Nursing Care of Children
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Course Introduction
This course focuses on the principles and practices of nursing care for infants, children, and adolescents, emphasizing family-centered care and developmental stages. Students will explore pediatric growth and development, common childhood illnesses, and evidence-based interventions to promote health, prevent disease, and manage acute and chronic conditions. The course also addresses communication strategies with children and families, the impact of hospitalization on pediatric patients, and ethical considerations in pediatric nursing. Through theoretical study and practical application, students will develop the skills needed to deliver safe, compassionate, and effective nursing care to children across a variety of healthcare settings.
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Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 6th Edition by Gloria Leifer
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Chapter 1: The Past, Present, and Future
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Q1) The medical pioneer who discovered the relationship between the incidence of puerperal fever and unwashed hands was:
A) Karl Credé.
B) Ignaz Semmelweis.
C) Louis Pasteur.
D) Joseph Lister.
Answer: B
Q2) The individual who advocated the establishment of the Children's Bureau was:
A) Lillian Wald.
B) Florence Nightingale.
C) Florence Kelly.
D) Clara Barton.
Answer: A
Q3) The nurse explains that the clinical pathway or critical pathway improves quality of care by:
A) listing diagnosis-specific implementations.
B) outlining expected progress with stated timelines.
C) prioritizing effective nursing diagnoses.
D) describing common complications.
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Human Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) A pregnant woman asks the nurse, "Will I be able to have a vaginal delivery?" The nurse would base a response on the understanding that the pelvic type most favorable for vaginal birth is:
A) gynecoid.
B) android.
C) anthropoid.
D) platypelloid.
Answer: A
Q2) The nurse clarifies that puberty ends for a male when:
A) facial hair is evident.
B) erections can be sustained.
C) ejaculate is greater than 5 mL.
D) mature sperm form.
Answer: D
Q3) The nurse explains that the sperm are nourished by secretions from the:
A) vas deferens.
B) epididymis.
C) Cowper's glands.
D) scrotum.
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Fetal Development
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Q1) A pregnant woman states, "My husband hopes I will give him a boy because we have three girls." The nurse explains that:
A) the sex chromosome of the fertilized ovum determines the gender of the child.
B) when the sperm and ovum are united, there is a 75% chance the child will be a girl.
C) when the pH of the female reproductive tract is acidic, the child will be a girl.
D) if a sperm carrying a Y chromosome fertilizes an ovum, then a boy is produced.
Answer: D
Q2) The nurse explains that the usual location for implantation of the zygote is the:
A) upper section of the posterior uterine wall.
B) lower portion of the uterus near the cervical os.
C) inner third of the fallopian tube near the uterus.
D) lateral aspect of the uterine wall.
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy
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Q1) The nurse encourages adequate intake of folic acid because it is thought to decrease the incidence of:
A) structural heart defects.
B) craniofacial deformities.
C) limb deformities.
D) neural tube defects.
Q2) The woman who becomes pregnant for the first time after the age of ____ years is described as an "elderly primip."
A) 25
B) 28
C) 30
D) 35
Q3) A woman's prepregnant weight is average for her height. The nurse would advise the woman that her recommended weight gain during pregnancy would be _____ pounds.
A) 10 to 20
B) 15 to 25
C) 25 to 35
D) 28 to 40
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Chapter 5: Nursing Care of Women with Complications
During Pregnancy
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Q1) The nurse takes into consideration that the patient with placenta previa is at risk for postpartum infection for what reason(s)? Select all that apply.
A) Vaginal organisms can invade the placenta.
B) The under-nourished placenta becomes necrotic.
C) The amniotic fluid can become infected.
D) The placenta is an excellent growth medium.
E) The misplaced placenta weakens the uterine wall.
Q2) A woman who is 35 weeks pregnant has a total placenta previa. She asks the nurse, "Will I be able to deliver vaginally?" The nurse should explain:
A) "Yes, you can deliver vaginally until 36 weeks."
B) "A vaginal delivery can be attempted, but if bleeding occurs, a cesarean section is done."
C) "A cesarean section is performed when the mother has a total placenta previa."
D) "There is no reason why you cannot have a vaginal delivery."
Q3) The nurse explains that ___________ is a procedure in which an incompetent cervix is sutured closed to prevent its opening when the fetus presses against it.
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Chapter 6: Nursing Care of Mother and Infant During Labor and
Birth
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Q1) The nurse explains that the "four Ps" of the birth process are __________, __________, __________, and __________.
Q2) It is determined that the presenting part of the fetus is the buttocks. At delivery the fetus's hips are flexed and the knees are extended. The nurse would record this presentation as:
A) complete breech.
B) frank breech.
C) double footling.
D) buttocks presentation.
Q3) The nurse would coach the laboring woman with a fully dilated cervix to push by saying:
A) "At the beginning of a contraction, hold your breath and push for 10 seconds."
B) "Take a deep breath and push between contractions."
C) "Begin pushing when a contraction starts and continue for the duration of the contraction."
D) "At the beginning of a contraction, take two deep breaths and push with the second exhalation."
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Chapter 7: Nursing Management of Pain During Labor and Birth
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Q1) A sign to alert the nurse to the need of pain relief in an uncomplaining labor patient would be:
A) frequently asking for ice chips.
B) facial grimacing.
C) changing positions in bed.
D) covering her face with her hands.
Q2) The nurse clarified that the amount of pain a person is willing to endure is referred to as ______________ ______________.
Q3) The nurse coaches the primigravida not to bear down until the cervix is completely dilated because premature bearing down can cause:
A) increased use of oxygen.
B) cervical laceration.
C) uterine rupture.
D) compression of the cord.
Q4) Chemical substances produced in the body that act as natural pain relievers are:
A) endorphins.
B) morphine.
C) codeine.
D) atropine.
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Chapter 8: Nursing Care of Women with Complications
During Labor and Birth
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Q1) When a woman is admitted to the labor and delivery unit, she tells the nurse that she is anxious about delivery, the welfare of her infant, and how quickly she will recover. The nurse is aware that anxiety can affect labor by:
A) decreasing a woman's pain sensitivity.
B) reducing blood flow to the uterus.
C) increasing the ability to tolerate pain.
D) enhancing maternal pushing through greater muscle tension.
Q2) Which intervention(s) could a nurse apply to help stimulate contractions? Select all that apply.
A) Encouraging the patient to sit upright
B) Assisting the patient to ambulate
C) Stimulating the nipples
D) Offering emotional support
E) Allowing the patient to vent frustration
Q3) The nurse explains to a patient that a minimum score of _____ on the Bishop scale is predictive of successful labor induction.
Q4) A(n) _______________ is a narrow cone inserted into the cervix to "ripen" the cervix to increase uterine contractions.
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Chapter 9: The Family After Birth
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Q1) The nurse assesses a 6-inch stain of lochia rubra on a pad that was worn for 2 hours. The nurse would document this as a(n) ________________ amount of lochia.
Q2) For security purposes, when the nurse brings the infant from the nursery to the mother the nurse should:
A) ask, "Is this your band number?"
B) confirm room number of mother.
C) ask the mother to identify herself verbally.
D) check the band number of the infant to that of the mother.
Q3) 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 only 5 minutes."
D) "I put only the nipple in the baby's mouth when I am breastfeeding."
Q4) The hormone responsible for milk production is ____________________.
Q5) The nurse explains that the three infections that are contraindications to breastfeeding are _______________, _______________, and ________________.
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Chapter 10: Nursing Care of Women with Complications
After Birth
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Q1) A woman has had persistent lochia rubra for two weeks after her delivery and is experiencing pelvic discomfort. When subinvolution is diagnosed, the nurse explains that the usual treatment for this disorder is:
A) uterine massage.
B) oxytocin infusion.
C) dilation and curettage.
D) hysterectomy.
Q2) The nurse determines that a woman with mastitis understands treatment instructions when she says she will:
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 assesses a positive Homans sign if the patient complains of pain in the _______ when the patient's leg is flexed and the foot is sharply dorsiflexed.
A) groin
B) Achilles tendon
C) top of the foot
D) calf of the leg
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Chapter 11: The Nurses Role in Womens Health Care
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Q1) The nurse cautions that women with a history of which disorders are not candidates for HRT? Select all that apply.
A) Melanoma
B) Estrogen-dependent breast cancer
C) Hepatitis C
D) Thromboembolic disease
E) Hyperthyroidism
Q2) The nurse would tell the patient to expect what after she had an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted?
A) Menstrual flow will be lighter.
B) Menstrual cramps will be eliminated.
C) A string should be felt in the vagina.
D) The device should be changed every 2 years.
Q3) On day 13 of a 28-day cycle, a woman's basal body temperature is 36.5° C (97.7° F).
If she ovulates on day 14, her temperature measurement on day 14 would most likely be:
A) 35.9° C (96.7° F).
B) 36.3° C (97.3° F).
C) 36.7° C (98.1° F).
D) 37.1° C (98.9° F).
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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 that she thinks he is sleeping too much. The most appropriate nursing response to this mother would be:
A) "Tell me how many hours per day your baby sleeps."
B) "It is normal for newborns to sleep most of the day."
C) "Newborns generally sleep 12 to 15 hours per day."
D) "You will find as the baby gets older, he sleeps less."
Q2) The nurse in the nursery may use CRIES, PIPP, NIPS, or NPASS as a guide to _____________ assessment.
Q3) What noninvasive form(s) of pain relief might a nurse implement with a newborn? Select all that apply.
A) Swaddling
B) Rocking
C) Offering a pacifier
D) Distraction
E) Cuddling
Q4) The nurse instructs the mother that when the neonate's stool becomes loose and takes on a greenish-yellow color, this is normal __________ stool.
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Chapter 13: Preterm and Postterm Newborns
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Q1) The nurse providing stimulation to a preterm infant should schedule stimulation not to conflict with __________.
Q2) The mother of a postterm infant asks the nurse why the infant is being watched so closely. The nurse answers that postterm infants are at risk because:
A) the placenta does not function adequately as it ages.
B) infants born postmaturely are generally large.
C) delivery of the postterm infant is more difficult.
D) there is less amniotic fluid.
Q3) The nurse explains that a 4-day-old infant born at 33 weeks of gestation may need to be fed by gavage during the first few days of life because the infant:
A) often has a very weak or absent sucking or swallowing reflex.
B) is unable to digest food properly.
C) refuses to take formula by mouth.
D) needs a larger quantity of formula at each feeding.
Q4) The nurse clarifies that a fetus has enough surfactant to breathe on its own at the age of _____ weeks.
Q5) The nurse is aware that the preterm infant has an increased tendency to bleed due to deficient levels of ________.
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Chapter 14: The Newborn with a Perinatal Injury or Congenital Malformation
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Q1) The nurse explains that the Rh-negative mother who should receive RhoGAM is the mother who:
A) has had one Rh-negative child and is pregnant with an Rh-negative child.
B) had an Rh-positive infant and is pregnant with an Rh-positive fetus.
C) has had an O-negative child and is pregnant with a B-negative child.
D) is a primipara with an O-negative child.
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) What manifestation(s) of increasing ICP in the hydrocephalic child should the nurse be aware of? Select all that apply.
A) High-pitched cry
B) Inequality of pupils
C) Bulging fontanelles
D) Diarrhea
E) Hiccups
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Chapter 15: An Overview of Growth, Development, and Nutrition
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Q1) To entertain a 5-year-old child, the nurse would suggest the developmentally appropriate choice of a:
A) Jack-in-the-box.
B) book of nursery rhymes.
C) model airport with toy planes.
D) model car construction kit.
Q2) When the nurse asks the 10-year-old Native American if he is ready to go to therapy, he does not answer immediately. The nurse assesses this as:
A) indecision.
B) considering the answer in silence.
C) shyness with strangers.
D) fear of medical personnel.
Q3) When demonstrating a bath procedure to parents of Vietnamese origin, the nurse should avoid:
A) talking directly to the mother.
B) exposing the child's genitals.
C) touching the child's head.
D) using cool water.
Q4) The correct term for the child aged 4 weeks to 1 year is ______________.
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Chapter 16: The Infant
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Q1) The nurse would advise a mother who is concerned because her 10-month-old is lethargic to:
A) keep the infant's room well lit.
B) rub the infant's soles vigorously.
C) offer the infant a pacifier.
D) handle the infant slowly and gently.
Q2) The nurse is aware that the age at which the posterior fontanelle closes is _____ months.
A) 2 to 3
B) 3 to 6
C) 6 to 9
D) 9 to 12
Q3) The parent of a 3-month-old infant asks the nurse, "At what age do infants usually begin drinking from a cup?" The nurse would reply:
A) 5 months.
B) 9 months.
C) 1 year.
D) 2 years.
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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) dump truck.
C) wind-up toy.
D) building block set.
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) The nurse explains to frustrated parents that toddlers will test their own power with:
A) negativism.
B) dawdling.
C) tantrums.
D) food fads.
Q4) The nurse assessing a 2-year-old is satisfied to see that the present weight of the child has _____________ the birth weight.
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Chapter 18: The Preschool Child
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Q1) 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 anymore.
C) become angry and a physical response might ensue.
D) ignore the toy and go on to something else.
Q2) 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.
Q3) A preschool-age child is asked, "Why do trees have leaves?" Which response would be an example of animism?
A) "So I can have shade over my sandbox."
B) "Because God made them that way."
C) "To hide behind when they are scared."
D) "For the squirrels to play in."
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Chapter 19: The School-Age Child
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Q1) A mother is concerned because her 9-year-old has developed the habit of twitching his eyes and flipping his hair while communicating with anyone. The best nursing response to this parent is:
A) "This may indicate that he needs eyeglasses."
B) "Children sometimes do these things for attention."
C) "This behavior suggests low self-esteem."
D) "Tics appear when a child is under stress."
Q2) When the fifth-grade class collected geckos in a special aquarium in the classroom, the school nurse cautioned the teacher to be alert for symptoms of ____________________ that can be carried by the reptiles.
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) rigidly organized groups with complex rules.
D) same-sex peer groups.
Q4) The nurse advises the parents of a 6-year-old to try and ensure at least ______ hours of sleep daily for the child.
Q5) The nurse is aware that by the age of _____, the first permanent teeth erupt.
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Chapter 20: The Adolescent
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Q1) ______________ is frequently delayed in girls who are involved in activities that require a lean body and a high level of physical activity.
Q2) The nurse understands that the adolescent's avid sexual orientation to be based on Freud's theory, which describes adolescence as the __________ stage.
A) conceptual
B) genital
C) glandular
D) pubertal
Q3) When planning to answer a 16-year-old girl's questions about menstruation, the nurse must consider cognitive development. According to Piaget, the cognitive aspect that is developed during adolescence is the ability to:
A) view a situation from multiple perspectives.
B) focus more on the past than present situations.
C) exercise concrete reasoning.
D) consider hypothetical situations.
Q4) The nurse is amused, but understands that as adolescents strive for individuality, the strongest need of any adolescent in society is that of _______________.
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Chapter 21: The Childs Experience of Hospitalization
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Q1) The parents of a hospitalized 9-month-old infant ask if their preschool child may visit his younger sibling. The nurse understands that:
A) preschool children can be disruptive in the hospital environment.
B) seeing his younger sibling would probably frighten the preschooler and thus should be avoided.
C) the sibling could view the infant from the doorway but not enter the room to prevent the spread of microorganisms.
D) the preschooler needs to visit his infant sister to reassure himself that she is all right.
Q2) In documenting the discharge of a pediatric patient, what should the nurse include?
Select all that apply.
A) Time of discharge
B) Adult(s) accompanying the child and the relationship to the child
C) Condition of the child
D) Method of transportation
E) Instructions that were given to parents
F) None of the above
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Chapter 22: Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family
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Q1) When suctioning a tracheostomy, the nurse will:
A) suction for two to three breaths.
B) clear the catheter with water after suctioning for reuse.
C) apply suction for no more than 15 seconds.
D) establish a regular schedule for suctioning.
Q2) The best site for the nurse to use when assessing the pulse rate on a 12-month-old infant is the _____ pulse.
A) brachial
B) apical
C) radial
D) femoral
Q3) The strategy the nurse might use when administering oral medications to a young child who is reluctant to take it is to:
A) mix the medication with chocolate milk.
B) tell the child that the medication is candy.
C) give the medication quickly if the child is crying.
D) offer the child fruit juice after the medication is swallowed.
Q4) The nurse is aware that because of the function of the mist tent that a child is at risk for ________________.
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Chapter 23: The Child with a Sensory or Neurological Condition
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Q1) The best way for the nurse to communicate with a 10-year-old child who has a hearing impairment would be to:
A) use gestures and signs as much as possible.
B) let the child's parents communicate for her.
C) face the child and speak clearly in short sentences.
D) recognize that the child's ability to communicate will be on a 6-year-old child's level.
Q2) Why would the pediatric nurse suspect the probability of an ear infection in a 6-month-old child? Select all that apply.
A) Hypersensitivity to noise
B) Irritability
C) Reddened ear canal
D) Rolls head from side to side
E) Temperature of 39.4° C (103° F)
Q3) The sign that suggests possible damage to the cortex of the brain is ____________ posturing.
Q4) The nurse records the finding of ______________ _____________ when the child with meningitis cries out in pain when his head is flexed toward his chest.
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Chapter 24: The Child with a Musculoskeletal Condition
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Q1) The nurse considers what factor(s) that may trigger abuse in a parent? Select all that apply.
A) Being abused as a child
B) Low self-esteem
C) Substance abuse
D) Overwhelming responsibility
E) Knowledge deficit relative to child care
F) None of the above
Q2) The nurse performing a neurovascular check on a limb in traction would report and document which finding(s) as indicative of altered circulation? Select all that apply.
A) Pulse is equal to uncasted limb.
B) Patient is aware of touch and warm and cold application.
C) Limb is cool to the touch.
D) Capillary refill is 5 seconds.
E) Distal limb can flex and extend.
Q3) The nurse explains that Bryant's traction is reserved for children who weigh less than _____ pounds.
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Chapter 25: The Child with a Respiratory Disorder
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Q1) The nurse is planning to teach parents about preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Significant information would include:
A) wrapping the infant snugly for rest periods.
B) positioning the infant prone for sleep.
C) sitting the infant up in an infant seat.
D) placing infants on their backs or sides for sleep.
Q2) The teaching plan for the use of a dry powder inhaler for the treatment of asthma should include the warning to rinse the mouth after inhaling the powder to prevent:
A) discoloration of tooth enamel.
B) halitosis.
C) irritation of oral membranes.
D) candidiasis.
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 26: The Child with a 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 father understood the instructions when he states "If the baby turns blue, I will:
A) hold him against my shoulder with his knees bent up toward his chest."
B) lay him down on a firm surface with his head lower than the rest of his body."
C) immediately put the baby upright in an infant seat."
D) put the baby in supine position with his head elevated."
Q2) The nurse explains that which congenital cardiac defect(s) cause(s) increased pulmonary blood flow? Select all that apply.
A) Atrial septal defects (ASDs)
B) Tetralogy of Fallot
C) Dextroposition of aorta
D) Patent ductus arteriosus
E) Ventricular septal defects (VSDs)
Q3) The nurse explains that the difference between the systolic blood pressure reading and the diastolic blood pressure reading is called the __________ ___________.
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Chapter 27: The Child with a Condition of the Blood,
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Q1) The nurse notes that a 4-year-old child's gums bleed easily and he has bruising and petechiae on his extremities. The lab value that would be consistent with these symptoms is:
A) platelet count of 25,000/mm³.
B) hemoglobin level of 8 g/dL.
C) hematocrit level of 36%.
D) leukocyte count of 14,000/mm³.
Q2) An adolescent is diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease. Lymph nodes on both sides of her diaphragm have been found to be involved, including cervical and inguinal nodes. The disease is in stage:
A) I.
B) II.
C) III.
D) IV.
Q3) The nurse would teach the parents of a child with a low platelet count to avoid: A) ibuprofen.
B) aspirin.
C) caffeine.
D) prednisone.
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Q1) Intussusception would be suspected when parents describe the child's stools as:
A) currant jelly.
B) black and tarry.
C) green liquid.
D) greasy and foul-smelling.
Q2) The finding in a newborn suggestive of tracheoesophageal fistula is:
A) failure to pass meconium in 24 hours.
B) choking on the first feeding.
C) palpable mass in the sternal area.
D) visible peristalsis across abdomen.
Q3) A frightened mother calls the pediatrician's office because her child swallowed dishwashing detergent. The most appropriate action is to:
A) induce vomiting by giving the child syrup of ipecac.
B) take the child to the local emergency department.
C) give the child activated charcoal mixed with juice.
D) give the child milk to soothe affected mucous membranes.
Q4) The nurse explains the medically accepted definition of constipation is fewer than _____ bowel movements in a 2-week period.
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Chapter 29: The Child with a Genitourinary Condition
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Q1) During a physical assessment of a hospitalized 5-year-old, the nurse notes that the foreskin has been retracted and is very tight on the shaft of the penis; the nurse is unable to return it over the head of the penis. The nurse should:
A) forcibly push the foreskin down over the head of the penis.
B) place a warm compress on the penis.
C) notify the charge nurse.
D) wait a few hours and try again.
Q2) The nurse uses a diagram to show how the _______________, the working unit of the kidney, filters and regulates fluids.
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 _________________.
Q5) The inability to void even though the urge to do so is strong is known as _______________.
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Chapter 30: The Child with a Skin Condition
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Q1) A group of football players is taking oral griseofulvin for tinea pedis. The school nurse cautions that while they are taking this medication they should avoid:
A) citrus fruit and juice.
B) eating shellfish.
C) alcohol consumption.
D) taking corticosteroids.
Q2) The best first action to take when a child sustains a second-degree deep thermal burn to the hand is to:
A) immerse the burned area in cold water.
B) apply ice to the burned area.
C) break any blisters that are present.
D) apply petroleum jelly to the burned skin.
Q3) The appropriate technique for the application of a topical treatment for a child with eczema is to:
A) apply skin lotions in a circular motion.
B) apply prescribed ointments with a gloved hand.
C) apply as much and as frequently as relieves the symptoms.
D) choose lanolin-based ointments.
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Q1) A mother reports that her 4-month-old infant is lethargic, sleeps 18 hours a day, and snores. The nurse recognizes that these signs are characteristic of:
A) hypothyroidism.
B) hyperthyroidism.
C) type 1 diabetes mellitus.
D) Tay-Sachs disease.
Q2) The general dietary measure to include in a teaching plan for the child with type 1 diabetes mellitus is to:
A) control intake of carbohydrates and consume fewer calories.
B) focus on complex carbohydrates and eat foods high in fiber.
C) obtain most calories from proteins and fats.
D) eat a diet low in fat and low in complex carbohydrates.
Q3) The nurse explains that the function of an insulin pump is to:
A) release insulin as blood glucose rises.
B) provide continuous infusion of insulin.
C) decrease need for painful glucose monitoring.
D) deliver a prescribed amount of insulin twice a day.
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Q1) The type of precautions necessary when caring for a toddler with varicella is:
A) contact.
B) protective.
C) airborne infection.
D) large droplet infection.
Q2) The nurse gives an example of an opportunistic infection as:
A) measles.
B) Pneumocystis jiroveci.
C) Clostridium difficile.
D) smallpox.
Q3) An acquired immunity is obtaining the immunity through what source(s)? Select all that apply.
A) Gamma globulin
B) The disease
C) Maternal antibodies
D) The vaccine
E) Immune globulin
Q4) The school nurse recognizes the presence of macules, papules, vesicles, pustules, and scabs on the child as the particular sign of the communicable disease of
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Q1) A 9-year-old has been admitted to the hospital after "huffing" lighter fluid and is in a high euphoric state. The nurse should assess for:
A) depressed respirations.
B) severe vomiting.
C) frightening hallucinations.
D) elevation of temperature.
Q2) The nurse documents that every time the child is directed to discuss the relationship with her brother, she complains of shortness of breath and begins to have asthma-like symptoms. The nurse assesses this behavior as a(n) _________________ reaction.
Q3) When the nurse is collecting a nursing history, an adolescent states that she has tried speed. The nurse recognizes this as the street name for:
A) barbiturates.
B) cocaine.
C) methamphetamine.
D) marijuana.
Q4) The nurse assists with the intervention of ____________ therapy, which provides a physical and social environment that is stable and therapeutic.
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Chapter 34: Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
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Q1) The pregnant patient with a stasis ulcer asks if she might be a candidate for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). The nurse's best response would be:
A) "Yes. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy should have no harmful effect on your baby."
B) "No. High amounts of oxygen in your system will cause changes in your baby's heart."
C) "Yes. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a much better option than using antibiotics."
D) "No. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may cause the placenta to separate from the uterine wall."
Q2) A pregnant woman wishes to use aromatherapy during her labor and delivery. The nurse would recommend the essential oil of:
A) juniper.
B) wintergreen.
C) thyme.
D) citrus.
Q3) The practice of ____________ is a process of fascia pressure and stretching.
Q4) The nurse clarifies that a person who is ____________ _____________ demonstrates sensitivity and respect for different practices and philosophies.
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