MATERNAL–CHILD NURSING (NUR
2513) COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE
EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
FORMAT: MULTIPLE CHOICE (A–D) WITH CORRECT ANSWER AND RATIONALE
PURPOSE: STUDY AND EXAM PREPARATION FOR MATERNAL-CHILD NURSING COURSES
AND NCLEX-STYLE REVIEW.
,Page 1
1. The pediatric nurse explains that the most common cause of encephalitis is which type of
pathogen?
A. Fungal
B. Viral
C. Parasitic
D. Bacterial
Correct Answer: B. Viral
Rationale: Most encephalitis cases are caused by viruses such as herpes simplex or
arboviruses.
2. A newborn experienced shoulder dystocia during delivery. Which injury should the nurse
assess for first?
A. Hypothermia
B. Fractured clavicle
C. Polydactyly
D. Undescended testes
Correct Answer: B. Fractured clavicle
Rationale: Shoulder dystocia commonly leads to clavicle fractures or brachial plexus
injuries due to traction during delivery.
3. Which nutrient is most important in early pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects?
A. Vitamin C
B. Iron
C. Folic acid
D. Potassium
Correct Answer: C. Folic acid
,Rationale: Folic acid supplementation before conception and during early pregnancy
prevents neural tube defects such as spina bifida.
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4. The pediatric nurse explains that the most common cause of encephalitis is which type of
pathogen?
A. Fungal
B. Viral
C. Parasitic
D. Bacterial
Correct Answer: B. Viral
Rationale: Most encephalitis cases are caused by viruses such as herpes simplex or
arboviruses.
5. A newborn experienced shoulder dystocia during delivery. Which injury should the nurse
assess for first?
A. Hypothermia
B. Fractured clavicle
C. Polydactyly
D. Undescended testes
Correct Answer: B. Fractured clavicle
Rationale: Shoulder dystocia commonly leads to clavicle fractures or brachial plexus
injuries due to traction during delivery.
6. Which nutrient is most important in early pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects?
A. Vitamin C
B. Iron
C. Folic acid
D. Potassium
Correct Answer: C. Folic acid
2513) COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE
EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
FORMAT: MULTIPLE CHOICE (A–D) WITH CORRECT ANSWER AND RATIONALE
PURPOSE: STUDY AND EXAM PREPARATION FOR MATERNAL-CHILD NURSING COURSES
AND NCLEX-STYLE REVIEW.
,Page 1
1. The pediatric nurse explains that the most common cause of encephalitis is which type of
pathogen?
A. Fungal
B. Viral
C. Parasitic
D. Bacterial
Correct Answer: B. Viral
Rationale: Most encephalitis cases are caused by viruses such as herpes simplex or
arboviruses.
2. A newborn experienced shoulder dystocia during delivery. Which injury should the nurse
assess for first?
A. Hypothermia
B. Fractured clavicle
C. Polydactyly
D. Undescended testes
Correct Answer: B. Fractured clavicle
Rationale: Shoulder dystocia commonly leads to clavicle fractures or brachial plexus
injuries due to traction during delivery.
3. Which nutrient is most important in early pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects?
A. Vitamin C
B. Iron
C. Folic acid
D. Potassium
Correct Answer: C. Folic acid
,Rationale: Folic acid supplementation before conception and during early pregnancy
prevents neural tube defects such as spina bifida.
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4. The pediatric nurse explains that the most common cause of encephalitis is which type of
pathogen?
A. Fungal
B. Viral
C. Parasitic
D. Bacterial
Correct Answer: B. Viral
Rationale: Most encephalitis cases are caused by viruses such as herpes simplex or
arboviruses.
5. A newborn experienced shoulder dystocia during delivery. Which injury should the nurse
assess for first?
A. Hypothermia
B. Fractured clavicle
C. Polydactyly
D. Undescended testes
Correct Answer: B. Fractured clavicle
Rationale: Shoulder dystocia commonly leads to clavicle fractures or brachial plexus
injuries due to traction during delivery.
6. Which nutrient is most important in early pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects?
A. Vitamin C
B. Iron
C. Folic acid
D. Potassium
Correct Answer: C. Folic acid
