NU
EXAM
Tested Questions with Rationales
Maternal-Child Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
This Document Description:
This document contains a collection of 50 tested
and verified questions with accurate answers
from Exam 1 of NU 170 at the Galen College of
Nursing. It covers core topics assessed in the
course and reflects the actual exam format and
question style. Ideal for exam preparation and concept
reinforcement.
, ### 1. A nurse is teaching about play stages. Which type of play is most common in a 2-year old?
A. Cooperative play
B. Parallel play
C. Associative play
D. Solitary play
Correct Answer: B. Parallel play
Rationale: At 2 years of age, toddlers engage mainly in parallel play, where they play alongside other
children but do not directly interact. This reflects their developmental stage where social interaction is
emerging but not fully established. Cooperative and associative play develop later during preschool
years.
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### 2. A nurse assesses the weight of a 1-year old born at 7 pounds, 8 ounces. What is the
expected weight?
A. 14 pounds
B. 21 pounds
C. 28 pounds
D. 35 pounds
Correct Answer: B. 21 pounds
Rationale: By 1 year of age, most infants’ weight triples their birth weight. A baby born at 7 pounds 8
ounces (approximately 7.5 lbs) is expected to weigh about 21 pounds at 1 year.
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### 3. A parent asks about the number of teeth their 15-month old should have. What is the
correct response?
A. 5 teeth
B. 9 teeth
C. 12 teeth
D. 16 teeth
Correct Answer: B. 9 teeth
Rationale: At 15 months, toddlers typically have about 8-12 teeth. Nine teeth is within the expected
range, as primary teeth erupt between 6 and 24 months.
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EXAM
Tested Questions with Rationales
Maternal-Child Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
This Document Description:
This document contains a collection of 50 tested
and verified questions with accurate answers
from Exam 1 of NU 170 at the Galen College of
Nursing. It covers core topics assessed in the
course and reflects the actual exam format and
question style. Ideal for exam preparation and concept
reinforcement.
, ### 1. A nurse is teaching about play stages. Which type of play is most common in a 2-year old?
A. Cooperative play
B. Parallel play
C. Associative play
D. Solitary play
Correct Answer: B. Parallel play
Rationale: At 2 years of age, toddlers engage mainly in parallel play, where they play alongside other
children but do not directly interact. This reflects their developmental stage where social interaction is
emerging but not fully established. Cooperative and associative play develop later during preschool
years.
---
### 2. A nurse assesses the weight of a 1-year old born at 7 pounds, 8 ounces. What is the
expected weight?
A. 14 pounds
B. 21 pounds
C. 28 pounds
D. 35 pounds
Correct Answer: B. 21 pounds
Rationale: By 1 year of age, most infants’ weight triples their birth weight. A baby born at 7 pounds 8
ounces (approximately 7.5 lbs) is expected to weigh about 21 pounds at 1 year.
---
### 3. A parent asks about the number of teeth their 15-month old should have. What is the
correct response?
A. 5 teeth
B. 9 teeth
C. 12 teeth
D. 16 teeth
Correct Answer: B. 9 teeth
Rationale: At 15 months, toddlers typically have about 8-12 teeth. Nine teeth is within the expected
range, as primary teeth erupt between 6 and 24 months.
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