Maternal and Child Nursing (Final examination) 2024 latest release update with correct
questions and solution/ Maternal and Child Nursing (Final examination) 2024 latest release
update with correct questions and solution
Maternal dietary folic acid deficiency - CORRECT ANSWER-Etiology of spinal bifida is unknown
but maybe associated with __________.
a. Spina bifida occulta
b. Meningocele
c. Myelomeningocele
d. Encephalocele
e. Anencephaly
f. Microcephaly - CORRECT ANSWER-Types of spina bifida (6)
Spina bifida occulta - CORRECT ANSWER-Posterior vertebral arches fail to fuse, but there is no
herniation of spinal cord or meninges ; no loss of function.
Meningocele - CORRECT ANSWER-posterior vertebral arches fail to fuse, and there is a saclike
protrusion at some point along posterior vertebrae; sac does contain meninges and CSF but
not spinal cord.
Myelomeningocele - CORRECT ANSWER-Posterior vertebral arches fail to fuse; saclike
herniation contains meninges, CSF, as well as portion of spinal cord or nerve.
Encephalocele - CORRECT ANSWER-Brain and meninges herniate
Anencephaly - CORRECT ANSWER-Absence of cerebral hemipheres.
Microcephaly - CORRECT ANSWER-Fetal brain grows slowly.
, Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), amniocentesis, ultrasound - CORRECT ANSWER-Prenatal diagnosis of
open spinal defects can be determined by elevated levels of ____________ in maternal serum
and fluid obtained by ________; can also be assessed on prenatal __________.
Meningitis - CORRECT ANSWER-This is the most common infection of the CNS. It is an
inflammation of meninges.
a. Viral or aseptic
b. Bacterial - CORRECT ANSWER-Two primary classifications of Meningitis
Opisthotonus posture - CORRECT ANSWER-Hyperextending the head and neck
Lumbar puncture - CORRECT ANSWER-CSF is obtained by ______________ for analysis.
Failure to Thrive - CORRECT ANSWER-Children whose weight is significantly lower than norms
for their age and gender.
a. Inadequate caloric intake
b. Inadequate absorption
c. Increased metabolism
d. defective utilization - CORRECT ANSWER-Categories of FTT (4)
Malnutrition - CORRECT ANSWER-Regardless of the cause of FTT, the treatment is directed at
reversing the __________.
Congenital Hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER-A condition present from birth in which
thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone to meet metabolic needs of body.
questions and solution/ Maternal and Child Nursing (Final examination) 2024 latest release
update with correct questions and solution
Maternal dietary folic acid deficiency - CORRECT ANSWER-Etiology of spinal bifida is unknown
but maybe associated with __________.
a. Spina bifida occulta
b. Meningocele
c. Myelomeningocele
d. Encephalocele
e. Anencephaly
f. Microcephaly - CORRECT ANSWER-Types of spina bifida (6)
Spina bifida occulta - CORRECT ANSWER-Posterior vertebral arches fail to fuse, but there is no
herniation of spinal cord or meninges ; no loss of function.
Meningocele - CORRECT ANSWER-posterior vertebral arches fail to fuse, and there is a saclike
protrusion at some point along posterior vertebrae; sac does contain meninges and CSF but
not spinal cord.
Myelomeningocele - CORRECT ANSWER-Posterior vertebral arches fail to fuse; saclike
herniation contains meninges, CSF, as well as portion of spinal cord or nerve.
Encephalocele - CORRECT ANSWER-Brain and meninges herniate
Anencephaly - CORRECT ANSWER-Absence of cerebral hemipheres.
Microcephaly - CORRECT ANSWER-Fetal brain grows slowly.
, Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), amniocentesis, ultrasound - CORRECT ANSWER-Prenatal diagnosis of
open spinal defects can be determined by elevated levels of ____________ in maternal serum
and fluid obtained by ________; can also be assessed on prenatal __________.
Meningitis - CORRECT ANSWER-This is the most common infection of the CNS. It is an
inflammation of meninges.
a. Viral or aseptic
b. Bacterial - CORRECT ANSWER-Two primary classifications of Meningitis
Opisthotonus posture - CORRECT ANSWER-Hyperextending the head and neck
Lumbar puncture - CORRECT ANSWER-CSF is obtained by ______________ for analysis.
Failure to Thrive - CORRECT ANSWER-Children whose weight is significantly lower than norms
for their age and gender.
a. Inadequate caloric intake
b. Inadequate absorption
c. Increased metabolism
d. defective utilization - CORRECT ANSWER-Categories of FTT (4)
Malnutrition - CORRECT ANSWER-Regardless of the cause of FTT, the treatment is directed at
reversing the __________.
Congenital Hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER-A condition present from birth in which
thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone to meet metabolic needs of body.
