Maternal and Child Health Nursing Test Questions
Course Introduction
Maternal and Child Health Nursing is a specialized field focused on the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, as well as the health and development of infants and children. This course covers essential principles and practices that support the physical, emotional, and social well-being of mothers and their children. Key topics include prenatal care, labor and delivery management, postpartum support, newborn assessment, growth and development monitoring, immunizations, and the prevention and management of common childhood illnesses. Students will also explore strategies for promoting family-centered care, health education, and advocacy within diverse communities, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
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Principles of Pediatric Nursing Caring for Children 7th Edition by Ball
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Chapter 1: Nurses Role in Care of the Child: Hospital, Community,
and Home
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Q1) A child is being prepared for an invasive procedure. The mother of the child has legal custody but is not present. After details of the procedure are explained, who can provide legal consent on behalf of a minor child for treatment?
A) The divorced parent without custody
B) A cohabitating boyfriend of the child's mother
C) A grandparent who lives in the home with the child
D) A babysitter with written proxy
Answer: D
Q2) What is the pediatric nurse's best defense against an accusation of malpractice or negligence?
A) Following the physician's written orders
B) Meeting the scope and standards of practice for pediatric nursing
C) Being a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist
D) Acting on the advice of the nurse manager
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Family-Centered Care and Cultural
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Q1) Several children arrived at the emergency department accompanied by their fathers. Which father may legally sign emergency medical consent for treatment?
A) The divorced one from the binuclear family
B) The stepfather from the blended or reconstituted family
C) The divorced one when the single-parent mother has custody
D) The nonbiologic one from the heterosexual cohabitating family
Answer: A
Q2) The community health nurse is assessing several families for various strengths and needs in regard to after-school and backup childcare arrangements. Which family type will benefit the most from this assessment and subsequent interventions?
A) The binuclear family
B) The extended family
C) The single-parent family
D) The traditional nuclear family
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Genetic and Genomic Influences
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Q1) A father is a known carrier of an X-linked condition, and asks when he will know whether his newborn son has the condition he carries. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) "Genetic studies have been ordered, and they will take about a week to determine the results."
B) "We plan to run additional tests this afternoon, and should have results by the end of the day."
C) "Your son cannot have the condition because the condition is X-linked and cannot be passed on to him."
D) "There is a 50 percent chance you passed it on, but further tests are not recommended until he is a month old."
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Growth and Development
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Q1) The nurse is assessing a toddler's development of communication skills. The nurse recognizes that a toddler communicates in what ways? Select all that apply.
A) Expressive jargon
B) Interpersonal skills and contact with other children
C) Uses all parts of speech
D) Temper tantrums
E) Enjoys talking
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) The nurse is caring for a newly-admitted infant diagnosed with "failure to thrive." The nurse begins to implement the healthcare provider prescribed orders by taking blood pressures in all four extremities. Which congenital cardiac defect does the nurse anticipate based on the prescribed order?
A) Tetralogy of Fallot
B) Pulmonary atresia
C) Coarctation of the aorta
D) Ventricular septal defect
Q2) The nurse notes a history of a grade III heart murmur in a small infant. When assessing the heart, the nurse would expect to:
A) Auscultate a quiet but easily heard murmur.
B) Auscultate a moderately loud murmur without a palpable thrill.
C) Auscultate a very loud murmur with easily palpable thrill.
D) Listen without a stethoscope and hear a murmur at chest wall.
Q3) Place the nursing assessments of a toddler in the best order.
A) Examination of eyes, ears, and throat
B) Auscultation of chest
C) Palpation of abdomen
D) Developmental assessment
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Chapter 6: Introduction to Health Promotion and Maintenance
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Q1) A nurse says to the mother of a 6-month-old infant, "Does the baby sit without assistance, and is the baby crawling?" Which process is the nurse using in this interaction?
A) Health promotion
B) Health maintenance
C) Disease surveillance
D) Developmental surveillance
Q2) Which assessment would not be included with a 17-year-old's screening during a routine health supervision visit?
A) STI evaluation
B) Autism screening
C) Hemoglobin test
D) Vision screening
Q3) 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
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Chapter 7: Health Promotion and Maintenance for the
Newborn and Infant
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Q1) A mother asks which developmental milestones she can expect when her baby is 6 months old. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Lifts head momentarily when prone
B) Has well-developed pincer grasp
C) Transfers objects from one hand to the other
D) Rolls from front to back
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) The nurse is assessing the toddler for early childhood caries. The nurse will teach the family which factors contribute to this condition? Select all that apply.
A) Inadequate activity
B) Inadequate dental care
C) Inadequate diet
D) Inadequate brushing
E) Inadequate pacifiers
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Chapter 9: Health Promotion and Maintenance for the
School-Age Child and Adolescent
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Q1) An adolescent is accompanied by the mother for an annual physical examination. The nurse is aware of privacy issues related to the adolescent. While the mother is in the room, the nurse should avoid which questions? Select all that apply.
A) Sexual activity
B) Cigarette smoking
C) School performance
D) Use of alcohol
E) Car seatbelt use
Q2) An adolescent reports the following: "I get up at 6 a.m., I attend early-morning band classes three times each week, I play sports for 2 hours each day after school, and homework takes me 3 hours each night. I always feel tired." Which question by the nurse is most appropriate based on this information?
A) "How many hours of sleep do you get each night?"
B) "Do you consume foods high in iron?"
C) "Do you think you are doing too much?"
D) "Have you considered talking with your teachers about decreasing your homework, since you have so many extracurricular activities?"
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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) The nurse is providing care to a school-age client and family. The family, which consists of two parents and 4 children, live in a one-bedroom apartment. The father recently lost his job and the mother stays at home with the children. Which community resources would most benefit this family? Select all that apply.
A) Play groups
B) Parenting programs
C) Social services programs
D) Job skills training
E) Respite care
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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) A young school-age client is in the playroom when the respiratory therapist arrives on the pediatric unit to give the child a scheduled breathing treatment. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Reschedule the treatment for a later time.
B) Show the respiratory therapist to the playroom so the treatment may be performed.
C) Escort the child to his room and ask the child-life specialist to bring toys to the bedside.
D) Assist the child back to his room for the treatment but reassure the child that he may return when the procedure is completed.
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Chapter 12: The Child With a Chronic Condition
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Q1) At the conclusion of teaching parents about cerebral palsy, the nurse asks, "What is your hope for your toddler with cerebral palsy?" Which reply from a parent best indicates an understanding of a realistic achievement for the child?
A) "I hope my child qualifies for the Winter Olympics like I did."
B) "I hope my child just enjoys life."
C) "I hope my child will attend our neighborhood school."
D) "I hope my child is liked and accepted by other children."
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) Which intervention is considered supportive care for a family whose infant has died from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
A) Interviewing parents to determine the cause of the SIDS incident
B) Allowing parents to hold, touch, and rock the infant
C) Sheltering parents from the grief by not giving them any personal items of the infant, such as footprints
D) Advising parents that an autopsy is not necessary
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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 been sedated for a painful procedure. Which nursing activity is the priority for this child?
A) Allow parents to stay with the child.
B) Monitor pulse oximetry.
C) Assess the child's respiratory effort.
D) Place the child on a cardiac monitor.
Q2) A preschool-age client is hospitalized following surgery for a ruptured appendix. During assessment of the child, the nurse notes that the child is sleeping. Vital signs are as follows: temperature 97.8 degrees F axillary, pulse 90, respirations 12, and blood pressure 100/60. Which conclusion by the nurse is appropriate based on the assessment findings?
A) The client is comfortable and the pain is controlled.
B) The client is in shock secondary to blood loss during surgery.
C) The client is experiencing respiratory depression secondary to opioid administration for postoperative pain.
D) The client is sleeping to avoid pain associated with surgery.
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Chapter 16: Immunizations and Communicable Diseases
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Q1) A mother brings her 4-month-old infant in for a routine checkup and vaccinations. The mother reports that the infant was exposed to a brother who has the flu. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate based on these assessment findings?
A) Withhold the vaccinations.
B) Give the vaccinations as scheduled.
C) Withhold the DTaP vaccination but give the others as scheduled.
D) Give the infant the flu vaccination but withhold the others.
Q2) A child is admitted with a diagnosis of early localized Lyme disease. Which clinical manifestations would the nurse expect to find on the initial assessment of this client? Select all that apply.
A) Erythema 5 to 15 cm in diameter
B) Hyperactivity
C) Cranial nerve palsies
D) Fever
E) Headache
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Chapter 17: Social and Environmental Influences on the Child
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Q1) A social service coordinator is consulted to arrange for a phototherapy blanket at discharge for an infant/family with multiple social difficulties. Which social difficulty is more than likely to have the greatest influence on discharge?
A) Cultural practices and rituals
B) Financial difficulties
C) The family is homeless
D) The family does not have a healthcare provider
E) Religious beliefs
Q2) The pediatric nurse is working with a parent who is suspected of Münchausen Syndrome by Proxy. Which action by the nurse is the priority?
A) Confront the parent with concerns of possible abuse.
B) Carefully document parent-child interactions.
C) Try to keep the parent separated from the child as much as possible.
D) Explain to the child that the parent is causing the illness and that the health team will prevent the child from being harmed.
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Chapter 18: Alterations in Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
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Q1) The school-age child is admitted to the hospital with dehydration. The child weighs 30 pounds. <u>The physician orders:</u> 50 mL/kg
0.9 percent NSS with 5 percent dextrose IV over 4 hours. <u>Calculate the IV pump</u> to infuse 50 mL/kg/4hrs. <u>Supply on hand:</u> 1000 mL
0.9 percent NSS/ 2.5 percent dextrose
Q2) In the morning, a nurse receives a report on four pediatric clients who have some form of fluid-volume excess. Which client should the nurse assess first?
A) A client with periorbital edema, normal respiratory rate
B) A client with tachypnea and pulmonary congestion
C) A client with dependent and sacral edema, regular pulse
D) A client with hepatomegaly, normal respiratory rate
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Chapter 19: Alterations in Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat
Function
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Q1) A nurse is planning to teach school-age children about the common cold. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session?
A) Vaccinations can prevent contraction of a nasopharyngitis virus.
B) Antibiotics will eliminate the nasopharyngitis virus.
C) Proper handwashing can prevent the spread of the infection.
D) Aspirin should be taken for alleviation of fever if the "common cold" is contracted.
Q2) A nurse is caring for a visually impaired school-age child. Which nursing intervention is the highest priority for this child during the admission process?
A) Explaining playroom policies
B) Orienting the child to where furniture is placed in the room
C) Letting the child touch equipment that will be used during the hospitalization
D) Taking the child on a tour of the unit
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Chapter 20: Alterations in Respiratory Function
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Q1) Parents of a child admitted with respiratory distress are concerned because the child won't lie down and wants to sit in a chair leaning forward. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) "This helps the child feel in control of his situation."
B) "The child needs to be encouraged to lie flat in bed."
C) "This position helps keep the airway open."
D) "This confirms the child has asthma."
Q2) A school nurse is planning care for a school-age child recently diagnosed with asthma. Which items will the school nurse include in the plan of care at the school?
Select all that apply.
A) Maintain a log of quick-relief medication administration.
B) Call the parents if quick-relief medications work appropriately.
C) Assess for symptoms of exercise-induced bronchospasm.
D) Coordinate education of the child's teachers.
E) Conduct a support group for all children with asthma.
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 21: Alterations in Cardiovascular Function
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Q1) An infant with tetralogy of Fallot is having a hypercyanotic episode ("tet" spell). Which nursing interventions are appropriate for the nurse to implement for this infant? Select all that apply.
A) Place the child in knee-chest position.
B) Draw blood for a serum hemoglobin.
C) Administer oxygen.
D) Administer morphine and propranolol intravenously as ordered.
E) Administer Benadryl as ordered.
Q2) The nurse is admitting an infant diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia. Which intervention is the priority for this infant?
A) Apply ice to the face.
B) Perform Valsalva's maneuver.
C) Administer a beta blocker.
D) Prepare for cardioversion.
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Chapter 22: Alterations in Immune Function
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Q1) The nurse is providing care to a school-age client with a documented immunodeficiency who is admitted to the general pediatric unit for intravenous medication administration. Which interventions are appropriate for this client? Select all that apply.
A) Institute droplet precautions.
B) Place in a positive-pressure room.
C) Avoid live vaccines.
D) Perform frequent handwashing.
E) Recommend fresh fruits brought in by the family.
Q2) A nurse is administering an intramuscular vaccination to an infant diagnosed with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS). Which reaction is the infant more at risk for due to the diagnosis of WAS?
A) Pain at injection site
B) Bleeding at injection site
C) Redness and swelling at injection site
D) Mild rash at injection site
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Chapter 23: Alterations in Hematologic Function
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Q1) The nurse is providing care for an adolescent client who is experiencing pain related to a sickle cell crisis. Which medication does the nurse prepare to administer to this client?
A) Morphine sulfate
B) Meperidine
C) Acetaminophen
D) Ibuprofen
Q2) The nurse is providing an educational session for parents with children diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. Which statements will the nurse include educate about the normal functions of RBCs? Select all that apply.
A) "RBCs transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissue."
B) "RBCs transport carbon dioxide to the lungs."
C) "RBCs protect the body against bacterial invaders."
D) "RBCs form hemostatic plugs to stop bleeding."
E) "RBCs are responsible for psychosocial development."
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Chapter 24: The Child With Cancer
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Q1) A child who is diagnosed with leukemia has a sibling who is expressing feelings of anger and guilt. How would the nurse characterize this reaction by the sibling?
A) Abnormal; the sibling should be referred to a psychologist.
B) Normal; the illness doesn't affect the sibling.
C) Unexpected; the cancer is easily treated.
D) Normal; the sibling is affected too, and anger and guilt are expected feelings.
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 nurse is preparing for the delivery of a newborn with a known diaphragmatic hernia defect. Which equipment does the nurse ensure is prepared at the bedside?
A) Intubation setup
B) Appropriate bag and mask
C) Sterile gauze and saline
D) Soft arm restraints
Q2) A neonate is fed 20 mL of formula every three hours by orogastric lavage. At the beginning of this feeding, the nurse aspirates 15 mL of gastric residual. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Withhold the feeding and notify the healthcare provider.
B) Replace the residual and continue with the full feeding.
C) Replace the residual but only give 5 mL of the feeding.
D) Withhold the feeding and check the residual in three hours.
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Chapter 26: Alterations in Genitourinary Function
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Q1) A preschool-age client diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome is placed on prednisone for several weeks. Which teaching point is appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching plan for this client?
A) Never stop the medication suddenly.
B) This drug is taken once a week on Sunday.
C) The child should always take the medication at night before bed.
D) This drug should be taken with meals.
Q2) A 10-year-old diagnosed with chronic renal failure is seen at the dialysis center for dialysis treatment three times a week. The child weighs 35 pounds after dialysis.
Physician's order: Epogen 50 U/kg three times weekly after dialysis. Medication on hand: Epogen 2000 U/mL
Calculate how many ml of Epogen the child should receive three times a week.
Q3) A child diagnosed with acute glomerulonephritis is in the playroom and experiences blurred vision and headache. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Check the urine to see if hematuria has increased.
B) Obtain a blood pressure on the child; notify the healthcare provider.
C) Reassure the child, and encourage bed rest until the headache improves.
D) Obtain serum electrolytes, and send a urinalysis to the lab.
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Chapter 27: Alterations in Neurologic Function
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Q1) 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
Q2) A 5-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with increased intracranial pressure after a motor vehicle struck the child. The child weighs 15 kg. The neurosurgeon orders: Mannitol 0.5 g/kg/10 minutes IV first, followed by Mannitol 0.25 g/kg IV every 4 hours.
Medication on hand: Mannitol 100 g/500mL D5W.
Calculate how many mL/hr to set the IV pump to infuse the Mannitol ordered every 4 hours.
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Chapter 28: Alterations in Mental Health and Cognitive Function
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Q1) The nurse is conducting a health history for a school-age client. The parents of the client tell the nurse that their child has the following behaviors: excessive handwashing, counting objects, and hoarding substances. Based on these assessment findings, which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate for this client?
A) Depression
B) Separation anxiety disorder
C) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
D) Bipolar disorder
Q2) The parents of a client recently diagnosed with Down syndrome relate to the nurse that they "feel guilty about causing the condition." Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) "Down syndrome is a condition caused by an extra chromosome; the cause of it is unknown."
B) "Down syndrome is a condition that is genetically transmitted from both the father and the mother."
C) "Down syndrome is a condition that is carried on the X chromosome, so it came from the mother."
D) "Down syndrome is caused by birth trauma, not by genetics."
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Chapter 29: Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function
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Q1) The nurse has completed discharge teaching for the family of a child diagnosed with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease. Which statement by the family indicates the need for further education?
A) "We're glad this will only take about 6 weeks to correct."
B) "We understand swimming is a good sport for Legg-Calve-Perthes."
C) "We know to watch for areas on the skin the brace may rub."
D) "We understand that abduction of the affected leg is important."
Q2) The nurse is caring for a pediatric client in Bryant skin traction. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for this client?
A) Remove the adhesive traction straps daily to prevent skin breakdown.
B) Check the traction frequently to ensure that proper alignment is maintained.
C) Place the child in a prone position to maintain good alignment.
D) Move the child as infrequently as possible to maintain traction.
Q3) An adolescent client must wear a brace for the correction of scoliosis. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this client?
A) Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity
B) Risk for Altered Growth and Development
C) Risk for Impaired Mobility
D) Risk for Impaired Gas Exchange
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Chapter 30: Alterations in Endocrine Function
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Q1) 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.
Q2) A pediatric client diagnosed with Turner syndrome tells the nurse, "I feel different from my peers." Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) "Tell me more about the feelings you are experiencing."
B) "These feelings are not unusual and should pass soon."
C) "You'll start to grow soon, so don't worry."
D) "You seem to be upset about your disease."
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Chapter 31: Alterations in Skin Integrity
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Q1) The nurse is examining a 12-month-old who is brought to the clinic for persistent diaper rash. The nurse finds perianal inflammation with bright red scaly plaques and small papules. Satellite lesions are also present. What is the most likely cause of this client's diaper rash?
A) Impetigo (staph)
B) Candida albicans (yeast)
C) Urine and feces
D) Infrequent diapering
Q2) The nurse explains to the parents of a child with a severe burn that wearing of an elastic pressure garment (Jobst stocking) during the rehabilitative stage can help with the prevention of which complication?
A) Poor circulation
B) Hypertrophic scarring
C) Pain
D) Formation of thrombus in the burn area
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