INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING
8TH EDITION LEIFER TEST BANK QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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- Introduction to Maternity and Pediatrics’ Nursing 8th edition (by
Leifer) A GRADE
MULTIPLE CHOICES
Question: A 14-year-old boy is at the pediatric clinic for a checkup. What physical changes of puberty will the
nurse indicate are related to the production of testosterone?
a. Stimulation of production of white cells and platelets
b. Promotion of growth of small bones
c. Increase in muscle mass and strength
d. Decrease in production of sebaceous gland secretions - Ans- C
Question: The nurse is educating high school students about puberty. What will the nurse indicate regulates
the production of sperm and secretion hormones?
a. Testes
b. Vas deferens
c. Ejaculatory ducts
d. Prostate gland - Ans- A
Question: The nurse is speaking with a couple trying to conceive a child. What will the nurse remind the
couple is a factor that can decrease sperm production?
a. Infrequent sexual intercourse
b. The man not being circumcised
c. The penis and testes being small
d. The testes being too warm - Ans- D
Question: When describing the female reproductive tract to a pregnant woman, the nurse would explain that
which uterine layer is involved in implantation?
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,a. Perimetrium
b. Endometrium
c. Myometrium
d. Internal os - Ans- B
Question: A group of nursing students plans to teach a class of sixth-grade girls about menstruation. What
correct information will the nursing students teach to the class?
a. Menarche usually occurs around 12 years of age.
b. Ovulation occurs regularly from the very first cycle.
c. A regular cycle is established by the third period.
d. Typically, menstrual flow is heavy and lasts up to 10 days. - Ans- A
Question: A 10-year-old girl asks the nurse, What is the first sign of puberty? What is the correct nursing
response?
a. An increase in height
b. Breast development
c. Appearance of axillary hair
d. The first menstrual period - Ans- B
Question: A 12-year-old female pediatric patient experienced menarche 3 months ago. Her mother voices
concern to the pediatric office nurse regarding the irregularity of her daughters menstrual cycle. What is the
nurses best response?
a. Worrying is not the answer.
b. I will talk to the pediatrician about a gynecological referral.
c. I can only discuss this with your daughter.
d. Early cycles are often irregular. - Ans- D
Question: Which hormone initiates the maturation of the ovarian follicle?
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,a. Estrogen
b. Follicle-stimulating hormone
c. Progesterone
d. Luteinizing hormone - Ans- B
Question: What statement indicates a woman has correct information about oogenesis?
a. Women make fewer ova as they age.
b. Women have all of their ova at the time they are born.
c. Ova production begins at birth and continues until puberty.
d. New ova are made every month from puberty to climacteric. - Ans- B
Question: A pregnant woman asks the nurse, Will I be able to have a vaginal delivery? The nurse knows that
which is the most favorable pelvic type for vaginal birth?
a. Gynecoid
b. Android
c. Anthropoid
d. Platypelloid - Ans- A
Question: A mother is anxious about her ability to breastfeed after her child is born because of her small
breast size. What would be an important point to teach this mother?
a. Milk is produced in ducts and lobules regardless of breast size.
b. Supplementing breastfeeding with formula allows the infant to receive adequate nutrition.
c. Breast size can be increased with exercise.
d. Drinking extra milk during pregnancy allows breasts to produce adequate amounts of milk. - Ans- A
Question: For what is the decrease in estrogen and progesterone during the menstrual cycle responsible?
a. Degeneration of the corpus luteum
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, b. Ovulation
c. Follicle maturation
d. Shedding of the endometrium - Ans- D
Question: The nurse is assisting with pelvic inlet measurements on a pregnant woman. What measurement
will provide the nurse with information about whether the woman can deliver vaginally?
a. Diagonal conjugate
b. Obstetric conjugate
c. Transverse diameter
d. Anteroposterior diameter - Ans- B
Question: The nurse has explained menstruation to a 13-year-old girl. What statement indicates the girl needs
additional education?
a. Periods last about 5 days.
b. My cycle should get regular in 6 months.
c. I should expect heavy bleeding with clots.
d. Periods come about every 4 weeks. - Ans- C
Question: A mother asks the nurse, When will I know my child has entered puberty? What will the nurse state
based on an understanding of changes associated with puberty?
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a. Your daughter will have her first period.
b. Youll recognize puberty by the mood swings.
c. The child becomes interested in the opposite sex.
d. Secondary sex characteristics, such as pubic hair, appear. - Ans- D
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8TH EDITION LEIFER TEST BANK QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) LATEST UPDATE 2025 | Test Bank
- Introduction to Maternity and Pediatrics’ Nursing 8th edition (by
Leifer) A GRADE
MULTIPLE CHOICES
Question: A 14-year-old boy is at the pediatric clinic for a checkup. What physical changes of puberty will the
nurse indicate are related to the production of testosterone?
a. Stimulation of production of white cells and platelets
b. Promotion of growth of small bones
c. Increase in muscle mass and strength
d. Decrease in production of sebaceous gland secretions - Ans- C
Question: The nurse is educating high school students about puberty. What will the nurse indicate regulates
the production of sperm and secretion hormones?
a. Testes
b. Vas deferens
c. Ejaculatory ducts
d. Prostate gland - Ans- A
Question: The nurse is speaking with a couple trying to conceive a child. What will the nurse remind the
couple is a factor that can decrease sperm production?
a. Infrequent sexual intercourse
b. The man not being circumcised
c. The penis and testes being small
d. The testes being too warm - Ans- D
Question: When describing the female reproductive tract to a pregnant woman, the nurse would explain that
which uterine layer is involved in implantation?
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,a. Perimetrium
b. Endometrium
c. Myometrium
d. Internal os - Ans- B
Question: A group of nursing students plans to teach a class of sixth-grade girls about menstruation. What
correct information will the nursing students teach to the class?
a. Menarche usually occurs around 12 years of age.
b. Ovulation occurs regularly from the very first cycle.
c. A regular cycle is established by the third period.
d. Typically, menstrual flow is heavy and lasts up to 10 days. - Ans- A
Question: A 10-year-old girl asks the nurse, What is the first sign of puberty? What is the correct nursing
response?
a. An increase in height
b. Breast development
c. Appearance of axillary hair
d. The first menstrual period - Ans- B
Question: A 12-year-old female pediatric patient experienced menarche 3 months ago. Her mother voices
concern to the pediatric office nurse regarding the irregularity of her daughters menstrual cycle. What is the
nurses best response?
a. Worrying is not the answer.
b. I will talk to the pediatrician about a gynecological referral.
c. I can only discuss this with your daughter.
d. Early cycles are often irregular. - Ans- D
Question: Which hormone initiates the maturation of the ovarian follicle?
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,a. Estrogen
b. Follicle-stimulating hormone
c. Progesterone
d. Luteinizing hormone - Ans- B
Question: What statement indicates a woman has correct information about oogenesis?
a. Women make fewer ova as they age.
b. Women have all of their ova at the time they are born.
c. Ova production begins at birth and continues until puberty.
d. New ova are made every month from puberty to climacteric. - Ans- B
Question: A pregnant woman asks the nurse, Will I be able to have a vaginal delivery? The nurse knows that
which is the most favorable pelvic type for vaginal birth?
a. Gynecoid
b. Android
c. Anthropoid
d. Platypelloid - Ans- A
Question: A mother is anxious about her ability to breastfeed after her child is born because of her small
breast size. What would be an important point to teach this mother?
a. Milk is produced in ducts and lobules regardless of breast size.
b. Supplementing breastfeeding with formula allows the infant to receive adequate nutrition.
c. Breast size can be increased with exercise.
d. Drinking extra milk during pregnancy allows breasts to produce adequate amounts of milk. - Ans- A
Question: For what is the decrease in estrogen and progesterone during the menstrual cycle responsible?
a. Degeneration of the corpus luteum
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, b. Ovulation
c. Follicle maturation
d. Shedding of the endometrium - Ans- D
Question: The nurse is assisting with pelvic inlet measurements on a pregnant woman. What measurement
will provide the nurse with information about whether the woman can deliver vaginally?
a. Diagonal conjugate
b. Obstetric conjugate
c. Transverse diameter
d. Anteroposterior diameter - Ans- B
Question: The nurse has explained menstruation to a 13-year-old girl. What statement indicates the girl needs
additional education?
a. Periods last about 5 days.
b. My cycle should get regular in 6 months.
c. I should expect heavy bleeding with clots.
d. Periods come about every 4 weeks. - Ans- C
Question: A mother asks the nurse, When will I know my child has entered puberty? What will the nurse state
based on an understanding of changes associated with puberty?
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a. Your daughter will have her first period.
b. Youll recognize puberty by the mood swings.
c. The child becomes interested in the opposite sex.
d. Secondary sex characteristics, such as pubic hair, appear. - Ans- D
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