Maternity EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ACCEPTABLE ANSWERSRECENTLY
UPDATED 2024 .
1. The nurse is teaching the parents of a young child with iron deficiency anemia
about nutrition. What food would the nurse emphasize as being a rich source of
iron?
a. An egg white
b. Cream of Wheat
c. A banana
d. A carrot - Correct answer b
2. Which statement by a mother may indicate a cause for her 9-month-olds iron
deficiency anemia?
a. Formula is so expensive. We switched to regular milk right away.
b. She almost never drinks water.
c. She doesnt really like peaches or pears, so we stick to bananas for fruit.
d. I give her a piece of bread now and then. She likes to chew on it - Correct
answer a
3. What will the nurse administer with ferrous sulfate drops when providing them to
a child on the pediatric unit?
a. With milk
b. With orange juice
c. With water
d. On a full stomach - Correct answer b
4. What is the result of a deficiency of factor IX?
a. Thalassemia
b. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
c. Hemophilia A
d. Christmas disease - Correct answer d
5. A 2-year-old child has been diagnosed with hemophilia A. What information
should the nurse include in a teaching plan about home care?
a. If bleeding occurs, apply pressure, ice, elevate, and rest the extremity.
b. Childrens aspirin in lowered doses may be given for joint discomfort.
c. A firm, dry toothbrush should be used to clean teeth at least twice a day.
d. Do not permit interactive play with other children. - Correct answer a
6. What will the nurse teach the parents of a child with a low platelet count to avoid?
a. Ibuprofen
