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Course Introduction
Child Health Nursing focuses on the comprehensive health care needs of children from infancy through adolescence within the context of family and community. This course covers growth and development, health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of common pediatric illnesses and conditions. Students learn principles of family-centered care, communication techniques for interacting with children and families, and strategies for supporting childrens physical, emotional, and developmental well-being. Emphasis is placed on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions to promote optimal health outcomes for children in a variety of healthcare settings.
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Wongs Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 9th Edition by Marilyn J. Hockenberry
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Chapter 1: Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing
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Q1) Which leading cause of death topic should the nurse emphasize to a group of African-American boys ranging in ages 15 to 19 years?
A)Suicide
B)Cancer
C)Firearm homicide
D)Occupational injuries
Answer: C
Q2) A nurse is planning a teaching session for parents of preschool children.Which statement explains why the nurse should include information about morbidity and mortality?
A)Life-span statistics are included in the data.
B)It explains effectiveness of treatment.
C)Cost-effective treatment is detailed for the general population.
D)High-risk age groups for certain disorders or hazards are identified.
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Community-Based Nursing Care of the Child and Family
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Q1) Which interventions by a community can be classified as primary prevention interventions? (Select all that apply.)
A)Administering immunizations
B)Teaching a child with asthma how to use an inhaler
C)Conducting scoliosis screening exams
D)Teaching a community parenting class
E)Conducting assessments at a well-child care clinic
Answer: A,D,E
Q2) A community nurse at the health department is trying to identify how many new cases of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)disease have occurred in the city this past year.Which statistic should the nurse examine?
A)Mortality
B)Morbidity
C)Incidence
D)Prevalence
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Family Influences on Child Health Promotion
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Q1) Nicole and Kelly,age 5 years,are identical twins.Their parents tell the nurse that the girls always want to be together.The nurse's suggestions should be based on which statement?
A)Some twins thrive best when they are constantly together.
B)Individuation cannot occur if twins are together too much.
C)Separating twins at an early age helps them develop mentally.
D)When twins are constantly together, pathologic bonding occurs.
Answer: A
Q2) Which is the term for a family in which the paternal grandmother,the parents,and two minor children live together?
A)Blended
B)Nuclear
C)Binuclear
D)Extended
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Social,Cultural,and Religious Influences on Child
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Q1) A young child from Mexico is hospitalized for a serious illness.The father tells the nurse that the child is being punished by God for being bad.The nurse should recognize that this is a(n):
A)health belief common in this culture.
B)early indication of potential child abuse.
C)misunderstanding of the family's common beliefs.
D)belief common when fortune tellers have been used.
Q2) A nurse is caring for an African-American child recently admitted to the hospital.The nurse should be aware of which broad cultural characteristics for this child when planning care? (Select all that apply.)
A)Silence may indicate a lack of trust.
B)Maintaining constant eye contact may be viewed as aggressive.
C)Self-care and folk medicine do not play a role in healthcare.
D)Illness may be seen as the "will of God."
E)No importance is attached to nonverbal behavior.
Q3) Poverty has serious implications for children and families.Social and cultural deprivation,including limited employment opportunities,inferior educational opportunities,inferior or no access to health care,and a lack of public services,is referred to as the _______________ type of poverty.
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Chapter 5: Developmental and Genetic Influences on Child
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Q1) A school nurse notes that school-age children generally obey the rules at school.The nurse recognizes that the children are displaying which stage of moral development?
A)Preconventional
B)Conventional
C)Post-conventional
D)Undifferentiated
Q2) An infant who weighs 7 pounds at birth would be expected to weigh how many pounds at age 1 year?
A)14
B)16
C)18
D)21
Q3) By what age does birth length usually double?
A)1 year
B)2 years
C)4 years
D)6 years
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Chapter 6: Communication and Physical Assessment of the Child
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Q1) Pulses can be graded according to certain criteria.Which is a description of a normal pulse?
A)0
B)+1
C)+2
D)+3
Q2) Which of the following data would be included in a health history? (Select all that apply.)
A)Review of systems
B)Physical assessment
C)Sexual history
D)Growth measurements
E)Nutritional assessment
F)Family medical history
Q3) A nurse is preparing to test a school-age child's vision.Which eye chart should the nurse use?
A)Denver Eye Screening Test
B)Allen picture card test
C)Ishihara vision test
D)Snellen letter chart
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Chapter 7: Pain Assessment and Management in Children
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Q1) Which drug is usually the best choice for patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)for a child in the immediate postoperative period?
A)Codeine
B)Morphine
C)Methadone
D)Meperidine
Q2) A patient on an intravenous opioid analgesic has become apneic.The nurse should implement which interventions? Place the interventions in order from the highest priority (first intervention)to the lowest priority (last intervention).Provide your answer using lowercase letters separated by commas (e.g.,a,b,c,d).
A) Place the patient on continuous pulse oximetry to assess SaO?.
B) Administer the prescribed naloxone (Narcan) dose by slow IV push.
C) Ensure oxygen is available.
D) Prepare to calm the child as analgesia is reversed.
Q3) Nonpharmacologic strategies for pain management:
A)may reduce pain perception.
B)make pharmacologic strategies unnecessary.
C)usually take too long to implement.
D)trick children into believing they do not have pain.
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Chapter 8: Health Promotion of the Newborn and Family
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Q1) Which is the most critical physiologic change required of the newborn?
A)Closure of fetal shunts in the heart
B)Stabilization of fluid and electrolytes
C)Body-temperature maintenance
D)Onset of breathing
Q2) Why are rectal temperatures not recommended in the newborn?
A)They are inaccurate.
B)They do not reflect core body temperature.
C)They can cause perforation of rectal mucosa.
D)They take too long to obtain an accurate reading.
Q3) Which is the name of the suture separating the parietal bones at the top center of a newborn's head?
A)Frontal
B)Coronal
C)Sagittal
D)Occipital
Q4) A nurse is performing a 1-minute Apgar on a newborn.The nurse assesses that the newborn has a heart rate over 100,a good strong cry,some flexion of extremities,sneezes,and has a pink body with blue extremities.The nurse records what number as the Apgar? Record your answer in a whole number.
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Chapter 9: Health Problems of Newborns
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Q1) A nurse is assessing for jaundice in a dark-skinned newborn.Where is the best place to assess for jaundice in this newborn?
A)Buttocks
B)Tip of nose and sclera
C)Sclera, conjunctiva, and oral mucosa
D)Palms of hands and soles of feet
Q2) Which is an important nursing action related to the use of tape and/or adhesives on premature newborns?
A)Avoid using tape and adhesives until skin is more mature.
B)Use solvents to remove tape and adhesives instead of pulling on skin.
C)Remove adhesives with warm water or mineral oil.
D)Use scissors carefully to remove tape instead of pulling tape off.
Q3) Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention for the newborn who is jittery and twitching and has a high-pitched cry?
A)Monitor blood pressure closely.
B)Obtain urine sample to detect glycosuria.
C)Obtain serum glucose and serum calcium levels.
D)Administer oral glucose or, if newborn refuses to suck, IV dextrose.
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Chapter 10: Health Promotion of the Infant and Family
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Q1) The nurse is guiding parents in selecting a daycare facility for their infant.Which is especially important to consider when making the selection?
A)Health practices of facility
B)Structured learning environment
C)Socioeconomic status of children
D)Cultural similarities of children
Q2) The parents of a 3-month-old infant report that their infant sleeps supine (face up)but is often prone (face down)while awake.The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that this is:
A)unacceptable because of the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
B)unacceptable because it does not encourage achievement of developmental milestones.
C)acceptable to encourage fine motor development.
D)acceptable to encourage head control and turning over.
Q3) What is the best age for solid food to be introduced into the infant's diet?
A)2 to 3 months
B)4 to 6 months
C)When birth weight has tripled
D)When tooth eruption has started
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Chapter 11: Health Problems of Infants
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Q1) Which is an appropriate action when an infant becomes apneic?
A)Shake vigorously.
B)Roll head side to side.
C)Hold by feet upside down with head supported.
D)Gently stimulate trunk by patting or rubbing.
Q2) A nurse is conducting education classes for parents of infants.The nurse plans to discuss sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).Which risk factors should the nurse include as increasing an infant's risk of a sudden infant death syndrome incident? (Select all that apply.)
A)Breastfeeding
B)Low Apgar scores
C)Male sex
D)Birth weight in the 50th or higher percentile
E)Recent viral illness
Q3) Which describes marasmus?
A)Deficiency of protein with an adequate supply of calories
B)Not confined to geographic areas where food supplies are inadequate
C)Syndrome that results solely from vitamin deficiencies
D)Characterized by thin, wasted extremities and a prominent abdomen resulting from edema (ascites)
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Chapter 12: Health Promotion of the Toddler and Family
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Q1) Which is the leading cause of death during the toddler period?
A)Injuries
B)Infectious diseases
C)Congenital disorders
D)Childhood diseases
Q2) Kimberly's parents have been using a rearward-facing,convertible car seat since she was born.Most car seats can be safely switched to the forward-facing position when the child reaches which age?
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
Q3) Which play item should the nurse bring from the playroom to a hospitalized toddler in isolation?
A)Small plastic Lego
B)Set of large plastic building blocks
C)Brightly colored balloon
D)Coloring book and crayons
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Chapter 13: Health Promotion of the Preschooler and Family
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Q1) The parent of a 4-year-old boy tells the nurse that the child believes that monsters and boogeymen are in his bedroom at night.The nurse's best suggestion for coping with this problem is to:
A)let the child sleep with his parents.
B)keep a night-light on in the child's bedroom.
C)help the child understand that these fears are illogical.
D)tell the child frequently that monsters and boogeymen do not exist.
Q2) Imaginary playmates are beneficial to the preschool child because they:
A)take the place of social interactions.
B)take the place of pets and other toys.
C)become friends in times of loneliness.
D)accomplish what the child has already successfully accomplished.
Q3) Which is a useful skill that the nurse should expect a 5-year-old child to be able to master?
A)Tie shoelaces.
B)Use knife to cut meat.
C)Hammer a nail.
D)Make change out of a quarter.
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Chapter 14: Health Problems of Toddlers and Preschoolers
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Q1) A young child has just arrived at the emergency department after ingestion of aspirin at home.The practitioner has ordered activated charcoal.The nurse administers charcoal in which way?
A)Administer through a nasogastric tube because the child will not drink it because of the taste.
B)Serve in a clear plastic cup so the child can see how much has been drunk.
C)Give half of the solution, and then give the other half in 1 hour.
D)Serve in an opaque container with a straw.
Q2) A nurse is assessing a child and notes Koplik spots.In which of these communicable diseases are Koplik spots present?
A)Rubella
B)Measles (rubeola)
C)Chickenpox (varicella)
D)Exanthema subitum (roseola)
Q3) Which describes a child who is abused by the parent(s)?
A)Unintentionally contributes to the abusing situation
B)Belongs to a low socioeconomic population
C)Is healthier than the nonabused siblings
D)Abuses siblings in the same way as child is abused by the parent(s)
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Chapter 15: Health Promotion of the School-Age Child and Family
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Q1) A nurse is planning care for a 7-year-old child hospitalized with osteomyelitis.Which activities should the nurse plan to bring from the playroom for the child? (Select all that apply.)
A)Paper and some paints
B)Board games
C)Jack-in-the-box
D)Stuffed animals
E)Computer games
Q2) Which is characteristic of dishonest behavior in children ages 8 to 10 years?
A)Cheating during games is now more common.
B)Lying results from the inability to distinguish between fact and fantasy.
C)They may steal because their sense of property rights is limited.
D)They may lie to meet expectations set by others that they have been unable to attain.
Q3) Which statement characterizes moral development in the older school-age child?
A)They are able to judge an act by the intentions that prompted it rather than just by the consequences.
B)Rules and judgments become more absolute and authoritarian.
C)They view rule violations in an isolated context.
D)They know the rules but cannot understand the reasons behind them.
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Chapter 16: Health Promotion of the Adolescent and Family
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Q1) An adolescent boy tells the nurse that he has recently had homosexual feelings.The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that:
A)this indicates the adolescent is homosexual.
B)this indicates the adolescent will become homosexual as an adult.
C)the adolescent should be referred for psychotherapy.
D)the adolescent should be encouraged to share his feelings and experiences.
Q2) Which aspect of cognition develops during adolescence?
A)Capability to use a future time perspective
B)Ability to place things in a sensible and logical order
C)Ability to see things from the point of view of another
D)Progress from making judgments based on what they see to making judgments based on what they reason
Q3) Which screening tests should the school nurse perform for the adolescent? (Select all that apply.)
A)Glucose
B)Vision
C)Hearing
D)Cholesterol
E)Scoliosis
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Chapter 17: Health Problems of School-Age Children and Adolescents
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Q1) A nurse is conducting a class for adolescent girls about pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).Why should the nurse emphasize the importance of preventing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
A)PID can be sexually transmitted.
B)PID cannot be treated.
C)PID can have devastating effects on the reproductive tract.
D)PID can cause serious defects in future children of affected adolescents.
Q2) The nurse is teaching the parents of a child recently diagnosed with ADHD who has been prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin).Which should the nurse include in teaching about the side effects of methylphenidate?
A)"Your child may experience a sense of nervousness."
B)"You may see an increase in your child's appetite."
C)"Your child may experience daytime sleepiness."
D)"You may see a decrease in your child's blood pressure."
Q3) Which statement regarding chlamydia infection is correct?
A)Treatment of choice is oral penicillin.
B)Treatment of choice is nystatin or miconazole.
C)Clinical manifestations include dysuria and urethral itching in males.
D)Clinical manifestations include small, painful vesicles on genital areas.
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Chapter 18: Quality of Life for Children Living with Chronic or Complex Diseases
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Q1) The nurse is providing support to parents at the time their child is diagnosed with chronic disabilities.The nurse notices that the parents keep asking the same questions.What is the nurse's best intervention?
A)Patiently continue to answer questions.
B)Kindly refer them to someone else for answering their questions.
C)Recognize that some parents cannot understand explanations.
D)Suggest that they ask their questions when they are not upset.
Q2) Nursing interventions to help the siblings of a child with special needs cope include:
A)explaining to the siblings that embarrassment is unhealthy.
B)encouraging the parents not to expect siblings to help them care for the child with special needs.
C)providing information to the siblings about the child's condition only as they request it.
D)suggesting to the parents ways of showing gratitude to the siblings who help care for the child with special needs.
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Chapter 19: Impact of Cognitive or Sensory Impairment on the Child and Family
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Q1) When a child with mild cognitive impairment reaches the end of adolescence,which characteristic should be expected?
A)Achieves a mental age of 5 to 6 years
B)Achieves a mental age of 8 to 12 years
C)Unable to progress in functional reading or arithmetic
D)Acquires practical skills and useful reading and arithmetic to an eighth-grade level
Q2) Which expected appearance will the nurse explain to parents of an infant returning from surgery after an enucleation was performed to treat retinoblastoma? (Select all that apply.)
A)A lot of drainage will come from the affected socket.
B)The face may be edematous or ecchymotic.
C)The eyelids will be sutured shut for the first week.
D)There will be an eye pad dressing taped over the surgical site.
E)The implanted sphere is covered with conjunctiva and resembles the lining of the mouth.
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Chapter 20: Family-Centered Home Care
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Q1) A family wants to begin oral feeding of their 4-year-old son,who is ventilator-dependent and currently tube-fed.They ask the home health nurse to feed him the baby food orally.The nurse recognizes a high risk of aspiration and an already compromised respiratory status.The most appropriate nursing action is to:
A)refuse to feed him orally because the risk is too high.
B)explain the risks involved, and then let the family decide what should be done.
C)feed him orally because the family has the right to make this decision for their child.
D)acknowledge their request, explain the risks, and explore with the family the available options.
Q2) Home care is being considered for a young child who is ventilator-dependent.Which factor is most important in deciding whether home care is appropriate?
A)Level of parents' education
B)Presence of two parents in the home
C)Preparation and training of family
D)Family's ability to assume all health care costs
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Chapter 21: Family-Centered Care of the Child During
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Q1) Which age group should the pediatric nurse recognize as being vulnerable to events that lessen their feeling of control and power?
A)Infants
B)Toddlers
C)Preschoolers
D)School-age children
Q2) The nurse is caring for an adolescent who had an external fixator placed after suffering a fracture of the wrist during a bicycle accident.Which statement by the adolescent should be expected about separation anxiety?
A)"I wish my parents could spend the night with me while I am in the hospital."
B)"I think I would like for my siblings to visit me but not my friends."
C)"I hope my friends don't forget about visiting me."
D)"I will be embarrassed if my friends come to the hospital to visit."
Q3) The most common initial reaction of parents to illness or injury and hospitalization in their child is:
A)anger.
B)fear.
C)depression.
D)disbelief.
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Chapter 22: Pediatric Variations of Nursing Interventions
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Q1) A venipuncture will be performed on a 7-year-old girl.She wants her mother to hold her during the procedure.The nurse should recognize that this behavior is:
A)unsafe.
B)helpful to relax the child.
C)against hospital policy.
D)unnecessary because of child's age.
Q2) The emergency department nurse is cleaning multiple facial abrasions on a 9-year-old child whose mother is present.The child is crying and screaming loudly.The nurse's action should be to:
A)ask the child to be quieter.
B)have the child's mother give instructions about relaxation.
C)tell the child it is okay to cry and scream.
D)remove the mother from the room.
Q3) When administering a gavage feeding to a school-age child,the nurse should:
A)lubricate the tip of the feeding tube with Vaseline to facilitate passage.
B)check the placement of the tube by inserting 20 ml of sterile water.
C)administer feedings over 5 to 10 minutes.
D)position on right side after administering feeding.
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Chapter 23: The Child with Respiratory Dysfunction
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Q1) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)is begun on a toddler.Which pulse is usually palpated because it is the most central and accessible?
A)Radial
B)Carotid
C)Femoral
D)Brachial
Q2) A nurse is interpreting the results of a tuberculin skin test (TST)on an adolescent who is HIV positive.Which induration size indicates a positive result for this child 48-72 hours after the test?
A)\( \geq \)5 mm
B)\( \geq \)10 mm
C)\( \geq \)15 mm
D)\( \geq \) 20 mm
Q3) A nurse is conducting an in-service on asthma.Which statement is the most descriptive of bronchial asthma?
A)There is heightened airway reactivity.
B)There is decreased resistance in the airway.
C)The single cause of asthma is an allergic hypersensitivity.
D)It is inherited.
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Chapter 24: The Child with Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
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Q1) Which clinical manifestation would be the most suggestive of acute appendicitis?
A)Rebound tenderness
B)Bright red or dark red rectal bleeding
C)Abdominal pain that is relieved by eating
D)Abdominal pain that is most intense at McBurney point
Q2) Which pathogen is the viral pathogen that frequently causes acute diarrhea in young children?
A)Giardia organisms
B)Shigella organisms
C)Rotavirus
D)Salmonella organisms
Q3) An infant with short bowel syndrome will be discharged home on total parenteral nutrition (TPN)and gastrostomy feedings.Nursing care should include:
A)preparing family for impending death.
B)teaching family signs of central venous catheter infection.
C)teaching family how to calculate caloric needs.
D)securing TPN and gastrostomy tubing under diaper to lessen risk of dislodgment.
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Chapter 25: The Child with Cardiovascular Dysfunction
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Q1) The nurse is assessing a child after a cardiac catheterization.Which complication should the nurse be assessing for?
A)Cardiac arrhythmia
B)Hypostatic pneumonia
C)Heart failure
D)Rapidly increasing blood pressure
Q2) A nurse is preparing to administer an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)inhibitor.Which drug should the nurse be administering?
A)Captopril (Capoten)
B)Furosemide (Lasix)
C)Spironolactone (Aldactone)
D)Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
Q3) When caring for the child with Kawasaki disease,the nurse should know which information?
A)A child's fever is usually responsive to antibiotics within 48 hours.
B)The principal area of involvement is the joints.
C)Aspirin is contraindicated.
D)Therapeutic management includes administration of gamma globulin and aspirin.
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Chapter 26: The Child with Hematologic or Immunologic Dysfunction
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Q1) Several blood tests are ordered for a preschool child with severe anemia.The child is crying and upset because of memories of the venipuncture done at the clinic 2 days ago.The nurse should explain:
A)venipuncture discomfort is very brief.
B)only one venipuncture will be needed.
C)topical application of local anesthetic can eliminate venipuncture pain.
D)most blood tests on children require only a finger puncture because a small amount of blood is needed.
Q2) A young child with leukemia has anorexia and severe stomatitis.The nurse should suggest that the parents try which intervention?
A)Relax any eating pressures.
B)Firmly insist that child eat normally.
C)Begin gavage feedings to supplement diet.
D)Serve foods that are either hot or cold.
Q3) Which is most descriptive of the pathophysiology of leukemia?
A)Increased blood viscosity occurs.
B)Thrombocytopenia (excessive destruction of platelets) occurs.
C)Unrestricted proliferation of immature white blood cells (WBCs) occurs.
D)First stage of coagulation process is abnormally stimulated.
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Chapter 27: The Child with Genitourinary Dysfunction
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Q1) The nurse is teaching the parent about the diet of a child experiencing severe edema associated with acute glomerulonephritis.Which information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A)"You will need to decrease the number of calories in your child's diet."
B)"Your child's diet will need an increased amount of protein."
C)"You will need to avoid adding salt to your child's food."
D)"Your child's diet will consist of low-fat, low-carbohydrate foods."
Q2) The nurse is conducting a staff in-service on renal ultrasounds.Which statement describes this diagnostic test?
A)Computed tomography uses external radiation to visualize the renal system.
B)Visualization of the renal system is accomplished without exposure to radiation or radioactive isotopes.
C)Contrast medium and x-rays allow for visualization of the renal system.
D)External radiation for x-ray films is used to visualize the renal system, before, during, and after voiding.
Q3) The nurse is performing a pH dipstick test on a urine specimen.Which is the average pH expected for this test? (Record your answer in a whole number.)
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Chapter 28: The Child with Cerebral Dysfunction
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Q1) The nurse is teaching nursing students about childhood nervous system tumors.Which best describes a neuroblastoma?
A)Diagnosis is usually made after metastasis occurs.
B)Early diagnosis is usually possible because of the obvious clinical manifestations.
C)It is the most common brain tumor in young children.
D)It is the most common benign tumor in young children.
Q2) An infant with hydrocephalus is hospitalized for surgical placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt.Which interventions should be included in the child's postoperative care? (Select all that apply.)
A)Observe closely for signs of infection.
B)Pump the shunt reservoir to maintain patency.
C)Administer sedation to decrease irritability.
D)Maintain Trendelenburg position to decrease pressure on the shunt.
E)Maintain an accurate record of intake and output.
F)Monitor for abdominal distention.
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Chapter 29: The Child with Endocrine Dysfunction
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Q1) A nurse is planning care for a school-age child with type 1 diabetes.Which insulin preparations are rapid and short acting? (Select all that apply.)
A)Novolin N
B)Lantus
C)NovoLog
D)Novolin R
Q2) Which clinical manifestation may occur in the child who is receiving too much methimazole (Tapazole)for the treatment of hyperthyroidism (Graves disease)?
A)Seizures
B)Enlargement of all lymph glands
C)Pancreatitis or cholecystitis
D)Lethargy and somnolence
Q3) A nurse is planning interventions for a toddler with juvenile hypothyroidism.Which interventions should the nurse plan to implement for this child? (Select all that apply.)
A)Moisturizer for dry skin
B)Antidiarrheal medications
C)Medications to help with insomnia
D)Implementation of thyroxine therapy
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Chapter 30: The Child with Integumentary Dysfunction
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Q1) The nurse is teaching a class on preventing diaper rash in newborns to a group of new parents.Which statement made by a parent indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
A)"I should cleanse my infant's skin with a commercial diaper wipe every time I change the diaper."
B)"If my infant's buttocks become slightly red, I will expose the skin to air."
C)"I should wash my infant's buttocks with soap before applying a thin layer of oil."
D)"I will apply baby oil and powder to the creases in my infant's buttocks."
Q2) A child is admitted with extensive burns.The nurse notes that there are burns on the child's lips and singed nasal hairs.The nurse should suspect that the child has a(n):
A)chemical burn.
B)inhalation injury.
C)electrical burn.
D)hot-water scald.
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Chapter 31: The Child with Musculoskeletal or Articular Dysfunction
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Q1) An adolescent with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)is prescribed abatacept (Orencia).Which should the nurse teach the adolescent regarding this medication? (Select all that apply.)
A)Avoid receiving live immunizations while taking the medication.
B)Before beginning this medication, a tuberculin screening test will be done.
C)You will be getting a twice-a-day dose of this medication.
D)This medication is taken orally.
Q2) Which can result from the bone demineralization associated with immobility?
A)Osteoporosis
B)Urinary retention
C)Pooling of blood
D)Susceptibility to infection
Q3) The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child immobilized by a fractured hip.Which complication should the nurse monitor related to the child's immobilization status?
A)Metabolic rate increases
B)Increased joint mobility leading to contractures
C)Bone calcium increases, releasing excess calcium into the body (hypercalcemia)
D)Venous stasis leading to thrombi or emboli formation
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Chapter 32: The Child with Neuromuscular or Muscular Dysfunction
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Q1) The nurse is caring for an infant with myelomeningocele scheduled for surgical closure in the morning.Which interventions should the nurse plan for the care of the myelomeningocele sac?
A)Open to air
B)Covered with a sterile moist nonadherent dressing
C)Reinforcement of the original dressing if drainage noted
D)A diaper secured over the dressing
Q2) A 14-year-old girl is in the intensive care unit after a spinal cord injury 2 days ago.Nursing care for this child includes which action(s)? (Select all that apply.)
A)Monitoring and maintaining systemic blood pressure
B)Administering corticosteroids
C)Minimizing environmental stimuli
D)Discussing long-term care issues with the family
E)Monitoring for respiratory complications
Q3) How much folic acid is recommended for women of childbearing age?
A)1.0 mg
B)0.4 mg
C)1.5 mg
D)2.0 mg
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