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NUR 2513 Maternal-Child Nursing Exam (2 VERSIONS)
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2026-
2027 LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: A nurse is helping her postpartum client up to the bathroom for the first time after
delivery. Which finding indicates her lochia is within normal imites?
A. the color of the flow is red
B. Lochia contains large clots
C. The flow is over 500 mL
D. Her uterus is boggy and soft - ANSWER-A. the color of the flow is red
QUESTION: A nurse is caring for an infant with myelomeningocele. Which of the following
actions should the nurse include in the preoperative plan of care.
A. Place the infant in a supine position
B. Assess the infants temp rectally
C. Apply a sterile, moist dressing on the sac
D. Assist the caregiver with cuddling the infant - ANSWER-C. Apply a sterile, moist dressing on
the sac
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QUESTION: The nurse is inspecting a males newborns genitalia. Which action should the nurse
avoid when conducting this assessment?
A. Palpating if testes are descended into the scrotal sac
B. Retracting the foreskin over the glans to assess for secretions
C. Inspecting if the urethral opening appears circular
D. Inspecting the genital area for irritated skin - ANSWER-B. Retracting the foreskin over the
glans to assess for secretions
QUESTION: During a home visit, the nurse determines that a toddler has a difficult
temperament. What did the nurse observe in this toddler? SATA
A. Rhythmic
B. Minimal adaptability
C. Withdrawing
D. Intense mood - ANSWER-B. Minimal adaptability
C. Withdrawing
D. Intense mood
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Q;Providing care to the postpartum client, the nurse recognizes that women are
hypercoagulable during the third trimester of pregnancy. Assessment of this client should
include evaluation for the development of venous thromboembolism. Which of the follow
should be included in this eval? SATA
A. Observe distal upper extremities for swelling/edema
B. Observe lower extremities for symmetry
C. Asses for uterine cramping
D. Observe respiratory rate and effort
E. Auscultate lung sounds - ANSWER-B. Observe lower extremities for symmetry
D. Observe respiratory rate and effort
E. Auscultate lung sounds
QUESTION: A newborn is prescribed to receive Vitamin K 0.5 mg intramuscularly. How should
the nurse administer the medication to the newborn?
A. Provide medication immediately before breastfeeding
B. Administer medication into the vastus lateralis
C. Notify physician for swelling and irritation at the injection site
D. Administer the medication in the deltoid muscle - ANSWER-B. Administer medication into
the vastus lateralis
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QUESTION: Which technique is used to palpate the fundal heigh on postpartum client?
A. Placing one hand on the fundus, one on the perineum
B. Resting both hands on the fundus
C. Palpating the fundus with only fingertip pressure
D. Placing one hand at the base of the uterus , one on the fundus - ANSWER-D. Placing one
hand at the base of the uterus , one on the fundus
QUESTION: A nurse is caring for a 4 yr old female. Which of the following is expected of a
preschool-aged child
A. Describing manifestations of illness
B. Understanding cause of illness
C. Relating fears to magical thinking
D. Awareness of body function - ANSWER-
QUESTION: A new mother asks the nurse how soon she can try to breastfeed after deliery.
Which of the following would be the nurses best response?
A. Once the infant has his first feeding of formula
NUR 2513 Maternal-Child Nursing Exam (2 VERSIONS)
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2026-
2027 LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: A nurse is helping her postpartum client up to the bathroom for the first time after
delivery. Which finding indicates her lochia is within normal imites?
A. the color of the flow is red
B. Lochia contains large clots
C. The flow is over 500 mL
D. Her uterus is boggy and soft - ANSWER-A. the color of the flow is red
QUESTION: A nurse is caring for an infant with myelomeningocele. Which of the following
actions should the nurse include in the preoperative plan of care.
A. Place the infant in a supine position
B. Assess the infants temp rectally
C. Apply a sterile, moist dressing on the sac
D. Assist the caregiver with cuddling the infant - ANSWER-C. Apply a sterile, moist dressing on
the sac
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QUESTION: The nurse is inspecting a males newborns genitalia. Which action should the nurse
avoid when conducting this assessment?
A. Palpating if testes are descended into the scrotal sac
B. Retracting the foreskin over the glans to assess for secretions
C. Inspecting if the urethral opening appears circular
D. Inspecting the genital area for irritated skin - ANSWER-B. Retracting the foreskin over the
glans to assess for secretions
QUESTION: During a home visit, the nurse determines that a toddler has a difficult
temperament. What did the nurse observe in this toddler? SATA
A. Rhythmic
B. Minimal adaptability
C. Withdrawing
D. Intense mood - ANSWER-B. Minimal adaptability
C. Withdrawing
D. Intense mood
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Q;Providing care to the postpartum client, the nurse recognizes that women are
hypercoagulable during the third trimester of pregnancy. Assessment of this client should
include evaluation for the development of venous thromboembolism. Which of the follow
should be included in this eval? SATA
A. Observe distal upper extremities for swelling/edema
B. Observe lower extremities for symmetry
C. Asses for uterine cramping
D. Observe respiratory rate and effort
E. Auscultate lung sounds - ANSWER-B. Observe lower extremities for symmetry
D. Observe respiratory rate and effort
E. Auscultate lung sounds
QUESTION: A newborn is prescribed to receive Vitamin K 0.5 mg intramuscularly. How should
the nurse administer the medication to the newborn?
A. Provide medication immediately before breastfeeding
B. Administer medication into the vastus lateralis
C. Notify physician for swelling and irritation at the injection site
D. Administer the medication in the deltoid muscle - ANSWER-B. Administer medication into
the vastus lateralis
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QUESTION: Which technique is used to palpate the fundal heigh on postpartum client?
A. Placing one hand on the fundus, one on the perineum
B. Resting both hands on the fundus
C. Palpating the fundus with only fingertip pressure
D. Placing one hand at the base of the uterus , one on the fundus - ANSWER-D. Placing one
hand at the base of the uterus , one on the fundus
QUESTION: A nurse is caring for a 4 yr old female. Which of the following is expected of a
preschool-aged child
A. Describing manifestations of illness
B. Understanding cause of illness
C. Relating fears to magical thinking
D. Awareness of body function - ANSWER-
QUESTION: A new mother asks the nurse how soon she can try to breastfeed after deliery.
Which of the following would be the nurses best response?
A. Once the infant has his first feeding of formula
