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NUR2513 MATERNAL-CHILD EXAM
2||ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 2026
Nurse is assisting a new mother to begin breastfeeding for her newborn son.
Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to take?
A. Cautioning her not to allow the infant to grasp the areola of her breast to
prevent soreness
B. Positioning the infant near her breast and stroking his cheek to encourage him
to suck
C. Stressing that breastfeeding is a normal process and minimal help is needed to
learn it
D. Encouraging her to lie on her side and help the baby become wide awake by
talking to him - correct-answer -B. Positioning the infant near her breast and
stroking his cheek to encourage him to suck
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Nurse instructed a mother on the importance of providing a toddler with a
balanced diet. Which observation during a home visit indicates that instruction
has been effective?
A. child take candy from a dish that is placed on the coffee table in the living room
B. Mother prepares a scrambled egg for the toddlers breakfast
C. mother places a serving of fried finger foods on a plate for the child
D. The child is eating a piece of cake and ice cream for lunch - correct-answer -B.
Mother prepares a scrambled egg for the toddlers breakfast
Why are postpartum women prone to urinary retention?
A. decreased bladder sensation results from edema because of pressure of birth
B. Catheterization at the time of delivery reduces bladder tonicity
C. Frequent partial voiding never relieves the bladder pressure
D. Mild dehydration causes concentrated urin volume in the bladder - correct-
answer -A. decreased bladder sensation results from edema because of pressure
of birth
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women who delivered a term neonate 3 days ago is complaining of fever, fatigue
and heavy vaginal discharge. On assessment, the nurse notes that her fundus is
tender on palpation and heavy with foul smelling lochia. What is most likely the
cause of these symtoms?
A. UTI
B. Postpartum hemorrhage
C. Mastitis
D. Endometritis - correct-answer -
After a delivery, a client is diagnosed with postpartum preeclampsia. What care
will the nurse provide to this client?
A. Maintain on bed rest
B. Monitor urine output and daily weight
C. Administer antihypertensive medication as prescribed
D. Instruct on the need for fluid bolus
E. Administer mag sulfate as prescribed - correct-answer -A. Maintain on bed rest
B. Monitor urine output and daily weight
C. Administer antihypertensive medication as prescribed
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E. Administer mag sulfate as prescribed
Postpartum woman has a 4th degree perineal laceration. Which of the following
physician orders would the nurse question?
A. an order for PRN docusate sodium
B. Administration of a sitz bath
C. administration of acetaminophen/oxycodone for pain
D. Administration of an enema - correct-answer -
The nurse is preparing formula for a preterm infant. Which type of formula will
most likely be prescribed for this client?
A. 24 calories per ounce
B. 20 calories per ounce
C. Glucose water
D. Iron supplemented - correct-answer -A. 24 calories per ounce
NUR2513 MATERNAL-CHILD EXAM
2||ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 2026
Nurse is assisting a new mother to begin breastfeeding for her newborn son.
Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to take?
A. Cautioning her not to allow the infant to grasp the areola of her breast to
prevent soreness
B. Positioning the infant near her breast and stroking his cheek to encourage him
to suck
C. Stressing that breastfeeding is a normal process and minimal help is needed to
learn it
D. Encouraging her to lie on her side and help the baby become wide awake by
talking to him - correct-answer -B. Positioning the infant near her breast and
stroking his cheek to encourage him to suck
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Nurse instructed a mother on the importance of providing a toddler with a
balanced diet. Which observation during a home visit indicates that instruction
has been effective?
A. child take candy from a dish that is placed on the coffee table in the living room
B. Mother prepares a scrambled egg for the toddlers breakfast
C. mother places a serving of fried finger foods on a plate for the child
D. The child is eating a piece of cake and ice cream for lunch - correct-answer -B.
Mother prepares a scrambled egg for the toddlers breakfast
Why are postpartum women prone to urinary retention?
A. decreased bladder sensation results from edema because of pressure of birth
B. Catheterization at the time of delivery reduces bladder tonicity
C. Frequent partial voiding never relieves the bladder pressure
D. Mild dehydration causes concentrated urin volume in the bladder - correct-
answer -A. decreased bladder sensation results from edema because of pressure
of birth
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women who delivered a term neonate 3 days ago is complaining of fever, fatigue
and heavy vaginal discharge. On assessment, the nurse notes that her fundus is
tender on palpation and heavy with foul smelling lochia. What is most likely the
cause of these symtoms?
A. UTI
B. Postpartum hemorrhage
C. Mastitis
D. Endometritis - correct-answer -
After a delivery, a client is diagnosed with postpartum preeclampsia. What care
will the nurse provide to this client?
A. Maintain on bed rest
B. Monitor urine output and daily weight
C. Administer antihypertensive medication as prescribed
D. Instruct on the need for fluid bolus
E. Administer mag sulfate as prescribed - correct-answer -A. Maintain on bed rest
B. Monitor urine output and daily weight
C. Administer antihypertensive medication as prescribed
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E. Administer mag sulfate as prescribed
Postpartum woman has a 4th degree perineal laceration. Which of the following
physician orders would the nurse question?
A. an order for PRN docusate sodium
B. Administration of a sitz bath
C. administration of acetaminophen/oxycodone for pain
D. Administration of an enema - correct-answer -
The nurse is preparing formula for a preterm infant. Which type of formula will
most likely be prescribed for this client?
A. 24 calories per ounce
B. 20 calories per ounce
C. Glucose water
D. Iron supplemented - correct-answer -A. 24 calories per ounce
