NU 180 Exam 3 : Peripheral Neuropathy, Glomerulonephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, Healthcare Delivery, Professional Practice, Mental Health – With Rationales Complete NU 180 Exam 3 Review: Practice for Nursing and Healthcare II

NU 170 MATERNAL CHILD EXAM
2026\2027 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
RATIONALES AND ANSWERS CORRECT
AND VERIFIED

1. A nurse is teaching about play stages. Which type of play is most common in a
2-year-old?

 A) Cooperative play

 B) Parallel play

 C) Associative play

 D) Solitary play

 ☑ CORRECT ANSWER-: B) Parallel play

 Rationale: At 2 years of age, toddlers engage mainly in parallel play, where
they play alongside other children but do not directly interact.

2. A nurse assesses the weight of a 1-year-old born at 7 pounds, 8 ounces. What is
the expected weight?

 A) 14 pounds

 B) 21 pounds

 C) 28 pounds

 D) 35 pounds

,  ☑ CORRECT ANSWER-: B) 21 pounds

 Rationale: By 1 year of age, most infants' weight triples their birth weight.
7.5 lbs × 3 = 22.5 lbs (approximately 21 lbs).

3. A nurse assesses a 15-month-old's teeth. How many teeth are expected?

 A) 4 teeth

 B) 6 teeth

 C) 8-12 teeth

 D) 16 teeth

 ☑ CORRECT ANSWER-: C) 8-12 teeth

 Rationale: At 15 months, toddlers typically have about 8-12 teeth, as
primary teeth erupt between 6 and 24 months.

4. Which statement by an adolescent about nutrition indicates proper
understanding?

 A) "I should talk to my healthcare provider before starting a diet."

 B) "Skipping meals helps me lose weight quickly."

 C) "Supplements are always safe and don't require medical advice."

 D) "I can eat as much fast food as I want if I exercise."

 ☑ CORRECT ANSWER-: A) "I should talk to my healthcare provider
before starting a diet."

,  Rationale: Adolescents need guidance about safe nutrition practices.
Consulting a healthcare provider ensures diets support growth and
development.

5. According to Piaget, what is the cognitive stage of an 8-year-old child?

 A) Sensorimotor

 B) Preoperational

 C) Concrete operational

 D) Formal operational

 ☑ CORRECT ANSWER-: C) Concrete operational

 Rationale: The concrete operational stage (approx. 7-11 years) is
characterized by logical thought about concrete events.

6. What is a priority goal for the care of a hospitalized toddler?

 A) Teaching new skills

 B) Maintaining trust through consistent care

 C) Promoting independence through choices

 D) Encouraging complex social interactions

 ☑ CORRECT ANSWER-: B) Maintaining trust through consistent care

 Rationale: Toddlers thrive on routine and consistency. Consistent caregivers
help maintain trust and reduce separation anxiety.

, 7. A 5-year-old hospitalized child begins bed wetting. How should the nurse
respond?

 A) "You should stop this behavior immediately."

 B) "This is a sign of regression and common during hospitalization."

 C) "Let's punish if this happens again."

 D) "We should notify child protective services."

 ☑ CORRECT ANSWER-: B) "This is a sign of regression and common
during hospitalization."

 Rationale: Regression is a normal response to stress or illness in children.

8. Which age group is appropriate for using the FACES pain rating scale?

 A) Infants under 1 year

 B) Toddlers aged 1-3 years

 C) Children 4 years and older

 D) Adolescents only

 ☑ CORRECT ANSWER-: C) Children 4 years and older

 Rationale: The FACES pain scale is validated for children 4 years and older
who can cognitively associate faces with feelings of pain.

9. What is a characteristic sign of chronic cyanosis in children?

 A) Clubbing of fingers and toes

 B) Petechiae