Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Solved
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Course Introduction
This course explores the principles and practices of nursing care for childbearing families, with emphasis on the physiological, psychological, and social adaptations of women and their families throughout the stages of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Students will develop competency in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions for mothers, infants, and families, while integrating evidence-based practices and addressing issues such as maternal-newborn health, family dynamics, cultural diversity, and health promotion. The course also emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and advocacy to support positive outcomes for childbearing families in various healthcare settings.
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Maternal Child Nursing 4th Edition by Emily Slone McKinney
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Chapter 1: Foundations of Maternity, Womens Health, and Child Health Nursing
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Q1) A nurse assigned to a child does not know how to perform a treatment that has been prescribed for the child.What should the nurse's first action be?
A) Delay the treatment until another nurse can do it.
B) Make the child's parents aware of the situation.
C) Inform the nursing supervisor of the problem.
D) Arrange to have the child transferred to another unit.
Answer: C
Q2) Which factor significantly contributed to the shift from home births to hospital births in the early 20th century?
A) Puerperal sepsis was identified as a risk factor in labor and delivery.
B) Forceps were developed to facilitate difficult births.
C) The importance of early parental-infant contact was identified.
D) Technologic developments became available to physicians.
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: The Nurses Role in Maternity, Womens Health, and Pediatric Nursing
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Q1) Which step in the nursing process identifies the basis or cause of the patient's problem?
A) Intervention
B) Expected outcome
C) Nursing diagnosis
D) Evaluation.
Answer: C
Q2) Interventions,modalities,professions,theories,applications,or practices that are not currently part of the conventional medical system in North American culture are often referred to as ____________________ and ____________________ medicine.
Answer: complementary,alternative
For many people such therapies are not considered alternative,because they are mainstream in their culture.Others combine them with traditional medical practices,thereby using an integrative approach.A continued concern is patient safety.Some patients who use these techniques may delay necessary care,and others may take herbal or other remedies that might become toxic when used in combination with prescription drugs or when taken in excess.
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Chapter 3: The Childbearing and Child-Rearing Family
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Q1) A _________ family is one formed when single,divorced,or widowed parents bring children from a previous union into the new relationship.
Answer: blended
These families must overcome differences in parenting styles and values to form a cohesive blended family.Often they wish to have children with each other in the new relationship.Differing expectations of the children's development and beliefs regarding discipline may lead to conflict.Older children often resent the introduction of a stepmother or stepfather.
Q2) According to Friedman's classifications,providing such physical necessities as food,clothing,and shelter is the _____ family function.
A) Economic
B) Socialization
C) Reproductive
D) Health care
Answer: D
Q3) ___________ refers to the view that one's own culture's way of doing things is always the best.
Answer: Ethnocentrism
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Chapter 4: Communicating With Children and Families
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Q1) A preschool age child is being admitted for some diagnostic tests and possible surgery.The nurse planning care should use which phrases when explaining procedures to the child? Select all that apply.
A) Fluids will be given through tubing connected to a small tiny tube inserted into your arm.
B) After surgery we will be doing dressing changes.
C) You will get a shot before surgery.
D) The doctor will give you medicine that will help you go into a deep sleep.
E) We will take you to surgery on a bed on wheels.
Q2) What is the most important consideration for effectively communicating with a child?
A) The child's chronologic age
B) The parent-child interaction
C) The child's receptiveness
D) The child's developmental level
Q3) An effective technique for communicating with toddlers is to
A) Have the toddler make up a story from a picture.
B) Involve the toddler in dramatic play with dress-up clothing.
C) Use picture books.
D) Ask the toddler to draw pictures of his fears.
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Chapter 5: Health Promotion for the Developing Child
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Q1) The theorist who viewed developmental progression as a lifelong series of conflicts that need resolution is
A) Erikson
B) Freud
C) Kohlberg
D) Piaget
Q2) Which is the preferred site for administration of the Hib vaccine to an infant?
A) Deltoid
B) Anterolateral thigh
C) Upper, outer aspect of the arm
D) Dorsal gluteal region.
Q3) Which factor has the greatest influence on child growth and development?
A) Culture
B) Environment
C) Genetics
D) Nutrition
Q4) A type of play that allows children to act out roles and experiences that may have happened to them,that they fear may happen,or that they have observed in others is known as ______ play.
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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 good for him."
B) "It is best to wait until he is a year old before giving him cow's milk."
C) "Limit cow's milk to his bedtime bottle."
D) "Mix his cereal with cow's milk and give him formula in a bottle."
Q2) Which is appropriate play for a 6-month-old infant?
A) Pat-a-cake, peek-a-boo
B) Ball rolling, hide-and-seek game
C) Bright rattles and tactile toys
D) Push and pull toys
Q3) The rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS),now the third leading cause of death in infants,has increased despite international efforts and the Back to Sleep campaign.Is this statement true or false?
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Health Promotion during Early Childhood
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Q1) In providing anticipatory guidance to parents whose child will soon be entering kindergarten,which is a critical factor in preparing a child for kindergarten entry?
A) The child's ability to sit still
B) The child's sense of learned helplessness
C) The parent's interactions and responsiveness to the child
D) Attending a preschool program
Q2) The parent of 16-month-old Chris asks,"What is the best way to keep Chris from getting into our medicines at home?" The nurse should advise that
A) "All medicines should be locked away securely."
B) "The medicines should be placed in high cabinets."
C) "Chris just needs to be taught not to touch medicines."
D) "Medicines should not be kept in the homes of small children."
Q3) A disturbance in the flow and time patterning of speech is known as
Q4) The most fatal type of burn in the toddler age-group is
A) Flame burn from playing with matches
B) Scald burn from high-temperature tap water
C) Hot object burn from cigarettes or irons
D) Electric burn from electrical outlets.
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Chapter 8: Health Promotion for the School-Age Child
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Q1) Which interventions are appropriate for preventing childhood obesity? Select all that apply.
A) Establish consistent times for meals and snacks.
B) Eliminate all snacks. Eat three nutritious meals a day.
C) Teach the family and child how to select foods and prepare foods.
D) Encourage schools to provide snack machines with popcorn, cookies, and diet soda.
E) Limit computer and television time.
Q2) Which statement made by a mother of a school-age boy indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "My child is playing soccer this year."
B) "He is always busy with his friends playing games. He is very active."
C) "I limit his television watching to about 2 hours a day."
D) "I am glad his coach is a good role model. He emphasizes the importance of winning in today's society. The kids really are disciplined."
Q3) Children have a total of __________ primary (deciduous)teeth that they begin to lose when they are school age.
Q4) Primary (deciduous)teeth are replaced by permanent teeth.By adulthood the child will have __________ permanent teeth.
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Chapter 9: Health Promotion for the Adolescent
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Q1) What predisposes the adolescent to feel an increased need for sleep?
A) An inadequate diet
B) Rapid physical growth
C) Decreased activity that contributes to a feeling of fatigue
D) The lack of ambition typical of this age-group
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) What is the best response a nurse can make to a 15-year-old girl who has verbalized a desire to have a baby?
A) "Have you talked with your parents about this?"
B) "Do you have plans to continue school?"
C) "Will you be able to support the baby?"
D) "Can you tell me how your life will be if you have an infant?"
Q4) In assessing adolescents using Tanner staging,sexual maturity is rated using _________ distinct stages.(Your answer should appear as a number.)
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Chapter 10: Hereditary and Environmental Influences on Development
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Q1) People who have two copies of the same abnormal autosomal dominant gene will usually be
A) More severely affected by the disorder than will people with one copy of the gene
B) Infertile and unable to transmit the gene
C) Carriers of the trait but not affected with the disorder
D) Mildly affected with the disorder
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) The karyotype of a person is 47,XY,+21.This person is a
A) Normal male
B) Male with Down syndrome
C) Normal female
D) Female with Turner syndrome
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Chapter 11: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) In describing the size and shape of the nonpregnant uterus to a patient,the nurse would say it is approximately the size and shape of a
A) Cantaloupe
B) Grapefruit
C) Pear
D) Large orange
Q2) A number of major hormones are necessary for healthy reproduction to occur.These hormones are produced by a number of different organs.The anterior pituitary gland is responsible for producing (select all that apply)
A) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
B) Luteinizing hormone (LH)
C) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
D) Oxytocin
E) Prolactin
Q3) It is important for the nurse to understand that the levator ani is a(n)
A) Imaginary line that divides the true and false pelvis
B) Basin-shaped structure at the lower end of the spine
C) Collection of three pairs of muscles
D) Division of the fallopian tube
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Chapter 12: Conception and Prenatal Development
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Q1) The purpose of the ovum's zona pellucida is to
A) Make a pathway for more than one sperm to reach the ovum.
B) Allow the 46 chromosomes from each gamete to merge.
C) Prevent multiple sperm from fertilizing the ovum.
D) Stimulate the ovum to begin mitotic cell division.
Q2) When explaining twin conception,the nurse points out that dizygotic twins develop from
A) A single fertilized ovum and are always of the same sex
B) A single fertilized ovum and may be the same sex or different sexes
C) Two fertilized ova and are the same sex
D) Two fertilized ova and may be the same sex or different sexes
Q3) The ability of the fetus to survive outside the uterus is called ___________.
Q4) A patient is sent from the physician's office for assessment because of too little amniotic fluid.The nurse is aware that oligohydramnios can result in
A) Excessive fetal urine secretion
B) Newborn respiratory distress
C) Central nervous system abnormality
D) Gastrointestinal blockage
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Chapter 13: Adaptations to Pregnancy
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Q1) Which suggestion is appropriate for the pregnant woman who is experiencing nausea and vomiting?
A) Eat only three meals a day so the stomach is empty between meals.
B) Drink plenty of fluids with each meal.
C) Eat dry crackers or toast before arising in the morning.
D) Drink coffee or orange juice immediately on arising in the morning.
Q2) Alterations in hormonal balance and mechanical stretching are responsible for several changes in the integumentary system during pregnancy.Stretch marks often occur on the abdomen and breasts.These are referred to as
A) Chloasma
B) Linea nigra
C) Striae gravidarum
D) Angiomas
Q3) As a nurse in labor and delivery,you are caring for a Muslim woman during the active phase of labor.You note that when you touch her,she quickly draws away.You should
A) Continue to touch her as much as you need to while providing care.
B) Assume that she doesn't like you and decrease your time with.
C) Limit touching to a minimum, as this may not be acceptable in her culture.
D) Ask the charge nurse to reassign you to another patient.
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Chapter 14: Nutrition for Childbearing
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Q1) Low-income women may have deficient diets because of lack of financial resources and nutritional education.Simple carbohydrate foods are less expensive than other,more nutritious foods items.The diet may be high in calories but low in vitamins and minerals.A referral to ___________ may be helpful.
Q2) Three servings of milk,yogurt,or cheese plus two servings of meat,poultry,or fish will adequately supply the recommended amount of protein for the pregnant woman.Many patients are concerned about the increased levels of mercury in fish and may be afraid to include this source of nutrients in their diet.Sound advice by the nurse to assist the patient in determining which fish is safe to consume includes
A) Canned white tuna as a preferred choice
B) Avoiding shark, swordfish, and mackerel
C) Treating fish caught in local waterways as the safest
D) Avoiding high levels of mercury in salmon and shrimp
Q3) When providing care to the prenatal patient,the nurse understands that pica is defined as
A) Intolerance of milk products
B) Iron deficiency anemia
C) Ingestion of nonfood substances
D) Episodes of anorexia and vomiting
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Chapter 15: Prenatal Diagnostic Tests
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Q1) Which response by the nurse is most appropriate to this statement: "This test isn't my idea,but my husband insists"?
A) "Don't worry. Everything will be fine."
B) "Why don't you want to have this test?"
C) "You're concerned about having this test?"
D) "It's your decision."
Q2) A woman who is 36 weeks pregnant reports to the labor and delivery triage area expressing concerns that her baby "is not moving." Along with a nonstress test (NST)the nurse might also use ______________ to determine fetal well-being.
Q3) A pregnant woman's biophysical profile score is 8.She asks the nurse to explain the results.The nurse's best response is
A) "The test results are within normal limits."
B) "Immediate delivery by cesarean birth is being considered."
C) "Further testing will be performed to determine the meaning of this score."
D) "An obstetric specialist will evaluate the results of this profile and, within the next week, will inform you of your options regarding delivery."
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Chapter 16: Giving Birth
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Q1) It is important for the nurse providing care during labor to be aware that pregnant women can usually tolerate the normal blood loss associated with childbirth because they have
A) A higher hematocrit
B) Increased blood volume
C) A lower fibrinogen level
D) Increased leukocytes
Q2) What finding should the nurse recognize as being associated with fetal compromise?
A) Active fetal movements
B) Contractions lasting 90 seconds
C) FHR in the 140s
D) Meconium-stained amniotic fluid
Q3) During labor,a vaginal examination should be performed only when necessary because of the risk of
A) Fetal injury
B) Discomfort
C) Infection
D) Perineal trauma
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Chapter 17: Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance
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Q1) In which situation is a baseline fetal heart rate of 160 to 170 beats per minute be considered a normal finding?
A) The fetus is at 28 weeks of gestation.
B) The mother has been given an epidural block.
C) The mother has a history of fast labors.
D) The mother has mild preeclampsia but is not in labor.
Q2) Why is continuous electronic fetal monitoring usually used when oxytocin is administered?
A) The mother may become hypotensive.
B) Uteroplacental exchange may be compromised.
C) Maternal fluid volume deficit may occur.
D) Fetal chemoreceptors are stimulated.
Q3) When the deceleration pattern of the fetal heart rate mirrors the uterine contraction,which nursing action is indicated?
A) Administer oxygen by nasal cannula.
B) Reposition the woman.
C) Apply a fetal scalp electrode.
D) Record this reassuring pattern.
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Chapter 18: Pain Management for Childbirth
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Q1) Which technique could the support person use when the laboring woman appears to be losing control?
A) Have the nurse take over the role of support.
B) Tell the woman that she is causing stress to her baby and herself.
C) Wait for the contraction to end and discuss the problem with her.
D) Make eye contact with the woman and breathe along with her.
Q2) When instructing the woman in early labor,the nurse teaches her that an important aspect of proper breathing technique is
A) Breathing no more than three times the normal rate
B) Beginning and ending with a cleansing breath
C) Holding the breath no longer than 10 seconds
D) Adhering exactly to the techniques as they were taught
Q3) The laboring woman who imagines her body opening to let the baby out is using a mental technique called
A) Dissociation
B) Effleurage
C) Imagery
D) Distraction
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Chapter 19: Nursing Care during Obstetric Procedures
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a woman in labor at 39 weeks and 5 days of gestation.Her labor progress has slowed due to poor contractions.After discussion with the provider,a decision has been made that she is a good candidate for ___________ of labor.
Q2) The standard of care for obstetrics dictates that an internal version might be used to manipulate the
A) Fetus from a breech to a cephalic presentation before labor begins
B) Fetus from a transverse lie to a longitudinal lie before cesarean birth
C) Second twin from an oblique lie to a transverse lie before labor begins
D) Second twin from a transverse lie to a breech presentation during vaginal birth
Q3) Immediately after the forceps-assisted birth of an infant,the nurse should
A) Assess the infant for signs of trauma.
B) Give the infant prophylactic antibiotics.
C) Apply a cold pack to the infant's scalp.
D) Measure the circumference of the infant's head.
Q4) A popular preinduction cervical ripening agent that is Food and Drug Administration (FDA)approved for the treatment of peptic ulcers is __________.
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Chapter 20: Postpartum Adaptations
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Q1) 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." The nurse's initial response should be to
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.
Q2) The nurse caring for the postpartum woman understands that breast engorgement is caused by
A) Overproduction of colostrum
B) Accumulation of milk in the lactiferous ducts and glands
C) Hyperplasia of mammary tissue
D) Congestion of veins and lymphatics
Q3) Clotting factors and fibrinogen levels normally are decreased during pregnancy and remain low in the immediate puerperium.This hypocoagulable state increases the risk of thromboembolism,especially after cesarean birth.Is this statement true or false?
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 21: The Normal Newborn: Adaptation and Assessment
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Q1) While assessing the newborn,the nurse should be aware that the average expected apical pulse range of a full-term,quiet,alert newborn is _____ beats/min.
A) 80 to 100
B) 100 to 120
C) 120 to 160
D) 150 to 180
Q2) The hips of a newborn are examined for developmental dysplasia.Which sign indicates an incomplete development of the acetabulum?
A) Negative Ortolani's sign
B) Thigh and gluteal creases are asymmetric
C) Negative Barlow test
D) Knee heights are equal
Q3) Plantar creases should be evaluated within a few hours of birth because
A) The newborn has to be footprinted.
B) As the skin dries, the creases will become more prominent.
C) Heel sticks may be required.
D) Creases will be less prominent after 24 hours.
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Chapter 22: The Normal Newborn: Nursing Care
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Q1) The nurse is discussing infant care as part of the mother-infant's couplet discharge planning.The mother asks the nurse "When will my baby's cord fall off?" The nurse responds,"Your baby's cord should fall off by _______________ after birth."
Q2) An unfortunate but essential role of the nurse is protecting the infant from abduction.Which statement regarding the profile of a potential abductor is the most accurate?
A) Male gender
B) A young woman who has had a previous pregnancy loss
C) A middle-aged woman past childbearing age
D) A female with a number of children of her own
Q3) As recently as 2005,the American Academy of Pediatrics revised safe sleep practices to assist in the prevention of sudden infant death syndrome.The nurse should model these practices in hospital and incorporate this information into the teaching for new parents.They include (select all that apply)
A) Fully supine position for all sleep
B) Side-sleeping position as an acceptable alternative
C) "Tummy time" for play
D) Placing the infant's crib in the parents' room
E) A soft mattress
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Chapter 23: Newborn Feeding
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Q1) How can the nurse help the mother who is breastfeeding and has engorged breasts?
A) Suggest that she switch to bottled formula just for today.
B) Assist her into removing her bra, making her more comfortable.
C) Apply heat to her breasts between feeding and cold to the breasts just before feedings.
D) Instruct and assist the mother to massage her breasts.
Q2) What is the first step in assisting the breastfeeding mother?
A) Provide instruction on the composition of breast milk.
B) Discuss the hormonal changes that trigger the milk ejection reflex.
C) Assess the woman's knowledge of breastfeeding.
D) Help her obtain a comfortable position and place the infant to the breast.
Q3) A newborn weight loss of _____% in a breastfeeding infant during the first 3 days of life should be investigated.Most often,the excessive weight loss is associated with poor breastfeeding techniques.
Q4) At some hospitals in the United States,new mothers are given formula gift packs at discharge.Having been given the gift pack by hospital staff leads parents to believe that formula will be necessary even for breastfeeding mothers.Is this statement true or false?
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 24: The Childbearing Family With Special Needs
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Q1) A patient at 24 weeks of gestation says she has a glass of wine with dinner every evening.The nurse will counsel her to eliminate all alcohol intake,because
A) A daily consumption of alcohol indicates a risk for alcoholism.
B) She will be at risk for abusing other substances as well.
C) The fetus is placed at risk for altered brain growth.
D) The fetus is at risk for multiple organ anomalies.
Q2) The standard of care for women who are dependent on heroin or other narcotics is ___________ maintenance treatment (MMT).
Q3) A woman who is older than 35 years may have difficulty achieving pregnancy,because
A) Personal risk behaviors influence fertility.
B) She has used contraceptives for an extended time.
C) Her ovaries may be affected by the aging process.
D) Prepregnancy medical attention is lacking.
Q4) A common effect of both smoking and cocaine use on the pregnant woman is A) Vasoconstriction
B) Increased appetite
C) Changes in insulin metabolism
D) Increased metabolism
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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 convulsion
C) Effects of magnesium sulfate
D) Gastrointestinal upset
Q2) Which clinical sign is not included in the classic symptoms of preeclampsia?
A) Hypertension
B) Edema
C) Proteinuria
D) Glycosuria
Q3) Methotrexate is recommended as part of the treatment plan for which obstetric complication?
A) Complete hydatidiform mole
B) Missed abortion
C) Unruptured ectopic pregnancy
D) Abruptio placentae
Q4) The antidote administered to reverse magnesium toxicity is ______________.
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Chapter 26: Concurrent Disorders During Pregnancy
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Q1) Diabetes mellitus is a medical condition that could adversely affect pregnancy.It's frequency is increasing along with obesity and abnormal lipid profiles.Women who have GDM in pregnancy have no greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes.Is this statement true or false?
A)True
B)False
Q2) With regard to the association of maternal diabetes and other risk situations affecting mother and fetus,nurses should be aware that
A) Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) can lead to fetal death at any time during pregnancy.
B) Hydramnios occurs approximately twice as often in diabetic pregnancies.
C) Infections occur about as often and are considered about as serious in diabetic and nondiabetic pregnancies.
D) Even mild to moderate hypoglycemic episodes can have significant effects on fetal well-being.
Q3) The leading cause of life threatening perinatal infections in the United States is ________ (GBS).
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Chapter 27: The Woman With an Intrapartum Complication
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Q1) A woman in labor at 34 weeks of gestation is hospitalized and treated with intravenous magnesium sulfate for 18 to 20 hours.When the magnesium sulfate is discontinued,which oral drug will probably be prescribed for at-home continuation of the tocolytic effect?
A) Ritodrine
B) Terbutaline
C) Calcium gluconate
D) Magnesium sulfate
Q2) __________ is defined as long,difficult,or abnormal labor.It is caused by various conditions associated with the five factors affecting labor.
Q3) Infant mortality for late preterm infants (34 to 36 weeks)is three times the rate of mortality for term infants.Is this statement true or false?
A)True
B)False
Q4) Nurses need to know that when any woman is admitted to the hospital and is _____ to _____ weeks pregnant,she should receive antenatal glucocorticoids unless she has chorioamnionitis.Because these drugs require a 24-hour period to become effective,timely administration is essential.
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Chapter 28: The Woman With a Postpartum Complication
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Q1) Pulmonary embolism (PE)is a serious complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)and the leading cause of maternal mortality.As many as 15% to 25% of all DVTs lead to PEs if not recognized and treated.Is this statement true or false?
A)True
B)False
Q2) _______________ is the most common postpartum infection.
Q3) The nurse should expect medical intervention for subinvolution to include
A) Oral methylergonovine maleate (Methergine) for 48 hours
B) Oxytocin intravenous infusion for 8 hours
C) Oral fluids to 3000 mL/day
D) Intravenous fluid and blood replacement
Q4) One of the first symptoms of puerperal infection to assess for in the postpartum woman is
A) Fatigue continuing for longer than 1 week
B) Pain with voiding
C) Profuse vaginal bleeding with ambulation
D) Temperature of 38° C (100.4° F) or higher on 2 successive days starting 24 hours after birth
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Chapter 29: The High-Risk Newborn: Problems Related to
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Q1) Late preterm infants need closer monitoring during her hospital stay than term infants.In order to prevent unrecognized cold-stress the nurse should perform all except A) Wean the infant to an open crib.
B) Check temperature every 3 to 4 hours.
C) Encourage kangaroo care.
D) Place infant on a radiant warmer.
Q2) While caring for the postterm infant,the nurse recognizes that the fetus may have passed meconium prior to birth as a result of
A) Hypoxia in utero
B) NEC
C) Placental insufficiency
D) Rapid use of glycogen stores
Q3) What nursing action is especially important for the SGA newborn?
A) Observe for respiratory distress syndrome.
B) Observe for and prevent dehydration.
C) Promote bonding.
D) Prevent hypoglycemia by early and frequent feedings.
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Chapter 30: The High Risk Newborn: Acquired and Congenital Conditions
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Q1) Newborns whose mothers are substance abusers frequently have what behavior?
A) Circumoral cyanosis, hyperactive Babinski reflex, and constipation
B) Decreased amounts of sleep, hyperactive Moro (startle) reflex, and difficulty feeding
C) Hypothermia, decreased muscle tone, and weak sucking reflex
D) Excessive sleep, weak cry, and diminished grasp reflex
Q2) The difference between physiologic and nonphysiologic jaundice is that nonphysiologic jaundice
A) Usually results in kernicterus.
B) Appears during the first 24 hours of life
C) Results from breakdown of excessive erythrocytes not needed after birth
D) Begins on the head and progresses down the body
Q3) Transitory tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)is thought to occur as a result of
A) A lack of surfactant
B) Hypoinflation of the lungs
C) Delayed absorption of fetal lung fluid
D) A slow vaginal delivery associated with meconium-stained fluid
Q4) A lack of O? and an increase in CO? in the blood is known as __________.This condition in the neonate may occur while in utero,at birth,or later.
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Q1) While instructing a couple regarding birth control,the nurse should be aware that the method called natural family planning
A) Is the same as coitus interruptus, or "pulling out"
B) Uses the calendar method to align the woman's cycle with the natural phases of the moon
C) Is the only contraceptive practice acceptable to the Roman Catholic Church
D) Relies on barrier methods during fertility phases
Q2) Three million unintended pregnancies occur each year in the United States.A Healthy People 2020 goal is to increase the number of intended pregnancies to 70%.Is this statement true or false?
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which contraceptive method is contraindicated in a woman with a history of toxic shock syndrome?
A) Condom
B) Spermicide
C) Cervical cap
D) Norplant
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Chapter 32: Womens Health Care
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Q1) 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 that require radiation or chemotherapy.
B) Fibroids will increase in size during the perimenopausal period.
C) Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common finding.
D) Hysterectomy should be performed.
Q2) The microscopic examination of scrapings from the cervix,endocervix,or other mucous membranes to detect premalignant or malignant cells is called
A) Bimanual palpation
B) Rectovaginal palpation
C) A Papanicolaou test
D) DNA testing
Q3) A 70-year-old woman should be taught to report what condition to her health care provider?
A) Vaginal bleeding
B) Pain with intercourse
C) Breasts become smaller
D) Skin becomes thinner
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Q1) The nurse is obtaining vital signs on a 1-year-old child.What is the most appropriate site for assessing the pulse rate?
A) Apical
B) Radial
C) Carotid
D) Femoral
Q2) What heart sound is produced by vibrations within the heart chambers or in the major arteries from the back-and-forth flow of blood?
A) S<sub>1</sub>, S<sub>2</sub>
B) S<sub>3</sub>, S<sub>4</sub>
C) Murmur
D) Physiologic splitting.
Q3) During examination of a toddler's extremities,the nurse notes that the child is bowlegged.The nurse should recognize that this finding is
A) Abnormal, requiring further investigation
B) Abnormal unless it occurs in conjunction with knock-knee
C) Normal if the condition is unilateral or asymmetric
D) Normal, because the lower back and leg muscles are not yet well developed
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Chapter 34: Emergency Care of the Child
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Q1) You are the nurse working triage in the emergency department.A school-age child is brought in for treatment,carried by her mother.What is part of a primary assessment that should be performed first on this child?
A) Determine level of consciousness.
B) Obtain a health history.
C) Obtain a full set of vital signs.
D) Evaluate for pain.
Q2) Which nursing action is most appropriate to assist a preschool-age child in coping with the emergency department experience?
A) Explain procedures and give the child at least 1 hour to prepare.
B) Remind the child that she is a big girl.
C) Avoid the use of bandages.
D) Use positive terms and avoid terms such as "shot" and "cut."
Q3) What is the leading cause of unintentional death in children younger than 19 years of age in the United States?
A) Drowning
B) Airway obstruction
C) Pedestrian injury
D) Motor vehicle injuries
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Chapter 35: The Ill Child in the Hospital and Other Care Settings
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Q1) Which situation poses the greatest challenge to the nurse working with a child and family?
A) Twenty-four-hour observation
B) Emergency hospitalization
C) Outpatient admission
D) Rehabilitation admission
Q2) The nurse is discussing toddler development with the mother of a 2 1/2-year-old child.Which statement by the mother indicates she has an understanding of how to help her daughter succeed in a developmental task while hospitalized?
A) "I always help my daughter complete tasks to help her achieve a sense of accomplishment."
B) "I provide many opportunities for my daughter to play with other children her age."
C) "I consistently stress the difference between right and wrong to my daughter."
D) "I encourage my daughter to do things for herself when she can."
Q3) When a child is hospitalized,one component of their plan of care is the use of therapeutic play.This care is often provided by a(n)_____________.
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Chapter 36: The Child With a Chronic Condition or Terminal Illness
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Q1) At the time of a child's death,the nurse tells his mother,"We will miss him so much." The best interpretation of this is that the nurse is
A) Pretending to be experiencing grief
B) Expressing personal feelings of loss
C) Denying the mother's sense of loss
D) Talking when listening would be better
Q2) Which should a nurse identify as common chronic illnesses of childhood? Select all that apply.
A) Reactive airway disease (asthma)
B) Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
C) Cerebral palsy
D) Diabetes mellitus
E) Human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV)
Q3) What is the primary concern for the parents of a dying child?
A) Pain
B) Safety
C) Food intake
D) Fluid intake.
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Chapter 37: Principles and Procedures for Nursing Care of Children
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Q1) Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for the 5-year-old child in isolation because of immunosuppression?
A) Spiritual distress
B) Social isolation
C) Deficient diversional activity
D) Sleep deprivation
Q2) Which action by the nurse is appropriate when preparing a child for a procedure?
A) Discourage the child from crying during the procedure.
B) Use professional terms so the child will understand what is happening.
C) Give the child choices whenever possible.
D) Discourage the parents from staying in the room during the procedure.
Q3) Which action is appropriate to promote a toddler's nutrition during hospitalization?
A) Allow the child to walk around during meals.
B) Require the child to empty his or her plate.
C) Ask the child's parents to bring a cup and utensils from home.
D) Select new foods for the child from the menu.
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Chapter 38: Medication Administration and Safety for
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Q1) The mucous membranes inside the nose allow for fairly rapid systemic absorption of overriding of a variety of medications.Antidiuretic hormone (DDAVP)is an appropriate medication to administer intranasally.Is this statement true or false?
A)True
B)False
Q2) What action is appropriate when using an EMLA cream before intravenous catheter insertion?
A) Rub a liberal amount of cream into the skin thoroughly.
B) Cover the skin with a gauze dressing after applying the cream.
C) Leave the cream on the skin for 1 to 2 hours before the procedure.
D) Use the smallest amount of cream necessary to numb the skin surface.
Q3) A child is receiving intravenous fluids.How frequently should the nurse assess and document the condition of the child's intravenous site?
A) Every hour
B) Every 2 hours
C) Every 4 hours
D) Every shift.
Q4) What is the 24-hour maintenance fluid requirement for a child weighing 8.5 kg?
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Q1) When assessing pain in any child,the nurse should consider that
A) Any pain assessment tool can be used to assess pain in children.
B) Children as young as 1 year old use words to express pain.
C) The child's behavioral, physiologic, and verbal responses are valuable when assessing pain.
D) Pain assessment tools are minimally effective for communicating about pain.
Q2) Which medications are the most effective choices for treating pain associated with inflammation in children? Select all that apply.
A) Morphine
B) Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
C) Ibuprofen (Advil)
D) Ketorolac (Toradol)
E) Aspirin
Q3) What medication is the most effective choice for treating pain associated with sickle cell crisis in a newly admitted 5-year-old child?
A) Morphine
B) Acetaminophen
C) Ibuprofen
D) Midazolam
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Chapter 40: The Child With a Fluid and Electrolyte Alteration
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Q1) What is the best response by the nurse to a parent asking about antidiarrheal medication for her 18-month-old child?
A) "It is okay to give antidiarrheal medication to a young child as long as you follow the directions on the box for correct dosage."
B) "Antidiarrheal medication is not recommended for young children because it slows the body's attempt to rid itself of the pathogen."
C) "I'm sure your child won't like the taste, so give extra fluids when you give the medication."
D) "Antidiarrheal medication will lessen the frequency of stools, but give your child Gatorade to maintain electrolyte balance."
Q2) Which action is the primary concern in the treatment plan for a child with persistent vomiting?
A) Detecting the cause of vomiting
B) Preventing metabolic acidosis
C) Positioning the child to prevent further vomiting
D) Recording intake and output
Q3) Bodily fluids are composed of two elements; water and _____.
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Chapter 41: The Child With an Infectious Disease
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Q1) Which statement indicates that a father understands the treatment for his child who has scarlet fever?
A) "I can stop the medicine when my child feels better."
B) "I will apply antibiotic cream to her rash twice a day."
C) "I will give the penicillin for the full 10 days."
D) "My child can go back to school when she has been on the antibiotic for a week."
Q2) What should be included in the care for a neonate who was diagnosed with pertussis?
A) Monitoring hemoglobin level
B) Hearing test before discharge
C) Serial platelet counts
D) Treatment of all close contacts with a prophylactic antibiotic
Q3) What should be included in health teaching to prevent Lyme disease?
A) Complete the immunization series in early infancy.
B) Wear long sleeves and pants tucked into socks while in wooded areas.
C) Give low-dose antibiotics to the child before exposure.
D) Restrict activities that might lead to exposure for the child.
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Chapter 42: The Child With an Immunologic Alteration
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Q1) 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.
Q2) A nurse is teaching parents about the importance of immunizations for infants because of immaturity of the immune system.The parents demonstrate that they understand the teaching if they make which statement?
A) "The spleen reaches full size by 1 year of age."
B) "IgM, IgE, and IgD levels are high at birth."
C) "IgG levels in the newborn infant are low at birth."
D) "Absolute lymphocyte counts reach a peak during the first year."
Q3) It is important for the parents of a child who has had a severe allergic reaction to either peanuts or tree nuts to talk to their health care provider about whether the child should have medication available at school in case of an unanticipated exposure to nuts.Epinephrine is now available and easy to use in a device known as the
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Chapter 43: The Child With a Gastrointestinal Alteration
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Q1) A school-age child with diarrhea has been rehydrated.The nurse is discussing the child's diet with the family.Which statement by the parent indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
A) "I will keep my child on a clear liquid diet for the next 24 hours."
B) "I should encourage my child to drink carbonated drinks but avoid food for the next 24 hours."
C) "I will offer my child bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast for the next 48 hours."
D) "I should have my child eat a normal diet with easily digested foods for the next 48 hours."
Q2) Which viral pathogen frequently causes acute diarrhea in young children?
A) Giardia organisms
B) Shigella organisms
C) Rotavirus
D) Salmonella organisms
Q3) What maternal assessment is related to an infant's diagnosis of TEF?
A) Maternal age more than 40 years
B) First term pregnancy for the mother
C) Maternal history of polyhydramnios
D) Complicated pregnancy
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Chapter 44: The Child With a Genitourinary Alteration
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Q1) Parents ask the nurse "when should our child's hypospadias be corrected?" The nurse responds based upon the knowledge that correction of hypospadias should be accomplished by the time the child is
A) 1 month of age
B) 6 to 12 months of age
C) School age
D) Sexually mature
Q2) A child with secondary enuresis who complains of dysuria or urgency should be evaluated for what condition? Select all that apply.
A) Hypocalciuria
B) Nephrotic syndrome
C) Glomerulonephritis
D) UTI
E) Diabetes mellitus
Q3) The diet of a child with chronic renal failure is usually characterized as
A) High in protein
B) Low in vitamin D
C) Low in phosphorus
D) Supplemented with vitamins A, E, and K
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Chapter 45: The Child With a Respiratory Alteration
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Q1) Which statement indicates that a parent of a toddler needs more education about preventing foreign body aspiration?
A) "I keep objects with small parts out of reach."
B) "My toddler loves to play with balloons."
C) "I won't permit my child to have peanuts."
D) "I never leave coins where my child could get them."
Q2) An infant's parents ask the nurse about preventing OM.What should be recommended?
A) Avoid tobacco smoke.
B) Use nasal decongestant.
C) Avoid children with OM.
D) Bottle feed or breastfeed in supine position.
Q3) The nurse is providing education related to "Safe Sleep" to the parents of a healthy newborn infant to help prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).The nurse instructs the parents that bed sharing is not recommended; however,they should put the infant in a safe bassinet or crib in the parent's room for sleeping.Is this statement true or false?
A)True
B)False
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Q1) What is the most common causative agent of bacterial endocarditis?
A) Staphylococcus albus
B) Streptococcus hemolyticus
C) Staphylococcus albicans
D) Streptococcus viridans
Q2) A nurse is assigned to care for an infant with an unrepaired tetralogy of Fallot.What should the nurse do first when the baby is crying and becomes severely cyanotic?
A) Place the infant in a knee-chest position.
B) Administer oxygen.
C) Administer morphine sulfate.
D) Calm the infant.
Q3) The nurse caring for a child diagnosed with acute rheumatic fever should assess the child for
A) Sore throat
B) Elevated blood pressure
C) Desquamation of the fingers and toes
D) Tender, warm, inflamed joints
Q4) Elevated blood pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs is a condition known as PAH or _____________________
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Chapter 47: The Child With a Hematologic Alteration
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Q1) In teaching family members about their child's von Willebrand disease,what is the priority outcome for the child that the nurse should discuss?
A) Prevention of injury
B) Maintaining adequate hydration
C) Compliance with chronic transfusion therapy
D) Prevention of respiratory infections
Q2) What action is not appropriate for a 14-month-old child with iron deficiency anemia?
A) Decreasing the infant's daily milk intake to 24 oz or less
B) Giving oral iron supplements between meals with orange juice
C) Including apricots, dark-green leafy vegetables, and egg yolk in the infant's diet
D) Allowing the infant to drink the iron supplement from a small medicine cup
Q3) What is the nurse's best response to a parent with questions about how her child's blood disorder will be treated?
A) "Your child may be able to receive home care."
B) "What did the physician tell you?"
C) "Blood diseases are transient, so there is no need to worry."
D) "Your child will be tired for awhile and then be back to her old self."
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Q1) What is the nurse's best response to a mother whose child has a diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and is expressing guilt about not having responded sooner to her boy's symptoms?
A) "You should always call the physician when your child has a change in what is normal for him."
B) "It is better to be safe than sorry."
C) "It is not uncommon for parents not to notice subtle changes in their children's health."
D) "I hope this delay does not affect the treatment plan."
Q2) A nurse determines that parents understood the teaching from the pediatric oncologist if the parents indicate that which test confirms the diagnosis of leukemia in children?
A) Complete blood cell count (CBC)
B) Lumbar puncture
C) Bone marrow biopsy
D) Computed tomography (CT) scan
Q3) A less common malignancy of muscle or striated tissue is known as
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Chapter 49: The Child With an Alteration in Tissue Integrity
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Q1) The primary clinical manifestation of scabies is A) Edema
B) Redness
C) Pruritus
D) Maceration
Q2) What procedure is contraindicated in the care of a child with a minor partial-thickness burn injury wound?
A) Cleaning the affected area with mild soap and water
B) Applying antimicrobial ointment to the burn wound
C) Changing dressings daily
D) Leaving all loose tissue or skin intact
Q3) What should the nurse teach an adolescent who is taking tretinoin (Retin-A)to treat acne?
A) The medication should be taken with meals.
B) Apply sunscreen before going outdoors.
C) Wash with benzoyl peroxide before application.
D) The effect of the medication should be evident within 1 week.
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Q1) A 4-year-old child with a long leg cast complains of "fire" in his cast.The nurse should
A) Notify the physician on his next rounds.
B) Note the complaint in the nurse's notes.
C) Notify the physician immediately.
D) Report the complaint to the next nurse on duty.
Q2) What is the most appropriate intervention for an adolescent with a mild scoliosis?
A) Long-term monitoring
B) Surgical intervention
C) Bracing
D) No follow-up
Q3) Which factor is important to include in the teaching plan for parents of a child with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease?
A) It is an acute illness lasting 1 to 2 weeks.
B) It affects primarily adolescents.
C) There is a disturbance in the blood supply to the femoral epiphysis.
D) It is caused by a virus.
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Chapter 51: The Child With an Endocrine or Metabolic Alteration
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Q1) What is the priority nursing goal for a 14-year-old with Graves' disease?
A) Relieving constipation
B) Allowing the adolescent to make decisions about whether or not to take medication
C) Verbalizing the importance of adherence to the medication regimen
D) Developing alternative educational goals
Q2) Which children admitted to the pediatric unit would the nurse monitor closely for development of SIADH? Select all who apply.
A) A newly diagnosed preschooler with type 1 diabetes
B) A school-age child returning from surgery for removal of a brain tumor
C) An infant with suspected meningitis
D) An adolescent with blunt abdominal trauma following a car accident
E) A school-age child with head trauma
Q3) A neonate born with ambiguous genitalia is diagnosed with congenital adrenogenital hyperplasia.Therapeutic management includes administration of
A) Vitamin D
B) Cortisone
C) Stool softeners
D) Calcium carbonate
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Chapter 52: The Child With a Neurologic Alteration
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Q1) Which type of fractures describes traumatic separation of cranial sutures?
A) Basilar
B) Linear
C) Commuted
D) Depressed
Q2) If a child has a concussion,a second concussion will have no further ill effects.Is this statement true or false?
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which statement best describes a subdural hematoma?
A) Bleeding occurs between the dura and the skull.
B) Bleeding occurs between the dura and the cerebrum.
C) Bleeding is generally arterial, and brain compression occurs rapidly.
D) The hematoma commonly occurs in the parietotemporal region.
Q4) Which type of seizures involves both hemispheres of the brain?
A) Focal
B) Partial
C) Generalized
D) Acquired
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Chapter 53: Psychosocial Problems in Children and Families
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Q1) The rapid onset of physical,cognitive,and emotional symptoms that results in chest pain,shortness of breath,and the signs of impending doom is known as
Q2) Which manifestation is atypical of ADHD?
A) Talking incessantly
B) Blurting out the answers to questions before the questions have been completed
C) Acting withdrawn in social situations
D) Fidgeting with hands or feet
Q3) The outpatient nurse understands that the phase of substance abuse characterized by a 14-year-old child admitting to using marijuana every day with friends after attending school is
A) Experimentation
B) Early drug use
C) True drug addiction
D) Severe drug addiction
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Chapter 54: The Child With a Developmental Disability
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Q1) Which statement best describes Fragile X syndrome?
A) Chromosomal defect affecting only females
B) Chromosomal defect that follows the pattern of X-linked recessive disorders
C) Second most common genetic cause of cognitive impairment
D) Most common cause of noninherited cognitive impairment
Q2) Many of the physical characteristics of Down syndrome present feeding problems.Care of the infant should include
A) Delaying feeding solid foods until the tongue thrust has stopped
B) Modifying diet as necessary to minimize the diarrhea that often occurs
C) Providing calories appropriate to child's age
D) Using special bottles that may assist the infant with feeding
Q3) Anticipatory guidance for the family of a preadolescent with a cognitive dysfunction should include information about
A) Institutional placement
B) Sexual development.
C) Sterilization
D) Clothing
Q4) Unlike fragile X syndrome,which affects primarily males,__________ (RS)is almost exclusively linked to female gender.
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Chapter 55: The Child With a Sensory Alteration
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Q1) The school nurse is caring for a child with a penetrating eye injury.Emergency treatment includes
A) Applying a regular eye patch
B) Applying a Fox shield to the affected eye and any type of patch to the other eye
C) Applying ice until the physician is seen
D) Irrigating the eye copiously with a sterile saline solution
Q2) On the second postoperative day of an eye surgery,the child has puffy eyes,increased tearing,and fever.What is the most applicable nursing diagnosis?
A) Risk for Infection related to surgical procedure
B) Risk for Injury related to increased intraocular pressure
C) Disturbed Sensory Perception (Visual) related to surgical procedure
D) Acute Pain related to recent surgical intervention
Q3) A 2-year-old girl has excessive tearing and corneal haziness.The nurse knows that these symptoms may indicate
A) Viral conjunctivitis
B) Paralytic strabismus
C) Congenital cataract
D) Infantile glaucoma
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