Nursing Fundamentals for Maternity and Pediatrics
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This course introduces students to the essential principles and practices of nursing care for maternity and pediatric populations. Covering foundational concepts, students will explore the physiological, psychological, and sociocultural aspects of care for women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, as well as for infants, children, and adolescents. Emphasis is placed on family-centered care, health promotion, patient safety, and the development of effective communication skills. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experiences, students will acquire critical competencies in assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, preparing them to support the unique needs of mothers and children across diverse 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 nurse reviewing the specific recovery goals set out on a clinical pathway observed that two goals were not met by their designated timeline. The nurse records a negative _____________ for these two goals.
Answer: variance
Using a clinical pathway model with goals and associated timelines, the nurse must record a negative variance when a timeline is not met and consider a new approach or an extended timeline.
Q2) The nurse who is able to adapt health care practices to meet needs of various cultures is said to be culturally:
A) aware.
B) sensitive.
C) competent.
D) adaptive.
Answer: C
Q3) The first White House Conference on Children and Youth was called by President
Answer: Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt called the first White House Conference in 1909.
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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 explains that the production of sperm and secretion of hormones is regulated by the:
A) testes.
B) vas deferens.
C) ejaculatory ducts.
D) prostate gland.
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Fetal Development
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Q1) The component of development that programs the genetic code into the nucleus of the cell is ____________.
Answer: DNA
The DNA programs the genetic code to the nucleus of the cell to be replicated.
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
Q3) The nurse explains to a pregnant patient that blood is circulating through the placenta to the fetus by way of:
A) one umbilical vein.
B) two umbilical veins.
C) one umbilical artery.
D) two umbilical arteries.
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy
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Q1) The nurse assesses the progress from the announcement stage of fatherhood to the acceptance stage when the patient reports which action(s) by the father? Select all that apply.
A) Goes fishing every afternoon
B) Has revised his financial plan
C) Spends leisure time with his friends
D) Traded his sports car for a sedan
E) Helped select a crib
Q2) What should the nurse do for the prenatal patient in terms of prenatal care? Select all that apply.
A) Offer nutritional counseling.
B) Reinforce responsibility of parenthood.
C) Reduce risk factors.
D) Improve health practices.
E) Make financial arrangements for delivery.
Q3) The nurse reminds the prenatal patient that she should add ________ kcal to her daily intake to nourish the fetus.
Q4) The patient confesses to eating crushed ice 10 or 12 times daily. The nurse assesses this behavior as __________.
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Chapter 5: Nursing Care of Women with Complications
During Pregnancy
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Q1) A patient who is 30 weeks pregnant delivers a stillborn child in the emergency department (ED). What should the ED nurse offer the patient? Select all that apply.
A) Privacy
B) An opportunity to hold the infant
C) Materials about support groups
D) A memento (footprint or lock of hair)
E) An opportunity to grieve
F) None of the above
Q2) 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.
Q3) Rh incompatibility occurs in which situation?
A) Rh-negative mother, Rh-positive fetus
B) Rh-positive mother, Rh-negative fetus
C) Rh-negative mother, Rh-negative fetus
D) Rh-positive mother, Rh-positive fetus
Q4) The nurse cautions that the consumption of as few as ________ alcoholic drink(s) during pregnancy can lead to the loss of fetal brain cells.
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Chapter 6: Nursing Care of Mother and Infant During Labor and
Birth
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Q1) 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."
Q2) The nurse caring for a patient who is not certain if she is in true labor will attempt to stimulate cervical effacement and intensify contractions in the patient by:
A) offering the patient warm fluids to drink.
B) helping the patient to ambulate in room.
C) seating the patient upright in a straight backed chair.
D) positioning the patient on her right side.
Q3) After the membranes have ruptured, the nurse should assess the fetal heart rate (FHR) for ________ minute(s).
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Chapter 7: Nursing Management of Pain During Labor and Birth
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Q1) The nurse defines the least amount of sensation that one perceives as pain as: A) tolerance.
B) threshold.
C) level.
D) abatement.
Q2) The nurse who encourages the gate control theory of pain control would advise a woman in labor and her partner to use which nonpharmacological method of pain management?
A) Slow abdominal breathing
B) Guided relaxation
C) Listening to music
D) Massage
Q3) While teaching the childbirth preparation class, the nurse explains that the patient's expression of labor pain:
A) reduces the patient's perception of pain.
B) is intensified by the vertex position of the fetus.
C) is influenced by culture.
D) can be completely controlled by nonpharmacological techniques.
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Chapter 8: Nursing Care of Women with Complications
During Labor and Birth
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Q1) After an amniotomy, the nurse should be alert for what sign(s) of infection? Select all that apply.
A) Oral temperature of 37° C (99.8° F)
B) Increase of fetal heart rate from 160 to 174 beats/minute
C) Flecks of vernix in the amniotic fluid
D) Low back pain
E) Edematous labia
Q2) The nurse is administering terbutaline (Brethine) to a pregnant woman to prevent preterm labor. The nurse would assess for which adverse effect?
A) Maternal tachycardia
B) Maternal hypertension
C) Fetal bradycardia
D) Fetal hypokalemia
Q3) The nurse would assess an infant delivered with the use of forceps for:
A) loss of hair from contact with forceps.
B) sacral hematoma.
C) facial asymmetry.
D) shoulder dislocation.
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Chapter 9: The Family After Birth
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Q1) The nurse can expect which intervention to be ordered if the postpartum woman is not immune to rubella?
A) The rubella virus vaccine should be administered before discharge.
B) The woman should receive the rubella virus vaccine at her 6-week postpartum checkup.
C) The woman should be instructed not to get pregnant until she receives the rubella vaccine.
D) No intervention is indicated at this time because the woman is not at risk for rubella.
Q2) While instructing a new mother on formula preparations, what type(s) would the nurse include? Select all that apply.
A) Ready-to-feed formula
B) Concentrated liquid formula
C) Powdered formula
D) Cow's milk
E) Canned evaporated milk
Q3) The hormone responsible for milk "let-down" or ejection from the breasts is
Q4) The hormone responsible for milk production is ____________________.
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Chapter 10: Nursing Care of Women with Complications
After Birth
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a woman who had a cesarean birth yesterday. Varicose veins are visible on both legs. To prevent thrombus formation the nurse would:
A) have the woman sit in a chair for meals.
B) monitor vital signs every 4 hours and report any changes.
C) tell the woman to remain in bed with her legs elevated.
D) assist the woman with ambulation for short periods of time.
Q2) A woman had a vaginal delivery two days ago and is preparing for discharge. To help prevent postpartum complications, the nurse plans to teach the woman to report any:
A) fever.
B) change in lochia from red to white.
C) contractions.
D) fatigue and irritability.
Q3) The nurse's first action when postpartum hemorrhage from uterine atony is suspected is to:
A) teach the patient how to massage the abdomen and then get help.
B) start IV fluids to prevent hypovolemia, then notify the registered nurse.
C) begin massaging the fundus while another person notifies the physician.
D) ask the patient to void and reassess fundal tone and location.
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Chapter 11: The Nurses Role in Womens Health Care
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Q1) In the week before her menstrual period, a woman experiences irritability, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating. The nurse suggests that a remedy to relieve these symptoms is to:
A) drink tea or hot chocolate before going to bed.
B) take a daily folic acid and vitamin C supplement.
C) include complex carbohydrates and fiber in the diet.
D) avoid exercise when symptoms occur.
Q2) A 17-year-old girl comes to the emergency department complaining of severe pain in her left lower quadrant. When an ovarian cyst is suspected, the nurse explains that the diagnosis is confirmed by:
A) laparotomy.
B) oophorectomy.
C) transvaginal ultrasound.
D) hysteroscopy.
Q3) The nurse instructing a man considering a vasectomy should state that after a vasectomy:
A) intercourse should be delayed for 6 weeks.
B) sperm will still be ejaculated for a month.
C) erections will be difficult to maintain.
D) monthly sperm counts for a year will be necessary.
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Chapter 12: The Term Newborn
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Q1) Shortly after delivery, a symptom of respiratory distress in the newborn that should be reported is:
A) cyanosis of the hands and feet.
B) irregular heart rate.
C) mucus draining from the nose.
D) sternal or chest retractions.
Q2) On what knowledge would the nurse base a response to a mother who questions, "Do you think my baby recognizes my voice?"
A) Voice recognition is delayed because the ears are not well developed at birth.
B) Infants respond to voice by increasing movements and sucking.
C) Infants initially respond to low-pitched voices.
D) Neonates can distinguish a mother's voice from other sounds in the first days of life.
Q3) The nurse advises the nursing mother that the immune globulin that is found in breast milk is ______________.
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 carefully assesses the preterm infant for respiratory distress syndrome because of a deficiency of:
A) protein.
B) estrogen.
C) hyaline.
D) surfactant.
Q2) A preterm infant has a yellow skin color and a rising bilirubin level. The nurse is aware that this infant is at risk for:
A) skin breakdown.
B) renal failure.
C) brain damage.
D) heart failure.
Q3) The nurse is caring for an infant born at 43 weeks. A physical assessment would reveal:
A) dry, peeling skin.
B) minimal hair on the head.
C) short, rough nails.
D) abundant lanugo on the body.
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Chapter 14: The Newborn with a Perinatal Injury or Congenital
Malformation
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Q1) Obstruction within the ventricles of the brain or inadequate reabsorption of cerebrospinal fluid may be responsible for the occurrence of:
A) meningitis.
B) meningocele.
C) spina bifida occulta.
D) hydrocephalus.
Q2) The nurse demonstrates how to flush the ventriculoperitoneal shunt by the use of the ____________________ that is in place behind the infant's ear.
Q3) In caring for an infant with an intracranial hemorrhage, what will the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that apply.
A) Keep positioned with head elevated.
B) Feed slowly to reduce possibility of vomiting.
C) Stimulate often to maintain level of consciousness.
D) Hold and coddle frequently to stimulate.
E) Observe for increased intracranial pressure.
Q4) The nurse clarifies to the parents of a child with spina bifida that their child has a portion of the spinal cord in the sac in addition to the meninges. This type of spina bifida is known as a(n) ____________________.
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Chapter 15: An Overview of Growth, Development, and Nutrition
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Q1) A mother tells the nurse, "My 11-month-old son is not as active as my other children were at this age. He is the youngest of four and the older children love to dote on him." Which factor is influencing this child's language development?
A) Heredity
B) Sex
C) Mother's health during pregnancy
D) Ordinal position
Q2) The nurse observes that a 2-year-old is able to use a spoon steadily at mealtime. The nurse recognizes that being able to self feed is important to the toddler in developing:
A) good nutrition.
B) a sense of independence.
C) adequate height and weight.
D) healthy teeth.
Q3) The nurse assesses an unmet need in a hospitalized child who clings to his mother as she is about to leave. The basic needs, as described by Maslow, that are unmet in this case are __________ and ___________.
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 is aware that the earliest age at which the infant should be able to walk independently is _____ months.
A) 8 to 10
B) 12 to 15
C) 15 to 18
D) 18 to 21
Q2) The mother of an infant born prematurely tells the nurse, "The baby is irritable. He cries during diaper changes and feedings. Can you make some suggestions about what I should do to soothe him?" The most appropriate recommendation to help this parent would be to:
A) play the radio or TV while you feed the infant.
B) put the infant in a room with sunlight.
C) wrap the infant snugly when you hold him.
D) change the infant's position quickly.
Q3) 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
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Chapter 17: The Toddler
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Q1) Day care for the toddler differs from that of the preschooler due to the fact that toddlers:
A) have a shorter attention span.
B) need more group play.
C) are less prone to environmental dangers.
D) require less outdoor space.
Q2) To encourage a toddler to practice independence, the nurse would recommend that the child's mother:
A) offer a variety of items to choose from to stimulate his mind.
B) allow the child to determine his own daily routine.
C) offer him a choice between two items.
D) set the routine herself, but discuss with her toddler how he or she would have done it differently.
Q3) Which behavior reported by a parent of an 18-month-old toddler would the nurse report to the pediatrician as a cause for concern?
A) Has temper tantrums
B) Feeds self sloppily
C) Walks by holding onto furniture
D) Speaks in short sentences
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Chapter 18: The Preschool Child
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Q1) A 4-year-old child tells the nurse that he will not eat peas because they are green. This is an example of:
A) egocentrism.
B) artificialism.
C) animism.
D) centering.
Q2) A father is concerned about how long his preschool-age child will continue sucking his thumb. The nurse's most helpful response would be:
A) "Most children will stop thumb-sucking naturally by school age."
B) "Over-the-counter treatments that give a bad taste can be placed on the thumb to discourage the practice."
C) "Consistently touching the child's fingers whenever he sucks his thumb is most effective."
D) "Thumb-sucking is detrimental to the eruption of the child's teeth and must be stopped as soon as possible."
Q3) The gradual transfer of behavioral control from the parent to the child is accomplished through _________________.
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Chapter 19: The School-Age Child
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Q1) The nurse assesses that the 11-year-old has moved from the mind set of egocentrism when he says:
A) "I am a member of the best Cub Scout group in the world."
B) "I must do my homework before I can play."
C) "My dad can do anything!"
D) "I'm sorry. I bet that hurt your feelings."
Q2) A parent asked the nurse, "At what age are children capable of assuming more responsibility for personal belongings?" Based on knowledge of growth and development, the nurse would responds with _____ years.
A) 6
B) 7
C) 9
D) 12
Q3) A seventh-grade girl tells the school nurse that her art teacher, a woman, is her hero. The most appropriate interpretation of the girl's comment is:
A) the student may be exploring her career options.
B) the comment is cause for concern about sexual abuse.
C) the child may have difficulty interacting with her peers.
D) hero worship is a normal phenomenon.
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Chapter 20: The Adolescent
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Q1) An adolescent's parent comments, "My son seems so preoccupied with his appearance these days. Is this normal?" The nurse's best response would be:
A) "It is his attempt to express his individualism."
B) "His preoccupation with his looks is quite normal."
C) "He is probably troubled with his physical changes."
D) "This shows that he has a positive self-image."
Q2) The nurse stresses the need for using a sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least _____.
Q3) The nurse suggests the use of "I" messages to communicate a parent's feeling to an adolescent. The most appropriate example of an "I" message is:
A) "I feel frightened when you stay out past your curfew."
B) "I am your mother, and I insist that you observe your curfew."
C) "I am sick and tired of your staying out late."
D) "I expect you to show me proper respect."
Q4) The nurse explains that adolescent acne is the result of:
A) ineffective sweat glands.
B) oily skin.
C) inadequate hygiene.
D) a poor diet.
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Chapter 21: The Childs Experience of Hospitalization
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Q1) A hospitalized toddler was drinking from a cup at home but now refuses to drink from anything except his favorite bottle. This toddler is:
A) dealing with the anxiety of hospitalization by regressing.
B) demonstrating attention-seeking behaviors because of an overabundance of attention in the hospital.
C) attempting to refocus the attention of the adults around him to avoid further painful procedures.
D) exhibiting normal behavior for his age, as children often stop new behaviors after they believe they have mastered them.
Q2) A 13-year-old girl has been hospitalized for the past week. When discussing the girl's feelings about her illness, the nurse would expect the girl to express the most concern about:
A) invasive procedures.
B) loss of control.
C) appearance.
D) separation from her boyfriend.
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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 nurse is aware that for the 3-month-old who has a surgery time of 2:30 PM, the start order for NPO should be no earlier than ____________________.
Q3) The prescription for a 4-month-old is penicillin G 150,000 units intramuscularly bid. The drug is supplied as a unit dose of 600,000 units in a 5-mL vial. The nurse should give the dose as _____ mL.
A) 1.25
B) 1.4
C) 1.6
D) 1.8
Q4) The emergency action for airway obstruction in the infant is to give:
A) six to 10 midsternal thrusts.
B) five back blows followed by five chest thrusts.
C) five chest thrusts followed by five back blows.
D) abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled.
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Chapter 23: The Child with a Sensory or Neurological Condition
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Q1) The nurse explains that a common treatment for amblyopia is:
A) patching the good eye to force the brain to use the affected eye.
B) patching the affected eye to allow the refractory muscles to rest.
C) using glasses that will slightly blur the image for the good eye.
D) using corticosteroids to treat inflammation of the optic nerve.
Q2) The school nurse recognizes the cardinal sign of a hyphema when she assesses: A) opacity of the lens.
B) a yellow-white reflex on the pupil.
C) a dark-red spot in front of the iris.
D) inflamed mucous membranes of the eyelids.
Q3) A parent comments that her infant has had several ear infections in the past few months. The nurse understands that infants are more susceptible to otitis media because:
A) infants are in a supine or prone position most of the time.
B) sucking on a nipple creates middle ear pressure.
C) they have increased susceptibility to upper respiratory tract infections.
D) the eustachian tube is short, straight, and wide.
Q4) The sign that suggests possible damage to the cortex of the brain is ____________ posturing.
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Chapter 24: The Child with a Musculoskeletal Condition
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Q1) The parent of a child with osteomyelitis asks why his child is in so much pain. The nurse's response will be based on the understanding that the pain of osteomyelitis is caused by:
A) the pressure of inelastic bone.
B) purulent drainage in the bone marrow.
C) the cast applied on the extremity.
D) circulatory congestion of the skin.
Q2) How does the pediatric skeletal system differ from that of the adult? Select all that apply.
A) Lower mineral content
B) More ossification
C) Open epiphyses
D) Less porosity
E) Greater strength
Q3) The nurse notes as an abnormal finding on a musculoskeletal assessment of a 4-year-old that the child:
A) has inward-turned knees while standing.
B) walks on the toes.
C) appears to have flat feet.
D) swings his arms when walking.
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Chapter 25: The Child with a Respiratory Disorder
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Q1) The nurse tells the parents of a child who has a positive throat culture for group A hemolytic streptococcus that the treatment most likely will be:
A) acetaminophen and plenty of fluids.
B) oral penicillin for 10 days.
C) penicillin until his sore throat is gone.
D) streptococcus immunization.
Q2) The nurse would suggest to the parents of an asthmatic child to encourage participation in which sport(s)? Select all that apply.
A) Swimming
B) Gymnastics
C) Baseball
D) Cross-country skiing
E) Distance running
Q3) The statement indicating that the child's parents understand how to perform respiratory therapy is:
A) "We do her postural drainage before the aerosol therapy."
B) "We give her respiratory treatments when she is coughing a lot."
C) "We give the aerosol followed by postural drainage before meals."
D) "She needs respiratory therapy everyday when she has an infection."
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Chapter 26: The Child with a Cardiovascular Disorder
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Q1) How would the nurse caring for an infant with congestive heart failure (CHF) modify feeding techniques to adapt for the child's weakness and fatigue? Select all that apply.
A) Feeding more frequently with smaller feedings
B) Using a soft nipple with enlarged holes
C) Holding and cuddling the child during feeding
D) Substituting glucose water for formula
E) Offering high-caloric formula
Q2) When the child with rheumatic fever begins involuntary, purposeless movements of her limbs, the nurse recognizes that this is an indication of:
A) seizure activity.
B) hypoxia.
C) Sydenham's chorea.
D) decreasing level of consciousness.
Q3) Because the diagnosis of rheumatic fever is difficult, an aid used to identify the presence of rheumatic fever is the _____________ _______________.
Q4) The nurse takes into consideration that the most common congenital heart defect is the ____________ ____________ defect.
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Chapter 27: The Child with a Condition of the Blood,
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Q1) When teaching the parents of a young child about iron deficiency anemia, the nurse would tell them that a rich source of iron is:
A) an egg white.
B) cream of Wheat.
C) a banana.
D) a carrot.
Q2) A child with thalassemia major receives blood transfusions frequently. The nurse is aware that a complication of repeated blood transfusions is:
A) hemarthrosis.
B) hematuria.
C) hemoptysis.
D) hemosiderosis.
Q3) When dealing with a preschool-age child with a life-threatening illness, the nurse should remember that at this age the child's concept of death includes:
A) that it is final.
B) only a fear of separation from her parents.
C) that a person becomes alive again soon after death.
D) an understanding based on simple logic.
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Chapter 28: The Child with a Gastrointestinal Condition
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Q1) The nurse, speaking to the parent of a 3-year-old child who has mild diarrhea, would advise the dietary modification of:
A) soft foods with rice, bananas, toast, and applesauce.
B) small amounts of clear fluids such as gelatin.
C) an oral rehydrating solution, such as Pedialyte.
D) chicken soup because it is high in sodium.
Q2) After reviewing dietary restrictions for celiac disease, the nurse determines that a parent understands the information when she states that a grain that can be eaten by a child with celiac disease is:
A) wheat.
B) oats.
C) barley.
D) rice.
Q3) The nurse is aware that the 18-pound child must take in _____ mL of oral fluid to make up the fluid loss from one stool of diarrhea.
A) 18
B) 36
C) 64
D) 81
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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) 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 ____________________.
Q3) The nurse explains that the test that measures the pressure and volume of the urine stream is called the _________________.
Q4) The statement made by a parent of a child with nephrotic syndrome indicating an understanding of discharge teaching is:
A) "I will make sure he gets his measles vaccine as soon as he gets home."
B) "He can stop taking his medication next week."
C) "I should check his urine for protein when he goes to the bathroom."
D) "He should eat a low-protein diet for the next few weeks."
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Chapter 30: The Child with a Skin Condition
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Q1) The home health nurse discovers a family infected with pediculosis and helps the mother understand ways to start eradication of the lice, such as:
A) covering the hair with Vaseline.
B) applying a soda-vinegar solution to the hair.
C) combing through the hair with a vinegar-water solution.
D) shampooing the hair with dish detergent.
Q2) The statement made by a parent indicating an understanding of the topical application of medications for a skin condition is:
A) "I apply the medication after I give my child a bath."
B) "I rub the ointment in a circular motion over the rash."
C) "I increased the amount of cream because the rash was not improving."
D) "I use powder and cornstarch to keep the skin dry."
Q3) The adolescent girl whose acne is being treated with an antibiotic in addition to topical applications is cautioned by the nurse to expect:
A) lessened effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
B) urinary burning and frequency.
C) breast engorgement.
D) vaginitis.
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Chapter 31: The Child with a Metabolic Condition
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Q1) The nurse determines a parent is administering levothyroxine (Synthroid) correctly when she states:
A) "I stopped giving the medication because my daughter was losing her hair."
B) "I am using a different brand now because it costs less money."
C) "I don't give the medication on the weekends."
D) "I give the medication at 8:00 AM every day."
Q2) The nurse explains that the endocrine system is primarily responsible for controlling which process(es)? Select all that apply.
A) Maturation
B) Reproduction
C) Stress response
D) Sexual identity
E) Growth
Q3) When teaching a 12-year-old how to administer insulin, the nurse instructs the child to:
A) make sure injection sites are 6 inches apart.
B) select an injection site that was recently exercised.
C) inject the needle at a 90-degree angle.
D) give the injection deep into the muscle.
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Chapter 32: The Child with a Communicable Disease
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Q1) The nurse would delay the administration of DTaP when the mother says that her infant:
A) has diarrhea.
B) had a temperature of 40.5° C (105° F) from the previous inoculation.
C) is teething.
D) is traveling with her to Europe in a week.
Q2) The nurse is planning to administer immunizations at a well-child visit when a parent reports the 18-month-old child is allergic to eggs. The vaccine that would be contraindicated is:
A) influenza.
B) inactivated polio vaccine.
C) diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis.
D) hepatitis B.
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
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Chapter 33: The Child with an Emotional or Behavioral Condition
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Q1) The nurse answering phone calls at a local suicide prevention hotline would recognize the statement indicating the greatest risk of suicide is:
A) "I just needed to talk to someone to keep myself from thinking silly thoughts about killing myself."
B) "My parents aren't home and won't be back for 4 hours. That should be enough time for the pills to work. I've got a hundred of them."
C) "My dad will be home first, so he'll find me. So I think I'll use his gun. I hope he didn't lock the cabinet."
D) "My girlfriend is here with me. She told me to call because I was talking crazy about killing myself."
Q2) A nurse planning to speak with a parent support group about childhood autism would include that:
A) significant signs of the disorder manifest by 1 year of age.
B) the earliest signs of autism are impulsivity and overactivity.
C) autism is usually diagnosed when the child goes to elementary school.
D) medications can cure childhood autism.
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Chapter 34: Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
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Q1) A young mother asks, "Is there an alternative medicine for children with asthma?" The nurse's most helpful reply would be, "Yes. Children with asthma have found relief with the practice of:
A) reflexology."
B) rolfing.
C) guided imagery.
D) acupressure.
Q2) The nurse reminds a parent who is considering homeopathic remedies for treatment of her child's asthma that the homeopathic remedies:
A) should be drunk with large amounts of fluid.
B) can be taken with traditional Western medications.
C) can be enhanced by drinking hot tea.
D) may contain mercury, alcohol, or arsenic.
Q3) The nurse clarifies that the difference between complementary therapy and alternative therapy is that complementary therapy:
A) must be administered by a medical doctor.
B) is administered with conventional therapy.
C) replaces conventional therapy.
D) is administered to a group of patients at the same time.
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