NUR 2513 MATERNAL CHILD NURSING FINAL
EXAM 2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ RASMUSSEN
What does a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) sound like?
Machine sounding murmur!
Distinct murmur
What is the single most important way to prevent disease?
Handwashing
Nursing care/assessment of a patient with coarctation of the aorta.
Assess femoral and radial pulse at the same time
Teaching/considerations for a child with tetralogy of Fallot (what would you do if
you noticed the child was blue?)
In a hospital setting, along with knee-to-chest positioning
blow-by oxygen can be beneficial to enhance circulating oxygen and possibly
dilate the distal pulmonary bed
,Know the signs/symptoms of placental abruption
Sharp abdominal pain (contractions that do not relax)
Fresh vaginal bleeding Hypotension
FHR decreases
Nursing interventions of sickle cell anemia.
Pain management
Adequate hydration
O2
Blood transfusions Genetic testing.
Common signs/symptoms and treatment for severe dehydration.
Decreased skin turgor, rapid pulse, decreased BP, sunken fontanel/eyes
Tx: Iv fluids, O2
Know where/how to install a car seat.
rear-facing car seats placed in the back seat, five-point harness with broad straps,
45 degree angle
,Which age group is most likely to contract STI's?
15-19: adolescents
Know the nursing responsibilities for a cystourethrogram
Voiding during an x-ray
Explain to mother and child, prepare for the procedure
Child may be intimidated; make sure the mother explains what will happen.
Insert foley catheter.
What must immunocompromised individuals avoid social gatherings?
Infection risk/ prevent infection
wear mask.
Common cause of glomerulonephritis
Strep Throat Infection, Streptococcal sore throats, also rheumatic fever has same
risk factors.
Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci
, Complications of congenital adrenal hyperplasia:
Dehydration
Treatment of growth hormone deficiency:
Recombinant Human Growth Hormones via IM. (rhGH) given daily at bedtime.
Signs/symptoms of diabetes mellitus type 1:
Marked weight loss Polydipsia, Polyphagia, Polyuria (bedwetting can be an
indication), Blurred vision
fatigue
mood changes.
What is the main cause of Type 2 diabetes?
Obesity, diet and sedentary lifestyle.
Metabolic disturbances that result in insulin resistance.
Common findings in a patient with Cushing syndrome.
Moon face
excessive hair growth(hirsutism)
red cheeks
EXAM 2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ RASMUSSEN
What does a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) sound like?
Machine sounding murmur!
Distinct murmur
What is the single most important way to prevent disease?
Handwashing
Nursing care/assessment of a patient with coarctation of the aorta.
Assess femoral and radial pulse at the same time
Teaching/considerations for a child with tetralogy of Fallot (what would you do if
you noticed the child was blue?)
In a hospital setting, along with knee-to-chest positioning
blow-by oxygen can be beneficial to enhance circulating oxygen and possibly
dilate the distal pulmonary bed
,Know the signs/symptoms of placental abruption
Sharp abdominal pain (contractions that do not relax)
Fresh vaginal bleeding Hypotension
FHR decreases
Nursing interventions of sickle cell anemia.
Pain management
Adequate hydration
O2
Blood transfusions Genetic testing.
Common signs/symptoms and treatment for severe dehydration.
Decreased skin turgor, rapid pulse, decreased BP, sunken fontanel/eyes
Tx: Iv fluids, O2
Know where/how to install a car seat.
rear-facing car seats placed in the back seat, five-point harness with broad straps,
45 degree angle
,Which age group is most likely to contract STI's?
15-19: adolescents
Know the nursing responsibilities for a cystourethrogram
Voiding during an x-ray
Explain to mother and child, prepare for the procedure
Child may be intimidated; make sure the mother explains what will happen.
Insert foley catheter.
What must immunocompromised individuals avoid social gatherings?
Infection risk/ prevent infection
wear mask.
Common cause of glomerulonephritis
Strep Throat Infection, Streptococcal sore throats, also rheumatic fever has same
risk factors.
Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci
, Complications of congenital adrenal hyperplasia:
Dehydration
Treatment of growth hormone deficiency:
Recombinant Human Growth Hormones via IM. (rhGH) given daily at bedtime.
Signs/symptoms of diabetes mellitus type 1:
Marked weight loss Polydipsia, Polyphagia, Polyuria (bedwetting can be an
indication), Blurred vision
fatigue
mood changes.
What is the main cause of Type 2 diabetes?
Obesity, diet and sedentary lifestyle.
Metabolic disturbances that result in insulin resistance.
Common findings in a patient with Cushing syndrome.
Moon face
excessive hair growth(hirsutism)
red cheeks
