Family Health Nursing Exam Preparation Guide
Course Introduction
Family Health Nursing focuses on the comprehensive health care needs of families and their individual members across the lifespan. This course examines the principles and processes of family-centered care, emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic conditions within a family context. Students learn to assess family structure, dynamics, and functioning, as well as to implement culturally competent interventions that support family health and resilience. The course integrates theories of family nursing, communication strategies, community resources, and current issues affecting family health, preparing students to collaborate effectively with families and interdisciplinary teams in diverse healthcare settings.
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Study Guide for Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 5th Edition by Gloria Leifer
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Chapter 1: The Past, Present, and Future
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Q1) The nurse points out that some non-family-centered policies of hospital in the 1960s were: Select all that apply.
A) Waiting room for fathers
B) Sedation of mother during labor
C) Delay of reunion of mother and baby
D) Stringent visiting hours
E) Restrictions of visitations by minor children
F) None of the above
Answer: A, B, C, D, E
Q2) An example of an NIC is:
A) Patient will ambulate in the hall independently for 10 minutes three times a day.
B) The nurse will report temperature elevations to the charge nurse.
C) The 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
Answer: Theodore Roosevelt
Explanation: 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) Maturation of the ovarian follicle is initiated by which of the following hormones?
A) Estrogen
B) Follicle-stimulating hormone
C) Progesterone
D) Luteinizing hormone
Answer: B
Q2) When explaining the female reproductive tract to a pregnant woman, the nurse would refer to the uterine layer that is involved in implantation as the:
A) Perimetrium
B) Endometrium
C) Myometrium
D) Internal os
Answer: B
Q3) When the nurse reads in the history and physical of a pregnant patient that she has a platypelloid pelvis, the nurse is aware that this pelvis has a narrow __________________ diameter, making a vaginal birth unlikely.
Answer: anterioposterior
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Chapter 3: Prenatal Development
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Q1) A woman who is 25 weeks pregnant asks the nurse what her fetus looks like. The nurse bases her response on the understanding that one physical characteristic present in a 25-week-old fetus is:
A) Lanugo covering the body
B) Blood vessels visible through the skin
C) Skin that is pink and smooth
D) Eyes that are closed
Answer: A
Q2) The component of development that programs the genetic code into the nucleus of the cell is ____________.
Answer: DNA
Explanation: The DNA programs the genetic code to the nucleus of the cell to be replicated.
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Q3) At what point in prenatal development do the lungs begin to produce surfactant?
A) 17 weeks
B) 20 weeks
C) 25 weeks
D) 30 weeks
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy
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Q1) 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:
A) 4 weeks
B) 12 weeks
C) 16 weeks
D) 24 weeks
Q2) The nurse assesses the progress from the announcement stage of fatherhood to the acceptance stage when the patient reports that the father has: Select all that apply.
A) Begun fishing every afternoon
B) Revised his financial plan
C) Begun spending leisure time with his friends
D) Traded his sports car for a sedan
E) Helped select a crib
Q3) The patient confesses to eating crushed ice 10 or 12 times daily. The nurse assesses this behavior as ____________________.
Q4) The nurse reminds the prenatal patient that she should add ________ kcal to her daily intake to nourish the fetus.
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Chapter 5: Nursing Care of Women With Complications
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Q1) A woman seeking prenatal care relates a history of macrosomic infants, two stillbirths, and polyhydramnios with each pregnancy. The nurse recognizes that these factors are highly suggestive of:
A) Toxoplasmosis
B) Abruptio placentae
C) Hydatidiform mole
D) Diabetes mellitus
Q2) The nurse caring for a pregnant woman who is receiving an intravenous infusion with magnesium sulfate will:
A) Count respirations and report a rate of less than 12 breaths per minute.
B) Count respirations and report a rate of more than 20 breaths per minute.
C) Check blood pressure and report a rate of less than 100/60.
D) Monitor urinary output and report a rate of less than 100 ml per hour.
Q3) The nurse assesses a pregnant woman for pregnancy-induced hypertension. The first sign of fluid retention suggestive of this complication is:
A) Abdominal enlargement
B) Facial swelling
C) Sudden weight gain
D) Swelling of the feet and ankles
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Chapter 6: Nursing Care of Mother and Infant During Labor and
Birth
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Q1) The most important nursing activity during the fourth stage of labor is to:
A) Monitor the frequency and intensity of contractions
B) Provide comfort measures
C) Assess for hemorrhage
D) Promote bonding
Q2) At 1 and 5 minutes of life, a newborn's Apgar score is 9. The nurse understands that a score of 9 indicates this newborn:
A) Will require resuscitation
B) May have physical disabilities
C) Will have above average intelligence
D) Is in stable condition
Q3) To relieve perineal bruising and edema following delivery the nurse should:
A) Place an ice pack on the area for 12 hours
B) Place a warm pack on the perineal area for 24 hours
C) Administer aspirin to relieve inflammation
D) Change the perineal pad frequently
Q4) After the pregnant woman is admitted to the labor suite, the nurse assesses the position of the baby as ROA; this means that the baby's head is ______
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Chapter 7: Nursing Management of Pain During Labor and Birth
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Q1) When a pregnant woman arrives at the labor suite, she tells the nurse that she wants to have an epidural for delivery. The nurse is aware that the factor that would be a contraindication to an epidural block is:
A) A low platelet count
B) Previous cesarean delivery
C) A history of migraine headaches
D) A history of diabetes mellitus
Q2) A narcotic antagonist used to reverse narcotic-induced respiratory depression is:
A) Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
B) Phenobarbital
C) Naloxone (Narcan)
D) Nitrous oxide
Q3) A woman in labor has had an epidural block for pain relief. The nurse will be assessing carefully for the associated side effect of:
A) Drop in fetal heart rate
B) Long, intense contractions
C) Sudden leg cramps
D) Marked hypotension
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Chapter 8: Nursing Care of Women With Complications
During Labor and Birth
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Q1) After an amniotomy, the nurse is alert for signs of infection which would include: Select all that apply.
A) Oral temperature of 99.8°F
B) Increase in FHR to 172 beats/min
C) Flecks of vernix in the amniotic fluid
D) Low back pain
E) Edematous labia
Q2) A woman 2 weeks past her expected delivery date who is receiving an oxytocin infusion to induce labor begins to have contractions every 90 seconds. The nurse's initial action should be to:
A) Stop the oxytocin infusion
B) Continue the infusion and report the findings to the physician
C) Turn her on her left side and reassess the contractions
D) Administer oxygen by mask
Q3) The nurse would assess an infant delivered with the use of forceps for:
A) Loss of hair from contact with forceps
B) Sacral hematoma
C) Facial asymmetry
D) Shoulder dislocation
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Chapter 9: The Family After Birth
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Q1) The nurse assessing a newborn recognizes a sign of hypoglycemia, which is:
A) Increased respiratory rate
B) Increased temperature
C) Active muscle tone
D) High-pitched cry
Q2) The statement that indicates the new mother is breastfeeding correctly is:
A) "I will put the baby first on the breast that she took last in the previous feeding."
B) "I keep the baby on a 4-hour feeding schedule."
C) "I let the baby stay on the first breast for 20 minutes."
D) "I put only the nipple in the baby's mouth when I am breastfeeding."
Q3) The nurse's instructions for a new mother to care for the baby's umbilical cord will include:
A) The area should be kept covered with a sterile dressing.
B) Clean the stump with alcohol at every diaper change.
C) Keep the clamp on until the cord falls off.
D) Give the newborn a daily tub bath until the cord falls off.
Q4) The nurse explains that the only absolute contraindication for a mother to breastfeed her child is ____________________ infection.
Q5) The hormone responsible for milk production is ____________________.
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Chapter 10: Nursing Care of Women With Complications
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Q1) During a postpartum assessment, a woman reports that her right calf is painful. The nurse observes edema and redness along the saphenous vein in the right lower leg. Based on this finding, the nurse explains that the probable treatment will involve:
A) Anticoagulants for 6 weeks
B) Application of ice to the affected leg
C) Gentle massage of the affected leg
D) Passive leg exercises twice a day
Q2) The nurse determines that a woman with mastitis understands treatment instructions when she says:
A) "Apply cold compresses to the painful areas."
B) "Take a warm shower before nursing the baby."
C) "Nurse first on the affected side."
D) "Empty the affected breast every 8 hours."
Q3) The nurse's first action when postpartum hemorrhage from uterine atony is suspected is to:
A) Teach the patient how to massage the abdomen and then get help
B) Start IV fluids to prevent hypovolemia, then notify the registered nurse
C) Begin massaging the fundus while another person notifies the physician
D) Ask the patient to void and reassess fundal tone and location
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Chapter 11: The Nurses Role in Womens Health Care
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Q1) The patient who has been dealing with urge incontinence tells the nurse that the symptoms have gotten worse lately. The nurse reminds the patient that many foods and drugs increase incontinence, among which are: Select all that apply.
A) Antidepressants
B) Coffee
C) Alcohol
D) Diuretics
E) Anticholinergics
F) None of the above
Q2) The nurse advises the woman with pelvic floor dysfunction that for relief of the associated discomfort she could: Select all that apply.
A) Lie down with feet elevated.
B) Practice Kegel exercises.
C) Assume knee-chest position periodically.
D) Do leg lift exercises.
E) Prevent constipation.
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Chapter 12: The Term Newborn
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Q1) The mother of a 2-week-old infant tells the nurse, "I think the baby is constipated. I've noticed she strains when she has a bowel movement." The nurse's most helpful response would be:
A) "Give the baby one serving of fruit per day."
B) "Increase the amount and frequency of her feedings."
C) "It sounds like the baby is uncomfortable because she is constipated."
D) "Newborns might strain with bowel movements because their muscles aren't fully developed."
Q2) The nurse advises the nursing mother that the immune globulin that is found in breast milk is ____________________.
Q3) While inspecting a newborn's head, the nurse identifies a swelling of the scalp that does not cross the suture line. The nurse would document this finding as:
A) Molding
B) Caput succedaneum
C) Cephalohematoma
D) Enlarged fontanelle
Q4) The nurse in the nursery may use CRIES, PIPP, NIPS, or NPASS as a guide to ____________________ assessment.
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Chapter 13: Preterm and Postterm Newborns
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Q1) A preterm infant has a yellow skin color and a rising bilirubin level. The nurse is aware that this infant is at risk for:
A) Skin breakdown
B) Renal failure
C) Brain damage
D) Congestive heart failure
Q2) The nurse assessing a preterm infant understands that the infant's level of maturation refers to:
A) Actual time the fetus remained in the uterus
B) Age on the Dubowitz scoring system
C) Infant's weight as compared to the gestational age
D) Ability of the organs to function outside of the uterus
Q3) When a preterm infant is receiving an intravenous infusion containing calcium gluconate, the nurse would assess this infant for:
A) Seizures
B) Bradycardia
C) Dysrhythmias
D) Tetany
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Chapter 14:
The Newborn With a Perinatal Injury or Congenital Malformation
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Q1) The nurse assesses the hydrocephalic child for increasing ICP, which would be manifested by: Select all that apply.
A) High-pitched cry
B) Inequality of pupils
C) Bulging fontanelles
D) Diarrhea
E) Strabismus
Q2) Parents of a newborn with a unilateral cleft lip are concerned about having the defect repaired. The nurse explains that a child with a cleft lip usually undergoes surgical repair:
A) Immediately after birth
B) By 3 months of age
C) After 12 months of age
D) Varies in every case
Q3) When the parents ask what the light does for their jaundiced baby, the nurse responds that the light:
A) Increases the baby's metabolism
B) Stimulates liver function
C) Dilates blood vessels
D) Breaks down bilirubin
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Chapter 15: An Overview of Growth, Development, and Nutrition
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Q1) When the 8-year-old child comes to the school nurse with his central incisor in his hand and reports he knocked his tooth out on the water fountain, the nurse should:
A) Give him an ice cube to suck on.
B) Have him wash his mouth out with peroxide and water.
C) Wrap the tooth in a clean tissue.
D) Wash off the tooth and place it in a container of milk.
Q2) The nurse observes that a 2-year-old is able to use a spoon steadily at mealtime. The nurse recognizes that being able to feed himself is important to the toddler in developing:
A) Good nutrition
B) A sense of independence
C) Adequate height and weight
D) Healthy teeth
Q3) The nurse recognizes Piaget's concrete operational thinking when:
A) A 2-year-old says, "It's night time" when his room is darkened.
B) A 4-year-old refers to the hospital as "my house."
C) A 5-year-old coloring a picture of a puppy says, "This is my puppy."
D) A 7-year-old says, "I am sick because I have germs in my chest."
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Chapter 16: The Infant
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Q1) The nurse would expect a 4-month-old to be able to:
A) Hold a cup
B) Stand with assistance
C) Lift head and shoulders
D) Sit with back straight
Q2) The statement that indicates the mother of an 8-month-old understands infant sleep patterns is:
A) "I put the baby in my bed until she falls asleep, then I put her in her crib."
B) "I let the baby skip an afternoon nap so she will fall asleep earlier."
C) "I put the pacifier in the crib so she can find it when she wakes up."
D) "I rock the baby back to sleep if she wakes up at night."
Q3) The nurse cautions parents to place their baby in the ____________________ or ____________________ positions, rather than on its stomach, to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Q4) The infant should be able to walk independently by the age of:
A) 8-10 months
B) 12-15 months
C) 15-18 months
D) 18-21 months
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Chapter 17: The Toddler
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Q1) The nurse selects the most appropriate toy for a normal 2-year-old child, which is:
A) A bicycle with training wheels
B) A dump truck
C) Wind-up toys
D) Legos
Q2) How would the nurse advise a parent who states, "I never know how much food to feed my child"?
A) Serving sizes should not exceed 1 teaspoon of each type of food.
B) Food quantities must be carefully measured to avoid overfeeding.
C) Use 1 tablespoon of each food for each year of age as a guideline.
D) A toddler should eat three balanced meals. Snacks are not necessary.
Q3) Which of these behaviors reported by a parent of an 18-month-old toddler would the nurse report to the pediatrician as a cause for concern?
A) The child has temper tantrums.
B) The child feeds himself sloppily.
C) The child walks by holding onto furniture.
D) The child speaks in short sentences.
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Chapter 18: The Preschool Child
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Q1) The nurse characterizes the play of 5-year-old children as:
A) Rough and tumble play
B) Well-organized games
C) Following rules
D) Prefer inside activities
Q2) Play that is designed to retrain muscles or improve eye-hand coordination is considered ____________________ play.
Q3) A 3-year-old child, while playing with her favorite toy in the playroom of the pediatric unit, is approached by another child who also wants to play with the same toy. The nurse anticipates that the 3-year-old will:
A) Play well with the other child
B) Give the toy up and then not play any more
C) Become angry and a physical response might ensue
D) Ignore the toy and go on to something else
Q4) The tasks that would be appropriate to expect of a 5-year-old would be:
A) Setting the table with paper plates
B) Washing the dirty knives
C) Carrying glasses from the table to the sink
D) Scrubbing out the sink with cleanser
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Chapter 19: The School-Age Child
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Q1) The nurse assesses that the 11-year-old has moved from the mind set of egocentrism when he says:
A) "I am a member of the best Cub Scout group in the world."
B) "I must do my homework before I can play."
C) "My dad can do anything!"
D) "I'm sorry. I bet that hurt your feelings."
Q2) The parents of an 8-year-old tell the nurse the child wakes the household crying out during his frequent nightmares. The nurse's most helpful response is to explain that nightmares are:
A) A normal extension of the child's fear of mutilation
B) An abnormal response to repressed feelings
C) A common result of latent sexuality
D) A side effect of overactivity and stimulation
Q3) 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) Organized groups like Boy Scouts
D) Same-sex peer groups
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Chapter 20: The Adolescent
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Q1) A 16-year-old excitedly tells his parents that he was offered a part-time job. Which response represents an effective problem-solving approach for his parents?
A) "Your studies are too important for you to have a part-time job."
B) "When we went to high school, academics were the teenager's priority."
C) "We want you to put your earnings in a savings account."
D) "How do you think you will manage your school work and a job?"
Q2) A 13-year-old female 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 teenagers are unaware of proper nutrition.
B) Teenagers 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.
Q3) The statement made by a parent indicating understanding about helping a 13-year-old manage allowance money is:
A) "I set amounts he can earn for particular chores."
B) "I give him a certain amount of money for each day."
C) "I put money into his bank account each month."
D) "I told him to ask me when he needs money."
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Chapter 21: The Childs Experience of Hospitalization
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Q1) The parents of a hospitalized toddler are upset because she seems more interested in her toys when they come to visit her. The toddler is most likely in which stage of separation anxiety?
A) Protest
B) Despair
C) Denial
D) Attachment
Q2) The statement that best corresponds to a preschooler's understanding of hospitalization is:
A) "A germ made me get sick."
B) "I got sick because I was mad at my brother."
C) "My tonsils are sick and they have to come out."
D) "I have a cast because I broke my leg."
Q3) Which child would have the most difficulty in coping with separation from parents because of hospitalization?
A) The 3-month-old child
B) The 16-month-old child
C) The 4-year-old child
D) The 7-year-old child
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Chapter 22: Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family
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Q1) The nurse instructed an adolescent female about collecting a clean-catch urine specimen. The nurse determined the adolescent understood the instructions when she stated:
A) "I should wash my perineum with soap and water, then begin to urinate."
B) "I clean the perineum from front to back with an antiseptic wipe before I urinate."
C) "I'll collect the first stream of urine in a sterile container."
D) "I will discard the first void and collect a freshly voided specimen 30 minutes later."
Q2) The nurse explains that the tympanic thermometer is more accurate because:
A) The thermometer probe is blunt and wide.
B) It takes a brief time to register.
C) The tympanic membrane shares circulation with the hypothalamus.
D) The tympanic membrane and the brain have the same temperature.
Q3) The physician has ordered phenytoin syrup 20 mg PO q.i.d. for a child that weighs 15 pounds. The PDR states that 10 mg/kg/day is the maximum daily dose. The safe dose of this medication is ____________________ mg.
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) A child is brought to the emergency department after he fell and hit his head on the ground. The nursing assessment that suggests the child has a concussion is:
A) Sleepy but easily arousable
B) Complaining of a stiff neck
C) Cannot remember what happened to him
D) Pupils react sluggishly to light
Q2) The nurse caring for a child with infectious meningitis, would include in the care: Select all that apply.
A) Isolation precautions
B) Provision of dimly lit room
C) Observation for increasing intracranial pressure
D) Preparation for spinal tap
E) Seizure precautions
F) None of the above
Q3) The school nurse recognizes the cardinal sign of a hyphema when she assesses:
A) Opacity of the lens
B) A yellow-white reflex on the pupil
C) A dark-red spot in front of the iris
D) Inflamed mucous membranes of the eyelids
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Chapter 24: The Child With a Musculoskeletal Condition
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Q1) When a 13-year-old girl is diagnosed with functional scoliosis, the nurse would explain the spinal curvature defect is usually caused by:
A) Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
B) Poor posture
C) Heredity
D) Myelomeningocele
Q2) The nurse, assessing the neurovascular status of a child in Russell traction, should report immediately the finding of:
A) Skin warm to the touch
B) Capillary refill less than 30 seconds
C) Ability to wiggle toes
D) Bluish coloration of skin
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
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Chapter 25: The Child With a Respiratory or Cardiovascular Disorder
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Q1) The nurse explained how to position an infant with tetralogy of Fallot if the infant suddenly becomes cyanotic. The nurse can determine the parent understood the instructions when he states:
A) "If the baby turns blue, I will hold him over my shoulder with his knees bent up toward his chest."
B) "If the baby turns blue, I will lay him down on a firm surface with his head lower than the rest of his body."
C) "If the baby turns blue, I will immediately put the baby upright in an infant seat."
D) "If the baby turns blue, I will put the baby in a squatting position."
Q2) The nurse would advise a mother to clear the nostrils when her infant has a cold by:
A) Clearing the nasal passages after the infant has a feeding
B) Using over-the-counter nose drops to clear passages
C) Removing nasal secretions with a bulb syringe
D) Instilling saline nose drops after clearing away secretions
Q3) After the 3-month-old child with respiratory syncytial virus is given a protocol of antiviral medications, the nurse explains that routine immunizations will need to be delayed for ____________________ months.
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Chapter 26: The Child With a Condition of the Blood, Blood-Forming
Organs, or Lymphatic System
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Q1) A 3-year-old child with sickle cell disease is admitted to the hospital in sickle cell crisis for severe abdominal pain. The nurse recognizes that the type of crisis the child is most likely experiencing is:
A) Aplastic
B) Hyperhemolytic
C) Vaso-occlusive
D) Splenic sequestration
Q2) When the child receiving a transfusion complains of back pain and itching, the nurse's initial action would be to:
A) Notify the charge nurse
B) Disconnect IV lines immediately
C) Give Benadryl
D) Clamp off blood and keep line open with NS
Q3) A 6-year-old with leukemia asks, "Who will take care of me in heaven?" The best response for the nurse to make is:
A) "Who do you think will take care of you?"
B) "Your grandparents and God will take care of you."
C) "Your mom will know more about that than I do."
D) "Why are you asking me that?"
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Chapter 27: The Child With a Gastrointestinal Condition
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Q1) The nurse, planning a parent education program about lead poisoning prevention, would include the information that the sources of lead in the community are most likely:
A) Increased lead content of air
B) Use of aluminum cookware
C) Deteriorating paint in older buildings
D) Inhaling smog
Q2) The nurse reminds parents of a child allergic to cow's milk that they should avoid foods that list ____________________ as part of their contents.
Q3) A child is brought to the pediatric clinic because he has been vomiting for the past 2 days. An acid-base imbalance that the nurse would expect to occur from this persistent vomiting is:
A) Hyperkalemia
B) Hypernatremia
C) Acidosis
D) Alkalosis
Q4) The nurse, assessing an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) for a baby with gastroenteritis, recognizes that this confirms the ____________________ process that is part of this disease.
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Chapter 28: The Child With a Genitourinary Condition
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Q1) The nurse clarifies that the urinary diversion procedure that would be least damaging to the body image of the adolescent would be:
A) Urostomy
B) Ileal conduit
C) Nephrostomy
D) Suprapubic placement
Q2) A parent tells the nurse her child is scheduled for an x-ray of the bladder and urethra that is done while the child is urinating. The nurse recognizes this description as a(n):
A) Cystometrogram
B) Cystoscopy
C) Voiding cystourethrogram
D) Intravenous pyelogram
Q3) When a child's ureter becomes completely obstructed from scarring, the nurse explains that urinary diversion may be necessary to prevent the reflux back into the renal pelvis from causing ____________________.
Q4) The nurse explains that the test that measures the pressure and volume of the urine stream is called the ____________________.
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Chapter 29: 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) At a 2-month well-child visit, parents ask the nurse about the red area on the baby's neck. They tell the nurse that the mark appeared a few weeks after birth. The nurse recognizes this skin lesion as a(n):
A) Port wine nevus
B) Strawberry nevus
C) Exanthum
D) Intertrigo
Q3) The statement made by a parent indicating an understanding of the topical application of medications for a skin condition is:
A) "I apply the medication after I give my child a bath."
B) "I rub the ointment in a circular motion over the rash."
C) "I increased the amount of cream because the rash was not improving."
D) "I use powder and cornstarch to keep the skin dry."
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Chapter 30: The Child With a Metabolic Condition
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Q1) The condition the nurse suspects when a child with type 1 diabetes mellitus has hyperglycemia, diaphoresis, and headaches in the morning is:
A) Dawn phenomenon
B) Somogyi phenomenon
C) Honeymoon effect
D) Ketoacidosis
Q2) The home health nurse monitoring an 8-month-old hypothyroid child taking Synthroid, recognizes signs of overdose when the assessment reveals: Select all that apply.
A) Tachycardia
B) Irritability
C) Vomiting
D) Weight loss
E) Diaphoresis
Q3) The nurse explains that the diagnosis of diabetes is made when the fasting blood glucose level is ____________________ mg/dl on two separate occasions, and the history is positive for indication of the disease.
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Chapter 31: The Child With a Communicable Disease
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Q1) The type of precaution that is necessary when caring for a toddler with varicella is:
A) Contact
B) Protective
C) Airborne infection
D) Large droplet infection
Q2) An adolescent is taking tetracycline for a sexually transmitted disease. The nurse would stress in the instruction about this medication to:
A) Finish all of the medication.
B) Get plenty of fresh air and sunlight.
C) The medication should be taken with food.
D) Take an antacid if the medication causes an upset stomach.
Q3) A child was sent to the school nurse because of a rash. The nurse noted the rash was present on the trunk, extremities, and face. The child's cheeks were bright red. The nurse is aware this type of rash is consistent with:
A) Measles
B) Roseola
C) Varicella
D) Fifth disease
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Chapter 32: The Child With an Emotional or Behavioral Condition
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Q1) An appropriate nursing intervention for a hospitalized child who is autistic would be to:
A) Place the child in a location where she can watch all of the activity on the unit.
B) Use the child's chronological age as a guide for communication.
C) Keep the child's room free of toys or objects that she might want to take home with her.
D) Organize care to provide as few disruptions to the routine as possible.
Q2) The nurse answering phone calls at a local suicide prevention hotline would recognize the statement indicating the greatest risk of suicide is:
A) "I just needed to talk to someone to keep myself from thinking silly thoughts about killing myself."
B) "My parents aren't home and won't be back for 4 hours. That should be enough time for the pills to work. I've got a hundred of them."
C) "My dad will be home first, so he'll find me. So I think I'll use his gun. I hope he didn't lock the cabinet."
D) "My girlfriend is here with me. She told me to call because I was talking crazy about killing myself."
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Chapter 33: Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
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Q1) 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.
Q2) The nurse clarifies that a person who is ______________ ________________ demonstrates sensitivity and respect for different practices and philosophies.
Q3) The woman taking St. John's wort and gensing daily is scheduled to have a hysterectomy in 3 weeks. The nurse would instruct the woman that:
A) The herbs are not likely to cause any problems during the surgery.
B) The St. John's wort must be stopped prior to surgery, but she can continue the ginseng.
C) The ginseng should be stopped 1 week before surgery.
D) She should discontinue taking both herbs 2 weeks before surgery.
Q4) A parent asks the nurse, "What is guided imagery?" The nurse explains:
A) It is a technique where the patient focuses on an image to relieve stress.
B) It involves using water to promote relaxation.
C) The patient enters a hypnotic state of sleep to promote relaxation.
D) It helps the patient recognize tension in the muscles with responses on an electronic machine.
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