Family and Child Nursing Solved Exam Questions
Course Introduction
Family and Child Nursing focuses on the foundational theories, principles, and practices involved in delivering holistic nursing care to children and their families. The course explores developmental milestones, pediatric health assessments, common childhood illnesses, and the unique needs of families in diverse sociocultural contexts. Emphasis is placed on promoting family-centered care, understanding family dynamics, effective communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support optimal health outcomes. Students also examine legal and ethical issues, health promotion strategies, and evidence-based interventions across the continuum of child and family care.
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Principles of Pediatric Nursing Caring for Children 7th Edition by Ball
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Q1) A three-week-old infant is returned post-pyloromyotomy three hours ago. The father is refusing pain medication for the infant and states, "The baby is hungry. Can I give the baby a bottle?" How should the nurse best advocate for the infant? Select all that apply.
A) Call the physician to ask if the child can feed yet.
B) The FLACC scale rating is 8 out of 10; try swaddling and rocking the infant.
C) Ask the parent to obtain a FLACC scale rating and let the nurse know what rating they get.
D) Educate the parent about the surgery and why the infant should not have anything by mouth.
E) Inform the parent about the meaning of the pain scale and the need for pain medication.
Answer: D,E
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Chapter 2: Family-Centered Care and Cultural
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Q1) The nurse is working on parenting skills with a mother of three children. The nurse demonstrates a strategy that uses reward to increase positive behavior. Which strategy will the nurse document in the medical record based on this description?
A) Time out
B) Reasoning
C) Behavior modification
D) Experiencing consequences of misbehavior
Answer: C
Q2) The nurse is performing an assessment of a child's biologic family history. Which situation would necessitate the nurse's asking the mother for information should use the term "child's father" instead of "your husband"?
A) Traditional nuclear family
B) Traditional extended family
C) Two-income nuclear family
D) Cohabitating informal stepfamily
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Genetic and Genomic Influences
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Q1) A student nurse asks, "What is carrier testing?" Which response by the nurse educator is most appropriate to answer the student nurse's question?
A) "Carrier testing involves testing an asymptomatic individual for carrier status for a genetic condition."
B) "Carrier testing is used to establish a diagnosis of a genetic disorder in an individual who is symptomatic or has had a positive screening test."
C) "Carrier testing is testing to identify a fetus with a genetic disease or condition. Some prenatal testing is offered routinely; other testing may be initiated due to family history or maternal factors."
D) "Carrier testing follows in vitro fertilization (IVF) testing to identify embryos with a particular genetic condition."
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Growth and Development
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Q1) Two 3-year-olds are playing in a hospital playroom together. One is working on a puzzle while the other is stacking blocks. Which type of play are these children exhibiting?
A) Cooperative play
B) Associative play
C) Parallel play
D) Solitary play
Q2) A nurse is assessing language development in all the infants presenting at the doctor's office for well-child visits. At which age range would the nurse expect a child to verbalize the words "dada" and "mama"?
A) 3 and 5 months
B) 6 and 8 months
C) 9 and 12 months
D) 13 and 18 months
Q3) A child with hives weighing 40 pounds is prescribed diphenhydramine (Benadryl), 5 mg/kg/day in four divided doses. How many milligrams should the nurse give for each dose?
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Chapter 5: Pediatric Assessment
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Q1) A new mother is worried about a "soft spot" on the top of her newborn infant's head. The nurse informs her that this is a normal physical finding called the anterior fontanel. At what age will the nurse educate the mother that the soft spot will close?
A) 2 to 3 months of age
B) 6 to 9 months of age
C) 12 to 18 months of age
D) Approximately 2 years of age
Q2) The nurse is assessing an infant client during a health supervision visit. Which assessment findings are considered normal variations for this client? Select all that apply.
A) Sucking pads in the mouth
B) A rounded chest
C) Hearing breath sounds over the entire chest
D) Pubertal development
E) Knock-knees
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Chapter 6: Introduction to Health Promotion and Maintenance
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Q1) A nurse is helping the parents of 2-year-old twins cope with the daily demands of life in an active household. Which strategy is most appropriate for the nurse to use?
A) Health maintenance
B) Health promotion
C) Health protection
D) Health supervision
Q2) The clinic administrator has asked each nurse to classify the nursing activities as a beginning step of clinic reorganization. Which of these strategies can be identified as health promotion and health maintenance? Select all that apply.
A) Administration of the flu vaccine for infants from 6 months to 23 months old
B) Daily feeding schedules for infants
C) Instruction to adolescents on how to use dental floss
D) Treatment for a child with a diagnosis of acute otitis media
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Chapter 7: Health Promotion and Maintenance for the
Newborn and Infant
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Q1) The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance instructions to the parents of a newborn. Which instruction should the nurse give as a strategy for illness/disease prevention?
A) Don't allow visitors for the first month
B) Smoke outside only
C) Take the newborn to weekly child-stimulation classes
D) SIDS risk-reduction measures
Q2) A nurse is assessing an 11-month-old infant and notes that the infant's height and weight are at the 5th percentile on the growth chart. Family history reveals that the infant's two siblings are at the 50th percentile for height and at the 75th percentile for weight. Psychosocial history reveals that the parents are separated and are planning to divorce. Which of these nursing diagnoses takes priority?
A) Alteration in Growth Pattern Related to Parental Anxiety
B) Alteration in Growth Pattern Secondary to Familial Short Stature
C) Nutritional Intake: Excessive Secondary to Maternal Feeding Patterns
D) At Risk for Constitutional Growth Delay Related to Decreased Appetite
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Chapter 8: Health Promotion and Maintenance for the
Toddler and Preschooler
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Q1) Which health promotion activities can the nurse recommend to the parents of a preschool-age child in order to enhance the child's self-concept? Select all that apply.
A) Encourage a play date with a school-age child.
B) Praise the child for staying dry at night.
C) Tell the child there will be a punishment for bathroom accidents.
D) Set aside time for the child each day.
E) Discuss appropriate activities to engage in with the daycare provider.
Q2) A 27-month-old toddler who is in the pediatric office for a well-child visit begins to cry the moment he is placed on the examination table. The parent attempts to comfort the toddler; however, nothing is effective. Which of these actions by the nurse takes priority?
A) Instruct the father to hold the toddler down tightly to complete the examination.
B) Allow the toddler to sit on the parent's lap and begin the assessment.
C) Allow the toddler to stand on the floor until he stops crying.
D) Ask another nurse in the office to hold the toddler, because the parent is not able to control the toddler's behavior.
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Chapter 9: Health Promotion and Maintenance for the
School-Age Child and Adolescent
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Q1) A school nurse is performing annual height and weight screening. The nurse notes that three females who are close friends each lost 15 pounds over the past year. What is the priority nursing action in this situation?
A) Call the respective parents to discuss the eating patterns of each adolescent.
B) Speak with the girls in a group to discuss the problems associated with anorexia nervosa.
C) Refer these adolescents to the school psychologist.
D) Obtain a nutritional history for each of these adolescents.
Q2) An obese adolescent who adamantly denies sexual activity has a positive pregnancy test, which was performed in the adolescent clinic. Which statement by the nurse is the most appropriate in this situation?
A) "Tell me how you feel about your body image."
B) "When was your last menstrual period (LMP)?"
C) "Let's discuss some activities that you have done within the past few months that could possibly lead to pregnancy."
D) "Were you involved in a date rape and are you hesitant to speak about it?"
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Chapter 10: Nursing Considerations for the Child in the Community
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Q1) The community-health nurse visits the child-care center. Which finding indicates the need for staff education?
A) A group of 2-year-olds are eating a snack of Cheerios.
B) Several 4-year-olds are outside playing on a slide.
C) An 18-month-old is pushing a toy truck.
D) A 2-month-old is sleeping in a crib on his stomach.
Q2) A 2-month-old infant with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is being prepared for discharge from the neonatal intensive-care unit (NICU). The infant will continue to receive oxygen via nasal cannula at home. Prior to discharge, the home-health nurse assesses the home. Which finding poses the greatest risk to this infant?
A) Small toys strewn on the floor
B) A woodstove used for heating
C) A sibling who has an ear infection
D) Paint peeling on the walls
Q3) Which would be an acceptable community-health diagnosis?
A) Risk for Injury Related to Lack of Safe Bicycle Paths in High-Traffic Areas
B) Ineffective Family Coping Related to Lack of Time Together
C) Alterations in Nutrition Related to Use of Fast Food Restaurants
D) Ineffective Communication Related to Lack of Community Newsletter
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Chapter 11: Nursing Considerations for the Hospitalized Child
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Q1) A toddler recently diagnosed with a seizure disorder will be discharged home on an anticonvulsant. Which action by the mother best demonstrates understanding of how to give the medication?
A) Verbalizing how to give the medication
B) Acknowledging understanding of written instructions
C) Drawing up the medication correctly in an oral syringe and administering it to the child
D) Observing the nurse draw up the medication and administering it to the child.
Q2) The parents of a critically injured child wish to stay in the room while the child is receiving emergency care. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Escort the parents to the waiting room and assure them that they can see their child soon.
B) Allow the parents to stay with the child.
C) Ask the physician if the parents can stay with the child.
D) Tell the parents that they do not need to stay with the child.
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Chapter 12: The Child With a Chronic Condition
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Q1) Which stressor is common in the hospitalized toddler with a chronic disorder? Select all that apply.
A) Fear of painful procedures
B) Self-concept
C) Interruption of normal routines
D) Unfamiliarity of caregivers
E) Isolation
Q2) The nurse can instruct parents to expect children in which age group to begin to assume more independent responsibility for their own management of a chronic condition, such as blood-glucose monitoring, insulin administration, intermittent self-catheterization, and appropriate inhaler use?
A) Toddlers
B) Preschool-age
C) School-age
D) Adolescents
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Chapter 13: The Child With a Life-Threatening Condition and
End-Of-Life Care
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Q1) A novice nurse in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) has just performed postmortem care on a premature infant who passed away. The novice nurse asks to be excused near the end of the shift. Which interventions can be implemented to support this nurse? Select all that apply.
A) Schedule additional education on bereavement care
B) Ask a seasoned nurse to talk with the novice nurse
C) Tell the nurse it is OK to grieve with the family
D) Recommend that the nurse transfer to another unit
E) Assign the nurse to stable clients only
Q2) A child is on a ventilator in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Which nursing intervention would best meet the psychosocial needs of this child?
A) Allow the parents to remain at the bedside.
B) Touch and talk to the child often.
C) Provide the child with a blanket from home.
D) Provide consistent caregivers.
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Chapter 14: Infant, Child, and Adolescent Nutrition
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Q1) The mother of a toddler is concerned because her child does not seem interested in eating. The child is drinking 5 to 6 cups of whole milk per day and one cup of fruit juice. When the weight-to-height percentile is calculated, the child is in the 90th to 95th percentile. What is the best advice the nurse can provide to the mother?
A) Eliminate the fruit juice from the child's diet.
B) Offer healthy snacks, presented in a creative manner, and let the child choose what he wants to eat without pressure from the parents.
C) Change from whole milk to 2 percent milk and decrease milk consumption to three to four cups per day and the fruit juice to a half cup per day, offering water if the child is still thirsty in between.
D) Make sure that the child is getting adequate opportunities for exercise, as this will increase his appetite and help lower the child's weight-to-height percentile.
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Chapter 15: Pain Assessment and Management in Children
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a child who has a long leg cast. The child complains of increasing pain in the toes of the casted foot. Which initial action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Call the healthcare provider to report increasing pain
B) Administer pain medication
C) Reposition the child in bed
D) Check to see if the cast is too tight
Q2) A hospitalized toddler-age client needs to have an IV restarted. The child begins to cry when carried into the treatment room by the mother. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?
A) Ineffective Individual Coping Related to an Invasive Procedure
B) Anxiety Related to Anticipated Painful Procedure
C) Fear Related to the Unfamiliar Environment
D) Knowledge Deficit of the Procedure
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Chapter 16: Immunizations and Communicable Diseases
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Q1) The school nurse is trying to prevent the spread of a flu virus through the school. Which infection-control strategies can be employed to prevent the spread of the flu virus? Select all that apply.
A) Teaching parents safe food preparation and storage
B) Withholding immunizations for children with compromised immune systems
C) Sanitizing toys, telephones, and door knobs to kill pathogens
D) Separating children with infections from children who are well
E) Teaching children to wash their hands after using the bathroom
Q2) The nurse is discussing ways to treat fever in the home environment to a group of parents in the community. Which statement is appropriate for the nurse to include in the presentation?
A) "Ibuprofen is the only effective means to reduce fever."
B) "If the child requires more than one dose of acetaminophen antibiotics are needed."
C) "Purchase a new bottle of acetaminophen for your newborn because it will have recommended medication concentration."
D) "It is not necessary to follow the recommendations on the bottle of ibuprofen as this will not prevent an overdose for your child."
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Chapter 17: Social and Environmental Influences on the Child
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Q1) The nurse is providing care to a toddler-age child. Which assessment finding is indicative of abuse?
A) Parents indicating that they did not see the event occur
B) Inconsistency of stories between caregivers
C) Bruising noted on the knees and shins
D) Acting out behavior of the child
Q2) A child is admitted to the hospital unit with physical injuries. The nurse is taking the child's history. Which statement by the parent would arouse suspicion of abuse?
A) "I did not realize that my baby was able to roll over yet, and I was just gone a minute to check on dinner when the baby rolled off of the couch and onto our tile floor."
B) "The baby's 18-month-old brother was trying to pull the baby out of the crib and dropped the baby on the floor."
C) "I placed the baby in the infant swing. His 6-year-old brother was running through the house and tripped over the swing, causing it to fall."
D) "I was walking up the steps and slipped on the ice, falling while carrying my baby."
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Chapter 18: Alterations in Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a child on bed rest who has severe edema in a left lower leg due to blocked lymphatic drainage. Which is the priority diagnosis for this child?
A) Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements
B) Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity
C) Risk for Altered Body Image
D) Risk for Activity Intolerance
Q2) A preschool-aged client, diagnosed with croup, has an increased pCO<sub>2</sub>, a decreased pH, and a normal HCO<sub>3</sub> blood-gas value. Which documentation in the medical record is the most appropriate?
A) Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
B) Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis
C) Uncompensated metabolic acidosis
D) Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis
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Chapter 19: Alterations in Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Q1) The nurse completes postoperative discharge teaching to the parents of a child who had a tonsillectomy. Which statement by the parents indicates correct understanding of the teaching session?
A) "We will call the physician for any indication of ear pain."
B) "We will plan on administering acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain."
C) "We will be sure to give our child adequate amounts of citrus juices."
D) "We will keep our child on bed rest for 10 days after the surgery."
Q2) The child who had a tonsillectomy earlier today is now awake and tolerating fluids. The child asks for something to eat. Which food choice is most appropriate for this client?
A) Orange slices
B) Lemonade
C) Grapefruit juice
D) Applesauce
Q3) A 22-month-old child is seen in the office for reoccurring otitis media. The child weighs 25 pounds. The healthcare provider orders:
Amoxicillin 45 mg/kg/day by mouth in divided doses every 12 hours.
Medication on hand: Amoxicillin 125 mg/5 mL
Calculate how many mL/dose of amoxicillin will be given by mouth.
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Chapter 20: Alterations in Respiratory Function
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Q1) Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for an infant with acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?
A) Activity Intolerance
B) Decreased Cardiac Output
C) Pain, Acute
D) Tissue Perfusion, Ineffective (peripheral)
Q2) A child with asthma will be receiving an oral dose of prednisone. The order reads prednisone 2 mg/kg per day. The child weighs 50 lbs. The child will receive ________ milligrams daily. (Round the answer.)
Round the answer to the nearest whole number.
Q3) A child is showing signs of acute respiratory distress. Which position will the nurse place this child?
A) Upright
B) Side-lying
C) Flat
D) In semi-Fowler's
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Chapter 21: Alterations in Cardiovascular Function
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Q1) Which athletic activity can the nurse recommend for a school-age client with pulmonary-artery hypertension?
A) Cross-country running
B) Soccer
C) Golf
D) Basketball
Q2) A toddler is started on digoxin (Lanoxin) for cardiac failure. Which is the initial symptom the nurse would assess if the child develops digoxin (Lanoxin) toxicity?
A) Lowered blood pressure
B) Tinnitus
C) Ataxia
D) A change in heart rhythm
Q3) A child has been admitted to the hospital unit in congestive heart failure (CHF). Which symptom would the nurse anticipate upon assessment of the child?
A) Weight loss
B) Bradycardia
C) Tachycardia
D) Increased blood pressure
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Chapter 22: Alterations in Immune Function
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Q1) A child is prescribed Didanosine (Videx), a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Which lab value will the nurse monitor closely for this child?
A) Potassium
B) Sodium
C) RBC count
D) Glucose
Q2) A nurse begins an infusion of intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) to a child who has combined immunodeficiency disease. Which assessment finding indicates that the nurse should stop the infusion?
A) A mild headache
B) Clear yellow urine
C) Severe shaking, chills, and fever
D) Complaints of being "thirsty"
Q3) A child with the diagnosis of Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome has been ordered an IV infusion of gamma globulin. The child weighs 20 pounds. The healthcare provider orders: gamma globulin 2 g/kg IV over 12 hours.
Calculate how many grams of gamma globulin will be given IV.
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Chapter 23: Alterations in Hematologic Function
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Q1) The nurse is teaching parents how to prevent a sickle cell crisis in the child with sickle cell disease. Which precipitating factors to a sickle cell crisis will the nurse include in the explanation? Select all that apply.
A) Fever
B) Dehydration
C) Regular exercise
D) Altitude
E) Increased fluid intake
Q2) The nurse is evaluating the activity tolerance of a 9-month-old with iron deficiency anemia. Which finding indicates that the infant is not tolerating activity?
A) Heart rate of 138
B) Increased alertness
C) Respiratory rate less than 40 with activity
D) Muscle weakness
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Chapter 24: The Child With Cancer
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Q1) A child undergoing chemotherapeutic treatment for cancer is being admitted to the hospital for fever of 102 degrees F and possible sepsis. Cultures, antibiotics, and acetaminophen (Tylenol) along with bed rest have been ordered for this child. Place the following steps in order from first to last.
<b>Response 1 </b>Administer the antibiotics.
<b>Response 2</b> Administer the acetaminophen (Tylenol).
<b>Response 3</b> Obtain the cultures.
<b>Response 4</b> Ensure the child has bed rest.
Q2) A child diagnosed with a Wilms tumor is prescribed chemotherapy. Which laboratory test will the nurse monitor prior to administering the chemotherapy to determine the child's infection-fighting capability?
A) Hemoglobin
B) RBC count
C) Absolute neutrophil count (ANC)
D) Platelets
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Chapter 25: Alterations in Gastrointestinal Function
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Q1) A school-age client is recovering after abdominal surgery. The nurse is planning care for the return of bowel function. Which intervention should be included in the client's plan of care?
A) Fowler's position 3 times per day for 30 minutes each time
B) Assist the child in choosing a low-fat diet.
C) Commode at bedside
D) Ambulate 3 to 4 times a day.
Q2) The nurse is caring for the newborn with hyperbilirubinemia. What nursing diagnoses would the nurse address? Select all that apply.
A) Activity intolerance
B) Deficient fluid volume
C) Risk for impaired attachment
D) Ineffective breathing pattern
E) Risk for imbalanced body temperature
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Chapter 26: Alterations in Genitourinary Function
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Q1) Which symptoms are characteristic of a preschool-age client who is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection?
A) Foul-smelling urine, elevated blood pressure, and hematuria
B) Severe flank pain, nausea, headache
C) Headache, hematuria, vertigo
D) Urgency, dysuria, fever
Q2) The nurse teaches parents that the anticholinergic drug oxybutynin is used to treat enuresis. The parents ask the nurse why the medication is being prescribed. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) "It's an antidepressant that is used to help the child relax."
B) "It will help decrease the spasms sometimes associated with enuresis."
C) "It has an antidiuretic effect, so your child can attend sleepovers."
D) "It will slow the production of urine, so your child does not have to urinate as frequently."
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Chapter 27: Alterations in Neurologic Function
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Q1) A nurse is conducting a postoperative assessment on an infant who has just had a ventriculoperitoneal shunt placed for hydrocephalus. Which assessment finding would indicate a malfunction in the shunt?
A) Incisional pain
B) Movement of all extremities
C) Negative Brudzinski sign
D) Bulging fontanel
Q2) A school-age client is transported to the emergency department by ambulance from the scene of a car accident. The client is alert and oriented × 3; pulse, respirations, and blood pressure are stable; and the neck and back are immobilized on a backboard. The nurse sees no obvious bleeding. The client states, "I can't feel or move my legs." Which injury does the nurse suspect?
A) Traumatic brain injury
B) Ruptured spleen
C) Traumatic shock
D) Spinal cord injury
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Chapter 28: Alterations in Mental Health and Cognitive Function
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Q1) A nurse is planning preoperative teaching for a school-age client scheduled to have a tonsillectomy. The client has a history of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which intervention will the nurse include in the plan of care?
A) Give instructions verbally and use a picture pamphlet, repeating points more than once.
B) Ask other children who have had this procedure to talk to the child.
C) Allow the child to lead the session to gain a sense of control.
D) Play a television show in the background.
Q2) A nurse is caring for four pediatric clients in the hospital. Which client should the nurse refer for play therapy?
A) An adolescent with asthma
B) A preschool-age child with a fractured femur
C) A school-age child having an appendectomy
D) An infant with sepsis
Q3) A nurse is calculating the maximum recommended dose that a school-age client diagnosed with depression can receive for sertraline (Zoloft). The recommended pediatric dose for sertraline (Zoloft) is 1.5 to 3 mg/kg/day. If the child weighs 31 kg, the maximum recommended dose for this child would be ________ mg. Round answer to the nearest whole number.
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Chapter 29: Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function
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Q1) The school nurse is providing care to a school-age client who experienced a sprain of the right ankle on the playground. Which intervention is appropriate for the nurse to implement for this client?
A) Apply ice to the extremity
B) Apply a warm, moist pack to the extremity
C) Perform passive range of motion to the extremity
D) Lower the extremity to below the level of the heart
Q2) An adolescent client who is diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy is seen in the clinic for a routine health visit. Which nursing diagnosis is the priority for this client?
A) Risk for Impaired Mobility Related to Hypertrophy of Muscles
B) Risk for Infection Related to Altered Immune System
C) Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity Related to Paresthesia
D) Risk for Altered Comfort Related to Effects of the Illness
Q3) A child returns from spinal-fusion surgery. Which item is the priority assessment for this child?
A) Increased intracranial pressure
B) Seizure activity
C) Impaired pupillary response during neurological checks
D) Impaired color, sensitivity, and movement to lower extremities
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Chapter 30: Alterations in Endocrine Function
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a pediatric client diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) disorder. Which interventions should the nurse implement for this child? Select all that apply.
A) Encouragement of fluids
B) Strict intake and output
C) Administration of ordered diuretics
D) Specific gravity of urine
E) Weight only on admission but not daily
Q2) An adolescent is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with diabetic ketoacidosis. The client weighs 115 pounds.
The healthcare provider orders: Regular insulin 0.15 units/kg bolus via IVF, then regular insulin 0.1 units/kg/hr in 0.9 percent NSS
Medication on hand: 250 mL 0.9 percent NSS with 250 units of regular insulin. Calculate the mL/hr for the continuous infusion of regular insulin at 0.1 unit/kg/hr in 0.9 percent NSS.
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Chapter 31: Alterations in Skin Integrity
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Q1) The nurse is teaching a group of students about wound healing. Which items will the nurse include as occurring during the hemostasis and inflammation stage of wound healing? Select all that apply.
A) Clot formation to seal the wound
B) Production of collagen and granulation tissue
C) Scar formation and strengthening
D) Release of inflammatory mediators by platelets
E) Swelling as a result of increased capillary permeability
Q2) The adolescent is seen in the clinic for a consultation to treat severe acne. The adolescent has tried other medications, but the acne has not been responsive. The nurse knows that what medication is the most effective for this client with severe acne?
A) Oral contraceptives
B) Isotretinoin
C) Antibiotics
D) Benzoyl peroxide
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