NUR 2513 MATERNAL CHILD NURSING
Study Questions with Verified
Answers
1. Shoulder Dystocia - ANSWER Perform McRoberts maneuver and apply
suprapubic pressure.
2. Prolapsed Umbilical Cord - ANSWER Elevate presenting part, give O₂,
prepare for emergency measures.
3. Late decelerations - ANSWER Turn to lateral position, give fluids/O₂.
4. Variable decelerations - ANSWER Often from cord compression—
reposition mother.
5. Preeclampsia/Severe Hypertension - ANSWER Administer magnesium
sulfate as ordered.
6. Breastfeeding Support - ANSWER Encourage latch attempts, refer to
lactation consultant.
7. Newborn of Diabetic Mother - ANSWER Early feeding to prevent
hypoglycemia.
8. Transition/Bonding - ANSWER Immediate skin-to-skin and early
breastfeeding.
,9. Menarche - ANSWER Normal to begin as late as 15-16 yrs.
10.Child Abuse - ANSWER Mandatory reporting of suspected abuse.
11.Cultural Competence - ANSWER Assess each client as an individual;
accommodate rituals when possible.
12.Language Barriers - ANSWER Use a professional interpreter.
13.Respect informed refusal - ANSWER Of procedures (e.g., cesarean).
14.Provide evidence-based education - ANSWER For vaccine concerns.
15.IV Flow Rates - ANSWER Calculate mL/hr or gtt/min when given dose,
volume, and time.
16.Dosage Conversions - ANSWER mg ↔ g, mcg ↔ mg, ensuring correct
per-dose amount.
17.Weight-Based Dosing - ANSWER Convert pounds ↔ kg and multiply by
prescribed mg/kg.
18.Dilution & Infusion - ANSWER Determine total volume to deliver a
specific mg dose based on stock concentration.
,19.Safety Checks - ANSWER Double-check high-alert meds (e.g., antibiotics,
magnesium sulfate) and round to the nearest whole number only when
appropriate.
20.The nurse is assessing a term newborn. Which findings should the nurse
expect when assessing the patterns of sole creases?
A. Creased covering 1/4of the foot
B. Creases on 2/3 of the foot
21.c. Longitudinal but no horizontal creases
22.D. Heel creases but no anterior creases - ANSWER B. Creases on 2/3 of the
foot
23.A postpartum woman is prescribed an antibiotic because of endometritis. her
breastfed infant should be observed particularly for which of the following?
A. irritability and loss of appetite
B. Signs of thrush and easy bruising
C. Decreased sleep levels and increased appetite
D. Jaundice that does not respond to phototherapy - ANSWER B. Signs
of thrush and easy bruising
24.The nurse assesses a postpartum clients discharge as being moderate in
amount and red in color. How should the nurse document the appearance of
the lochia?
A. Lochia rubra
B. Lochia normalia
C. Lochia serosa
D. Lochia alba - ANSWER A. Lochia rubra
25.A nurse at a well baby clinic is collecting data about a 9mon old infant. The
nurse understands which of the following occurs at this stage of
development
A. Scribble with crayons
B. fears strangers
, C. used of 1-3 word sentences
D. Walking with on handheld - ANSWER B. fears strangers
26.Postpartum mom (G1P1) asks the nurse immediately after delivery if she
should request rooming in with her infant. Which of the following response
by the nurse would be correct?
A. Rooming in allows increased maternal new born contact
B. This puts to much responsibility on a first time mother
C. Resting for the first 3 days postpartum will be better for you
D. It depends on whether you will breastfeed or not - ANSWER A.
Rooming in allows increased maternal new born contact
27.The nurse provides discharge instructions to a postpartum client. Which
client statement indicates that teaching has been effective
A. I can begin intercourse when i get home
B. I should notify the physician if my discharge decreases in amount
C. I should limit climbing stairs to 4x a day
D. I can return to my full time job after 6 weeks - ANSWER C. I should
limit climbing stairs to 4x a day
28.A nurse is assessing a newborn infant for congenital hip dysplasia. Which
signs or symptoms should be brought to the attention of the health care
provider for further evaluation? SATA
A. An infant who has one leg that appears longer than the other
B. An infant who has a click in the hip joint when one hip is maneuvered
C. An infant who has extra skin folds on the inner thigh of one leg
D. An infant who is actively moving all extremities
E. An infant whose bilateral leg length is symmetric - ANSWER A. An
infant who has one leg that appears longer than the other
B. An infant who has a click in the hip joint when one hip is maneuvered
C. An infant who has extra skin folds on the inner thigh of one leg
Study Questions with Verified
Answers
1. Shoulder Dystocia - ANSWER Perform McRoberts maneuver and apply
suprapubic pressure.
2. Prolapsed Umbilical Cord - ANSWER Elevate presenting part, give O₂,
prepare for emergency measures.
3. Late decelerations - ANSWER Turn to lateral position, give fluids/O₂.
4. Variable decelerations - ANSWER Often from cord compression—
reposition mother.
5. Preeclampsia/Severe Hypertension - ANSWER Administer magnesium
sulfate as ordered.
6. Breastfeeding Support - ANSWER Encourage latch attempts, refer to
lactation consultant.
7. Newborn of Diabetic Mother - ANSWER Early feeding to prevent
hypoglycemia.
8. Transition/Bonding - ANSWER Immediate skin-to-skin and early
breastfeeding.
,9. Menarche - ANSWER Normal to begin as late as 15-16 yrs.
10.Child Abuse - ANSWER Mandatory reporting of suspected abuse.
11.Cultural Competence - ANSWER Assess each client as an individual;
accommodate rituals when possible.
12.Language Barriers - ANSWER Use a professional interpreter.
13.Respect informed refusal - ANSWER Of procedures (e.g., cesarean).
14.Provide evidence-based education - ANSWER For vaccine concerns.
15.IV Flow Rates - ANSWER Calculate mL/hr or gtt/min when given dose,
volume, and time.
16.Dosage Conversions - ANSWER mg ↔ g, mcg ↔ mg, ensuring correct
per-dose amount.
17.Weight-Based Dosing - ANSWER Convert pounds ↔ kg and multiply by
prescribed mg/kg.
18.Dilution & Infusion - ANSWER Determine total volume to deliver a
specific mg dose based on stock concentration.
,19.Safety Checks - ANSWER Double-check high-alert meds (e.g., antibiotics,
magnesium sulfate) and round to the nearest whole number only when
appropriate.
20.The nurse is assessing a term newborn. Which findings should the nurse
expect when assessing the patterns of sole creases?
A. Creased covering 1/4of the foot
B. Creases on 2/3 of the foot
21.c. Longitudinal but no horizontal creases
22.D. Heel creases but no anterior creases - ANSWER B. Creases on 2/3 of the
foot
23.A postpartum woman is prescribed an antibiotic because of endometritis. her
breastfed infant should be observed particularly for which of the following?
A. irritability and loss of appetite
B. Signs of thrush and easy bruising
C. Decreased sleep levels and increased appetite
D. Jaundice that does not respond to phototherapy - ANSWER B. Signs
of thrush and easy bruising
24.The nurse assesses a postpartum clients discharge as being moderate in
amount and red in color. How should the nurse document the appearance of
the lochia?
A. Lochia rubra
B. Lochia normalia
C. Lochia serosa
D. Lochia alba - ANSWER A. Lochia rubra
25.A nurse at a well baby clinic is collecting data about a 9mon old infant. The
nurse understands which of the following occurs at this stage of
development
A. Scribble with crayons
B. fears strangers
, C. used of 1-3 word sentences
D. Walking with on handheld - ANSWER B. fears strangers
26.Postpartum mom (G1P1) asks the nurse immediately after delivery if she
should request rooming in with her infant. Which of the following response
by the nurse would be correct?
A. Rooming in allows increased maternal new born contact
B. This puts to much responsibility on a first time mother
C. Resting for the first 3 days postpartum will be better for you
D. It depends on whether you will breastfeed or not - ANSWER A.
Rooming in allows increased maternal new born contact
27.The nurse provides discharge instructions to a postpartum client. Which
client statement indicates that teaching has been effective
A. I can begin intercourse when i get home
B. I should notify the physician if my discharge decreases in amount
C. I should limit climbing stairs to 4x a day
D. I can return to my full time job after 6 weeks - ANSWER C. I should
limit climbing stairs to 4x a day
28.A nurse is assessing a newborn infant for congenital hip dysplasia. Which
signs or symptoms should be brought to the attention of the health care
provider for further evaluation? SATA
A. An infant who has one leg that appears longer than the other
B. An infant who has a click in the hip joint when one hip is maneuvered
C. An infant who has extra skin folds on the inner thigh of one leg
D. An infant who is actively moving all extremities
E. An infant whose bilateral leg length is symmetric - ANSWER A. An
infant who has one leg that appears longer than the other
B. An infant who has a click in the hip joint when one hip is maneuvered
C. An infant who has extra skin folds on the inner thigh of one leg
