Care of Mother, Child, and Adolescent in
Nursing Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Ejaculation - Correct answer-15 to 200 million sperm per milliliter.
Sperm Travel Time - Correct answer-90 seconds to cervix, 5 minutes to fallopian
tube.
Ovum Viability - Correct answer-Capable of fertilization for 24-48 hours.
Fertilization Window - Correct answer-Successful fertilization occurs within 28-72
hours.
Placenta - Correct answer-Latin for pancake; grows with fetus.
Placenta Size - Correct answer-15-20 cm diameter; 2-3 cm depth.
Decidua Basalis - Correct answer-Where trophoblast communicates with maternal
blood.
Decidua Capsularis - Correct answer-Encapsulates surface of trophoblast.
Decidua Vera - Correct answer-Remaining portion of the uterine lining.
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, Umbilical Cord - Correct answer-53 cm long; 2 cm thick.
Cardiovascular System Development - Correct answer-Heart starts beating by 24th
day.
Fetal Circulation - Correct answer-Nutrient exchange begins by third week.
Fetal Heart Rate - Correct answer-Normal range is 110 to 160 bpm.
Fetal Hemoglobin - Correct answer-Newborn has two alpha, two gamma chains.
Adult Hemoglobin - Correct answer-Consists of two alpha and two beta chains.
Respiratory System Development - Correct answer-Digestive and respiratory tracts
as one tube.
Diaphragm Completion - Correct answer-Complete by end of 7th week.
Surfactant Production - Correct answer-Begins around 24th week of gestation.
Nervous System Functions - Correct answer-Detects changes, initiates responses,
organizes information.
Neural Plate - Correct answer-Apparent by third week of gestation.
Spinal Nerves - Correct answer-31 pairs: 8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar.
Brain Development - Correct answer-Continues for five to six years post-birth.
Meningocele - Correct answer-Develops due to lack of folic acid.
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Nursing Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Ejaculation - Correct answer-15 to 200 million sperm per milliliter.
Sperm Travel Time - Correct answer-90 seconds to cervix, 5 minutes to fallopian
tube.
Ovum Viability - Correct answer-Capable of fertilization for 24-48 hours.
Fertilization Window - Correct answer-Successful fertilization occurs within 28-72
hours.
Placenta - Correct answer-Latin for pancake; grows with fetus.
Placenta Size - Correct answer-15-20 cm diameter; 2-3 cm depth.
Decidua Basalis - Correct answer-Where trophoblast communicates with maternal
blood.
Decidua Capsularis - Correct answer-Encapsulates surface of trophoblast.
Decidua Vera - Correct answer-Remaining portion of the uterine lining.
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, Umbilical Cord - Correct answer-53 cm long; 2 cm thick.
Cardiovascular System Development - Correct answer-Heart starts beating by 24th
day.
Fetal Circulation - Correct answer-Nutrient exchange begins by third week.
Fetal Heart Rate - Correct answer-Normal range is 110 to 160 bpm.
Fetal Hemoglobin - Correct answer-Newborn has two alpha, two gamma chains.
Adult Hemoglobin - Correct answer-Consists of two alpha and two beta chains.
Respiratory System Development - Correct answer-Digestive and respiratory tracts
as one tube.
Diaphragm Completion - Correct answer-Complete by end of 7th week.
Surfactant Production - Correct answer-Begins around 24th week of gestation.
Nervous System Functions - Correct answer-Detects changes, initiates responses,
organizes information.
Neural Plate - Correct answer-Apparent by third week of gestation.
Spinal Nerves - Correct answer-31 pairs: 8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar.
Brain Development - Correct answer-Continues for five to six years post-birth.
Meningocele - Correct answer-Develops due to lack of folic acid.
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