NUR 2513 MATERNAL & CHILD
NURSING FINAL EXAM 2025/2026:
UPDATED PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Instructions
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Questions
A 22 yr old G2P0 presents to the labor and delivery unit at
33 weeks. Patient reports pressure and cramping in her
lower back as well decreased fetal movement. The nurse
in labor and delivery triage anticipates order for which of
the following test? SATA
,A. Fetal fibronectin
B. Amniocentesis
C. Urinalysis
D. Nonstress test
E. Complete metabolic panel <answer>A. Fetal fibronectin
D. Nonstress test
E. Complete metabolic panel
A 26 year old G1 with a Hex of oligohydramnios has
delivered a small for gestational age (SGA) neonate. The
neonatal nurse recognizes the newborn should be
evaluated closely for abnormalities of which system?
A. Neurologic
B. Renal
C. Cardiovascular
D. Musculoskeletal <answer>B. Renal
A 28-year old G1P0 presents to the OB clinic for her
prenatal visit. On assessment the nurse notes a BMI of 32.
When discussing expected weight gain during the
pregnancy, what is the recommended weight gain for this
client?
,A. 5-10lb
B. 11-20lb
C. 15-25lb
D. 25-35lb <answer>B. 11-20lb
A client in the prenatal clinic reports episodes of dizziness
when lying on her back. Which response by the nurse
explains this change during pregnancy?
A. This is due to an increase of blood volume
B. This is due to fluctuations in cardiac output
C. This is due to pressure from the uterus on the
diaphragm
D. This is due to the weight of the uterus on the vena cava
<answer>D. This is due to the weight of the uterus on the
vena cava
A client makes an appointment at the prenatal clinic
because she think she might be pregnant. Which
assessment is a positive sign of pregnancy.
A. Amenorrhea
B. Audible fetal heart tones with a doppler
C. Nausea and vomiting
, D. Positive pregnancy test <answer>B. Audible fetal heart
tones with a doppler
A client with DM1 in the first trimester of pregnancy is
having difficulty keeping blood glucose levels within
normal limits. Client explains she has been eating for 2 so
the baby is healthy. How should the nurse respond?
A. You need to restrict your diet
B. A pregnant woman needs about 300 additional calories
a day extra to support a growing fetus
C. A pregnant woman should eat for 2. You are going to
end up having a large baby
D. Why would you be eating for 2. <answer>B. A pregnant
woman needs about 300 additional calories a day extra to
support a growing fetus
A client with HTN who is receiving intravenous magnesium
sulfate therapy has requested epidural anesthetic. The
perinatal nurse should first review the clients CBC for
which of the following
A. Decreased platelet count
B. Elevated glucose
C. Decreased protein level
NURSING FINAL EXAM 2025/2026:
UPDATED PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Instructions
Answers are written after the yellow “answer” word
highlight.
Questions
A 22 yr old G2P0 presents to the labor and delivery unit at
33 weeks. Patient reports pressure and cramping in her
lower back as well decreased fetal movement. The nurse
in labor and delivery triage anticipates order for which of
the following test? SATA
,A. Fetal fibronectin
B. Amniocentesis
C. Urinalysis
D. Nonstress test
E. Complete metabolic panel <answer>A. Fetal fibronectin
D. Nonstress test
E. Complete metabolic panel
A 26 year old G1 with a Hex of oligohydramnios has
delivered a small for gestational age (SGA) neonate. The
neonatal nurse recognizes the newborn should be
evaluated closely for abnormalities of which system?
A. Neurologic
B. Renal
C. Cardiovascular
D. Musculoskeletal <answer>B. Renal
A 28-year old G1P0 presents to the OB clinic for her
prenatal visit. On assessment the nurse notes a BMI of 32.
When discussing expected weight gain during the
pregnancy, what is the recommended weight gain for this
client?
,A. 5-10lb
B. 11-20lb
C. 15-25lb
D. 25-35lb <answer>B. 11-20lb
A client in the prenatal clinic reports episodes of dizziness
when lying on her back. Which response by the nurse
explains this change during pregnancy?
A. This is due to an increase of blood volume
B. This is due to fluctuations in cardiac output
C. This is due to pressure from the uterus on the
diaphragm
D. This is due to the weight of the uterus on the vena cava
<answer>D. This is due to the weight of the uterus on the
vena cava
A client makes an appointment at the prenatal clinic
because she think she might be pregnant. Which
assessment is a positive sign of pregnancy.
A. Amenorrhea
B. Audible fetal heart tones with a doppler
C. Nausea and vomiting
, D. Positive pregnancy test <answer>B. Audible fetal heart
tones with a doppler
A client with DM1 in the first trimester of pregnancy is
having difficulty keeping blood glucose levels within
normal limits. Client explains she has been eating for 2 so
the baby is healthy. How should the nurse respond?
A. You need to restrict your diet
B. A pregnant woman needs about 300 additional calories
a day extra to support a growing fetus
C. A pregnant woman should eat for 2. You are going to
end up having a large baby
D. Why would you be eating for 2. <answer>B. A pregnant
woman needs about 300 additional calories a day extra to
support a growing fetus
A client with HTN who is receiving intravenous magnesium
sulfate therapy has requested epidural anesthetic. The
perinatal nurse should first review the clients CBC for
which of the following
A. Decreased platelet count
B. Elevated glucose
C. Decreased protein level
