NURSING 265 MATERNAL CHILD
RASMUSSEN CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ What is the most important day-to-day treatment of sickle-cell anemia?.
Answer: Fluids- Prevent dehydration
◍ What are the signs/symptoms of PTSD?.
Answer: Withdrawnflashbackssuicidalrecklessemotional instabilityparanoia.
Hypervigilancetrouble sleeping
◍ What are normal vital signs in a newborn assessment?.
Answer: HR: 110-160bpmRR: 30-60/min
◍ What are the signs/symptoms of varicella?.
Answer: (AVOID MOTRIN)Fever, loss of appetite, Headache, fatigue,
weeping lesions.Blistery rash appears 10-21 days after exposure, lasts 5-10
daysSpread virus for 48 hrs before rash appears until crusted
◍ What test is typically done to assess a new heart murmur?.
Answer: Echocardiogram`
◍ What is the Denver Developmental Screening Test?.
Answer: Screens for developmental skills the child can perform
◍ What is the moro-reflex and when does it go away?.
Answer: Infant response to sudden loss of support4-5 months
◍ What are normal newborn characteristics?.
Answer: -Head circumference slightly larger than chest-Acrocyanosis (blue
hands/feet) is normal intially-Milia (white bumps on face)-Epstein pearls
(white gums)-Mongolian spots (lower back, darker tones)-Umbilical cord: 2
arteries, 1 vein-Facial bruising -> assess sclera & skin for jaundice.
,◍ What are the developmental milestones for a 2-year-old?.
Answer: Walks independently and uses simple phrases
◍ Education for puberty:.
Answer: We want to tell them they're expected to have secondary sex
characteristics
◍ What are the signs/symptoms of pertussis (droplet precaution):.
Answer: Cough, whooping cough (dry/hacking) if infection continues.
Rhinitis Nasal Congestion? Runny nose?sneezing
◍ What are the nursing interventions for spontaneous abortion?.
Answer: Offer opportunity to hold infant and provide emotional support
◍ What are abnormal findings in breast exams?.
Answer: Abnormal changes in breast tissue (new lumps, thickening)nipple
dischargeconsistency of skin.
◍ Know the complications of strep pharyngitis:.
Answer: Rheumatic Feverget adequate antibiotic treatment asap
◍ What is ALL?.
Answer: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia - most common form of childhood
cancer. Avoid rectal temps in these patients due to risk of bleeding/ increase
risk of bleeding.
◍ What are the nursing considerations of the medication pancrelipase?.
Answer: May interfere with Iron Absorption, risk of anemia. Take it before
or with a snack or meal
◍ Which age group is most likely to contract STI's?.
Answer: 15-19: adolescents
◍ Common cause of glomerulonephritis.
Answer: Strep Throat Infection, Streptococcal sore throats, also rheumatic
fever has same risk factors. Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci
◍ How do parents develop the developmental task during infancy in Erikson's
, theory?.
Answer: Trust vs Mistrust Primary caregiver(s), regular interactions,
positive experiences, security, calm/reassuring attitude, feeding regular
schedule/availability.
◍ Nursing interventions for osteomyelitis (think about medication
administration).
Answer: Bone InfectionPenicillin GCefazolinNafcillin or oxacillinIV
antibiotics
◍ What are the interventions for uterine atony?.
Answer: Fundal massage and administer uterotonic medication (Pitocin) and
drain the bladder
◍ What are the signs/symptoms & interventions for perineal hematoma?.
Answer: S/S: severe pain, pressure, purple swellingInterventions: report
immediately and apply ice packs
◍ What is the importance of immunizations?.
Answer: Must be up-to-date by preschool
◍ Know the signs of pneumonia..
Answer: Fluid builds in lungs: Cough (productive with greenish or yellow
sputum) Fevercrackles
◍ Signs/symptoms of respiratory distress syndrome in a newborn:.
Answer: Chest retractionsnasal flaringchest movementexpiratory
gruntingtachypnea
◍ Nursing assessment for a head injury?.
Answer: LOCSeizuresVomitingIrritability when regaining
consciousnessCrying (fright or pain)
◍ Nursing considerations/teaching for valproic acid for seizures..
Answer: take some form of birth control to prevent becoming pregnant. Do
not stop medication abruptly.Be aware of N/VAssess for thrombocytopenia
while takingMonitor ammonia levels and LFT's
RASMUSSEN CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ What is the most important day-to-day treatment of sickle-cell anemia?.
Answer: Fluids- Prevent dehydration
◍ What are the signs/symptoms of PTSD?.
Answer: Withdrawnflashbackssuicidalrecklessemotional instabilityparanoia.
Hypervigilancetrouble sleeping
◍ What are normal vital signs in a newborn assessment?.
Answer: HR: 110-160bpmRR: 30-60/min
◍ What are the signs/symptoms of varicella?.
Answer: (AVOID MOTRIN)Fever, loss of appetite, Headache, fatigue,
weeping lesions.Blistery rash appears 10-21 days after exposure, lasts 5-10
daysSpread virus for 48 hrs before rash appears until crusted
◍ What test is typically done to assess a new heart murmur?.
Answer: Echocardiogram`
◍ What is the Denver Developmental Screening Test?.
Answer: Screens for developmental skills the child can perform
◍ What is the moro-reflex and when does it go away?.
Answer: Infant response to sudden loss of support4-5 months
◍ What are normal newborn characteristics?.
Answer: -Head circumference slightly larger than chest-Acrocyanosis (blue
hands/feet) is normal intially-Milia (white bumps on face)-Epstein pearls
(white gums)-Mongolian spots (lower back, darker tones)-Umbilical cord: 2
arteries, 1 vein-Facial bruising -> assess sclera & skin for jaundice.
,◍ What are the developmental milestones for a 2-year-old?.
Answer: Walks independently and uses simple phrases
◍ Education for puberty:.
Answer: We want to tell them they're expected to have secondary sex
characteristics
◍ What are the signs/symptoms of pertussis (droplet precaution):.
Answer: Cough, whooping cough (dry/hacking) if infection continues.
Rhinitis Nasal Congestion? Runny nose?sneezing
◍ What are the nursing interventions for spontaneous abortion?.
Answer: Offer opportunity to hold infant and provide emotional support
◍ What are abnormal findings in breast exams?.
Answer: Abnormal changes in breast tissue (new lumps, thickening)nipple
dischargeconsistency of skin.
◍ Know the complications of strep pharyngitis:.
Answer: Rheumatic Feverget adequate antibiotic treatment asap
◍ What is ALL?.
Answer: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia - most common form of childhood
cancer. Avoid rectal temps in these patients due to risk of bleeding/ increase
risk of bleeding.
◍ What are the nursing considerations of the medication pancrelipase?.
Answer: May interfere with Iron Absorption, risk of anemia. Take it before
or with a snack or meal
◍ Which age group is most likely to contract STI's?.
Answer: 15-19: adolescents
◍ Common cause of glomerulonephritis.
Answer: Strep Throat Infection, Streptococcal sore throats, also rheumatic
fever has same risk factors. Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci
◍ How do parents develop the developmental task during infancy in Erikson's
, theory?.
Answer: Trust vs Mistrust Primary caregiver(s), regular interactions,
positive experiences, security, calm/reassuring attitude, feeding regular
schedule/availability.
◍ Nursing interventions for osteomyelitis (think about medication
administration).
Answer: Bone InfectionPenicillin GCefazolinNafcillin or oxacillinIV
antibiotics
◍ What are the interventions for uterine atony?.
Answer: Fundal massage and administer uterotonic medication (Pitocin) and
drain the bladder
◍ What are the signs/symptoms & interventions for perineal hematoma?.
Answer: S/S: severe pain, pressure, purple swellingInterventions: report
immediately and apply ice packs
◍ What is the importance of immunizations?.
Answer: Must be up-to-date by preschool
◍ Know the signs of pneumonia..
Answer: Fluid builds in lungs: Cough (productive with greenish or yellow
sputum) Fevercrackles
◍ Signs/symptoms of respiratory distress syndrome in a newborn:.
Answer: Chest retractionsnasal flaringchest movementexpiratory
gruntingtachypnea
◍ Nursing assessment for a head injury?.
Answer: LOCSeizuresVomitingIrritability when regaining
consciousnessCrying (fright or pain)
◍ Nursing considerations/teaching for valproic acid for seizures..
Answer: take some form of birth control to prevent becoming pregnant. Do
not stop medication abruptly.Be aware of N/VAssess for thrombocytopenia
while takingMonitor ammonia levels and LFT's
