Family Health Nursing Exam Preparation Guide
Course Introduction
Family Health Nursing focuses on the holistic care of families across the lifespan, emphasizing the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health within the family unit. The course explores family dynamics, health assessment, and interventions from a nursing perspective, considering cultural, social, and environmental influences. Students learn to apply evidence-based practice and the nursing process to address the unique health needs of families, including maternal and child health, chronic illness management, health education, and disease prevention. The course aims to prepare nurses to collaborate with families and communities to support health and well-being in diverse settings.
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Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 6th Edition by Gloria Leifer
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Chapter 1: The Past, Present, and Future
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Q1) What services does the nurse know that birthing centers are able to provide? Select all that apply.
A) Prenatal care
B) Labor and delivery services
C) Classes for new mothers
D) Adoption referrals
E) Family planning
Answer: A, B, C, E
Q2) An example of a Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) intervention is the:
A) patient will ambulate in the hall independently for 10 minutes three times a day.
B) nurse will report temperature elevations to the charge nurse.
C) nurse will offer extra liquids at all meals.
D) patient will express pain relief after massage.
Answer: C
Q3) The first White House Conference on Children and Youth was called by President
Answer: Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt called the first White House Conference in 1909.
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Chapter 2: Human Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) The nurse explains that the production of sperm and secretion of hormones is regulated by the:
A) testes.
B) vas deferens.
C) ejaculatory ducts.
D) prostate gland.
Answer: A
Q2) Maturation of the ovarian follicle is initiated by which hormone?
A) Estrogen
B) Follicle-stimulating hormone
C) Progesterone
D) Luteinizing hormone
Answer: B
Q3) The nurse explains to a 12-year-old patient that nocturnal emissions (wet dreams) are characterized by:
A) a drop in testosterone level.
B) sexual stimulation.
C) absence of sperm in ejaculate.
D) association with violent dreams.
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Fetal Development
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Q1) A nurse is teaching a class on fetal development to a class of high school students and explains the primary germ layers. What are the germ layers? Select all that apply.
A) Ectoderm
B) Endoderm
C) Mesoderm
D) Plastoderm
E) Blastoderm
Answer: A, B, C
Q2) The amniotic fluid has several functions. What are they? Select all that apply.
A) Maintaining an even temperature
B) Impeding excessive fetal movement
C) Lubricating fetal skin
D) Acting as reservoir for nutrients
E) Acting as cushion for fetus
Answer: A, E
Q3) The component of development that programs the genetic code into the nucleus of the cell is ____________.
Answer: DNA
The DNA programs the genetic code to the nucleus of the cell to be replicated.
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Chapter 4: Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy
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Q1) A woman tells the nurse that she is quite sure she is pregnant. The nurse recognizes which as a positive sign of pregnancy?
A) Amenorrhea
B) Uterine enlargement
C) HCG detected in the urine
D) Fetal heartbeat
Q2) At her initial prenatal visit a woman asks, "When can I hear the baby's heartbeat?" The nurse would respond that the fetal heartbeat can be auscultated with a specially adapted stethoscope or fetoscope at _____ weeks.
A) 4
B) 12
C) 18
D) 24
Q3) A pregnant woman is experiencing nausea in the early morning. What recommendations would the nurse offer to alleviate this symptom?
A) Eat three well-balanced meals per day and limit snacks.
B) Drink a full glass of fluid at the beginning of each meal.
C) Have crackers handy at the bedside, and eat a few before getting out of bed.
D) Eat a bland diet and avoid concentrated sweets.
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Chapter 5: Nursing Care of Women with Complications
During Pregnancy
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Q1) The nurse takes into consideration that the patient with placenta previa is at risk for postpartum infection for what reason(s)? Select all that apply.
A) Vaginal organisms can invade the placenta.
B) The under-nourished placenta becomes necrotic.
C) The amniotic fluid can become infected.
D) The placenta is an excellent growth medium.
E) The misplaced placenta weakens the uterine wall.
Q2) The nurse finds a woman crying after she has undergone a dilation and evacuation (D&E) for a missed abortion. The most appropriate statement made by the nurse would be:
A) "There is usually something wrong with the fetus when this happens early in pregnancy."
B) "Now there. You can try to conceive on your next cycle."
C) "I'm here if you need to talk."
D) "You are young and strong. I know you can have a healthy pregnancy."
Q3) The nurse explains that ___________ is a procedure in which an incompetent cervix is sutured closed to prevent its opening when the fetus presses against it.
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Chapter 6: Nursing Care of Mother and Infant During Labor and
Birth
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Q1) During the fourth stage of labor, the nurse encourages the mother to void, because a full bladder may:
A) interfere with cervical dilation.
B) obstruct progress of the infant through the birth canal.
C) obstruct the passage of the placenta.
D) predispose the mother to uterine hemorrhage.
Q2) The nurse caring for a patient who is not certain if she is in true labor will attempt to stimulate cervical effacement and intensify contractions in the patient by:
A) offering the patient warm fluids to drink.
B) helping the patient to ambulate in room.
C) seating the patient upright in a straight backed chair.
D) positioning the patient on her right side.
Q3) When the infant is in a vertex presentation, meconium-stained amniotic fluid indicates:
A) fetal distress.
B) fetal maturity.
C) intact gastrointestinal tract.
D) dehydration in the mother.
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Chapter 7: Nursing Management of Pain During Labor and Birth
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Q1) A nurse instructs a woman's labor coach to comfort her by firmly pressing on her lower back. This technique is called:
A) sacral pressure.
B) distraction.
C) effleurage.
D) conscious relaxation.
Q2) To comfort a woman who is tensing her muscles with contractions, the nurse would guide the labor coach to:
A) offer warm liquids to the patient.
B) encourage the patient to pant.
C) engage the patient in conversation.
D) assist the patient to the knee-chest position.
Q3) While teaching the childbirth preparation class, the nurse explains that the patient's expression of labor pain:
A) reduces the patient's perception of pain.
B) is intensified by the vertex position of the fetus.
C) is influenced by culture.
D) can be completely controlled by nonpharmacological techniques.
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Chapter 8: Nursing Care of Women with Complications
During Labor and Birth
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Q1) A woman who is 33 weeks pregnant is admitted to the obstetric unit because her membranes ruptured spontaneously. She must be closely observed for signs of:
A) chorioamnionitis.
B) hemorrhage.
C) hypotension.
D) amniotic fluid embolism.
Q2) Which intervention(s) could a nurse apply to help stimulate contractions? Select all that apply.
A) Encouraging the patient to sit upright
B) Assisting the patient to ambulate
C) Stimulating the nipples
D) Offering emotional support
E) Allowing the patient to vent frustration
Q3) A(n) _______________ is a narrow cone inserted into the cervix to "ripen" the cervix to increase uterine contractions.
Q4) Following an amniotomy, the umbilical cord becomes compressed. The nurse prepares the patient for an instillation of a bolus of warm sterile saline into the uterus, which is called ____________________.
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Chapter 9: The Family After Birth
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Q1) A woman will be discharged 48 hours after a vaginal delivery. When planning discharge teaching, the information the nurse would include about lochia is that:
A) lochia should disappear 2 to 4 weeks postpartum.
B) it is normal for the lochia to have a slightly foul odor.
C) a change in lochia from pink to bright red should be reported.
D) a decrease in flow will be noticed with ambulation and activity.
Q2) While instructing a new mother on formula preparations, what type(s) would the nurse include? Select all that apply.
A) Ready-to-feed formula
B) Concentrated liquid formula
C) Powdered formula
D) Cow's milk
E) Canned evaporated milk
Q3) A primipara tells the nurse, "My afterpains get worse when I am breastfeeding." The most appropriate nursing response would be:
A) "I'll get you some aspirin to relieve the cramping that you feel."
B) "Afterpains are more intense with your first baby."
C) "Breastfeeding releases a hormone that causes your uterus to contract."
D) "A change of position when you're breastfeeding might help."
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Chapter 10: Nursing Care of Women with Complications
After Birth
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Q1) If massage and putting the infant to breast is not effective in controlling a boggy uterus, the nurse explains that the physician may order:
A) ritodrine.
B) magnesium sulfate.
C) oxytocin.
D) bromocriptine.
Q2) The statement that would indicate to the nurse on a postpartum home visit that the patient understands the signs of late postpartum hemorrhage is:
A) "My discharge would change to red after it has been pink or white."
B) "If I have a postpartum hemorrhage, I will have severe abdominal pain."
C) "I should be alert for an increase in bright red blood."
D) "I would pass a large clot that was retained from the placenta."
Q3) The one-day postpartum patient shows a temperature elevation, cough, and slight shortness of breath on exertion. Based on these symptoms the nurse should:
A) notify the charge nurse of a possible upper respiratory infection.
B) notify the physician of a possible pulmonary embolism.
C) document expected postpartum mucous membrane congestion.
D) medicate with antipyretic remedy for elevated temperature.
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Chapter 11: The Nurses Role in Womens Health Care
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Q1) A 25-year-old woman has a family history of breast cancer. The nurse reviews the procedure for breast self-examination (BSE) and tells her that the best time for a woman to perform a breast self-examination is:
A) a few days before her period.
B) during her menstrual period.
C) on the last day of menstrual flow.
D) one week after the beginning of her period.
Q2) When a woman asks what she can do to reduce the discomfort of hot flashes, the nurse advises:
A) "Aerobic exercise helps control hot flashes."
B) "Increase the amount of calcium and vitamin D in your diet."
C) "Dress in layers of cotton clothing."
D) "Drink plenty of fluids, particularly caffeinated beverages."
Q3) At her regular gynecological examination, a woman tells the nurse that she is concerned about osteoporosis. The nurse could suggest to the patient to:
A) take a vitamin E supplement daily.
B) do isometric exercises that can be practiced every day.
C) include more dairy products and green, leafy vegetables in her diet.
D) try to limit her intake of caffeine.
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Chapter 12: The Term Newborn
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Q1) Which intervention(s) would be included in the nursing care of the newly circumcised infant? Select all that apply.
A) Wash penis with warm water.
B) Wipe with alcohol swab.
C) Gently remove the yellow crust formation.
D) Apply diaper loosely.
E) Dress with simple bandage.
Q2) The nurse is caring for a newborn that is being breastfed. Two days following birth, the nurse would expect the stool color to be:
A) yellow.
B) brown.
C) greenish brown.
D) black and tarry.
Q3) The nurse in the nursery may use CRIES, PIPP, NIPS, or NPASS as a guide to _____________ assessment.
Q4) The nurse instructs the mother that when the neonate's stool becomes loose and takes on a greenish-yellow color, this is normal __________ stool.
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Chapter 13: Preterm and Postterm Newborns
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Q1) The nurse is caring for an infant born at 35 weeks of gestation. A physical characteristic that the nurse might expect this infant to exhibit is:
A) thin, long extremities.
B) large genitals for its size.
C) minimal vernix caseosa.
D) loose, transparent skin.
Q2) The nurse is aware that the preterm infant has an increased tendency to bleed due to deficient levels of ________.
Q3) Parents of a preterm infant come to the NICU every day to see their infant, who is being gavage fed. The nurse teaching about stimulating the infant would tell the parents:
A) to bring in colorful pictures and toys to place in the incubator.
B) that stimulating the infant during feedings increases intake.
C) to stroke the infant during feeding to increase intake.
D) not to disturb the infant between feedings.
Q4) The nurse encourages the anxious mother of a preterm infant to consider the warming technique of holding the infant between her breasts with skin-to-skin contact under a blanket. This technique is the __________ care method.
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Chapter 14: The Newborn with a Perinatal Injury or Congenital Malformation
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Q1) Postoperative nursing care of the infant following surgical repair of a cleft lip would include:
A) feeding the infant with a spoon to avoid sucking.
B) positioning the infant on the abdomen to facilitate drainage.
C) applying elbow restraints to protect the surgical area.
D) providing minimal stimulation to prevent injury to the incision.
Q2) The nurse observes that the infant's anterior fontanelle is bulging after placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. The nurse positions this infant:
A) prone, with the head of the bed elevated.
B) supine, with the head flat.
C) side-lying on the operative side.
D) in a semi-Fowler's position.
Q3) An 18-month-old child who has had a surgical repair of a cleft palate is now allowed to eat a regular diet. The adjustment the nurse would make in feeding is to:
A) feed solid foods with the spoon at the side of the mouth.
B) puree foods and offer them through a straw.
C) place small bites of food in the mouth with a tongue blade.
D) offer small, frequent meals of finger foods.
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Chapter 15: An Overview of Growth, Development, and Nutrition
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Q1) The nurse cautions that children who are put to sleep with a bottle are at risk for a dental problem called ___________ _____________.
Q2) A mother tells the nurse, "My 11-month-old son is not as active as my other children were at this age. He is the youngest of four and the older children love to dote on him." Which factor is influencing this child's language development?
A) Heredity
B) Sex
C) Mother's health during pregnancy
D) Ordinal position
Q3) The nurse assesses an unmet need in a hospitalized child who clings to his mother as she is about to leave. The basic needs, as described by Maslow, that are unmet in this case are __________ and ___________.
Q4) To meet Erikson's developmental task of industry, the nurse caring for a 7-year-old would choose an activity such as:
A) completing a 50-piece jigsaw puzzle.
B) looking at a comic book.
C) playing a game of "I Spy" with the nurse.
D) coloring a picture in a coloring book.
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Chapter 16: The Infant
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Q1) The nurse cautions that children who have unmet hunger needs will likely display which characteristic(s)? Select all that apply.
A) Irritability
B) Ineffective feeding patterns
C) No predictable sleep-wake cycle
D) Distrust
E) Effective parent bonding
Q2) A mother calls the pediatrician's office because her infant is "colicky." The helpful measure the nurse would suggest to the parent is to:
A) sing songs to the infant in a soft voice.
B) place the infant in a well-lit room.
C) walk around and massage the infant's back.
D) rock the fussy infant slowly and gently.
Q3) The most appropriate activity to recommend to parents to promote sensorimotor stimulation for a 1-year-old would be to:
A) ride a tricycle.
B) spend time in an infant swing.
C) play with push-pull toys.
D) read large picture books.
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Chapter 17: The Toddler
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Q1) The parent of a toddler tells the nurse, "My daughter's appetite has decreased. Thank goodness she loves to drink milk." The most appropriate response for the nurse to make is:
A) "Has your daughter been sick recently?"
B) "How much milk does she drink in a day?"
C) "Has she become a fussy eater, too?"
D) "Have you tried offering her finger foods?"
Q2) The nurse assessing growth and development of a 2-year-old child would expect to find that:
A) the child jumps with both feet.
B) 20 deciduous teeth have erupted.
C) the child can hop on one foot.
D) the child has a vocabulary of 900 words.
Q3) The nurse assessing a 2-year-old is satisfied to see that the present weight of the child has _____________ the birth weight.
Q4) The nurse recognizes that when the toddler claims everything in the environment as "mine," it is an example of the toddler trait of ____________________.
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Chapter 18: The Preschool Child
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Q1) Play that is designed to retrain muscles or improve eye-hand coordination is considered ____________________ play.
Q2) The nurse planning a seminar on safety for the preschooler will focus what aspect(s)? Select all that apply.
A) Poisonings
B) Burns
C) Falls
D) Abductions
E) Vehicles and pedestrian
F) None of the above
Q3) The gradual transfer of behavioral control from the parent to the child is accomplished through _________________.
Q4) A 4-year-old child insists that he has more money with a nickel than his father has with a dime. The nurse is aware that this perception is described in Piaget's theory as:
A) egocentrism.
B) artificialism.
C) animism.
D) intuition.
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Chapter 19: The School-Age Child
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Q1) The nurse explains that the preferred social interaction for the school-age child is based on relationships that are:
A) heterosexual interest groups.
B) association with one "best friend."
C) rigidly organized groups with complex rules.
D) same-sex peer groups.
Q2) A parent confides in the school nurse that her 8-year-old twins argue and bicker constantly. The nurse's best response would be to:
A) express alarm at the constant aggression.
B) voice concern and investigate referral for counseling.
C) inquire about what punitive action the parents have taken to stop it.
D) offer reassurance that such behavior is normal for 8-year-olds.
Q3) The nurse discusses preparation for school with the parents of a 6-year-old girl who will soon be starting first grade. The nurse determines that the parents understood the information when the girl's father states:
A) "We should put a stop to her thumb-sucking."
B) "We'll have a talk about what school is like."
C) "We will let her walk to the bus stop by herself."
D) "We'll have her meet some children who will be in her class."
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Chapter 20: The Adolescent
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Q1) The nurse using the PACE interview guide for persons at risk for substance abuse arrives at a score of 2 for an adolescent patient. The nurse should assess this score as:
A) nonindicative of potential substance abuse.
B) normal experimentation of the adolescent.
C) need to schedule another PACE interview in 3 months.
D) indication for referral for counseling.
Q2) A parent comments that her adolescent daughter seems to be daydreaming a lot. The nurse understands that this behavior indicates she is:
A) bored.
B) not getting enough rest.
C) trying to block out stress and anxiety.
D) mentally preparing for real situations.
Q3) A 13-year-old girl tells the school nurse that she is getting fat, especially in her hips and legs. The understanding by the nurse that would best guide the response is:
A) many adolescents are unaware of proper nutrition.
B) adolescents of this age become less active and should eat fewer calories.
C) puberty is often preceded by fat deposits in these areas.
D) as soon as menarche occurs, she will lose this excess weight.
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Chapter 21: The Childs Experience of Hospitalization
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Q1) The nurse taking a developmental history will include what information? Select all that apply.
A) Previous experience with hospitalization
B) Cultural needs
C) History of illness
D) Allergies
E) Child's nickname
Q2) The nurse explains to the parents of a hospitalized child that the use of fentanyl has the advantages of:
A) being specifically designed for children.
B) having a rapid onset.
C) being nonaddicting.
D) having a long duration.
Q3) A nurse encourages a school-age child to draw a picture after a painful procedure. The best rationale for this intervention is that the nurse is:
A) attempting to re-establish rapport.
B) providing a way for the child to express his feelings.
C) encouraging quiet play.
D) distracting the child from thinking about the pain.
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Chapter 22: Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family
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Q1) Informed consent for a minor guarantees that the parent or legal guardian understands what aspect(s) of a procedure? Select all that apply.
A) Purpose of the procedure
B) Associated risks with the procedure
C) That no suit can be brought for damages
D) That the document must be signed and witnessed
E) That information was given
Q2) After instilling nose drops, the nurse will keep the infant in the head down position for at least _________ seconds.
Q3) The intervention that would be correct when a nurse is administering a gastrostomy feeding by gravity is to:
A) discard the residual and increase the volume of feeding by the amount of residual.
B) flush the gastrostomy tube with 2 to 4 ounces of water before the feeding.
C) refill the syringe with formula after it has completely emptied.
D) position the child on the right side after a feeding.
Q4) The nurse is aware that for the 3-month-old who has a surgery time of 2:30 PM, the start order for NPO should be no earlier than ____________________.
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Chapter 23: The Child with a Sensory or Neurological Condition
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Q1) The nurse observes that the legs of a child with cerebral palsy cross involuntarily, and the child exhibits jerky movements with his arms as he tries to eat. The nurse recognizes that he has which type of cerebral palsy?
A) Athetoid
B) Ataxic
C) Spastic
D) Mixed
Q2) The nurse urges the mother of a 6-month-old to get her child inoculated with Haemophilus influenzae type B to protect against:
A) encephalitis.
B) influenza.
C) bacterial meningitis.
D) otitis media.
Q3) The nurse explains that febrile seizures:
A) occur when the body temperature exceeds 38.3? C (101° F).
B) can be prevented by anticonvulsant medication.
C) usually lead to the development of epilepsy.
D) occur when the temperature rises quickly.
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Chapter 24: The Child with a Musculoskeletal Condition
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Q1) The nurse explains that Bryant's traction is reserved for children who weigh less than _____ pounds.
Q2) A nurse assessing a preadolescent child for scoliosis would:
A) ask the child to bend forward at the waist, and would observe the child's back for asymmetry.
B) observe the gait while the child is walking forward heel to toe.
C) have the child flex the knees and look for uneven knee height.
D) look at the child's shoulders and hips while fully clothed.
Q3) The nurse caring for a child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy notes a characteristic manifestation, which is that the child:
A) ambulates by holding onto furniture.
B) exhibits atrophy of the calf muscles.
C) falls frequently and is clumsy.
D) has delayed fine-motor development.
Q4) The child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy must push on his legs and "walk up the leg" in order to rise to a standing position. The nurse recognizes this characteristic behavior as _______________ maneuver.
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Chapter 25: The Child with a Respiratory Disorder
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Q1) The nurse would observe a child for frequent swallowing following a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A) because this is indicative of:
A) bleeding from the surgical site.
B) pain at the incision area.
C) sore throat from postnasal drip.
D) potential vomiting.
Q2) The nurse auscultating breath sounds of an infant with respiratory syncytial virus would immediately report the assessment of:
A) respiration rate decrease from 40 to 32 breaths/min.
B) heart rate decrease from 110 to 100 beats/min.
C) "quiet chest" from previous assessment of wheezing.
D) oxygen saturation of 90%.
Q3) The nurse tells the parents of a child who has a positive throat culture for group A hemolytic streptococcus that the treatment most likely will be:
A) acetaminophen and plenty of fluids.
B) oral penicillin for 10 days.
C) penicillin until his sore throat is gone.
D) streptococcus immunization.
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Chapter 26: The Child with a Cardiovascular Disorder
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Q1) The nurse explains that which congenital cardiac defect(s) cause(s) increased pulmonary blood flow? Select all that apply.
A) Atrial septal defects (ASDs)
B) Tetralogy of Fallot
C) Dextroposition of aorta
D) Patent ductus arteriosus
E) Ventricular septal defects (VSDs)
Q2) The finding the nurse would expect when measuring blood pressure on all four extremities of a child with coarctation of the aorta is blood pressure that is:
A) higher on the right side.
B) higher on the left side.
C) lower in the arms than in the legs.
D) lower in the legs than in the arms.
Q3) The assessment that would lead the nurse to suspect that a newborn infant has a ventricular septal defect is:
A) a loud, harsh murmur with a systolic tremor.
B) cyanosis when crying.
C) blood pressure higher in the arms than in the legs.
D) a machinery-like murmur.
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Chapter 27: The Child with a Condition of the Blood,
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Q1) The most recent blood count for a child who received chemotherapy last week shows neutropenia. The priority nursing diagnosis for this child is:
A) risk for infection.
B) risk for hemorrhage.
C) altered skin integrity.
D) disturbance in body image.
Q2) An adolescent is diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease. Lymph nodes on both sides of her diaphragm have been found to be involved, including cervical and inguinal nodes. The disease is in stage:
A) I.
B) II.
C) III.
D) IV.
Q3) The nurse would teach the parents of a child with a low platelet count to avoid:
A) ibuprofen.
B) aspirin.
C) caffeine.
D) prednisone.
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Chapter 28: The Child with a Gastrointestinal Condition
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Q1) When feeding a child with pyloric stenosis, what interventions will the nurse perform? Select all that apply.
A) Give a formula thinned with water.
B) Burp the infant before and during feeding.
C) Give the feeding slowly.
D) Refeed if the infant vomits.
E) Position infant on left side after feeding.
Q2) The nurse, assessing an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) for an infant with gastroenteritis, recognizes that this confirms the _______________ process that is part of this disease.
Q3) The nurse is aware that the 18-pound child must take in _____ mL of oral fluid to make up the fluid loss from one stool of diarrhea.
A) 18
B) 36
C) 64
D) 81
Q4) The nurse explains the medically accepted definition of constipation is fewer than _____ bowel movements in a 2-week period.
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Chapter 29: The Child with a Genitourinary Condition
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Q1) The physical assessment technique that the nurse would omit in caring for a 2-year-old who has a Wilms' tumor is:
A) performing range-of-motion exercises on lower extremities.
B) palpating the abdomen.
C) assessing for bowel sounds.
D) percussing ankle and knee reflexes.
Q2) The nurse uses a diagram to show how the _______________, the working unit of the kidney, filters and regulates fluids.
Q3) The nurse explains that the test that measures the pressure and volume of the urine stream is called the _________________.
Q4) When asked about correcting the hypospadias of a newborn, the nurse explains that with this condition:
A) no intervention is necessary as the defect will correct itself over time.
B) surgical repair of the hypospadias is done before 18 months of age.
C) corrective surgery is usually delayed until the preschool age.
D) repairing the defect will increase the risk of testicular cancer.
Q5) The inability to void even though the urge to do so is strong is known as _______________.
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Chapter 30: The Child with a Skin Condition
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Q1) The home health nurse discovers a family infected with pediculosis and helps the mother understand ways to start eradication of the lice, such as:
A) covering the hair with Vaseline.
B) applying a soda-vinegar solution to the hair.
C) combing through the hair with a vinegar-water solution.
D) shampooing the hair with dish detergent.
Q2) A child is brought to the emergency department with burns on the face and chest. The nurse's first priority is:
A) assessing respiratory status.
B) administering pain medication.
C) removing clothing.
D) inserting a Foley catheter.
Q3) When the nurse caring for a patient with severe frostbite observes a purple flush on the hands and feet, the nurse should:
A) report this sign immediately.
B) place a warm towel over the extremities.
C) gently sponge with cool water.
D) medicate for pain.
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Q1) The nurse instructs the 11-year-old diabetic child to use the side of the finger for blood testing because the side of the finger:
A) has fewer capillaries.
B) is easier to puncture.
C) is less likely to become infected.
D) has fewer nerve endings.
Q2) The comment made by a school-age child indicating that he needs more teaching about diabetes mellitus and exercise is:
A) "I carry a piece of hard candy with me in case I start to feel shaky."
B) "I make sure I have emergency money when I have soccer practice or a game."
C) "Sometimes I skip my breakfast when I have a game in the morning."
D) "I play in soccer games that are scheduled after dinner."
Q3) The nurse reminds the parents of a diabetic with an insulin pump that the tubing of the pump should be changed aseptically every ______ hours.
Q4) The nurse assessing a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA?c) test is aware that this test can evaluate average glucose levels over a period of _____ to _____ months.
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Chapter 32: The Child with a Communicable Disease
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Q1) The nurse is aware that female adolescents with STDs resist reporting the conditions for what reason(s)? Select all that apply.
A) They are reluctant to name contacts.
B) They are embarrassed.
C) They doubt confidentiality.
D) They don't want to take the medication.
E) They dread the pelvic examination.
Q2) The well-child clinic nurse will prepare to give which inoculation(s) to a healthy 2-month-old? Select all that apply.
A) DTaP
B) Hib
C) IPV
D) MMR
E) PCV
Q3) The nurse uses a diagram showing how the wood tick acts as a(n) ______________ in the transmission of Lyme disease.
Q4) The school nurse recognizes the presence of macules, papules, vesicles, pustules, and scabs on the child as the particular sign of the communicable disease of
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Chapter 33: The Child with an Emotional or Behavioral Condition
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Q1) The nurse documents that every time the child is directed to discuss the relationship with her brother, she complains of shortness of breath and begins to have asthma-like symptoms. The nurse assesses this behavior as a(n) _________________ reaction.
Q2) The nurse reminds concerned parents that gateway substance is defined as a:
A) recreational drug used occasionally.
B) nonaddictive drug used daily.
C) drug used to wean from stronger drugs.
D) substance that can lead to use of stronger drugs.
Q3) When a parent asks the nurse to describe what is meant by a "learning disability," the nurse's most helpful response would be:
A) "A child may have difficulty with perception, language, comprehension, or memory."
B) "It is characterized by inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity."
C) "The child's intellectual ability limits his learning."
D) "The child has difficulty learning because of brain damage."
Q4) The nurse assists with the intervention of ____________ therapy, which provides a physical and social environment that is stable and therapeutic.
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Chapter 34: Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
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Q1) A young mother asks, "Is there an alternative medicine for children with asthma?" The nurse's most helpful reply would be, "Yes. Children with asthma have found relief with the practice of:
A) reflexology."
B) rolfing.
C) guided imagery.
D) acupressure.
Q2) The nurse explains that _______________ are areas of skin that are innervated by the dorsal roots of the spinal cord, which are the basis of acupressure therapy.
Q3) The nurse explains that the focus of acupressure is to restore the balance of: A) Chi.
B) shiatsu.
C) yin and yang.
D) Ayurveda.
Q4) The practice of ____________ is a process of fascia pressure and stretching.
Q5) The nurse clarifies that a person who is ____________ _____________ demonstrates sensitivity and respect for different practices and philosophies.
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