Final exam questions and answers
for Rasmussen College NUR 2633
Maternal Child Health (MCH).
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1. 12y/o dx with type 1 diabetes. Pedi nurse explains to the nurse explains to the patients
parents that the symptoms of this disease include which of the following?
Decreased urination
Decreased thirst
Unintended weight loss
Low levels of glucose in the blood
2. is described as enhancing the quality of life by keeping the patients
comfortable in the face of terminal condition such as cancer.
Curative
Palliative
Organized
Spiritual
3. Why are cool mist vaporizers vs steam heat humidifiers recommended in home
treatment of respiratory tract infections
Safer
Less expensive
Respirator secretions are dried with use
More comfortable environment is produced
4. 8yo dx with sickle cell anemia. Hospitalized and nurse recognized which of the following
as the initial nursing intervention
hydration and pain management
blood administration and lab values for Hgb and Hct
antibiotic therapy and blood cultures
physical and occupational therapy
5. advantage of peritoneal dialysis
treatments are done in the hospital
protein loss is less extensive
dietary limitations are not necessary
parents and older children can perform treatments at home
6. toddler’s parents ask for suggestions on dealing with temper tantrums. What is the most
appropriate recommendation the nurse can share with the parents?
Ignore the behavior provided that is not injurious
Punish the child
Leave the child alone until tantrum is over
Explain the child that this is wrong
7. That is most critical nursing action in caring or the newborn immediately after birth
Keeping the newborns airway clear
Fostering parent newborn attachment
Drying the newborn and wrapping the infant in a blanket administering eye drops
and vita k
8. Newborns that maybe more at risk for developing cold stress are those infants without
sufficient brown fat thermogenesis. The neonatal nurse will recognize which baby is at
the greatest risk?