NURSING 265 MATERNAL CHILD
RASMUSSEN ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Diseases• CMV• HIV• Hep B• Hep APPE• Hand hygiene.
Answer: Standard Precautions:• Diseases• PPE
◍ A 13-year-old with type 1 diabetes mellitus asks the nurse, "Why do I need
to have this A1C test? I do not want another poke." The nurse's response is
based on which of the following?A. To determine how balanced the child's
diet has been.B. To make sure the child is not anemic since it uses
hemoglobin.C. To determine how controlled the child's blood glucose has
been over time.D. To make sure the child's blood ketone level is normal.
Answer: C. To determine how controlled the child's blood glucose has been
over time
◍ The nurse is teaching the family about caring for their 7-year-old who has
been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. What information should the
nurse provide about this diagnosis?A. Best managed through diet, exercise,
and oral medication.B. Can be prevented by nutrition and activity.C.
Characterized mainly by insulin resistance.D. Characterized mainly by
insulin deficiency.
Answer: D. Characterized mainly by insulin deficiency
◍ Which of the following analgesics is most effective for a child with pain
from a sickle cell vaso-occlusive event?A. Demerol.B. AspirinC.
Morphine.D. Excedrin.
Answer: C. Morphine
◍ • Black tarry stools• Constipation• GI upset.
Answer: Side Effects: Iron Supplements
,◍ • Less than 6 - NSAIDs and containment device to keep head of femur in
place• Older than 6 - reconstructive surgery followed by cast application.
Answer: Treatment: Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
◍ Esotropia.
Answer: When the left eye intermittently deviates medially
◍ ▪ respiratory▪ chest physiotherapy▪ antibiotics▪ GI - pancreatic enzymes 30
min within eating a meal or snack, increase protein, increase calories.
Answer: Treatment: Cystic Fibrosis
◍ the nurse would insert a foley catheter for instillation of contrast.
Answer: If a patient is scheduled for a voiding cystourethrogram, what does
the nurse need to do?
◍ • cool-mist humidity• steamy shower.
Answer: Home Treatment: Bronchiolitis
◍ dehydration.
Answer: Sickle-cell anemia safety precautions are to prevent ______.
◍ • Turn on side• Have suction and oxygen present• Protect head from injury•
Nothing in mouth• Give medication if needed• Side-pads• Bed in lowest
position• Assistance when out of bed.
Answer: Safety Measures: Seizures
◍ cystic fibrosis.
Answer: Pancrelipase needs to be taken before every meal or snack for what
kind of patient?
◍ • maintain a balanced eating approach in the home• encourage increased
activity• limit screen time.
Answer: What teaching will the nurse provide to the family regarding
achieving the goal of BMI within normal range?
◍ sunken fontanels.
Answer: S/S: Dehydration in an infant
, ◍ ▪ remain with the patient for the first 15 minutes of the infusion.
Answer: Safe practice in administration of blood products
◍ absence seizure.
Answer: • A form of generalized seizures• Occur more often in girls than
boys• Usually occur in school age children 4-12• Consist of staring spells
that last for a few seconds• As many as 100 seizures can occurring during a
day• Controlled with medications
◍ An 8-year-old with type 1 diabetes mellitus is complaining of a headache
and dizziness and is visibly perspiring. The nurse caring for the child should
do which of the following?A. Administer Glucagon intramuscularly.B.
Offer the child 8 ounces of skimmed milk.C. Offer the child a chocolate
candy bar. D. Offer the child 8 ounces of water or calorie-free liquid.
Answer: B. Offer the child 8 ounces of skimmed milk
◍ ▪ hand hygiene▪ avoid crowds▪ clean surfaces▪ have an adequate diet.
Answer: Patient Education: Immunocompromised
◍ gravida, term births, preterm births, abortions, living childrenG: the number
of pregnancies (don't forget current one!)T: term past 37 weeksP: preterm
before 37 weeksA: abortions 20 weeks or lessL: living children.
Answer: What does GTPAL stand for?
◍ variable decelerationscord sticking out.
Answer: S/S of prolapsed cord
◍ Spastic Cerebral Palsy.
Answer: • is excessive tone in the voluntary muscles that results in loss of
upper motor neurons• This child will have hypertonic muscles, abnormal
clonus, exaggeration of DTR, and positive Babinski, and newborn reflexes
past their expected time such as a *strong Moro reflex* and tonic neck
reflex
◍ ▪ accelerations in the fetal heart rate▪ decelerations in the fetal heart rate▪
variability in the fetal heart rateHR, movement, variability▪ A reactive
nonstress test = moderate variability, 2 accelerations, no decelerations.
RASMUSSEN ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Diseases• CMV• HIV• Hep B• Hep APPE• Hand hygiene.
Answer: Standard Precautions:• Diseases• PPE
◍ A 13-year-old with type 1 diabetes mellitus asks the nurse, "Why do I need
to have this A1C test? I do not want another poke." The nurse's response is
based on which of the following?A. To determine how balanced the child's
diet has been.B. To make sure the child is not anemic since it uses
hemoglobin.C. To determine how controlled the child's blood glucose has
been over time.D. To make sure the child's blood ketone level is normal.
Answer: C. To determine how controlled the child's blood glucose has been
over time
◍ The nurse is teaching the family about caring for their 7-year-old who has
been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. What information should the
nurse provide about this diagnosis?A. Best managed through diet, exercise,
and oral medication.B. Can be prevented by nutrition and activity.C.
Characterized mainly by insulin resistance.D. Characterized mainly by
insulin deficiency.
Answer: D. Characterized mainly by insulin deficiency
◍ Which of the following analgesics is most effective for a child with pain
from a sickle cell vaso-occlusive event?A. Demerol.B. AspirinC.
Morphine.D. Excedrin.
Answer: C. Morphine
◍ • Black tarry stools• Constipation• GI upset.
Answer: Side Effects: Iron Supplements
,◍ • Less than 6 - NSAIDs and containment device to keep head of femur in
place• Older than 6 - reconstructive surgery followed by cast application.
Answer: Treatment: Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
◍ Esotropia.
Answer: When the left eye intermittently deviates medially
◍ ▪ respiratory▪ chest physiotherapy▪ antibiotics▪ GI - pancreatic enzymes 30
min within eating a meal or snack, increase protein, increase calories.
Answer: Treatment: Cystic Fibrosis
◍ the nurse would insert a foley catheter for instillation of contrast.
Answer: If a patient is scheduled for a voiding cystourethrogram, what does
the nurse need to do?
◍ • cool-mist humidity• steamy shower.
Answer: Home Treatment: Bronchiolitis
◍ dehydration.
Answer: Sickle-cell anemia safety precautions are to prevent ______.
◍ • Turn on side• Have suction and oxygen present• Protect head from injury•
Nothing in mouth• Give medication if needed• Side-pads• Bed in lowest
position• Assistance when out of bed.
Answer: Safety Measures: Seizures
◍ cystic fibrosis.
Answer: Pancrelipase needs to be taken before every meal or snack for what
kind of patient?
◍ • maintain a balanced eating approach in the home• encourage increased
activity• limit screen time.
Answer: What teaching will the nurse provide to the family regarding
achieving the goal of BMI within normal range?
◍ sunken fontanels.
Answer: S/S: Dehydration in an infant
, ◍ ▪ remain with the patient for the first 15 minutes of the infusion.
Answer: Safe practice in administration of blood products
◍ absence seizure.
Answer: • A form of generalized seizures• Occur more often in girls than
boys• Usually occur in school age children 4-12• Consist of staring spells
that last for a few seconds• As many as 100 seizures can occurring during a
day• Controlled with medications
◍ An 8-year-old with type 1 diabetes mellitus is complaining of a headache
and dizziness and is visibly perspiring. The nurse caring for the child should
do which of the following?A. Administer Glucagon intramuscularly.B.
Offer the child 8 ounces of skimmed milk.C. Offer the child a chocolate
candy bar. D. Offer the child 8 ounces of water or calorie-free liquid.
Answer: B. Offer the child 8 ounces of skimmed milk
◍ ▪ hand hygiene▪ avoid crowds▪ clean surfaces▪ have an adequate diet.
Answer: Patient Education: Immunocompromised
◍ gravida, term births, preterm births, abortions, living childrenG: the number
of pregnancies (don't forget current one!)T: term past 37 weeksP: preterm
before 37 weeksA: abortions 20 weeks or lessL: living children.
Answer: What does GTPAL stand for?
◍ variable decelerationscord sticking out.
Answer: S/S of prolapsed cord
◍ Spastic Cerebral Palsy.
Answer: • is excessive tone in the voluntary muscles that results in loss of
upper motor neurons• This child will have hypertonic muscles, abnormal
clonus, exaggeration of DTR, and positive Babinski, and newborn reflexes
past their expected time such as a *strong Moro reflex* and tonic neck
reflex
◍ ▪ accelerations in the fetal heart rate▪ decelerations in the fetal heart rate▪
variability in the fetal heart rateHR, movement, variability▪ A reactive
nonstress test = moderate variability, 2 accelerations, no decelerations.
