chest tubes
function effectively.
· Keeping the system closed and below chest level
· Monitor for bubbles in water seal chamber
· *CLAMP IF TUBES BECOME DISCONNECTED* << correct answer >>What does a patent ductus
arteriosus (PDA) sound like? *Machine sounding murmur!*
Distinct murmur << correct answer >>What is the single most important way to prevent disease?
Handwashing << correct answer >>Nursing care/assessment of a patient with coarctation of the
aorta. Assess femoral and radial pulse at the same time << correct answer >>Teaching/considerations
for a child with tetralogy of Fallot (what would you do if you noticed the child was blue?) In a hospital
setting, along with *knee-to-chest positioning*
, blow-by oxygen can be beneficial to enhance circulating oxygen and possibly dilate the distal pulmonary
bed << correct answer >>Know the signs/symptoms of placental abruption *Sharp abdominal pain
(contractions that do not relax)*
*Fresh vaginal bleeding* Hypotension
FHR decreases << correct answer >>Nursing interventions of sickle cell anemia. Pain management
Adequate hydration
O2
Blood transfusions Genetic testing. << correct answer >>Common signs/symptoms and treatment for
severe dehydration. Decreased skin turgor, rapid pulse, decreased BP, sunken fontanel/eyes
Tx: Iv fluids, O2 << correct answer >>Know where/how to install a car seat. rear-facing car seats
placed in the back seat, five-point harness with broad straps, 45 degree angle << correct answer
>>Which age group is most likely to contract STI's? 15-19: adolescents << correct answer >>Know
the nursing responsibilities for a cystourethrogram Voiding during an x-ray
Explain to mother and child, prepare for the procedure
Child may be intimidated; make sure the mother explains what will happen.
*Insert foley catheter.* << correct answer >>What must immunocompromised individuals avoid social
gatherings? *Infection risk/ prevent infection*
wear mask. << correct answer >>Common cause of glomerulonephritis Strep Throat Infection,
Streptococcal sore throats, also rheumatic fever has same risk factors.
*Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci* << correct answer >>Complications of congenital adrenal
hyperplasia: Dehydration << correct answer >>Treatment of growth hormone deficiency:
*Recombinant Human Growth Hormones via IM.* (rhGH) given daily at *bedtime.* << correct
answer >>Signs/symptoms of diabetes mellitus type 1: *Marked weight loss* *Polydipsia, Polyphagia,
Polyuria* (bedwetting can be an indication), Blurred vision
fatigue
mood changes. << correct answer >>What is the main cause of Type 2 diabetes? Obesity, diet
and sedentary lifestyle.
