Test Bank For
Introduction to Maternity
and Pediatric Nursing 9th
Edition Exam
1. Prenatal Care and Assessment
Question:
A nurse is assessing a pregnant woman during her first prenatal visit. Which of the
following is the most important action during this visit?
A. Administering a flu shot
B. Establishing a baseline for maternal and fetal health
C. Teaching the woman about labor positions
,D. Scheduling the baby’s first pediatric appointment
Answer:
B. Establishing a baseline for maternal and fetal health
2. Labor and Delivery
Question:
Which of the following is a sign of true labor?
A. Irregular contractions that stop with walking
B. Cervical dilation and effacement
C. Contractions that subside with relaxation
D. Abdominal cramping without any back pain
Answer:
B. Cervical dilation and effacement
3. Postpartum Care
Question:
After childbirth, a new mother experiences excessive vaginal bleeding. Which of the
following should the nurse do first?
A. Administer an oxytocin injection
B. Assess the fundal height and consistency
C. Encourage the mother to rest and hydrate
D. Reassure the mother that this is a normal occurrence
Answer:
B. Assess the fundal height and consistency
4. Newborn Care
Question:
A nurse is caring for a newborn with jaundice. Which of the following is the priority
action?
,A. Perform a complete physical exam
B. Start phototherapy as ordered
C. Monitor the baby’s temperature regularly
D. Offer the baby frequent feedings
Answer:
B. Start phototherapy as ordered
5. Pediatric Assessment and Growth
Question:
Which of the following developmental milestones is expected in a 6-month-old
infant?
A. Crawling
B. Sitting without support
C. Walking independently
D. Saying "mama" or "dada"
Answer:
B. Sitting without support
6. Pediatric Pain Management
Question:
Which of the following is the most appropriate method for assessing pain in a 4-year-
old child?
A. Using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
B. Observing for behavioral signs such as crying and irritability
C. Asking the child to rate pain on a Visual Analog Scale
D. Relying solely on parental reports of pain
Answer:
B. Observing for behavioral signs such as crying and irritability
, 7. Immunization Schedule
Question:
At what age is the first dose of the MMR vaccine typically administered?
A. Birth
B. 2 months
C. 12 months
D. 4 years
Answer:
C. 12 months
8. Pediatric Respiratory Disorders
Question:
A nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with asthma. Which of the following would be
most important for the nurse to teach the child and family?
A. Limit fluid intake to reduce the risk of coughing
B. Keep the child indoors during high pollen seasons
C. Ensure the child receives an annual flu vaccination
D. Encourage the child to engage in vigorous exercise regularly
Answer:
B. Keep the child indoors during high pollen seasons
9. Pediatric Gastrointestinal Issues
Question:
Which of the following signs is most consistent with gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)
in an infant?
A. Projectile vomiting after feedings
B. Excessive crying and irritability
C. Poor weight gain despite adequate intake
D. Difficulty swallowing solid foods
Introduction to Maternity
and Pediatric Nursing 9th
Edition Exam
1. Prenatal Care and Assessment
Question:
A nurse is assessing a pregnant woman during her first prenatal visit. Which of the
following is the most important action during this visit?
A. Administering a flu shot
B. Establishing a baseline for maternal and fetal health
C. Teaching the woman about labor positions
,D. Scheduling the baby’s first pediatric appointment
Answer:
B. Establishing a baseline for maternal and fetal health
2. Labor and Delivery
Question:
Which of the following is a sign of true labor?
A. Irregular contractions that stop with walking
B. Cervical dilation and effacement
C. Contractions that subside with relaxation
D. Abdominal cramping without any back pain
Answer:
B. Cervical dilation and effacement
3. Postpartum Care
Question:
After childbirth, a new mother experiences excessive vaginal bleeding. Which of the
following should the nurse do first?
A. Administer an oxytocin injection
B. Assess the fundal height and consistency
C. Encourage the mother to rest and hydrate
D. Reassure the mother that this is a normal occurrence
Answer:
B. Assess the fundal height and consistency
4. Newborn Care
Question:
A nurse is caring for a newborn with jaundice. Which of the following is the priority
action?
,A. Perform a complete physical exam
B. Start phototherapy as ordered
C. Monitor the baby’s temperature regularly
D. Offer the baby frequent feedings
Answer:
B. Start phototherapy as ordered
5. Pediatric Assessment and Growth
Question:
Which of the following developmental milestones is expected in a 6-month-old
infant?
A. Crawling
B. Sitting without support
C. Walking independently
D. Saying "mama" or "dada"
Answer:
B. Sitting without support
6. Pediatric Pain Management
Question:
Which of the following is the most appropriate method for assessing pain in a 4-year-
old child?
A. Using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
B. Observing for behavioral signs such as crying and irritability
C. Asking the child to rate pain on a Visual Analog Scale
D. Relying solely on parental reports of pain
Answer:
B. Observing for behavioral signs such as crying and irritability
, 7. Immunization Schedule
Question:
At what age is the first dose of the MMR vaccine typically administered?
A. Birth
B. 2 months
C. 12 months
D. 4 years
Answer:
C. 12 months
8. Pediatric Respiratory Disorders
Question:
A nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with asthma. Which of the following would be
most important for the nurse to teach the child and family?
A. Limit fluid intake to reduce the risk of coughing
B. Keep the child indoors during high pollen seasons
C. Ensure the child receives an annual flu vaccination
D. Encourage the child to engage in vigorous exercise regularly
Answer:
B. Keep the child indoors during high pollen seasons
9. Pediatric Gastrointestinal Issues
Question:
Which of the following signs is most consistent with gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)
in an infant?
A. Projectile vomiting after feedings
B. Excessive crying and irritability
C. Poor weight gain despite adequate intake
D. Difficulty swallowing solid foods
