This document provides a comprehensive review for NUR 2513 Maternal-Child Nursing Exam 1 for the 2026/2027 academic year. It includes 60 questions with correct answers covering foundational concepts in maternal and child nursing, reproductive health, pren

NUR 2513: MATERNAL-CHILD NURSING | EXAM 1
REVIEW | 2026/2027
(60 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS) | INSTITUTIONAL
COURSE ASSESSMENT | ALREADY GRADED A+ | 100% VERIFIED


This document provides 60 high-quality exam-style practice questions with correct answers and
rationales aligned with NUR 2513 course objectives, NCSBN NCLEX-RN Detailed Test Plans, ACOG,
AAP, and CDC guidelines.



1. A nurse is reviewing female pelvic anatomy with a group of nursing students. Which
structure is responsible for the production of estrogen and progesterone during the
menstrual cycle?

A. Fallopian tubes

B. Ovaries

C. Uterus

D. Cervix

Correct Answer: B. Ovaries

Rationale: The ovaries produce estrogen and progesterone. This aligns with NUR 2513 reproductive
physiology objectives and NCLEX Health Promotion domain.



2. The nurse explains to a client that FSH and LH are responsible for which phase of the
menstrual cycle?

A. Luteal phase

B. Menstrual phase

C. Follicular phase

D. Secretory phase

Correct Answer: C. Follicular phase

Rationale: FSH stimulates follicle development and estrogen production in the follicular phase. Correct per
hormonal regulation content.

,3. A client asks when ovulation typically occurs in a 28-day menstrual cycle. The nurse's
best response is:

A. Day 7

B. Day 14

C. Day 21

D. Day 28

Correct Answer: B. Day 14

Rationale: Ovulation occurs approximately day 14 in a 28-day cycle due to LH surge. Supports conception
basics education.



4. During the initial prenatal visit, which component is essential for establishing baseline
obstetric history using the GTPAL format?

A. Blood type only

B. Gravida, Term, Preterm, Abortions, Living children

C. Current medications list

D. Family history of diabetes

Correct Answer: B. Gravida, Term, Preterm, Abortions, Living children

Rationale: GTPAL is the standard obstetric history format taught in NUR 2513 prenatal fundamentals.



5. Using Naegele's Rule, what is the estimated due date (EDD) for a client whose last
menstrual period (LMP) was January 15, 2026?

A. October 22, 2026

B. October 8, 2026

C. October 15, 2026

D. November 22, 2026

Correct Answer: A. October 22, 2026

Rationale: Naegele's Rule: LMP minus 3 months + 7 days = EDD. Correct calculation per prenatal care
standards.



6. Which routine prenatal screening lab is performed at the initial visit to assess for
anemia and infection?

, A. 1-hour glucose tolerance test

B. Complete blood count (CBC)

C. Group B Streptococcus culture

D. Quad screen

Correct Answer: B. Complete blood count (CBC)

Rationale: CBC is standard at the first prenatal visit to evaluate hemoglobin/hematocrit and infection
markers.



7. A pregnant client at 10 weeks gestation asks about conception basics. The nurse
correctly explains that fertilization typically occurs in the:

A. Uterus

B. Cervix

C. Fallopian tube

D. Ovary

Correct Answer: C. Fallopian tube

Rationale: Fertilization occurs in the ampulla of the fallopian tube. Fundamental reproductive knowledge.



8. The nurse is teaching about the menstrual cycle hormonal regulation. Progesterone is
primarily secreted by the:

A. Anterior pituitary

B. Corpus luteum

C. Endometrium

D. Hypothalamus

Correct Answer: B. Corpus luteum

Rationale: The corpus luteum secretes progesterone to maintain the endometrium post-ovulation.



9. What is the primary purpose of the initial prenatal visit components in NUR 2513?

A. To schedule the delivery

B. Establish baseline health, calculate EDD, and screen for risks