Maternal-Child Nursing Mock
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Course Introduction
Maternal-Child Nursing is a course designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge and clinical skills necessary to care for women, newborns, and children from conception through adolescence. The course emphasizes the physiological, psychological, and social aspects of maternal and child health, including prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal care, as well as common pediatric health concerns. Students learn to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions that promote the health and well-being of mothers and children, while considering family dynamics and cultural influences. Application of evidence-based practice and holistic care in both acute and community settings are integral components of this course.
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Chapter 1: Foundations of Maternity, Womens Health, and Child Health Nursing
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Q1) Which statement related to nursing care of the child at home is most correct?
A) The technology-dependent infant can safely be cared for at home.
B) Home care increases readmissions to the hospital for a child with chronic conditions.
C) There is increased stress for the family when a sick child is being cared for at home.
D) The family of the child with a chronic condition is likely to be separated from their support system if the child is cared for at home.
Answer: A
Q2) Which woman would be most likely to seek prenatal care?
A) A 15-year-old who tells her friends, "I don't believe I'm pregnant."
B) A 20-year-old who is in her first pregnancy and has access to a free prenatal clinic.
C) A 28-year-old who is in her second pregnancy and abuses drugs and alcohol.
D) A 30-year-old who is in her fifth pregnancy and delivered her last infant at home.
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: The Nurses Role in Maternity, Womens Health, and Pediatric Nursing
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Q1) The step of the nursing process in which the nurse determines the appropriate interventions for the identified nursing diagnosis is called
A) assessment.
B) planning.
C) intervention.
D) evaluation.
Answer: B
Q2) Which principle of teaching should the nurse use to ensure learning in a family situation?
A) Motivate the family with praise and positive reinforcement.
B) Present complex subject material first, while the family is alert and ready to learn.
C) Families should be taught using medical jargon so they will be able to understand the technical language used by physicians.
D) Learning is best accomplished using the lecture format.
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: The Childbearing and Child-Rearing Family
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a child from a Middle Eastern family.Which interventions should the nurse include in planning care? (Select all that apply.)
A) Include the father in the decision making.
B) Ask for a dietary consult to maintain religious dietary practices.
C) Plan for a male nurse to care for a female patient.
D) Ask the housekeeping staff to interpret if needed.
E) Allow time for prayer.
Answer: A,B,E
Q2) A pictorial tool that can assist the nurse in assessing aspects of family life related to health care is the
A) genogram.
B) ecomap.
C) life cycle model.
D) human development wheel.
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Communicating with Children and Families
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Q1) What is the most appropriate response for the nurse to make to the parent of a 3-year-old child found in a bed with the side rails down?
A) "You must never leave the child in the room alone with the side rails down."
B) "I am very concerned about your child's safety when you leave the side rails down."
C) "It is hospital policy that side rails need to be up if the child is in bed."
D) "When parents leave side rails down, they might be considered as uncaring."
Q2) Which behaviors by the nurse may indicate professional separation or underinvolvement? (Select all that apply.)
A) Avoiding the child or his or her family
B) Revealing personal information
C) Calling in sick
D) Spending less time with a particular child
E) Asking to trade assignments
Q3) Which behavior is most likely to encourage open communication?
A) Avoiding eye contact
B) Folding arms across chest
C) Standing with head bowed
D) Soft stance with arms loose at the side
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Chapter 5: Health Promotion for the Developing Child
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Q1) A nurse is assessing a 1-year-old's food intake over the past 3 days.What information from the parent leads the nurse to provide education on nutrition?
A) Child drinks 2 cups of 1% milk each day.
B) Child loves to snack on fruit throughout the day.
C) Child gets one 4-ounce cup of juice with breakfast.
D) Parent allows child to regulate own portions at meals.
Q2) A preschool aged child is in the clinic for a well-child checkup.Which statement identifies an appropriate level of language development in this child? (Select all that apply.)
A) Vocabulary of 300 words
B) Relates elaborate tales
C) Uses correct grammar in sentences
D) Able to pronounce consonants clearly
E) Expresses abstract thought
Q3) Which child is most likely to be frightened by hospitalization?
A) A 4-month-old infant admitted with a diagnosis of bronchiolitis
B) A 2-year-old toddler admitted for cystic fibrosis
C) A 9-year-old child hospitalized with a fractured femur
D) A 15-year-old adolescent admitted for abdominal pain
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Chapter 6: Health Promotion for the Infant
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Q1) The mother of a 10-month-old infant tells the nurse that her infant "really likes cow's milk." What is the nurse's best response to this mother?
A) "Milk is a nutritious choice at this time."
B) "Children should not get cow's milk until 1 year of age."
C) "Limit cow's milk to one bedtime bottle."
D) "Mix cereal with cow's milk and feed it in a bottle."
Q2) The nurse understands that risk factors for hearing loss include (Select all that apply.)
A) structural abnormalities of the ear.
B) family history of hearing loss.
C) alcohol or drug use by the mother during pregnancy.
D) gestational diabetes.
E) trauma.
Q3) In terms of gross motor development,what would the nurse expect a 5-month-old infant to do?
A) Roll from abdomen to back.
B) Roll from back to abdomen.
C) Sit erect without support.
D) Move from prone to sitting position.
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Chapter 7: Health Promotion During Early Childhood
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Q1) The nurse is assessing parental knowledge of temper tantrums.Which are true statements about temper tantrums? (Select all that apply.)
A) Temper tantrums are a common response to anger and frustration in toddlers.
B) Temper tantrums often include screaming, kicking, throwing things, and head banging.
C) Parents can effectively manage temper tantrums by giving in to the child's demands.
D) Children having temper tantrums should be safely isolated and ignored.
E) Parents can learn to anticipate times when tantrums are more likely to occur.
Q2) A nurse has been teaching a parent of a toddler about effective discipline.Which statement by the parent indicates that goals for teaching have been met?
A) "I always include explanations and morals when I am disciplining my toddler."
B) "I always try to be immediate and consistent when disciplining the children."
C) "I believe that discipline should be done by only one family member."
D) "My rule of thumb is no more than one spanking a day."
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Chapter 8: Health Promotion for the School-Age Child
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Q1) Which statement is the most accurate about moral development in the 9-year-old school-age child?
A) Right and wrong are based on physical consequences of behavior.
B) The child obeys parents because of fear of punishment.
C) The school-age child conforms to rules to please others.
D) Parents are the determiners of right and wrong for the school-age child.
Q2) Which interventions should the nurse teach that are appropriate for preventing childhood obesity? (Select all that apply.)
A) Establish consistent times for meals and snacks.
B) Sign your child up for sports teams.
C) Teach the family and child how to prepare foods in a healthy manner.
D) Show the family how to read food labels.
E) Limit computer and television time.
Q3) A parent is worried that a child is not eating well.What does the nurse teach the parent to address this problem?
A) Limit sports and team events that occur over the dinner hour.
B) Pack a nutritious lunch to take to school every day.
C) Teach about healthy snacks available at school.
D) Ensure the child gets 2 cups of milk products a day.
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Chapter 9: Health Promotion for the Adolescent
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Q1) Which is assessed with Tanner staging?
A) Hormone levels
B) Secondary sex characteristics
C) Growth hormone secretion
D) Hyperthyroidism
Q2) Which behavior suggests appropriate psychosocial development in the adolescent?
A) The adolescent seeks validation for socially acceptable behavior from older adults.
B) The adolescent is self-absorbed and self-centered and has sudden mood swings.
C) Adolescents move from peers and enjoy spending time with family members.
D) Conformity with the peer group increases in late adolescence.
Q3) A 14-year-old male seems to be always eating,although his weight is appropriate for his height.The parents ask the nurse if they should be concerned about this behavior.Which response by the nurse is best?
A) This is normal because of increase in body mass during this time.
B) This is abnormal and suggestive of possible future obesity.
C) His caloric intake would have to be excessive for him to gain weight.
D) He is substituting food for unfilled needs.
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Chapter 10: Hereditary and Environmental Influences on Development
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Q1) The nurse knows that which of the following chromosomal abnormalities are structural in nature? (Select all that apply.)
A) Part of a chromosome is missing.
B) The material within a chromosome is rearranged.
C) One or more sets of chromosomes are added.
D) An entire single chromosome is added.
E) Two chromosomes adhere to each other.
Q2) Both members of an expectant couple are carriers for phenylketonuria (PKU),an autosomal recessive disorder.In counseling them about the risk to their unborn child,the nurse should tell them that
A) the child has a 25% chance of being affected.
B) the child will be a carrier, like the parents.
C) the child has a 50% chance of being affected.
D) one of four of their children will be affected.
Q3) Which statement is true of multifactorial disorders?
A) They may not be evident until later in life.
B) They are usually present and detectable at birth.
C) The disorders are characterized by multiple defects.
D) Secondary defects are rarely associated with multifactorial disease.
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Chapter 11: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) Which of these is a secondary sexual characteristic?
A) Female breast development
B) Production of sperm
C) Maturation of ova
D) Secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone
Q2) A young female patient comes to the school nurse to discuss her irregular periods.In providing education regarding the female reproductive cycle,which phases of the ovarian cycle does the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A) Follicular
B) Ovulatory
C) Luteal
D) Proliferative
E) Secretory
Q3) The average man is taller than the average woman at maturity because of A) a longer period of skeletal growth.
B) earlier development of secondary sexual characteristics.
C) earlier onset of growth spurt.
D) starting puberty at an earlier age.
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Chapter 12: Conception and Prenatal Development
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Q1) During a pregnancy group meeting,the nurse teaches patients that the fetal period is best described as one of
A) development of basic organ systems.
B) resistance of organs to damage from external agents.
C) maturation of organ systems.
D) development of placental oxygen-carbon dioxide exchange.
Q2) A young patient comes in for her first prenatal examination.This is her first child.She asks "How does my baby get air inside my uterus?" The correct response is
A) "The baby's lungs work in the uterus to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide."
B) "The baby absorbs oxygen from your blood system."
C) "The placenta provides oxygen to the baby and excretes carbon dioxide into your bloodstream."
D) "The placenta delivers oxygen-rich blood through the umbilical artery to the baby's abdomen."
Q3) What does the student learn about recent trends in multiple births?
A) The rate of twin births has declined.
B) The rate of higher order pregnancies has increased.
C) Higher order pregnancies are now very rare.
D) Twinning is the most common form of multiple pregnancy.
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Chapter 13: Adaptations to Pregnancy
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Q1) Physiologic anemia often occurs during pregnancy as a result of A) inadequate intake of iron.
B) dilution of hemoglobin concentration.
C) the fetus establishing iron stores.
D) decreased production of erythrocytes.
Q2) The nurse in the OB triage area has four patients to see.Which patient should the nurse see first?
A) First trimester, vomiting for an hour
B) Second trimester, fingers swollen
C) Third trimester, painful urination
D) Third trimester, painful vaginal bleeding
Q3) A woman is currently pregnant; she has a 5-year-old son and a 3-year-old daughter born at full term.She had one other pregnancy that terminated at 8 weeks.Her gravida and para are
A) gravida 3 para 2.
B) gravida 4 para 3.
C) gravida 4 para 2.
D) gravida 3 para 3.
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Chapter 14: Nutrition for Childbearing
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Q1) A patient has the nursing diagnosis: Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements related to diet choices inadequate to meet nutrient requirements of pregnancy.What goal is most appropriate for this diagnosis?
A) Weight change from 135 pounds to 165 pounds at delivery
B) Take daily supplements consistently.
C) Decrease intake of snack foods.
D) Increase intake of complex carbohydrates.
Q2) Which pregnant adolescent is most at risk for a nutritional deficit during pregnancy?
A) A 15-year-old of normal height and weight
B) A 17-year-old who is 10 pounds underweight
C) A 16-year-old who is 10 pounds overweight
D) A 16-year-old of normal height and weight
Q3) A pregnant woman is at a picnic and asks a friend of hers,who is a nurse,what foods she can eat.What response by the nurse is best?
A) Bologna sandwich
B) Hot dog
C) Smoked salmon spread
D) Cheddar cheese and crackers
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Chapter 15: Prenatal Diagnostic Tests
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Q1) A woman is scheduled for an ultrasound and is asking the nurse questions about this test.Which statement by the nurse regarding ultrasonography during pregnancy is most accurate?
A) Ultrasonography uses infrared technology to create an image.
B) Ultrasonography is only utilized as an adjunct to more invasive tests.
C) Ultrasonography is not harmful to the fetus.
D) Ultrasonography is not a component of biophysical profile testing.
Q2) An NST in which two or more fetal heart rate (FHR)accelerations of 15 beats per minute (bpm)or more occur with fetal movement in a 20-minute period is termed
A) nonreactive.
B) positive.
C) negative.
D) reactive.
Q3) The nurse providing care for the pregnant woman understands that a factor indicating the need for fetal diagnostic procedures is
A) maternal diabetes.
B) maternal age older than 30 years.
C) previous infant more than 3000 g at birth.
D) weight gain of 25 pounds.
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Chapter 16: Giving Birth
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Q1) Which assessment finding could indicate hemorrhage in the postpartum patient?
A) Firm fundus at the midline
B) Saturation of one perineal pad in the hour after birth
C) Elevated blood pressure
D) Elevated pulse rate
Q2) The primary difference between the labor of a nullipara and that of a multipara is the
A) amount of cervical dilation.
B) total duration of labor.
C) level of pain experienced.
D) sequence of labor mechanisms.
Q3) At 1 minute after birth,the nurse assesses the newborn to assign an Apgar score.The apical heart rate is 110 bpm,and the infant is crying vigorously with the limbs flexed.The infant's trunk is pink,but the hands and feet are blue.What is the Apgar score for this infant?
A) 7
B) 8
C) 9
D) 10
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Chapter 17: Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance
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Q1) The nurse notes a pattern of late decelerations on the fetal monitor.The most appropriate action is to
A) continue observation of this reassuring pattern.
B) notify the physician or nurse-midwife.
C) give the woman oxygen by face mask.
D) place the woman in a Trendelenburg position.
Q2) A student nurse is preparing to administer misoprostol (Cytotec).What action by the student seen by the registered nurse demonstrates adequate knowledge about this medication?
A) Assesses maternal blood pressure 30 minutes after administration
B) Assesses fetal heart tones prior to administering the medication
C) Documents the drug administration in the woman's chart
D) Takes and records an apical pulse for 1 minute prior to administration
Q3) The nursing student is planning to assess a fetal heart rate.The registered nurse reminds the student to get gel.Which method of assessing the fetal heart rate is the student planning on conducting?
A) Fetoscope
B) Tocodynamometer
C) Doppler
D) Scalp electrode
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Chapter 18: Pain Management for Childbirth
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Q1) Which woman will most likely have increased anxiety and tension during her labor?
A) Gravida 1 who did not attend prepared childbirth classes
B) Gravida 2 who refused any medication
C) Gravida 2 who delivered a stillborn baby last year
D) Gravida 3 who has two children younger than 3 years
Q2) Which patient is most likely to experience pain during labor?
A) Gravida 2 who has not attended childbirth preparation classes
B) Gravida 2 who is anxious because her last labor was difficult
C) Gravida 1 whose fetus is in a breech presentation
D) Gravida 3 who is using Lamaze breathing techniques
Q3) A newborn infant weighing 8 lb needs naloxone (Narcan).This infant should receive approximately _____ mg.
Q4) The student nurse is working with a laboring woman.What action by the student requires the registered nurse to intervene?
A) Placing the woman in a supine position
B) Assisting the woman to a sitting position
C) Turning the woman to a side-lying position
D) Providing safety while the woman labors while standing
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Chapter 19: Nursing Care during Obstetric Procedures
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Q1) A nurse assesses a woman and gathers the following data:
Dilation: 4 cm
Effacement: 60%
Fetal station: 0
Cervical consistency: medium
Cervical position: middle
Calculate this woman's Bishop score ____________
Q2) The greatest risk to the newborn after an elective cesarean birth is
A) trauma due to manipulation during delivery.
B) tachypnea due to maternal anesthesia.
C) prematurity due to miscalculation of gestation.
D) tachycardia due to maternal narcotics.
Q3) The priority nursing care associated with an oxytocin (Pitocin)infusion is
A) measuring urinary output.
B) increasing infusion rate every 30 minutes.
C) monitoring uterine response.
D) evaluating cervical dilation.
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Chapter 20: Postpartum Adaptations
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Q1) The nurse assesses a woman's episiotomy or perineal laceration using the acronym REEDA.What factors does this include? (Select all that apply.)
A) Redness
B) Edema
C) Approximation
D) Depth
E) Discharge
Q2) A man calls the nurse's station stating that his wife,who delivered 2 days ago,is happy one minute and crying the next.The man says,"She was never like this before the baby was born." What response by the nurse is best?
A) Tell him to ignore the mood swings, as they will go away.
B) Reassure him that this behavior is normal.
C) Advise him to get immediate psychological help for her.
D) Instruct him in the signs, symptoms, and duration of postpartum blues.
Q3) Which maternal event is abnormal in the early postpartum period?
A) Diuresis and diaphoresis
B) Flatulence and constipation
C) Extreme hunger and thirst
D) Lochial color changes from rubra to alba
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Chapter 21: The Normal Newborn: Adaptation and Assessment
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Q1) The cheeselike,whitish substance that fuses with the epidermis and serves as a protective coating is called
A) vernix caseosa
B) surfactant
C) caput succedaneum
D) acrocyanosis
Q2) The nurse understands that respirations are initiated at birth as a result of A) an increase in the PO<sub>2</sub> and a decrease in PCO<sub>2</sub>.
B) the continued functioning of the foramen ovale.
C) chemical, thermal, sensory, and mechanical factors.
D) drying off the infant.
Q3) A first-time dad is concerned that his 3-day-old daughter's skin looks "yellow." In the nurse's explanation of physiologic jaundice,what fact should be included?
A) Physiologic jaundice occurs during the first 24 hours of life.
B) Physiologic jaundice is caused by blood incompatibilities between the mother and infant blood types.
C) The bilirubin levels of physiologic jaundice peak between the second and fourth days of life.
D) This condition is also known as "breast milk jaundice."
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Chapter 22: The Normal Newborn: Nursing Care
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Q1) A student nurse is preparing an injection of vitamin K (aquaMEPHYTON).What action by the student shows good understanding of this procedure?
A) Draws up 1.5 mg of solution
B) Protects solution from light
C) Finds landmark for subQ injection
D) Administers directly after circumcision
Q2) The nurse's initial action when caring for an infant with a slightly decreased temperature is to
A) notify the physician immediately.
B) place a cap on the infant's head.
C) Keep the infant in the nursery for the next 4 hours.
D) Assess for other signs of inaccurate gestational age.
Q3) When teaching parents about mandatory newborn screening,it is important for the nurse to explain that the main purpose is to
A) keep the state records updated.
B) allow accurate statistical information.
C) document the number of births.
D) recognize and treat newborn disorders early.
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Chapter 23: Newborn Feeding
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Q1) To prevent breast engorgement,the new breastfeeding mother should be instructed to
A) apply cold packs to the breast before feeding.
B) breastfeed frequently and for adequate lengths of time.
C) limit her intake of fluids for the first few days.
D) feed her infant no more than every 4 hours.
Q2) The nurse notes a new mother is waiting until her newborn begins crying prior to breastfeeding her.What response by the nurse is best?
A) Praise the mother for her efforts to nurse.
B) Teach the mother signs of hunger in the newborn.
C) Inform the mother she is inhibiting bonding.
D) Demonstrate calming methods prior to feeding.
Q3) The nurse providing couplet care should understand that nipple confusion results when
A) breastfeeding babies receive supplementary bottle feedings.
B) the baby is weaned too abruptly.
C) pacifiers are used before breastfeeding is established.
D) twins are breastfed together.
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Chapter 24: The Childbearing Family with Special Needs
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Q1) A common effect of both smoking and cocaine use on the pregnant woman is A) vasoconstriction.
B) increased appetite.
C) inactivates fetal hemoglobin.
D) euphoria.
Q2) A woman who is 6 months pregnant has sought medical attention saying she fell down the stairs.What scenario would cause an emergency department nurse to suspect that the woman has been battered?
A) The woman and her partner are having an argument that is loud and hostile.
B) The woman has injuries on various parts of her body in different stages of healing.
C) Examination reveals a fractured arm and fresh bruises. Her husband asks her about her pain.
D) She loudly complains about having several injuries.
Q3) What is the most dangerous effect on the fetus of a mother who smokes cigarettes while pregnant?
A) Genetic changes and anomalies
B) Extensive central nervous system damage
C) Fetal addiction to the substance inhaled
D) Intrauterine growth restriction
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Chapter 25: Pregnancy-Related Complications
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Q1) A patient with pregnancy-induced hypertension is admitted complaining of pounding headache,visual changes,and epigastric pain.Nursing care is based on the knowledge that these signs indicate
A) Anxiety due to hospitalization
B) Worsening disease and impending seizure
C) Effects of magnesium sulfate
D) Gastrointestinal upset
Q2) What is the only known cure for preeclampsia?
A) Magnesium sulfate
B) Antihypertensive medications
C) Delivery of the fetus
D) Administration of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) every day of the pregnancy
Q3) Which laboratory marker is indicative of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
A) Positive KB test
B) Presence of fibrin split products
C) Thrombocytopenia
D) Positive drug screen
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Chapter 26: Concurrent Disorders during Pregnancy
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Q1) Nursing intervention for the pregnant diabetic is based on the knowledge that the need for insulin
A) increases throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.
B) decreases throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.
C) varies depending on the stage of gestation.
D) should not change because the fetus produces its own insulin.
Q2) When caring for a pregnant woman with suspected cardiomyopathy,the nurse must be alert for signs and symptoms of cardiac decompensation,which include (Select all that apply.)
A) A regular heart rate
B) Hypertension
C) Shortness of breath
D) Weakness
E) Crackles in the lung bases
Q3) When teaching the pregnant woman with class II heart disease,what information should the nurse provide?
A) Advise her to gain at least 30 lb.
B) Explain the importance of a diet high in calcium.
C) Instruct her to avoid strenuous activity.
D) Inform her of the need to limit fluid intake.
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Chapter 27: The Woman with an Intrapartum Complication
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Q1) A woman is having her first child.She has been in labor for 15 hours.Two hours ago,her vaginal examination revealed the cervix to be dilated to 5 cm and 100% effaced,and the presenting part was at station 0.Five minutes ago,her vaginal examination indicated that there had been no change.What abnormal labor pattern is associated with this description?
A) Prolonged latent phase
B) Protracted active phase
C) Secondary arrest
D) Protracted descent
Q2) Which patient situation presents the greatest risk for the occurrence of hypotonic dysfunction during labor?
A) A primigravida who is 17 years old
B) A 22-year-old multiparous woman with ruptured membranes
C) A multiparous woman at 39 weeks of gestation who is expecting twins
D) A primigravida woman who has requested no analgesia during her labor
Q3) The provider orders an infusion of magnesium sulfate to run at 4 g/hour.The pharmacy delivers a bag of 4 g magnesium sulfate in 250 mL.At what rate does the nurse set the pump? ___________________
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Chapter 28: The Woman with a Postpartum Complication
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A) 5-lb, 2-oz infant with outlet forceps.
B) 6.5-lb infant after a 2-hour labor.
C) 7-lb infant after an 8-hour labor.
D) 8-lb infant after a 12-hour labor.
Q2) A home health care nurse is checking on a new mother with signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder.What assessment findings correlate with this condition? (Select all that apply.)
A) Frequently checking on the baby
B) Fear of being alone with the baby
C) Woman states she feels worthless
D) Woman has bought $5,000 worth of toys
E) Mother states birth was very traumatic
Q3) Which condition is a transient,self-limiting mood disorder that affects new mothers after childbirth?
A) Postpartum depression
B) Postpartum psychosis
C) Postpartum bipolar disorder
D) Postpartum blues
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Chapter 29: The High-Risk Newborn: Problems Related to
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Q1) With regard to eventual discharge of the high-risk newborn or transfer to a different facility,nurses and families should be aware that
A) infants will stay in the NICU until they are ready to go home.
B) once discharged to home, the high-risk infant should be treated like any healthy term newborn.
C) parents of high-risk infants need special support and detailed contact information. D) if a high-risk infant and mother need transfer to a specialized regional center, it is better to wait until after birth and the infant is stabilized.
Q2) Which preterm infant should receive gavage feedings instead of a bottle?
A) Sometimes gags when a feeding tube is inserted
B) Is unable to coordinate sucking and swallowing
C) Sucks on a pacifier during gavage feedings
D) Has an axillary temperature of 98.4° F, an apical pulse of 149 beats/min, and respirations of 54 breaths/min
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Q1) The nurse is preparing a dose of naloxone for a newborn who weighs 6.9 pounds.How much naloxone does the nurse administer? ______ mg
Q2) The nurse is caring for a neonate undergoing phototherapy.What action does the nurse include on the infant's care plan?
A) Keep the infant's eyes covered under the light.
B) Keep the infant supine at all times.
C) Restrict parenteral and oral fluids.
D) Dress the infant in only a T-shirt and diaper.
Q3) An infant with hypocalcemia is receiving an intravenous bolus of calcium.The infant's heart rate changes from 144 beats/minute to 62 beats/minute.What action by the nurse is best?
A) Call for a stat EGG.
B) Stop the infusion.
C) Stimulate the infant.
D) Administer magnesium.
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Chapter 31: Management of Fertility and Infertility
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Q1) The nurse teaches women to recognize signs of complications when using oral contraceptives using the acronym ACHES.What does this acronym stand for? (Select all that apply.)
A) Aching all over
B) Chest pain, dyspnea, hemoptysis, cough
C) Severe headache, weakness or numbness of extremities, and hypertension
D) Eye problems
E) Several swollen areas all over the body
Q2) A woman has been prescribed metformin at the infertility clinic.She says "Why am I on this? I am not a diabetic; my sister takes it for her diabetes!" What response by the nurse is best?
A) "It is used to promote ovulation in polycystic ovary disease."
B) "It will prevent your body from forming antibodies to sperm."
C) "It helps prepare the uterine lining for eventual implantation."
D) "I don't know but I will find out and let you know right away."
Q3) Which woman is the safest candidate for the use of oral contraceptives?
A) 39-year-old with a history of thrombophlebitis
B) 16-year-old with a benign liver tumor
C) 20-year-old who suspects she may be pregnant
D) 43-year-old who does not smoke cigarettes
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Chapter 32: Womens HealthCare
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Q1) Nafarelin (Synarel)is currently used as a treatment for mild to severe endometriosis.The nurse should tell the woman taking this medication that the drug
A) stimulates the secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH).
B) may produce masculinizing effects.
C) must be continued for at least a year.
D) can cause her to experience some hot flashes and vaginal dryness.
Q2) When a nurse is counseling a woman for primary dysmenorrhea,which nonpharmacologic intervention might be recommended?
A) Increasing the intake of red meat and simple carbohydrates
B) Reducing the intake of diuretic foods, such as peaches and asparagus
C) Temporarily substituting physical activity for a sedentary lifestyle
D) Using a heating pad on the abdomen to relieve cramping
Q3) A 36-year-old woman has been diagnosed as having uterine fibroids.When planning care for this patient,the nurse should know that
A) fibroids are malignant tumors of the uterus.
B) fibroids will increase in size during the perimenopausal period.
C) abnormal uterine bleeding is a common finding.
D) hysterectomy should be performed.
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Chapter 33: Physical Assessment of Children
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Q1) Which strategy is the best approach when initiating the physical examination of a 9-month-old male infant?
A) Undress the infant and do a head-to-toe examination.
B) Have the parent hold the child on his or her lap.
C) Put the infant on the examination table and begin assessments at the head.
D) Ask the parent to leave because the infant will be upset.
Q2) When palpating the child's cervical lymph nodes,the nurse notes that they are tender,enlarged,and warm.What is the best explanation for this?
A) Some form of cancer
B) Local scalp infection common in children
C) Infection or inflammation distal to the site
D) Infection or inflammation close to the site
Q3) A nurse is performing an assessment on a newborn.Which vital signs indicate a normal finding for this age-group? (Select all that apply.)
A) Pulse of 80 to 125 a minute
B) B/P of systolic 65 to 95 and diastolic 30 to 60
C) Temperature of 36.5° to 37.3° C (axillary)
D) Temperature of 36.4° to 37° C (axillary)
E) Respirations of 30 to 60 a minute
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Chapter 34: Emergency Care of the Child
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Q1) What should be the emergency department nurse's next action when a 6-year-old child has a systolic blood pressure of 58 mm Hg?
A) Alert the physician about the systolic blood pressure.
B) Comfort the child and assess respiratory rate.
C) Assess the child's responsiveness to the environment.
D) Alert the physician that the child may need intravenous fluids.
Q2) What is the goal of the initial intervention for a child in cardiopulmonary arrest?
A) Establishing a patent airway
B) Determining a pulse rate
C) Removing clothing
D) Reassuring the parents
Q3) What is the nurse's immediate action when a child comes to the emergency department with sweating,chills,and fang bite marks on the thigh?
A) Secure antivenin therapy.
B) Apply a tourniquet to the leg.
C) Ambulate the child.
D) Reassure the child and parent.
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Chapter 35: The Ill Child in the Hospital and Other Care Settings
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Q1) What should the nurse advise the mother of a 4-year-old child to bring with her child to the outpatient surgery center on the day of surgery?
A) Snacks
B) Fruit juice boxes
C) All of the child's medications
D) One of the child's favorite toys
Q2) A child with a serious,chronic illness is hospitalized frequently.The parents are worried about the child's growth and development.What action by the nurse is best?
A) Tell parents developmental delays are likely in this case.
B) Make a referral to the play therapist for therapeutic play.
C) Encourage the child to perform age-appropriate activities.
D) Ask the parents if they want a child psychology referral.
Q3) Which therapeutic approach will best help a 7-year-old child cope with a lengthy course of intravenous antibiotic therapy?
A) Arrange for the child to go to the playroom daily.
B) Ask the child to draw you a picture of himself or herself.
C) Allow the child to participate in injection play.
D) Give the child stickers for cooperative behavior.
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Chapter 36: The Child with a Chronic Condition or Terminal Illness
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Q1) The home health care nurse is working with a family with three children,one of whom has a chronic condition.What statement by a parent indicates that goals for a primary nursing diagnosis have been met?
A) "We take turns going to soccer practice with our other two kids."
B) "Each sibling has one night when he or she is in charge so we can go out."
C) "We are looking into local support groups for parents."
D) "We can't afford home health care, so one of us will quit our job."
Q2) How can chronic illness and frequent hospitalizations affect the psychosocial development of a toddler?
A) They can create a distortion or differentiation of self from parent.
B) They can interfere with the development of autonomy.
C) They can interfere with the acquisition of language, fine motor, and self-care skills.
D) They can create feelings of inadequacy.
Q3) What corresponds to a 5-year-old child's understanding of death?
A) Loss of a caretaker
B) Reversible and temporary
C) Permanent
D) Inevitable
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Chapter 37: Principles and Procedures for Nursing Care of Children
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Q1) A nurse must do a venipuncture on a 6-year-old child.An important consideration in providing atraumatic care is to
A) use an 18-gauge needle if possible.
B) wait 10 minutes after applying EMLA cream.
C) restrain child only as needed to perform venipuncture safely.
D) have the parents choose the child's favorite bandage afterward.
Q2) A student nurse in the emergency department is preparing to obtain a throat culture on a child with suspected epiglottis secondary to a strep infection.What action by the registered nurse is best?
A) Remind the student to wear personal protective equipment.
B) Tell the student to get the child to say "ahhh."
C) Consult with the provider prior to obtaining the culture.
D) Inform the parents and child that a throat culture is needed.
Q3) Which action by the nurse indicates that the correct procedure has been used to measure vital signs in a toddler?
A) Measuring oral temperature for 5 minutes
B) Counting apical heart rate for 60 seconds
C) Observing chest movement for respiratory rate
D) Recording blood pressure as P/80
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Chapter 38: Medication Administration and Safety for
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Q1) The nurse administering an IV piggyback medication to a preschool child should
A) use a "Smart" pump if available.
B) flush the IV tubing before and after the infusion with normal saline solution.
C) inject the medication into the IV catheter using the port closest to the child.
D) inject the medication into the IV tubing in the direction away from the child.
Q2) What is the appropriate nursing response to a parent who asks,"What should I do if my child cannot take a tablet?"
A) "You can crush the tablet and put it in some food."
B) "Find out if the medication is available in a liquid form."
C) "If the child can't swallow the tablet, tell the child to chew it."
D) "Let me show you how to get your child to swallow tablets."
Q3) When teaching a mother how to administer eye drops,where should the nurse tell her to place them?
A) In the conjunctival sac that is formed when the lower lid is pulled down
B) Carefully under the eyelid while it is gently pulled upward
C) On the sclera while the child looks to the side
D) Anywhere as long as drops contact the eye's surface
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Chapter 39: Pain Management for Children
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Q1) A student nurse is preparing to administer fentanyl 2-mcg/kg IV push to a child who weighs 26.4 pounds.The pharmacy delivers a vial with 50 mcg/10 mL.How much fentanyl does the student draw up?
Q2) When pain is assessed in an infant,it is inappropriate to assess for A) facial expressions of pain.
B) localization of pain.
C) crying.
D) thrashing of extremities.
Q3) A nurse in the pediatric critical care unit assesses a child for pain using the COMFORT behavior scale.The child scores a 25.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) Ask a parent if the child is in pain.
B) Medicate the patient for pain.
C) Document and reassess in 4 hours.
D) Notify the provider.
Q4) When assessing a child for pain,the nurse is aware that A) neonates do not feel pain.
B) pain is an individualized experience.
C) children do not remember pain.
D) a child must cry to express pain.
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Chapter 40: The Child with a Fluid and Electrolyte Alteration
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Q1) Which diet would the nurse recommend to the mother of a child who is having mild diarrhea?
A) Rice, potatoes, yogurt, cereal, and cooked carrots
B) Bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast
C) Apple juice, hamburger, and salad
D) Whatever the child would like to eat
Q2) What assessment should the nurse make before initiating an intravenous (IV)infusion of dextrose 5% in 0.9% normal saline solution with 10 mEq of potassium chloride for a child hospitalized with dehydration?
A) Fluid intake
B) Number of stools
C) Urine output
D) Capillary refill
Q3) Alterations in acid-base balance can affect cellular metabolism and enzymatic processes.When alterations in pH become too much for buffer systems to handle,compensatory mechanisms are activated.If the pH drops below normal,then acidosis will occur.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Bodily fluids are composed of two elements: water and _____.
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Q1) A hospitalized child has developed a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)infection.The nurse plans which interventions when caring for this child? (Select all that apply.)
A) Airborne isolation
B) Administration of vancomycin
C) Contact isolation
D) Administration of mupirocin ointment to the nares if colonized
E) Administration of cefotaxime (Cefotetan)
Q2) A nurse is conducting a health education class for a group of school-age children.Which statement made by the nurse is correct about the body's first line of defense against infection in the innate immune system?
A) Nutritional status
B) Skin integrity
C) Immunization status
D) Proper hygiene practices
Q3) What should the nurse expect to observe in the prodromal phase of rubeola?
A) Macular rash on the face
B) Koplik spots
C) Petechiae on the soft palate
D) Crops of vesicles on the trunk
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Chapter 42: The Child with an Immunologic Alteration
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Q1) Which home care instructions should the nurse provide to the parents of a child with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)? (Select all that apply.)
A) Give supplemental vitamins as prescribed.
B) Yearly influenza vaccination should be avoided.
C) Administer any antibiotics as prescribed.
D) Notify the provider if the child develops a cough or congestion.
E) Missed doses of antiretroviral medication should just be skipped.
Q2) What is the most common mode of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)in the pediatric population?
A) Perinatal transmission
B) Sexual abuse
C) Blood transfusions
D) Poor handwashing
Q3) What is the drug of choice the nurse should administer in the acute treatment of anaphylaxis?
A) Diphenhydramine
B) Histamine inhibitor (cimetidine)
C) Epinephrine
D) Albuterol
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Chapter 43: The Child with a Gastrointestinal Alteration
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Q1) The postoperative care plan for an infant with surgical repair of a cleft lip includes A) a clear liquid diet for 72 hours.
B) nasogastric feedings until the sutures are removed.
C) elbow restraints to keep the infant's fingers away from the mouth.
D) rinsing the mouth after every feeding.
Q2) Therapeutic management of most children with Hirschsprung disease is primarily A) daily enemas.
B) low-fiber diet.
C) permanent colostomy.
D) surgical removal of the affected section of the bowel.
Q3) Therapeutic management of the child with acute diarrhea and dehydration usually begins with A) clear liquids.
B) IV solutions while the child is NPO.
C) oral rehydration solution (ORS).
D) antidiarrheal medications.
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Q1) Which statement by a school-age girl indicates the need for further teaching about the prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
A) "I always wear cotton underwear."
B) "I really enjoy taking a bubble bath."
C) "I go to the bathroom every 3 to 4 hours."
D) "I drink four to six glasses of fluid every day."
Q2) Which statement by a parent of a child with nephrotic syndrome indicates an understanding of a no-added-salt diet?
A) "I can give my child sweet pickles."
B) "My child can put ketchup on his hotdog."
C) "I can let my child have potato chips."
D) "I do not put any salt in foods when I am cooking."
Q3) The most common cause of acute kidney injury in children is
A) pyelonephritis.
B) tubular destruction.
C) urinary tract obstruction.
D) severe dehydration.
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Chapter 45: The Child with a Respiratory Alteration
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Q1) The nurse encourages the mother of a toddler with acute LTB to stay at the bedside as much as possible.Which of the following best explains the nurse's rationale?
A) Mothers of hospitalized toddlers often experience guilt.
B) The mother's presence will reduce anxiety and ease the child's respiratory efforts.
C) Separation from the mother is a major developmental threat at this age.
D) The mother can provide constant observations of the child's respiratory efforts.
Q2) Which vitamin supplements are necessary for children with cystic fibrosis?
A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin A
D) Vitamin E
E) Vitamin K
Q3) Which statement is characteristic of acute otitis media (AOM)?
A) The etiology is unknown.
B) Permanent hearing loss often results.
C) It can be treated by intramuscular (IM) antibiotics.
D) It is treated with a broad range of antibiotics.
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Q1) What is the nurse's first action when planning to teach the parents of an infant with a CHD?
A) Assess the parents' anxiety level and readiness to learn.
B) Gather literature for the parents.
C) Secure a quiet place for teaching.
D) Discuss the plan with the nursing team.
Q2) Which information should be included in the nurse's discharge instructions for a child who underwent a cardiac catheterization earlier in the day?
A) Pressure dressing is changed daily for the first week.
B) The child may soak in the tub beginning tomorrow.
C) Contact sports can be resumed in 2 days.
D) The child can return to school on the third day after the procedure.
Q3) Before giving a dose of digoxin the nurse checked an infant's apical heart rate and it was 114 beats/minute.What should the nurse do next?
A) Administer the dose as ordered.
B) Hold the medication until the next dose.
C) Wait and recheck the apical heart rate in 30 minutes.
D) Notify the physician about the infant's heart rate.
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Chapter 47: The Child with a Hematologic Alteration
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Q1) What is a priority intervention in planning care for the child with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
A) Hospitalization at the first sign of bleeding
B) Teaching the child relaxation techniques for pain control
C) Management in the intensive care unit
D) Provision of adequate hydration to prevent complications
Q2) What are the nursing priorities for a child with sickle cell disease in vaso-occlusive crisis?
A) Administration of antibiotics and nebulizer treatments
B) Hydration and pain management
C) Blood transfusions and an increased calorie diet
D) School work and diversion
Q3) Which statement best describes beta-thalassemia major (Cooley anemia)?
A) All formed elements of the blood are depressed.
B) Inadequate numbers of red blood cells are present.
C) Increased incidence occurs in families of Mediterranean extraction.
D) Increased incidence occurs in persons of West African descent.
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Chapter 48: The Child with Cancer
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Q1) A nurse has taught the parents about home care of their child who has leukemia.Which statement made by the parents indicates an understanding of this teaching?
A) "We will take our child's blood pressure daily."
B) "We will restrict fluids in case there is central nervous system involvement."
C) "We will make sure our child gets all immunizations in a timely manner."
D) "We will take our child's temperature frequently."
Q2) A child with non-Hodgkin lymphoma will be starting chemotherapy.What intervention is initiated before chemotherapy to prevent tumor lysis syndrome?
A) Insertion of a central venous catheter
B) Intravenous (IV) hydration containing sodium bicarbonate
C) Placement of an externalized ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt
D) Administration of pneumococcal and Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccines
Q3) What fluid is the best choice when a child with mucositis asks for something to drink?
A) Hot chocolate
B) Lemonade
C) Popsicle
D) Orange juice
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Chapter 49: The Child with an Alteration in Tissue Integrity
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Q1) With what beverage should the parents of a child with ringworm be taught to give griseofulvin?
A) Water
B) A carbonated drink
C) Milk
D) Fruit juice
Q2) What assessment finding best indicates that a 66-pound child with a serious burn has met goals for the priority nursing diagnosis?
A) Distal pulses are equal and strong bilaterally.
B) Oxygen saturation is 94% on room air.
C) Urine output is 45 mL/hour.
D) Mucous membranes are pink and moist.
Q3) Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by the bite of a A) flea.
B) tick.
C) mosquito.
D) mouse or rat.
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Q1) The nurse is assessing a 14-year-old who plays football and complains of knee pain when running and climbing stairs during football practice.The nurse should anticipate which action for this condition?
A) Bedrest with range-of-motion exercises
B) Prolonged IV antibiotics
C) Electromyography
D) NSAIDs or knee immobilizer
Q2) A boy who has fractured his forearm is unable to extend his fingers.The nurse knows that this
A) is normal following this type of injury.
B) may indicate compartment syndrome.
C) may indicate fat embolism.
D) may indicate damage to the epiphyseal plate.
Q3) A child with osteomyelitis asks the nurse,"What is a 'sed' rate?" What is the best response for the nurse?
A) "It tells us how you are responding to the treatment."
B) "It tells us what type of antibiotic you need."
C) "It tells us whether we need to immobilize your extremity."
D) "It tells us how your nerves and muscles are doing."
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Chapter 51: The Child with an Endocrine or Metabolic Alteration
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Q1) At what age is sexual development in boys and girls considered to be precocious?
A) Boys, 11 years; girls, 9 years
B) Boys, 12 years; girls, 10 years
C) Boys, 9 years; girls, 8 years
D) Boys, 10 years; girls, 9 1/2 years
Q2) Which sign is the nurse most likely to assess in a child with hypoglycemia?
A) Urine positive for ketones and serum glucose greater than 300 mg/dL
B) Normal sensorium and serum glucose greater than 160 mg/dL
C) Irritability and serum glucose less than 60 mg/dL
D) Increased urination and serum glucose less than 120 mg/dL
Q3) What should the nurse include in the teaching plan for parents of a child with diabetes insipidus who is receiving DDAVP?
A) Increase the dosage of DDAVP as the urine specific gravity (SG) increases.
B) Give DDAVP only if urine output decreases.
C) The child should have free access to water and toilet facilities at school.
D) Cleanse skin before administering the transdermal patch.
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Chapter 52: The Child with a Neurologic Alteration
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Q1) The nurse should expect a child who has frequent tension-type headaches to describe headache pain as which of the following?
A) "There is a rubber-band squeezing my head."
B) "It's a throbbing pain over my left eye."
C) "My headaches are worse in the morning and get better later in the day."
D) "I have a stomachache and a headache at the same time."
Q2) A 5-year-old sustained a concussion after falling out of a tree.In preparation for discharge,the nurse is discussing home care with the parents.Which statement made by the parents indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
A) "I should expect my child to have a few episodes of vomiting."
B) "If I notice sleep disturbances, I should contact the physician immediately."
C) "I should expect my child to have some behavioral changes after the accident."
D) "If I notice diplopia, I will have my child rest for 1 hour."
Q3) A recommendation to prevent neural tube defects is the supplementation of A) vitamin A throughout pregnancy.
B) multivitamin preparations as soon as pregnancy is suspected.
C) folic acid for all women of childbearing age.
D) folic acid during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy.
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Chapter 53: Psychosocial Problems in Children and Families
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Q1) The school nurse observes an unkempt child dressed in inappropriate clothing who repeatedly asks for food.About which problem is the nurse concerned?
A) Physical abuse
B) Physical neglect
C) Emotional abuse
D) Sexual abuse
Q2) A home health care nurse is working with a child whose parents seem to be quite rigid in their rules and expectations and seem very distrustful of the nurse.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) Ask the parents why they don't trust outsiders.
B) Interview the parents separately.
C) Monitor the child for signs of abuse.
D) Assess the parents for substance abuse.
Q3) Which finding noted by the nurse on a physical assessment is most suggestive that a child has been sexually abused?
A) Swelling of the genitalia and pain on urination
B) Smooth philtrum and thin upper lip
C) Speech and physical development delays
D) History of constipation, drowsiness, and constricted pupils
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Chapter 54: The Child With an Intellectual Disability or Developmental
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Q1) A nurse is giving a parent information about autism.Which statement made by the parent indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) Autism is characterized by periods of remission and exacerbation.
B) The onset of autism usually occurs before 3 years of age.
C) Children with autism have imitation and gesturing skills.
D) Autism can be treated effectively with medication.
Q2) The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for a child with a cognitive dysfunction is A) impaired social interaction.
B) deficient knowledge.
C) risk for injury.
D) ineffective coping.
Q3) Parents have learned that their 6-year-old child has autism.The nurse may help the parents to cope by explaining that the child may
A) have an extremely developed skill in a particular area.
B) outgrow the condition by early adulthood.
C) have average social skills.
D) have age-appropriate language skills.
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Chapter 55: The Child with a Sensory Alteration
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Q1) The correct position for the postoperative child who has had a cataract removed from the right eye is the ________ position.
A) supine
B) prone
C) knee-chest
D) right lateral Sims
Q2) A nurse suspects possible visual impairment in a child who displays which problem?
A) Excessive tearing of the eyes
B) Rapid lateral movement of the eyes
C) Delay in speech development
D) Lack of interest in casual conversation with peers
Q3) A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to parents of a 2 1/2-year-old.What instruction is best to help the child's language development?
A) Have the child's hearing tested at 3 years.
B) Use clear speech and avoid baby talk.
C) Speak with different voice inflections.
D) Insist the child listen when you are talking.
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