MATERNAL CHILD FINAL STUDY GUIDE
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◉ Newborn 1st Priority Answer: Airway
◉ Pyloric Stenosis (Infant) Symptoms Answer: Projectile vomiting,
olive shaped mass in abdomen, Hungry after emesis
◉ Toys recommended by stages Answer: Building Blocks= 12month
old toddler
◉ Fundus location Answer: 12 hours postpartum=fundus 1 cm above
umbilicus. Firm Fundus at level of umbilicus=expected finding.
Displaced at midline & firm=empty bladder. 2 finger above
umbilicus=have pt urinate.
◉ Postpartum Assessment Answer: Palpate uterine fundus, blood loss
amount
◉ DTR 4+ (Hyperactive), Indicates Answer: Greater risk for pre-
eclampsia and possible seizures. Monitor for visual disturbances,
epigastric pain, HA, proteinuria. Likely prescribe- IV Mag Sulfate.
◉ PostPartum MH Assessment Answer: Thoughts of wanting to harm
yourself or baby
, ◉ Priority Actions - Based off Maslow's Hierarchy of needs Answer:
Pain
◉ Amniotomy (Membrane Rupture) Priority Action Answer: Monitor
FHR before and after, color/odor of fluid. Monitor risk of infection.
◉ Late decelerations Indicate Answer: caused by uteroplacental
insufficiency
◉ Intervention for late decelerations Answer: Position onto L Lateral
side
◉ Preeclampsia Symptoms Answer: HTN, HA, Visual disturbance,
excessive wt gain, edema
◉ Contractions (when to be concerned) Answer: Lasting longer than 90
seconds is sign of tetany & can lead to uterine rupture.
◉ Variable decelerations Indicate Answer: cord compression
◉ Abruptio Placentae S/S Answer: Painful, dark red bleeding, rigid
uterus, uterine tenderness, contractions
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◉ Newborn 1st Priority Answer: Airway
◉ Pyloric Stenosis (Infant) Symptoms Answer: Projectile vomiting,
olive shaped mass in abdomen, Hungry after emesis
◉ Toys recommended by stages Answer: Building Blocks= 12month
old toddler
◉ Fundus location Answer: 12 hours postpartum=fundus 1 cm above
umbilicus. Firm Fundus at level of umbilicus=expected finding.
Displaced at midline & firm=empty bladder. 2 finger above
umbilicus=have pt urinate.
◉ Postpartum Assessment Answer: Palpate uterine fundus, blood loss
amount
◉ DTR 4+ (Hyperactive), Indicates Answer: Greater risk for pre-
eclampsia and possible seizures. Monitor for visual disturbances,
epigastric pain, HA, proteinuria. Likely prescribe- IV Mag Sulfate.
◉ PostPartum MH Assessment Answer: Thoughts of wanting to harm
yourself or baby
, ◉ Priority Actions - Based off Maslow's Hierarchy of needs Answer:
Pain
◉ Amniotomy (Membrane Rupture) Priority Action Answer: Monitor
FHR before and after, color/odor of fluid. Monitor risk of infection.
◉ Late decelerations Indicate Answer: caused by uteroplacental
insufficiency
◉ Intervention for late decelerations Answer: Position onto L Lateral
side
◉ Preeclampsia Symptoms Answer: HTN, HA, Visual disturbance,
excessive wt gain, edema
◉ Contractions (when to be concerned) Answer: Lasting longer than 90
seconds is sign of tetany & can lead to uterine rupture.
◉ Variable decelerations Indicate Answer: cord compression
◉ Abruptio Placentae S/S Answer: Painful, dark red bleeding, rigid
uterus, uterine tenderness, contractions
