MATERNAL CHILD NURSING CARE
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION 2026 FULL
ANSWER GUIDE
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An ecomap is a graphic portrayal of social relationships of the
woman and family, may also help the nurse understand the social
environment of the family and identify support systems available to
them. A family genogram is a family tree format depicting
relationships of family members over at least three generations. A
genealogy map is not a medical term used in nursing. A life-cycle
map talks about the stages of life and not family generations.
Answer: The nurse is teaching a group of students about the graphic
representation of families. The nurse is talking about a graphic
portrayal of social relationships of the woman and family. About
which graphical representation is the nurse teaching?
1
A genogram
2
An ecomap
3
A genealogy map
,4
A lifecycle map
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The nurse anticipates that the parents of the newborn will return for
a follow-up visit. This indicates that the parents are focused on long-
term goals and exhibit time orientation toward the future. Parents
who are focused on past experiences tend to remain stagnant and
show no motivation for long-term activities. Parents who are
focused on the present live life for the moment and concentrate on
day-to-day survival. People living for the present moment are less
likely to plan a follow-up visit in advance. The parents who are
focused on the past tend to strive to maintain traditions.
Answer: The nurse gives home care instructions to the parents of a
newborn at the time of discharge. The nurse anticipates that the
parents will return with the child for a follow-up visit. What does
this indicate about the parents' attitude?
1
The parents are focused on long-term goals.
2
The parents are focused on past experiences.
3
The parents are focused on day-to-day survival.
4
,The parents are focused on maintaining traditions.
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Native Americans often use cradle boards and avoid handling their
newborn often; they believe that the infant should not be fed
colostrum. Delayed attachment is a cultural belief, not a delay in
attachment. Embarrassment is a cultural belief, not an expression of
embarrassment. This cultural belief does not indicate that there is
disappointment regarding the sex of the baby.
Answer: A Native American woman gave birth to a baby girl 12
hours ago. The nurse notes that the woman keeps her baby in the
bassinet except for feeding and states that she will wait until she
gets home to begin breastfeeding. The nurse recognizes that this
behavior is most likely a reflection of:
1
delayed attachment.
2
embarrassment.
3
disappointment that the baby is a girl.
4
a belief that babies should not be fed colostrum.
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Married-blended families are those formed because of divorce and
remarriage. They consist of unrelated family members such as
stepparents, stepchildren, and stepsiblings. No-parent families are
those in which children live independently in foster or kinship care
such as living with a grandparent. Married-parent families (biologic
or adoptive parents) make up the majority-about 48.4% of American
families. Single-parent families comprise an unmarried biologic or
adoptive parent who may or may not be living with other adults.
Answer: A patient has a stepfather and a couple of stepsons. The
patient asks the nurse, "What kind of family category does my family
belong to according to classification?" What is an appropriate
response by the nurse?
1
"No-parent families"
2
"Married-parent families"
3
"Married-blended families"
4
"Single-parent families"
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COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION 2026 FULL
ANSWER GUIDE
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An ecomap is a graphic portrayal of social relationships of the
woman and family, may also help the nurse understand the social
environment of the family and identify support systems available to
them. A family genogram is a family tree format depicting
relationships of family members over at least three generations. A
genealogy map is not a medical term used in nursing. A life-cycle
map talks about the stages of life and not family generations.
Answer: The nurse is teaching a group of students about the graphic
representation of families. The nurse is talking about a graphic
portrayal of social relationships of the woman and family. About
which graphical representation is the nurse teaching?
1
A genogram
2
An ecomap
3
A genealogy map
,4
A lifecycle map
◉1
The nurse anticipates that the parents of the newborn will return for
a follow-up visit. This indicates that the parents are focused on long-
term goals and exhibit time orientation toward the future. Parents
who are focused on past experiences tend to remain stagnant and
show no motivation for long-term activities. Parents who are
focused on the present live life for the moment and concentrate on
day-to-day survival. People living for the present moment are less
likely to plan a follow-up visit in advance. The parents who are
focused on the past tend to strive to maintain traditions.
Answer: The nurse gives home care instructions to the parents of a
newborn at the time of discharge. The nurse anticipates that the
parents will return with the child for a follow-up visit. What does
this indicate about the parents' attitude?
1
The parents are focused on long-term goals.
2
The parents are focused on past experiences.
3
The parents are focused on day-to-day survival.
4
,The parents are focused on maintaining traditions.
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Native Americans often use cradle boards and avoid handling their
newborn often; they believe that the infant should not be fed
colostrum. Delayed attachment is a cultural belief, not a delay in
attachment. Embarrassment is a cultural belief, not an expression of
embarrassment. This cultural belief does not indicate that there is
disappointment regarding the sex of the baby.
Answer: A Native American woman gave birth to a baby girl 12
hours ago. The nurse notes that the woman keeps her baby in the
bassinet except for feeding and states that she will wait until she
gets home to begin breastfeeding. The nurse recognizes that this
behavior is most likely a reflection of:
1
delayed attachment.
2
embarrassment.
3
disappointment that the baby is a girl.
4
a belief that babies should not be fed colostrum.
, ◉3
Married-blended families are those formed because of divorce and
remarriage. They consist of unrelated family members such as
stepparents, stepchildren, and stepsiblings. No-parent families are
those in which children live independently in foster or kinship care
such as living with a grandparent. Married-parent families (biologic
or adoptive parents) make up the majority-about 48.4% of American
families. Single-parent families comprise an unmarried biologic or
adoptive parent who may or may not be living with other adults.
Answer: A patient has a stepfather and a couple of stepsons. The
patient asks the nurse, "What kind of family category does my family
belong to according to classification?" What is an appropriate
response by the nurse?
1
"No-parent families"
2
"Married-parent families"
3
"Married-blended families"
4
"Single-parent families"
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