Nursing Care of Children Test Questions
Course Introduction
This course focuses on the principles and practices of nursing care for children from infancy through adolescence. It covers the physiological, psychological, and developmental needs of pediatric patients, along with the family-centered approaches essential for effective care. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, disease prevention, common pediatric illnesses, and the management of acute and chronic conditions in children. The course also integrates communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and evidence-based interventions tailored to developmental stages, preparing students to provide holistic and compassionate care in various pediatric healthcare settings.
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Principles of Pediatric Nursing Caring for Children 7th Edition by Ball
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Chapter 1: Nurses Role in Care of the Child: Hospital, Community,
and Home
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Q1) A child is being prepared for an invasive procedure. The mother of the child has legal custody but is not present. After details of the procedure are explained, who can provide legal consent on behalf of a minor child for treatment?
A) The divorced parent without custody
B) A cohabitating boyfriend of the child's mother
C) A grandparent who lives in the home with the child
D) A babysitter with written proxy
Answer: D
Q2) Which legal or ethical offense would be committed if a nurse tells family members the condition of a newborn baby without first consulting the parents?
A) A breach of privacy
B) Negligence
C) Malpractice
D) A breach of ethics
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Family-Centered Care and Cultural
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Q1) The nurse is planning care for a school-age client and family who have expressed wanting to use complementary and alternative modalities (CAM) in the treatment plan. Which interventions can the nurse safely implement into the plan of care? Select all that apply.
A) Substituting an herbal remedy for a prescribed medication
B) Encouraging the parents to share which modalities they would like to implement
C) Educating on the benefits and risks for each modality
D) Using essential oils to decrease nausea
E) Discouraging the use of faith-based therapies
Answer: B,C,D
Q2) The nurse is working on parenting skills with a group of mothers. Which mother would need the fewest discipline-related suggestions?
A) Authoritarian
B) Authoritative
C) Indifferent
D) Permissive
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Genetic and Genomic Influences
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Q1) A student nurse asks, "What is carrier testing?" Which response by the nurse educator is most appropriate to answer the student nurse's question?
A) "Carrier testing involves testing an asymptomatic individual for carrier status for a genetic condition."
B) "Carrier testing is used to establish a diagnosis of a genetic disorder in an individual who is symptomatic or has had a positive screening test."
C) "Carrier testing is testing to identify a fetus with a genetic disease or condition. Some prenatal testing is offered routinely; other testing may be initiated due to family history or maternal factors."
D) "Carrier testing follows in vitro fertilization (IVF) testing to identify embryos with a particular genetic condition."
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Growth and Development
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Q1) The nurse is performing an assessment of the ecological systems of childhood. What will the nurse include when assessing mesosystems? Select all that apply.
A) Parental involvement in school
B) Local political influences
C) Libraries in the community
D) Influences of the religious community
E) Age of each family member
Q2) The nurse is counseling the parents of a 6-1/2-month-old infant. Which age-appropriate toy is most appropriate for the nurse to suggest to these parents?
A) Soft, fluid-filled ring that can be chilled in the refrigerator
B) Colorful rattle
C) Jack-in-the-box toy
D) Push-and-pull toy
Q3) A child with hives weighing 40 pounds is prescribed diphenhydramine (Benadryl), 5 mg/kg/day in four divided doses. How many milligrams should the nurse give for each dose?
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Chapter 5: Pediatric Assessment
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Q1) When assessing the cognitive development, which technique would be appropriate to test the remote memory of a 5-year-old?
A) Say the name of an object and after 5 minutes ask the child to tell you what you said the object was.
B) Ask the child to repeat his address.
C) Ask the child to say a poem and listen to the child's speech articulation.
D) Have the child point to various parts of the body as you name them.
Q2) The nurse is conducting a health surveillance visit with a 6-month-old infant. Which methods are appropriate to monitor the infant's growth pattern since birth? Select all that apply.
A) Weight the infant twice and average together
B) Measure the infant's height
C) Measure the infant's head circumference
D) Determine the infant's body mass index
E) Plot the infant's growth on appropriate chart
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Chapter 6: Introduction to Health Promotion and Maintenance
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Q1) The nurse educator is teaching a group of students about the key concepts of a medical home during the developmental years of the pediatric client. Which items should the educator include in the teaching session? Select all that apply.
A) Financial accessibility
B) Consistent, ongoing care
C) Coordination of care
D) No individualization of care
E) A paternalistic view of care
Q2) The nurse is preparing to perform a hearing screening on a 6-year-old child. The nurse knows this screening is what level of prevention?
A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Quaternary prevention
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Chapter 7: Health Promotion and Maintenance for the
Newborn and Infant
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Q1) The nurse is teaching a new mother developmental expectations. Which activity should the nurse expect a newborn to do within the first month of life?
A) Bring hands to eyes and mouth
B) Push up with hands, moving chest up
C) Keep hands in a relaxed position
D) Roll over from back to abdomen
Q2) The nurse is assessing an infant client and parents during a routine health supervision visit at 2 months of age. Which items will the nurse assess to determine if the infant's mental health needs are being addressed? Select all that apply.
A) Immunization record
B) Newborn screen results
C) Temperament during the visit
D) Feeding schedule
E) Sleep-wake patterns
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Chapter 8: Health Promotion and Maintenance for the
Toddler and Preschooler
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Q1) During a clinic visit, the parents of a 15-month-old ask what disease and injury prevention topics would be appropriate to discuss at this age. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) "It's never too early to teach a child to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle."
B) "Teaching simple handwashing is a good topic at this age."
C) "Tell the child over and over to stay away from water unless you are with him."
D) "Tell him firmly 'no' when he tries to cross the street."
Q2) The nurse is planning care for a preschool-age child and family. In order to assess the family, what should the nurse plan to do during each health supervision visit? Select all that apply.
A) Discuss the child's developmental status
B) Observe interactions among the family members
C) Discuss concerns with the parents
D) Administer age appropriate vaccinations
E) Record height and weight
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Chapter 9: Health Promotion and Maintenance for the
School-Age Child and Adolescent
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Q1) A mother reports that her adolescent is always late. The mother states, "She was born late and has been late every day of her life." Which response should the nurse make to this mother?
A) "You need to establish specific time frames for your adolescent and be certain she adheres to them."
B) "You should not expect your adolescent to be an 'on-time' individual unless you set specific alarms and then reinforce the value of being 'on-time.'"
C) "You should not expect your adolescent to be on time. Teenagers are always late."
D) "You have a major problem. There must be a lot of screaming in your home."
Q2) The nurse is preparing to complete a health surveillance appointment with a school-age client and parents. Which observations would necessitate the need for further assessment by the nurse? Select all that apply.
A) Client who does not make eye contact
B) Client with visible bruises in various stages of healing
C) Client holding a video game talking with parent
D) Client playing a card game with sibling
E) Client who appears red in the face while walking to exam room
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Chapter 10: Nursing Considerations for the Child in the Community
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Q1) The nurse is providing care to a school-age client and family. The family, which consists of two parents and 4 children, live in a one-bedroom apartment. The father recently lost his job and the mother stays at home with the children. Which community resources would most benefit this family? Select all that apply.
A) Play groups
B) Parenting programs
C) Social services programs
D) Job skills training
E) Respite care
Q2) What must a home-health nurse realize prior to accepting an assignment?
A) All decisions will be made by the healthcare provider.
B) The family will adapt their lifestyle to the needs of the nurse.
C) Independent decisions regarding emergency care of the child will be made by the nurse.
D) The family is in charge.
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Chapter 11: Nursing Considerations for the Hospitalized Child
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Q1) A preschool-age client is seen in the clinic for a sore throat. In this child's mind, what is the most likely causative agent for the sore throat?
A) Was exposed to someone else with a sore throat.
B) Did not eat the right foods.
C) Yelled at his brother.
D) Did not take his vitamins.
Q2) The nurse is providing care to a school-age client who is admitted to the hospital after a motor vehicle accident. Which interventions are appropriate to prepare this client and family for their hospital stay? Select all that apply.
A) A hospital tour
B) A health fair brochure
C) An orientation to the unit
D) An age-appropriate explanation of procedures
E) A child life program consultation
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Chapter 12: The Child With a Chronic Condition
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Q1) The nurse is working with a child with a chronic condition. The nurse observes that over time, the parents have experienced a pattern of periodic grieving alternating with denial. What are the parents currently experiencing based on this assessment finding?
A) Chronic sorrow
B) Compassion fatigue
C) Dysfunctional parenting
D) Pathological grieving
Q2) The nurse can instruct parents to expect children in which age group to begin to assume more independent responsibility for their own management of a chronic condition, such as blood-glucose monitoring, insulin administration, intermittent self-catheterization, and appropriate inhaler use?
A) Toddlers
B) Preschool-age
C) School-age
D) Adolescents
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Chapter 13: The Child With a Life-Threatening Condition and
End-Of-Life Care
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Q1) Which intervention is considered supportive care for a family whose infant has died from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
A) Interviewing parents to determine the cause of the SIDS incident
B) Allowing parents to hold, touch, and rock the infant
C) Sheltering parents from the grief by not giving them any personal items of the infant, such as footprints
D) Advising parents that an autopsy is not necessary
Q2) A school-age child with congenital heart block codes in the emergency department (ED). The parents witness this and stare at the resuscitation scene unfolding before them. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate in this situation?
A) Ask the parents to leave until the child has stabilized.
B) Ask the parents to call the family to come into watch the resuscitation.
C) Ask the parents to sit near the child's face and hold her hand.
D) Ask the parents to stand at the foot of the cart to watch.
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Chapter 14: Infant, Child, and Adolescent Nutrition
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Q1) While teaching the parents of a newborn about infant care and feeding, which instruction by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Delay supplemental foods until the infant is 4 to 6 months old.
B) Delay supplemental foods until the infant reaches 15 pounds or greater.
C) Begin diluted fruit juice at 2 months of age, but wait 3 to 5 days before trying a new food.
D) Add rice cereal to the nighttime feeding if the infant is having difficulty sleeping after 2 months of age.
Q2) The nurse is providing care to a pediatric client recently diagnosed with celiac disease. Which food choice indicates appropriate understanding of the material presented?
A) Pizza with milk
B) Spaghetti and meat sauce with juice
C) Hot dog on a bun with a shake
D) Fruit plate with Gatorade
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Chapter 15: Pain Assessment and Management in Children
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Q1) The adolescent is 6-hours postappendectomy and refuses pain medications. The nurse would like to walk the child in the hall but is concerned that the child has unrelieved pain. The nurse knows that unrelieved pain causes physiologic consequences such as (Select all that apply.)
A) Atelectasis
B) Pneumonia
C) Ileus
D) Lethargy
E) Hypoactive bowel sounds
Q2) The nurse is caring for a toddler client in the postoperative period. Which pain assessment tool is most appropriate for this client?
A) FLACC Behavioral Pain Assessment Scale
B) FACES pain scale
C) Oucher scale
D) Poker-chip tool
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Chapter 16: Immunizations and Communicable Diseases
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Q1) The family and school-age child are at the healthcare clinic for immunizations. The nurse takes the time to talk with the child and family about reducing the transmission of infection. What practices should the nurse suggest for the family? Select all that apply.
A) Do not share dishes, utensils, and cups.
B) Sanitize toys every week with Lysol.
C) Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer with the child after eating and toileting.
D) Cough or sneeze into cloth tissue
E) Dispose of diapers in a closed container.
Q2) A child is admitted with a diagnosis of early localized Lyme disease. Which clinical manifestations would the nurse expect to find on the initial assessment of this client? Select all that apply.
A) Erythema 5 to 15 cm in diameter
B) Hyperactivity
C) Cranial nerve palsies
D) Fever
E) Headache
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Chapter 17: Social and Environmental Influences on the Child
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Q1) In counseling an adolescent female about safe sex practices, which question is the most appropriate for the nurse to ask?
A) "Do you and your boyfriend use a condom every time you have sex?"
B) "Do you have a boyfriend, and if so, are you sexually active?"
C) "Do you have one or more sexual partners?"
D) "Have you and your boyfriend ever had unprotected sex?"
Q2) While the nurse is conducting the history of a school-age child, the parents admit to owning firearms. Which safety measures are appropriate to include in the teaching plan for this family? Select all that apply.
A) Using a gun lock on all firearms in the house
B) Taking the child to a shooting range for lessons on how to use a gun properly
C) Storing the guns and ammunition in separate places
D) Keeping all the guns in a locked cabinet
E) Explaining the dangers of a gun to the child and telling her explicitly to never touch it
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Chapter 18: Alterations in Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base
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Q1) A school-age client is hypokalemic. The nurse is helping the client complete her menu. Which food selection will the nurse encourage for this client?
A) A hamburger with French fries
B) Pizza with a fruit plate
C) Chicken strips with chips
D) A fajita with rice
Q2) A 1-month-old client is admitted to the emergency room with severe diarrhea. Which assessment suggests the client is severely dehydrated?
A) Skin moist and flushed; mucous membranes dry
B) Low specific gravity of urine; skin color pale
C) Fontanels depressed; capillary refill greater than three seconds
D) High specific gravity of urine; moist mucous membranes
Q3) A nurse is planning care for a child with hyperkalemia. Which clinical manifestation will the nurse plan to assessment this child for based on the diagnosis?
A) Seizures
B) Bradycardia
C) Respiratory distress
D) Hyperthermia
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Chapter 19: Alterations in Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Q1) A nurse is caring for a visually impaired school-age child. Which nursing intervention is the highest priority for this child during the admission process?
A) Explaining playroom policies
B) Orienting the child to where furniture is placed in the room
C) Letting the child touch equipment that will be used during the hospitalization
D) Taking the child on a tour of the unit
Q2) The nurse suspects that an infant has a visual disorder caused by abnormal musculature. Which test will the nurse perform to detect this disorder?
A) A cover/uncover test
B) An ophthalmologic exam
C) A vision-acuity exam
D) A pupil-reaction-to-light test
Q3) A 22-month-old child is seen in the office for reoccurring otitis media. The child weighs 25 pounds. The healthcare provider orders: Amoxicillin 45 mg/kg/day by mouth in divided doses every 12 hours.
Medication on hand: Amoxicillin 125 mg/5 mL
Calculate how many mL/dose of amoxicillin will be given by mouth.
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Chapter 20: Alterations in Respiratory Function
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Q1) Following parental teaching, the nurse is evaluating the parents' understanding of environmental control for their child's asthma management. Which statement by the parents indicates appropriate understanding of the teaching?
A) "We will replace the carpet in our child's bedroom with tile."
B) "We're glad the dog can continue to sleep in our child's room."
C) "We'll be sure to use the fireplace often to keep the house warm in the winter."
D) "We'll keep the plants in our child's room dusted."
Q2) A child is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB). Which nursing intervention is the priority for this child?
A) Administer nebulized epinephrine and oral or IM dexamethasone.
B) Administer antibiotics and assist with possible intubation.
C) Swab the throat for a throat culture.
D) Obtain a sputum specimen.
Q3) A child with asthma will be receiving an oral dose of prednisone. The order reads prednisone 2 mg/kg per day. The child weighs 50 lbs. The child will receive ________ milligrams daily. (Round the answer.) Round the answer to the nearest whole number.
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Chapter 21: Alterations in Cardiovascular Function
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Q1) The nurse is providing care to a school-age client admitted to the emergency department following a motor vehicle crash. The client is exhibiting symptoms of hypovolemic shock. Which nursing interventions are appropriate for this client? Select all that apply.
A) Monitor hemoglobin and hematocrit.
B) Monitor liver enzymes.
C) Administer oxygen, as needed.
D) Administer a dextrose solution.
E) Monitor blood glucose.
Q2) The family has just been informed by the healthcare provider that their newborn is diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). The family tells the nurse that the healthcare provider told them that TOF is comprised of several defects, and they ask the nurse what the defects are. What will the nurse tell the family? Select all that apply.
A) Pulmonary stenosis
B) Coarctation of the aorta
C) Right ventricular hypertrophy
D) Ventral septal defect
E) Overriding aorta
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Chapter 22: Alterations in Immune Function
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Q1) A child is prescribed Didanosine (Videx), a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Which lab value will the nurse monitor closely for this child?
A) Potassium
B) Sodium
C) RBC count
D) Glucose
Q2) A child with the diagnosis of Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome has been ordered an IV infusion of gamma globulin. The child weighs 20 pounds. The healthcare provider orders: gamma globulin 2 g/kg IV over 12 hours.
Calculate how many grams of gamma globulin will be given IV.
Q3) The nurse is providing care to a preschool-age client who is diagnosed with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). In planning the client's care, which vaccine is inappropriate for the client to receive?
A) Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine (DTaP)
B) Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB conjugate vaccine)
C) Varicella vaccine
D) Hepatitis B vaccine (Hep B)
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Chapter 23: Alterations in Hematologic Function
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Q1) A child is diagnosed with sickle cell disease. The parents are unsure how their child contracted the disease. Which explanation by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) "Both the mother and the father have the sickle cell trait."
B) "The mother has the trait, but the father doesn't."
C) "The father has the trait, but the mother doesn't."
D) "The mother has sickle cell disease, but the father doesn't have the disease or the trait."
Q2) The nurse is providing an educational session for parents with children diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. Which statements will the nurse include educate about the normal functions of RBCs? Select all that apply.
A) "RBCs transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissue."
B) "RBCs transport carbon dioxide to the lungs."
C) "RBCs protect the body against bacterial invaders."
D) "RBCs form hemostatic plugs to stop bleeding."
E) "RBCs are responsible for psychosocial development."
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Chapter 24: The Child With Cancer
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Q1) A child is diagnosed with thrombocytopenia secondary to chemotherapy treatments. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Refrain from administering any intramuscular injections (IM).
B) Perform oral hygiene.
C) Monitor intake and output.
D) Use palpation as a component of assessment.
Q2) A seasoned nurse is precepting a novice nurse on a pediatric oncology unit. The seasoned nurse would like to review the ongoing physiologic and psychosocial care of the children who survive cancer. Which topics will the seasoned nurse include in the discussion with the novice nurse? Select all that apply.
A) Developing other cancers
B) Recommending regular office visits
C) Encouraging school-age clients to manage their own care
D) Needing weekly laboratory tests
E) Providing educational and psychosocial support
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Chapter 25: Alterations in Gastrointestinal Function
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Q1) The nurse is preparing to ambulate a school-age client who had an appendectomy. In addition to pharmacological pain management, the nurse can use which nonpharmacological pain-management strategy for this client?
A) A heating pad
B) A warm, moist pack
C) A pillow on the abdomen
D) An ice pack
Q2) The nurse is administering several medications to an infant with neurologic impairment and delay. Which medication is a proton pump inhibitor that is administered for gastroesophageal reflux?
A) Omeprazole
B) Ranitidine
C) Phenytoin
D) Glycopyrrolate
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Chapter 26: Alterations in Genitourinary Function
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Q1) A 10-year-old diagnosed with chronic renal failure is seen at the dialysis center for dialysis treatment three times a week. The child weighs 35 pounds after dialysis. Physician's order: Epogen 50 U/kg three times weekly after dialysis.
Medication on hand: Epogen 2000 U/mL
Calculate how many ml of Epogen the child should receive three times a week.
Q2) The nurse is providing care to a male infant who is diagnosed with hypospadias. Which clinical manifestation does the nurse anticipate when assessing this infant?
A) A urethral meatus that is located on the ventral surface of the penis
B) The presence of foreskin
C) A small opening or a fissure that extends the entire length of the penis
D) An opening on the dorsal surface of the penis
Q3) Which symptoms are characteristic of a preschool-age client who is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection?
A) Foul-smelling urine, elevated blood pressure, and hematuria
B) Severe flank pain, nausea, headache
C) Headache, hematuria, vertigo
D) Urgency, dysuria, fever
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Chapter 27: Alterations in Neurologic Function
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Q1) A nurse is caring for a child who is diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Which goal of therapy is most appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?
A) Reversing the degenerative processes that have occurred
B) Curing the underlying defect causing the disorder
C) Preventing the spread to individuals in close contact with the child
D) Promoting optimum development
Q2) A child with myelomeningocele, corrected at birth, is now 5 years old. Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for a child with corrected spina bifida at this age?
A) Risk for Altered Nutrition
B) Risk for Impaired Tissue Perfusion-Cranial
C) Risk for Altered Urinary Elimination
D) Risk for Altered Comfort
Q3) Which statement made by a parent during a well-child visit would cause the nurse to suspect the child has cerebral palsy?
A) "My 6-month-old baby is rolling from back to prone now."
B) "My 3-month-old seems to have floppy muscle tone."
C) "My 8-month-old can sit without support."
D) "My 10-month-old is not walking."
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Chapter 28: Alterations in Mental Health and Cognitive Function
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Q1) An adolescent client diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is interested in playing the drums in the school band. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Recommend the child take private lessons and not join the band.
B) Encourage the child to join the band.
C) Consult with the healthcare provider about allowing participation in band activities.
D) Discourage the child from playing in the band.
Q2) A nurse is conducting developmental assessments on several children in the day-care setting. Which child(ren) does the nurse identify as having development delays? Select all that apply.
A) An 18-month-old toddler who is unable to phrase sentences
B) A 5-year-old who is unable to button his shirt
C) A 6-year-old who is unable to sit still for a short story
D) A 2-year-old who is unable to cut with scissors
E) A 2-year-old who cannot recite her phone number
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Chapter 29: Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function
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Q1) The parents of a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy are in the clinic after diagnosis and ask the nurse if the family should have genetic testing completed. Who should the nurse suggest to have genetic testing? Select all that apply.
A) Female cousins
B) Aunts
C) Sisters
D) Brothers
E) Uncles and male cousins
Q2) An infant returns from surgery for correction of bilateral congenital clubfeet. The infant has bilateral long-leg casts. The toes on both feet are edematous, but there is color, sensitivity, and movement to them. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Call the healthcare provider to report the edema.
B) Elevate the legs on pillows.
C) Apply a warm, moist pack to the feet.
D) Encourage movement of toes.
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Chapter 30: Alterations in Endocrine Function
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Q1) The nurse is planning care for a pediatric client diagnosed with adrenal hyperplasia. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this client?
A) Impaired Social Interaction Related to Unnatural Facial Features
B) Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements due to Nausea and Vomiting
C) Depression Related to Inability to Take in Oral Fluids
D) Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume Related to Failure of Regulatory Mechanisms
Q2) A pediatric client is seen in the clinic with a possible diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. The mother asks what the healthcare provider uses to make the diagnosis. The nurse explains that type 2 diabetes is suspected if the child has obesity, acanthosis nigricans, and two non-fasting blood-glucose levels above which level?
A) 120
B) 80
C) 200
D) 50
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Chapter 31: Alterations in Skin Integrity
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Q1) A child is prescribed cephalexin for treatment of cellulitis. The child weighs 15 kg. The pediatrician orders: cephalexin 40 mg/kg/day PO, give twice a day.
Medication on hand: 250 mg/5 mL
Calculate how many mLs the nurse must draw up for each dose.
Q2) A nurse is caring for a toddler client who is diagnosed with scabies and prescribed a 5 percent permethrin lotion. How will the nurse apply this lotion when administering it to the toddler?
A) To the scalp only
B) Over the entire body from the chin down, as well as on the scalp and forehead
C) Only on the areas with evidence of scabies activity
D) Only on the hands
Q3) The nurse is caring for a pediatric client diagnosed with eczema. Which topical medication order does the nurse anticipate for this client?
A) Corticosteroid
B) Retinoid
C) Antifungal
D) Antibacterial
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