WGU D447 NURS 3120 Women’s & Children Nursing FA READINESS EXAM GUIDE Q & S 2025/2026

1. Question: A pregnant woman at 36 weeks gestation
has been diagnosed with severe preeclampsia. Which of
the following medications is most appropriate for managing
her blood pressure?
 A. Metoprolol
 B. Nifedipine
 C. Methyldopa
 D. Labetalol
 Answer: D. Labetalol
 Rationale: Labetalol is commonly used to manage
hypertensive emergencies in pregnancy due to its dual
action of alpha and beta-blockade, which makes it effective
and relatively safe.

2. Question: A 3-year-old child presents with moderate
dehydration due to gastroenteritis. The most appropriate
initial treatment is:
 A. Intravenous bolus of 5% dextrose
 B. Oral rehydration therapy
 C. Intravenous bolus of 0.9% normal saline
 D. Intravenous maintenance fluids
 Answer: B. Oral rehydration therapy
 Rationale: For moderate dehydration, oral rehydration
therapy is the recommended initial treatment as it is safe,
effective, and less invasive than IV therapy.
3. Question: Which of the following is the most accurate
measurement to assess a child's nutritional status?
 A. Weight
 B. Height