NURSING 265 MATERNAL CHILD
RASMUSSEN FINAL TEST 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ how to know if child is vaccinated?.
Answer: vaccines up to date? ask
◍ Labs for vaginal bleeding.
Answer: H & H, HCG, BLOOD TYPE (to give blood) & RH
◍ Subjective signs of preeclampsia (MOM).
Answer: Visual disturbances/ blurry vision* HA's* Epigastric pain* Mom
reports of feeling "puffy all over", bloated or swollen (OBJECTIVE
edema)* Reports of decreased urinary output
◍ Causes of vaginal bleeding.
Answer: Post coital (after sex), Vaginal Infection (UTI/STI), preterm labor,
abruption of placenta and placenta previa Danger depends on volume,
frequency, cause
◍ hip dysplasia.
Answer: barlow sign
◍ iron.
Answer: when baby born, cannot produce on its own> mom provide iron to
survive first 6 months of life> if no iron, baby suffers anemia> iron
deficiency anemia
◍ Perform fetal fibronectin (FFN).
Answer: (SCREENING TEST ONLY) to identify if she is dilating or not
◍ Purpose of AFPN fetal quad screen.
Answer: * Looks at chromosome abnormalities (Down syndrome)*
, Identifies neural tube defects (Spina bifida, anencephaly or any opening in
the baby's body)> Identified by the increase in fluids
◍ ONLY SEVERE Preeclampsia intervention.
Answer: delivery of baby and the placenta
◍ Absence of menstruation.
Answer: Amenorrhea
◍ Non-pharmacologic interventions for dysmenorrhea.
Answer: Heating, pad, diet changes, increase activity, limit alcohol and
chocolate
◍ newborn skin.
Answer: skin to skin, cap, temp
◍ Cardiovascular effects of pregnancy.
Answer: 50% increase in cardiac output* Heart must work harder to push
increased fluid volume around (increased plasma)* Heart rate goes up* BP
goes DOWN in 2nd trimester, HR goes up* WBC goes up* Platelets stay
the same* H & H goes down
◍ What causes the placenta to shear?.
Answer: severe constriction of blood flow
◍ Hormone/cardiovascular risks of birth control.
Answer: Blood clots, hypertension, severe migraine HA's
◍ Gravid.
Answer: Pregnancy
◍ toys to avoid.
Answer: old toys, toys with lead> lead exposure: 5mcg of lead, more than
5=toxicity> brain damage
◍ EDD (Estimated Date of Delivery).
Answer: LMP + 280 days/ 40 weeksIf woman doesn't know LMP: measure
fundus/ fundal heightCan identify at 12 weeks (should be at symphysis)20
weeks: umbilicus8 months: 32 cm
, ◍ Polyhydramnios.
Answer: medical condition describing an excess of amniotic fluid in the
amniotic sac. It is seen in about 1% of pregnancies. It is typically diagnosed
when the amniotic fluid index (AFI) is greater than 24 cm.
◍ immunizations for preschools.
Answer: DTaP – Booster dose to protect against Diphtheria, Tetanus, and
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)IPV (Polio) – Final dose to prevent PolioMMR
– 2nd dose to protect against Measles, Mumps, RubellaVaricella – 2nd dose
to prevent ChickenpoxInfluenza (Flu Shot) – Every year
◍ Effects of macrosomia.
Answer: babies have difficulty with breathing (lungs don't mature), lethargic
and hypoglycemic* Can sustain birth injuries because they get stuck during
the birthing process.
◍ Self-breast exam patient education.
Answer: If you feel a lump, please see your doctor.
◍ Why is it important to talk to mom about bladder?.
Answer: It can interfere with pregnancy and cause issues
◍ Most common fetal anomalies.
Answer: Cardiac
◍ Ectopic Pregnancy.
Answer: BIG RISK FACTOR in the EARLY FIRST TRIMESTER* Patient
will present with:* SEVERE UNILATERAL (1 sided) ABDOMINAL
PAIN with SOME Bleeding in abdomen* GOAL: catch it before ectopic
ruptures because mother can bleed out very quickly
◍ group of children 11 years of age.
Answer: school age> puberty, sexual characteristic
◍ newborn vitals.
Answer: - RR: 30-60 breaths/min- HR: 110-160 beats/min- BP: 60-80/40-50
mmHg- Temp: 97.7 F - 99.5 F
RASMUSSEN FINAL TEST 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ how to know if child is vaccinated?.
Answer: vaccines up to date? ask
◍ Labs for vaginal bleeding.
Answer: H & H, HCG, BLOOD TYPE (to give blood) & RH
◍ Subjective signs of preeclampsia (MOM).
Answer: Visual disturbances/ blurry vision* HA's* Epigastric pain* Mom
reports of feeling "puffy all over", bloated or swollen (OBJECTIVE
edema)* Reports of decreased urinary output
◍ Causes of vaginal bleeding.
Answer: Post coital (after sex), Vaginal Infection (UTI/STI), preterm labor,
abruption of placenta and placenta previa Danger depends on volume,
frequency, cause
◍ hip dysplasia.
Answer: barlow sign
◍ iron.
Answer: when baby born, cannot produce on its own> mom provide iron to
survive first 6 months of life> if no iron, baby suffers anemia> iron
deficiency anemia
◍ Perform fetal fibronectin (FFN).
Answer: (SCREENING TEST ONLY) to identify if she is dilating or not
◍ Purpose of AFPN fetal quad screen.
Answer: * Looks at chromosome abnormalities (Down syndrome)*
, Identifies neural tube defects (Spina bifida, anencephaly or any opening in
the baby's body)> Identified by the increase in fluids
◍ ONLY SEVERE Preeclampsia intervention.
Answer: delivery of baby and the placenta
◍ Absence of menstruation.
Answer: Amenorrhea
◍ Non-pharmacologic interventions for dysmenorrhea.
Answer: Heating, pad, diet changes, increase activity, limit alcohol and
chocolate
◍ newborn skin.
Answer: skin to skin, cap, temp
◍ Cardiovascular effects of pregnancy.
Answer: 50% increase in cardiac output* Heart must work harder to push
increased fluid volume around (increased plasma)* Heart rate goes up* BP
goes DOWN in 2nd trimester, HR goes up* WBC goes up* Platelets stay
the same* H & H goes down
◍ What causes the placenta to shear?.
Answer: severe constriction of blood flow
◍ Hormone/cardiovascular risks of birth control.
Answer: Blood clots, hypertension, severe migraine HA's
◍ Gravid.
Answer: Pregnancy
◍ toys to avoid.
Answer: old toys, toys with lead> lead exposure: 5mcg of lead, more than
5=toxicity> brain damage
◍ EDD (Estimated Date of Delivery).
Answer: LMP + 280 days/ 40 weeksIf woman doesn't know LMP: measure
fundus/ fundal heightCan identify at 12 weeks (should be at symphysis)20
weeks: umbilicus8 months: 32 cm
, ◍ Polyhydramnios.
Answer: medical condition describing an excess of amniotic fluid in the
amniotic sac. It is seen in about 1% of pregnancies. It is typically diagnosed
when the amniotic fluid index (AFI) is greater than 24 cm.
◍ immunizations for preschools.
Answer: DTaP – Booster dose to protect against Diphtheria, Tetanus, and
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)IPV (Polio) – Final dose to prevent PolioMMR
– 2nd dose to protect against Measles, Mumps, RubellaVaricella – 2nd dose
to prevent ChickenpoxInfluenza (Flu Shot) – Every year
◍ Effects of macrosomia.
Answer: babies have difficulty with breathing (lungs don't mature), lethargic
and hypoglycemic* Can sustain birth injuries because they get stuck during
the birthing process.
◍ Self-breast exam patient education.
Answer: If you feel a lump, please see your doctor.
◍ Why is it important to talk to mom about bladder?.
Answer: It can interfere with pregnancy and cause issues
◍ Most common fetal anomalies.
Answer: Cardiac
◍ Ectopic Pregnancy.
Answer: BIG RISK FACTOR in the EARLY FIRST TRIMESTER* Patient
will present with:* SEVERE UNILATERAL (1 sided) ABDOMINAL
PAIN with SOME Bleeding in abdomen* GOAL: catch it before ectopic
ruptures because mother can bleed out very quickly
◍ group of children 11 years of age.
Answer: school age> puberty, sexual characteristic
◍ newborn vitals.
Answer: - RR: 30-60 breaths/min- HR: 110-160 beats/min- BP: 60-80/40-50
mmHg- Temp: 97.7 F - 99.5 F
