NUR 2513 MATERNAL CHILD FINAL EXAM
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A parent tells the nurse, "I'm not sure how to give this medicine to my infant." How would the
nurse teach the parent to best administer an oral suspension?
a. Pour the medication into a small cup and allowing the infant to drink it.
b. Place the medication in a nipple and having the infant suck the nipple.
c. Use an oral syringe and placing the medication in the side of the infant's mouth.
d. Administer the medication with a dropper onto the back of the infant's tongue.
Use an oral syringe and placing the medication in the side of the infant's mouth
The nurse instructs the mother of a 2-year-old who is taking iron supplements for anemia that
some foods reduce the absorption of iron. What would be the best example provided by the
nurse?
a. Red meat
b. Green, leafy vegetables
c. Acidic fruit juices
d. Egg yolks
Egg yolks
Where is the best site for giving an IM injection to a 15-month-old child?
a. Ventrogluteal muscle
b. Dorsogluteal muscle
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,c. Deltoid muscle
d. Vastus lateralis muscle
ANS: D
The vastus lateralis muscle is free of major blood vessels and nerves and can be used in children
of any age.
Gentamicin ear drops are prescribed for a 4-year-old child. How would the nurse position the
auricle when administering the ear drops?
a. Up and back
b. Down and back
c. Up and out
d. Down and out
Up and back
A 13-year-old girl has been hospitalized for the past week. When discussing the girl's feelings
about her illness, what would the nurse expect the girl to express as her biggest concern?
a. Invasive procedures
b. Loss of control
c. Appearance
d. Separation from her boyfriend
Appearance
A 4-year-old begins to cry when his mother tells him it is time for his operation. The nurse
understands this is an expected reaction. On which particular fear of the preschooler does the
nurse base this understanding?
a. Loss of control
b. Restricted mobility
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,c. Unfamiliar routines
d. Invasive procedures
Invasive procedure
Which statement best corresponds to a preschooler's understanding of hospitalization?
a. "A germ made me get sick."
b. "I got sick because I was mad at my brother."
c. "My tonsils are sick and they have to come out."
d. "I have a cast because I broke my leg."
"I got sick because I was mad at my brother."
A 13-year-old girl tells the school nurse that she is getting fat, especially in her hips and legs.
What understanding by the nurse would best guide the response?
a. Many adolescents are unaware of proper nutrition.
b. Adolescents of this age become less active and should eat fewer calories.
c. Puberty is often preceded by fat deposits in these areas.
d. As soon as menarche occurs, she will lose this excess weight.
Puberty is often preceded by fat deposits in these areas
The school nurse is planning a program for girls about the physical changes of puberty. Toward
what age girl should this program be directed?
a. 10 years
b. 12 years
c. 14 years
d. 16 years
10 years
A mother is concerned because her 9-year-old boy has developed the habit of twitching his eyes
and flipping his hair while communicating with anyone. What is the best nursing response to
this parent?
a. "This may indicate that he needs eyeglasses."
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, b. "Children sometimes do these things for attention."
c. "This behavior suggests low self-esteem."
d. "Tics appear when a child is under stress."
"Tics appear when a child is under stress."
Which stage of cognitive development is a 9-year-old child in according to Piaget?
a. Formal operations
b. Preoperational
c. Concrete operations
d. Sensorimotor
Concrete operations
What statement by an 11-year-old leads the nurse to determine he has moved from the mind
set of egocentrism?
a. "I am a member of the best Cub Scout group in the world."
b. "I must do my homework before I can play."
c. "My dad can do anything!"
d. "I'm sorry. I bet that hurt your feelings."
"I'm sorry. I bet that hurt your feelings."
The school nurse is planning sex education classes for school-age children. What should the
nurse be sure to do?
a. Use simple terms.
b. Avoid slang or "street" words and concepts.
c. Keep topics on biological aspects of sexual development.
d. Limit questions to keep content clear.
Use simple terms.
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2025/2026 WITH ACTUAL CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
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QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS |ALREADY
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UPDATE
A parent tells the nurse, "I'm not sure how to give this medicine to my infant." How would the
nurse teach the parent to best administer an oral suspension?
a. Pour the medication into a small cup and allowing the infant to drink it.
b. Place the medication in a nipple and having the infant suck the nipple.
c. Use an oral syringe and placing the medication in the side of the infant's mouth.
d. Administer the medication with a dropper onto the back of the infant's tongue.
Use an oral syringe and placing the medication in the side of the infant's mouth
The nurse instructs the mother of a 2-year-old who is taking iron supplements for anemia that
some foods reduce the absorption of iron. What would be the best example provided by the
nurse?
a. Red meat
b. Green, leafy vegetables
c. Acidic fruit juices
d. Egg yolks
Egg yolks
Where is the best site for giving an IM injection to a 15-month-old child?
a. Ventrogluteal muscle
b. Dorsogluteal muscle
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,c. Deltoid muscle
d. Vastus lateralis muscle
ANS: D
The vastus lateralis muscle is free of major blood vessels and nerves and can be used in children
of any age.
Gentamicin ear drops are prescribed for a 4-year-old child. How would the nurse position the
auricle when administering the ear drops?
a. Up and back
b. Down and back
c. Up and out
d. Down and out
Up and back
A 13-year-old girl has been hospitalized for the past week. When discussing the girl's feelings
about her illness, what would the nurse expect the girl to express as her biggest concern?
a. Invasive procedures
b. Loss of control
c. Appearance
d. Separation from her boyfriend
Appearance
A 4-year-old begins to cry when his mother tells him it is time for his operation. The nurse
understands this is an expected reaction. On which particular fear of the preschooler does the
nurse base this understanding?
a. Loss of control
b. Restricted mobility
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,c. Unfamiliar routines
d. Invasive procedures
Invasive procedure
Which statement best corresponds to a preschooler's understanding of hospitalization?
a. "A germ made me get sick."
b. "I got sick because I was mad at my brother."
c. "My tonsils are sick and they have to come out."
d. "I have a cast because I broke my leg."
"I got sick because I was mad at my brother."
A 13-year-old girl tells the school nurse that she is getting fat, especially in her hips and legs.
What understanding by the nurse would best guide the response?
a. Many adolescents are unaware of proper nutrition.
b. Adolescents of this age become less active and should eat fewer calories.
c. Puberty is often preceded by fat deposits in these areas.
d. As soon as menarche occurs, she will lose this excess weight.
Puberty is often preceded by fat deposits in these areas
The school nurse is planning a program for girls about the physical changes of puberty. Toward
what age girl should this program be directed?
a. 10 years
b. 12 years
c. 14 years
d. 16 years
10 years
A mother is concerned because her 9-year-old boy has developed the habit of twitching his eyes
and flipping his hair while communicating with anyone. What is the best nursing response to
this parent?
a. "This may indicate that he needs eyeglasses."
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, b. "Children sometimes do these things for attention."
c. "This behavior suggests low self-esteem."
d. "Tics appear when a child is under stress."
"Tics appear when a child is under stress."
Which stage of cognitive development is a 9-year-old child in according to Piaget?
a. Formal operations
b. Preoperational
c. Concrete operations
d. Sensorimotor
Concrete operations
What statement by an 11-year-old leads the nurse to determine he has moved from the mind
set of egocentrism?
a. "I am a member of the best Cub Scout group in the world."
b. "I must do my homework before I can play."
c. "My dad can do anything!"
d. "I'm sorry. I bet that hurt your feelings."
"I'm sorry. I bet that hurt your feelings."
The school nurse is planning sex education classes for school-age children. What should the
nurse be sure to do?
a. Use simple terms.
b. Avoid slang or "street" words and concepts.
c. Keep topics on biological aspects of sexual development.
d. Limit questions to keep content clear.
Use simple terms.
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