Pediatric Nursing Exam Practice Tests
Course Introduction
Pediatric Nursing focuses on the specialized care of infants, children, and adolescents within the context of family and community. This course covers growth and development principles, common pediatric health conditions, communication strategies, and evidence-based nursing interventions tailored to the unique physiological and psychological needs of young patients. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, disease prevention, child advocacy, and collaborative care with families and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, ethical, and culturally sensitive nursing practice in a variety of pediatric healthcare settings.
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Maternal Child Nursing 5th Edition by McKinney
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Chapter 1: Foundations of Maternity, Womens Health, and Child Health Nursing
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Q1) The maternity nurse should have a clear understanding of the correct use of a clinical pathway.One characteristic of clinical pathways is that they
A) are developed and implemented by nurses.
B) are used primarily in the pediatric setting.
C) set specific time lines for sequencing interventions.
D) are part of the nursing process.
Answer: C
Q2) Family-centered care (FCC)describes safe,quality care that recognizes and adapts to both the physical and psychosocial needs of the family.Which nursing practice coincides with the principles of FCC?
A) The newborn is returned to the nursery at night so that the mother can receive adequate rest before discharge.
B) The father is encouraged to go home after the baby is delivered.
C) All patients are routinely placed on the fetal monitor.
D) The nurse's assignment includes both mom and baby and increases the nurse's responsibility for education.
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: The Nurses Role in Maternity, Womens Health, and Pediatric Nursing
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Q1) Which statement about alternative and complementary therapies is true?
A) Replace conventional Western modalities of treatment
B) Are used by only a small number of American adults
C) Allow for more patient autonomy but also may carry risks
D) Focus primarily on the disease an individual is experiencing
Answer: C
Q2) The nurse who coordinates and manages a patient's care with other members of the health care team is functioning in which role?
A) Teacher
B) Collaborator
C) Researcher
D) Advocate
Answer: B
Q3) To evaluate the woman's learning about performing infant care,the nurse should
A) demonstrate infant care procedures.
B) allow the woman to verbalize the procedure.
C) observe the woman as she performs the procedure.
D) routinely assess the infant for cleanliness.
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: The Childbearing and Child-Rearing Family
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Q1) Which statement is true about the characteristics of a healthy family?
A) The parents and children have rigid assignments for all the family tasks.
B) Young families assume the total responsibility for the parenting tasks, refusing any assistance.
C) The family is overwhelmed by the significant changes that occur as a result of childbirth.
D) Adults agree on the majority of basic parenting principles.
Answer: D
Q2) A nurse is caring for the seriously ill child of a single parent.The parent reports being overwhelmed with the situation and not being able to make decisions.What action by the nurse is best?
A) Refer the patient to the hospital's social work department.
B) Call the chaplain service and ask for a chaplain visit.
C) Ask the parent if any other family member can come and assist.
D) Have the parent describe coping methods used for past crises.
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Communicating with Children and Families
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Q1) What is the most appropriate response for the nurse to make to the parent of a 3-year-old child found in a bed with the side rails down?
A) "You must never leave the child in the room alone with the side rails down."
B) "I am very concerned about your child's safety when you leave the side rails down."
C) "It is hospital policy that side rails need to be up if the child is in bed."
D) "When parents leave side rails down, they might be considered as uncaring."
Q2) 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 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.
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Chapter 5: Health Promotion for the Developing Child
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Q1) An immunocompromised child is in the clinic for immunizations.Which vaccine prescriptions should the nurse question? (Select all that apply.)
A) DTaP
B) HepA
C) IPV
D) Varicella
E) MMR
Q2) According to Piaget's theory,the period of cognitive development in which the child is able to distinguish between concepts related to fact and fantasy,such as human beings are incapable of flying like birds,is the __________ period of cognitive development.
A) sensorimotor
B) formal operations
C) concrete operations
D) preoperational
Q3) Which child is most likely to be frightened by hospitalization?
A) A 4-month-old infant admitted with a diagnosis of bronchiolitis
B) A 2-year-old toddler admitted for cystic fibrosis
C) A 9-year-old child hospitalized with a fractured femur
D) A 15-year-old adolescent admitted for abdominal pain
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Chapter 6: Health Promotion for the Infant
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Q1) The mother of a 9-month-old infant is concerned because the infant cries when approached by an unknown shopper at the grocery store.What is the best response for the nurse to make to the mother?
A) "You could consider leaving the infant with other people so he can adjust."
B) "You might consider taking her to the doctor because she may be ill."
C) "Have you noticed whether the baby is teething?"
D) "This is a sign of stranger anxiety and demonstrates healthy attachment."
Q2) In terms of gross motor development,what would the nurse expect a 5-month-old infant to do?
A) Roll from abdomen to back.
B) Roll from back to abdomen.
C) Sit erect without support.
D) Move from prone to sitting position.
Q3) The parent of a 2-week-old infant asks the nurse whether the baby needs fluoride supplements,since mom is exclusively breastfeeding the baby.What response by the nurse is best?
A) "Yes, the baby needs to begin taking them now."
B) "Is your water fluoridated?"
C) "She may need to begin taking them at age 6 months."
D) "You can use infant cereal mixed with fluoridated water instead."
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Chapter 7: Health Promotion During Early Childhood
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Q1) The nurse is presenting information on burn safety to a toddler and preschool parenting group at a local community center.To avoid the most common cause of fire death in children this age,what information does the nurse provide?
A) Practice family fire drills often.
B) Cover outlets with plastic covers.
C) Turn the water heater temperature to 110° F (43.3° C).
D) Keep children out of the kitchen when cooking.
Q2) Which statement,made by a nursing student to the father of a 4-year-old child,warrants correction by the nurse?
A) "Because the 'baby teeth' are not permanent, they are not important to the child."
B) "Encourage your child to practice brushing his teeth after you have thoroughly cleaned them."
C) "Your child's 'permanent teeth' will begin to come in around 6 years of age."
D) "Fluoride supplements are needed if you do not have fluoridated water."
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Chapter 8: Health Promotion for the School-Age Child
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Q1) The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance for parents of a school-age child.Which behavior does the nurse suggest to best assist the child in negotiating the developmental task of industry?
A) Identifying failures immediately and asking the child's peers for feedback
B) Structuring the environment so that the child can master tasks
C) Completing homework for children who are having difficulty with them
D) Decreasing expectations to eliminate potential failures
Q2) The school nurse has been asked to begin teaching sex education in the 5th grade.The nurse should recognize that
A) children in 5th grade are too young for sex education.
B) children should be discouraged from asking too many questions.
C) correct terminology should be reserved for children who are older.
D) sex can be presented as a normal part of growth and development.
Q3) A parent of a chubby 8-year-old wants to know how to keep the child from gaining more weight.What response by the nurse is best?
A) Do not allow your child to snack.
B) Make a school lunch every day.
C) Model the behaviors you'd like to see.
D) Place your child on a restricted diet.
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Chapter 9: Health Promotion for the Adolescent
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Q1) The school nurse is presenting information on some risks of tattoos.What information should the nurse provide? (Select all that apply.)
A) Amateur tattoos are difficult to remove.
B) Tattoos pose a risk for bloodborne and skin infections.
C) A tattoo may keep you from getting an MRI.
D) Tattoo dyes may cause allergic reactions.
E) Tattoo parlors are well regulated.
Q2) A student nurse learns that according to Erikson,the psychosocial task of adolescence is to develop
A) intimacy.
B) identity.
C) initiative.
D) independence.
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 10: Hereditary and Environmental Influences on Development
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Q1) A patient at 34 weeks of gestation has reported to the OB triage unit for assessment of oligohydramnios.The nurse assigned to care for this patient is aware that prolonged oligohydramnios may result in (Select all that apply.)
A) intrauterine limb amputations.
B) clubfoot.
C) delayed lung development.
D) other fetal abnormalities.
E) fetal deformations.
Q2) The faculty member teaches students that which of the following are examples of autosomal recessive disorders or traits? (Select all that apply.)
A) Blood group O
B) Tay-Sachs disease
C) Huntington disease
D) Neurofibromatosis
E) Hemophilia A
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Chapter 11: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) A nurse is teaching a woman about spinnbarkeit.The student nurse asks why the woman would need this information.What response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) To assist in becoming pregnant or preventing pregnancy
B) To determine if she can breastfeed
C) To assess risk for genetic defects in the fetus
D) To find out if her ova are suitable for fertilization
Q2) The nursing students learn that fertilization of the ovum takes place in which part of the fallopian tube?
A) Interstitial portion
B) Ampulla
C) Isthmus
D) Infundibulum
Q3) A student nurse just read that up to 200 million sperm are deposited in the vagina with each ejaculation and asks the faculty why so many are needed.What response by the faculty is most accurate?
A) Competition results in fewer genetic defects.
B) Sperm are weak and die off quickly.
C) Few sperm reach the fallopian tube and ova.
D) Most sperm are not the correct shape.
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Chapter 12: Conception and Prenatal Development
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Q1) The nursing faculty explains that the fetus can survive in a low-oxygen environment due to which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) Fetal hemoglobin carries more oxygen than an adult's.
B) The fetus has higher average hemoglobin and hematocrit.
C) Hemoglobin carries more oxygen at low partial pressures of carbon dioxide.
D) Fetal blood is more acidic than the maternal blood.
E) The fetus does not need gas exchange while in utero.
Q2) A nurse is teaching a prenatal class.The nurse teaches that during weeks 25 to 28,which fetal development occurs?
A) Eyes reopen.
B) Vernix caseosa covers the skin.
C) Lanugo may develop.
D) Brown fat is deposited.
Q3) After implantation,tiny projections develop out of the trophoblast and extend into the endometrium.These projections are referred to as
A) decidua basalis.
B) decidua capsularis.
C) decidua vera.
D) chorionic villi.
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Chapter 13: Adaptations to Pregnancy
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Q1) A woman's last menstrual period was June 10.The nurse estimates the date of delivery (EDD)to be
A) April 7.
B) March 17.
C) March 27.
D) April 17.
Q2) To relieve a leg cramp,the patient should be instructed to
A) massage the affected muscle.
B) stretch and point the toe.
C) dorsiflex the foot.
D) apply a warm pack.
Q3) A nurse sees a woman in her first trimester of pregnancy.The nurse explains that the woman can expect to visit her physician every 4 weeks so that A) she develops trust in the health care team.
B) her questions about labor can be answered.
C) the condition of the mother and fetus can be monitored.
D) problems can be eliminated.
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Chapter 14: Nutrition for Childbearing
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Q1) Which statement by a patient indicates that she understands the role of protein in her pregnancy?
A) "Protein will help my baby grow."
B) "Eating protein will prevent me from becoming anemic."
C) "Eating protein will make my baby have strong teeth after he is born."
D) "Eating protein will prevent me from being diabetic."
Q2) A nurse teaching a prenatal class is discussing nutrition.What foods does the nurse advise pregnant women to avoid?
A) Canned white tuna as a preferred choice
B) Shark, swordfish, and mackerel
C) Treating fish caught in local waterways as the safest
D) High levels of mercury in salmon and shrimp
Q3) To increase the absorption of iron in a pregnant woman,the nurse teaches her that iron preparations should be given with A) milk.
B) tea.
C) orange juice.
D) coffee.
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Chapter 15: Prenatal Diagnostic Tests
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Q1) Which nursing intervention is necessary before a second trimester transabdominal ultrasound?
A) Place the woman NPO for 12 hours.
B) Instruct the woman to drink 1 to 2 quarts of water.
C) Administer a soapsuds enema.
D) Perform an abdominal prep.
Q2) A pregnant woman has the following assessments determined from a biophysical profile: reactive nonstress test,3 fetal breathing movements within 30 minutes,1 trunk movement in 30 minutes,opened and closed hand twice in 30 minutes,largest amniotic pocket of 1 cm.Calculate this woman's score. This woman's score is _____.
Q3) The nurse providing care for the pregnant woman understands that a factor indicating the need for fetal diagnostic procedures is
A) maternal diabetes.
B) maternal age older than 30 years.
C) previous infant more than 3000 g at birth.
D) weight gain of 25 pounds.
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Chapter 16: Giving Birth
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Q1) Which maternal factor may inhibit fetal descent and require further nursing interventions?
A) Decreased peristalsis
B) A full bladder
C) Reduction in internal uterine size
D) Rupture of membranes
Q2) Thirty minutes after giving birth a woman's uterus feels boggy to the nurse.The nurse massages the fundus without change.What action does the nurse take next?
A) Notify the provider or nurse-midwife immediately.
B) Assess the woman for a full bladder.
C) Prepare to administer oxytocin.
D) Take a full set of vital signs.
Q3) During the active phase of labor,the FHR of a low-risk patient should be assessed every
A) 10 to 15 minutes.
B) 15 to 30 minutes.
C) 30 to 45 minutes.
D) 1 hour.
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Chapter 17: Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance
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Q1) A woman has a history of hypertension during pregnancy.What method of intrapartum fetal monitoring does the nurse initiate?
A) Continuous auscultation with a fetoscope
B) Continuous electronic fetal monitoring
C) Intermittent assessment with a Doppler transducer
D) Intermittent electronic fetal monitoring for 15 minutes each hour
Q2) The nurse notes a pattern of late decelerations on the fetal monitor.The most appropriate action is to
A) continue observation of this reassuring pattern.
B) notify the physician or nurse-midwife.
C) give the woman oxygen by face mask.
D) place the woman in a Trendelenburg position.
Q3) A nurse might be called on to stimulate the fetal scalp
A) as part of fetal scalp blood sampling.
B) in response to tocolysis.
C) in preparation for fetal oxygen saturation monitoring.
D) to elicit an acceleration in the FHR.
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Chapter 18: Pain Management for Childbirth
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Q1) 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.
Q2) A laboring woman has been given an injection of epidural anesthesia.Which assessment by the nurse takes priority?
A) Urinary output
B) Contraction pattern
C) Maternal blood pressure
D) Intravenous infusion rate
Q3) The best time to teach nonpharmacologic pain control methods to an unprepared laboring woman is during which phase?
A) Latent phase
B) Active phase
C) Transition phase
D) Second stage
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Chapter 19: Nursing Care during Obstetric Procedures
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Q1) To monitor for potential hemorrhage in the woman who has just had a cesarean birth,what action by the recovery room nurse is most appropriate?
A) Maintain an intravenous infusion at 100 mL/hr.
B) Assess the abdominal dressings for drainage.
C) Assess the uterus for firmness every 15 minutes.
D) Monitor her urinary output.
Q2) The labor and delivery nurse learns that recommendations from ACOG related to VBAC risks include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) Immediate availability of the obstetric provider
B) Delivery at a tertiary care center
C) Availability of anesthesia personnel
D) Personnel who can assist with the cesarean birth
E) Use of misoprostol for cervical ripening
Q3) A maternal indication for the use of vacuum extraction is
A) a wide pelvic outlet.
B) maternal exhaustion.
C) a history of rapid deliveries.
D) failure to progress past 0 station.
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Chapter 20: Postpartum Adaptations
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Q1) If the patient's white blood cell (WBC)count is 25,000/mm³ on her second postpartum day,the nurse should
A) tell the physician immediately.
B) have the laboratory draw blood for reanalysis.
C) recognize that this is an acceptable range at this point.
D) begin antibiotic therapy immediately.
Q2) What documentation on a woman's chart on postpartum day 14 indicates a normal involution process?
A) Moderate bright red lochial flow
B) Breasts firm and tender
C) Fundus below the symphysis and not palpable
D) Episiotomy slightly red and puffy
Q3) Which condition seen in the postpartum period is likely to require careful medical assessment?
A) Varicosities of the legs
B) Carpal tunnel syndrome
C) Periodic numbness and tingling of the fingers
D) Headaches
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Chapter 21: The Normal Newborn: Adaptation and Assessment
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Q1) In which infant behavioral state is bonding most likely to occur?
A) Drowsy
B) Active alert
C) Quiet alert
D) Crying
Q2) A nurse is administering vitamin K to an infant shortly after birth.The parents ask why their baby needs a shot.The nurse explains that vitamin K is
A) important in the production of red blood cells.
B) necessary in the production of platelets.
C) not initially synthesized because of a sterile bowel at birth.
D) responsible for the breakdown of bilirubin and prevention of jaundice.
Q3) Which newborn reflex is elicited by stroking the lateral sole of the infant's foot from the heel to the ball of the foot?
A) Babinski
B) Tonic neck
C) Stepping
D) Plantar grasp
Q4) An infant was born weighing 7.2 pounds.Calculate this infant's oral intake needs._______
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Chapter 22: The Normal Newborn: Nursing Care
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Q1) A nurse is observing a student nurse apply erythromycin ophthalmic ointment.What action by the student requires the nurse to intervene?
A) Applies ointment in thin ribbon
B) Applies ointment from outer canthus to inner canthus.
C) Holds the tube horizontally while applying ointment
D) Wipes excess ointment away after 1 minute.
Q2) When instructing parents on the correct use of a bulb syringe it is important include what information?
A) Avoid suctioning the nares.
B) Insert the compressed bulb into the center of the mouth.
C) Suction the mouth first.
D) Remove the bulb syringe from the crib when finished.
Q3) In providing and teaching cord care,what is an important principle?
A) Cord care is done only to control bleeding.
B) Alcohol is the only agent used for cord care.
C) It takes a minimum of 24 days for the cord to separate.
D) The process of keeping the cord dry will decrease bacterial growth.
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Chapter 23: Newborn Feeding
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Q1) A primiparous woman wants to begin breastfeeding as soon as possible.The nurse can facilitate the infant's correct latch-on by helping the woman hold the infant
A) with his arms folded together over his chest.
B) curled up in a fetal position.
C) with his head cupped in her hand.
D) with his head and body in alignment.
Q2) To prevent breast engorgement,the new breastfeeding mother should be instructed to
A) apply cold packs to the breast before feeding.
B) breastfeed frequently and for adequate lengths of time.
C) limit her intake of fluids for the first few days.
D) feed her infant no more than every 4 hours.
Q3) The nurse providing couplet care should understand that nipple confusion results when
A) breastfeeding babies receive supplementary bottle feedings.
B) the baby is weaned too abruptly.
C) pacifiers are used before breastfeeding is established.
D) twins are breastfed together.
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Chapter 24: The Childbearing Family with Special Needs
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Q1) A 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.
Q2) A woman has delivered twins.The first twin was stillborn,and the second is in the intensive care nursery and is recovering quickly from respiratory distress.The woman is crying softly and says,"I wish my baby could have lived." What is the most therapeutic response?
A) "Don't be sad. At least you have one healthy baby."
B) "How soon do you plan to have another baby?"
C) "I have a friend who lost a twin and she's doing just fine now "
D) "I am so sorry about your loss. Would you like to talk about it?"
Q3) During which phase of the cycle of violence does the batterer become contrite and remorseful?
A) Battering phase
B) Honeymoon phase
C) Tension-building phase
D) Increased drug-taking phase
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Chapter 25: Pregnancy-Related Complications
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Q1) The nurse learns that which is the most common cause of spontaneous abortion?
A) Chromosomal abnormalities
B) Infections
C) Endocrine imbalance
D) Immunologic factors
Q2) An abortion in which the fetus dies but is retained in the uterus is called ________ abortion.
A) inevitable
B) missed
C) incomplete
D) threatened
Q3) The nursing student learns that spontaneous termination of a pregnancy is considered to be an abortion if
A) the pregnancy is less than 20 weeks.
B) the fetus weighs less than 1000 g.
C) the products of conception are passed intact.
D) no evidence exists of intrauterine infection.
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Chapter 26: Concurrent Disorders during Pregnancy
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Q1) Nursing intervention for the pregnant diabetic is based on the knowledge that the need for insulin
A) increases throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.
B) decreases throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.
C) varies depending on the stage of gestation.
D) should not change because the fetus produces its own insulin.
Q2) In assessing the knowledge of a pregestational woman with type 1 diabetes concerning changing insulin needs during pregnancy,the nurse recognizes that further teaching is warranted when the patient states
A) "I will need to increase my insulin dosage during the first 3 months of pregnancy."
B) "Insulin dosage will likely need to be increased during the second and third trimesters."
C) "Episodes of hypoglycemia are more likely to occur during the first 3 months."
D) "Insulin needs should return to normal within 7 to 10 days after birth if I am bottle feeding."
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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 continuation of the tocolytic effect?
A) Ritodrine
B) Terbutaline
C) Calcium gluconate
D) Pitocin
Q2) An hour after her membranes ruptured,a laboring woman has a temperature of 38.2° C (100.7° F).What action does the nurse perform first?
A) Provide cool, wet washcloths for the woman's forehead.
B) Assess and document the fetal heart rate.
C) Administer acetaminophen orally.
D) Encourage the woman to drink clear fluids.
Q3) Which technique is least effective for the woman with persistent occiput posterior position?
A) Lie supine and relax.
B) Sit or kneel, leaning forward with support.
C) Rock the pelvis back and forth while on hands and knees.
D) Squat.
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Chapter 28: The Woman with a Postpartum Complication
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A) Postpartum depression
B) Postpartum psychosis
C) Postpartum bipolar disorder
D) Postpartum blues
Q2) A postpartum patient is at increased risk for postpartum hemorrhage if she delivers a(n)
A) 5-lb, 2-oz infant with outlet forceps.
B) 6.5-lb infant after a 2-hour labor.
C) 7-lb infant after an 8-hour labor.
D) 8-lb infant after a 12-hour labor.
Q3) Which nursing measure is appropriate to prevent thrombophlebitis in the recovery period after a cesarean birth?
A) Roll a bath blanket and place it firmly behind the knees.
B) Limit oral intake of fluids for the first 24 hours.
C) Assist the patient in performing gentle leg exercises.
D) Ambulate the patient as soon as her vital signs are stable.
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Chapter 29: The High-Risk Newborn: Problems Related to
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Q1) Which combination of expressing pain could be demonstrated in a neonate?
A) Low-pitched crying, tachycardia, eyelids open wide
B) Cry face, flaccid limbs, closed mouth
C) High-pitched, shrill cry, withdrawal, change in heart rate
D) Cry face, eye squeeze, increase in blood pressure
Q2) A nurse is caring for a preterm baby who weighs 4.8 pounds.What assessment finding indicates the baby is dehydrated?
A) Urine output of 3.3 mL/hour
B) Urine specific gravity of 1.001
C) Low serum sodium
D) Weight gain of 43 g in one day
Q3) A nurse is caring for a preterm infant who has a weak cry and is irritable.What action by the nurse is best?
A) Assess the infant for pain.
B) Take the infant's temperature.
C) Obtain a bedside glucose reading.
D) Reduce stimulation in the environment.
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Chapter 30: The High-Risk Newborn: Acquired and Congenital Conditions
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Q1) A woman who has had no prenatal care enters the labor and delivery unit in advanced labor.She has chickenpox.What action by the nurse is best?
A) Place the woman in isolation.
B) Give the woman immune globulin before delivery.
C) Treat the woman with acyclovir.
D) Administer antibiotics to the infant after birth.
Q2) A mother with diabetes has done some reading about the effects of the condition on her newborn.Which statement shows a misunderstanding that should be clarified by the nurse?
A) "Although my baby is large, some women with diabetes have very small babies because the blood flow through the placenta may not be as good as it should be."
B) "My baby will be watched closely for signs of low blood sugar, especially during the early days after birth."
C) "The red appearance of my baby's skin is due to an excessive number of red blood cells."
D) "My baby's pancreas may not produce enough insulin because the cells became smaller than normal during my pregnancy."
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Chapter 31: Management of Fertility and Infertility
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Q1) What does the nurse know about postcoital emergency contraception with Ella or Next Choice?
A) Requires that the first dose be taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse
B) Requires that the woman take second and third doses at 24 and 36 hours after the first dose
C) Must be taken in conjunction with an IUD insertion
D) Most states require the woman to have a valid prescription
Q2) With regard to the use of intrauterine devices (IUDs),nurses should be aware that A) return to fertility can take several weeks after the device is removed.
B) IUDs containing copper can provide an emergency contraception option if inserted within a few days of unprotected intercourse.
C) IUDs offer the same protection against sexually transmitted diseases as the diaphragm.
D) consent forms are not needed for IUD insertion.
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Q1) A woman is 6 weeks pregnant and has elected to terminate her pregnancy.The nurse knows that the most common technique used for medical termination of a pregnancy in the first trimester is
A) administration of prostaglandins.
B) dilation and evacuation.
C) intravenous administration of Pitocin.
D) vacuum aspiration.
Q2) The nurse who is teaching a group of women about breast cancer should tell the women that
A) risk factors identify almost all women who will develop breast cancer.
B) African-American women have a higher rate of breast cancer.
C) 1 in 10 women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime.
D) the exact cause of breast cancer is unknown.
Q3) To assist the woman in regaining control of the urinary sphincter,the nurse should teach her to
A) practice Kegel exercises.
B) void every hour while awake.
C) allow the bladder to become full before voiding.
D) restrict fluids to limit incontinent episodes.
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Chapter 33: Physical Assessment of Children
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Q1) Which parameter correlates best with measurements of the body's total muscle mass-to-fat ratio?
A) Height
B) Weight
C) Skinfold thickness
D) Mid-arm circumference
Q2) A nurse working with infants recognizes which findings as possible signs of brain dysfunction? (Select all that apply.)
A) Irritability
B) Nausea
C) Anorexia
D) Vomiting
E) Fever
Q3) In which section of the health history should the nurse record that the parent brought the infant to the clinic today because of frequent diarrhea?
A) Review of systems
B) Chief complaint
C) Lifestyle and life patterns
D) Health history
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Chapter 34: Emergency Care of the Child
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A) Temperature
B) Heart rate
C) Respiratory rate
D) Blood pressure
Q2) A child has been brought to the emergency department with carbon monoxide poisoning.After the child is stabilized,what action by the nurse is best?
A) Have all family members tested for carbon monoxide poisoning.
B) Help family determine source of the carbon monoxide.
C) Prepare to administer syrup of ipecac.
D) Notify social services about the child's condition.
Q3) A 2-year-old child is in the playroom.The nurse observes him picking up a small toy and putting it in his mouth.The child begins to choke.He is unable to speak.Which intervention is appropriate?
A) Heimlich maneuver
B) Abdominal thrusts
C) Five back blows
D) Five chest thrusts
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Chapter 35: The Ill Child in the Hospital and Other Care Settings
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Q1) Having explanations for all procedures and selecting their own meals from hospital menus is an important coping mechanism for which age-group?
A) Toddlers
B) Preschoolers
C) School-age children
D) Adolescents
Q2) What is the primary disadvantage associated with outpatient and day facility care?
A) Increased cost
B) Increased risk of infection
C) Lack of physical connection to the hospital
D) Longer separation of the child from family
Q3) What is the best explanation for a 2-year-old child who is quiet and withdrawn on the fourth day of a hospital admission?
A) The child is protesting her separation from her caregivers.
B) The child has adjusted to the hospitalization.
C) The child is experiencing the despair stage of separation.
D) The child has reached the stage of detachment.
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Chapter 36: The Child with a Chronic Condition or Terminal Illness
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Q1) At what age do most children have an adult concept of death as being inevitable,universal,and irreversible?
A) 4 to 5 years
B) 6 to 8 years
C) 9 to 11 years
D) 12 to 16 years
Q2) What is the priority goal for the child with a chronic illness?
A) To maintain the intactness of the family
B) To eliminate all stressors
C) To achieve complete wellness
D) To obtain the highest level of wellness
Q3) The nurse case manager is planning a care conference about a young child who has complex health care needs and will soon be discharged home.Who should the nurse invite to the conference?
A) Family and nursing staff
B) Social worker, nursing staff, and primary care physician
C) Family and key health professionals involved in the child's care
D) Primary care physician and key health professionals involved in the child's care
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Chapter 37: Principles and Procedures for Nursing Care of Children
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Q1) An important nursing consideration when performing a bladder catheterization on a young child is to
A) use clean technique, not Standard Precautions.
B) insert 2% lidocaine lubricant into the urethra.
C) lubricate catheter with water-soluble lubricant such as K-Y Jelly.
D) delay catheterization for 20 minutes while anesthetic lubricant is absorbed.
Q2) Which action by the nurse indicates that the correct procedure has been used to measure vital signs in a toddler?
A) Measuring oral temperature for 5 minutes
B) Counting apical heart rate for 60 seconds
C) Observing chest movement for respiratory rate
D) Recording blood pressure as P/80
Q3) A student nurse in the emergency department is preparing to obtain a throat culture on a child with suspected epiglottis secondary to a strep infection.What action by the registered nurse is best?
A) Remind the student to wear personal protective equipment.
B) Tell the student to get the child to say "ahhh."
C) Consult with the provider prior to obtaining the culture.
D) Inform the parents and child that a throat culture is needed.
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A) 19 mL
B) 61 mL
C) 195 mL
D) 1475 mL
Q2) What should the nurse use to prepare liquid medication in volumes less than 5 mL?
A) Calibrated syringe
B) Paper measuring cup
C) Plastic measuring cup
D) Household teaspoon
Q3) What is the maximum safe volume that a neonate can receive in an intramuscular injection?
A) 0.5 mL
B) 1.0 mL
C) 1.5 mL
D) 2 mL
Q4) What is the 24-hour maintenance fluid requirement for a child weighing 18.7 pounds?
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A) Morphine
B) Acetaminophen
C) Ibuprofen
D) Ketorolac
E) Aspirin
Q2) A nurse uses the CRIES tool to assess pain in neonates.What categories does the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)
A) Crying
B) Requires O<sub>2</sub>
C) Increased respiratory rate
D) Expression
E) Sleepiness
Q3) A student nurse is preparing to administer fentanyl 2-mcg/kg IV push to a child who weighs 26.4 pounds.The pharmacy delivers a vial with 50 mcg/10 mL.How much fentanyl does the student draw up?
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Chapter 40: The Child with a Fluid and Electrolyte Alteration
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Q1) Which diet would the nurse recommend to the mother of a child who is having mild diarrhea?
A) Rice, potatoes, yogurt, cereal, and cooked carrots
B) Bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast
C) Apple juice, hamburger, and salad
D) Whatever the child would like to eat
Q2) A child has a 2-day history of vomiting and diarrhea.He has hypoactive bowel sounds and an irregular pulse.Electrolyte values are sodium,139 mEq/L; potassium,3.3 mEq/L; and calcium,9.5 mg/dL.This child is likely to have which of the following electrolyte imbalances?
A) Hyponatremia
B) Hypocalcemia
C) Hyperkalemia
D) Hypokalemia
Q3) Which assessment is most relevant to the care of an infant with dehydration?
A) Temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure
B) Respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and lung sounds
C) Heart rate, sensorium, and skin color
D) Diet tolerance, bowel function, and abdominal girth
Q4) 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) A hospitalized child has developed a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)infection.The nurse plans which interventions when caring for this child? (Select all that apply.)
A) Airborne isolation
B) Administration of vancomycin
C) Contact isolation
D) Administration of mupirocin ointment to the nares if colonized
E) Administration of cefotaxime (Cefotetan)
Q2) A child taking oral corticosteroids for asthma is exposed to varicella.The child has not had the varicella vaccine and has never had the disease.What intervention should be taken to prevent varicella from developing?
A) No intervention is needed unless varicella develops.
B) Administer the varicella vaccine as soon as possible.
C) The child should begin a course of oral antibiotics.
D) The child should be prescribed acyclovir.
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Chapter 42: The Child with an Immunologic Alteration
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Q1) Children receiving long-term systemic corticosteroid therapy are most at risk for which condition?
A) Hypotension
B) Dilation of blood vessels in the cheeks
C) Growth delays
D) Decreased appetite and weight loss
Q2) A child weighs 30.8 pounds and is prescribed prednisolone syrup 0.5 mg/kg.The pharmacy delivers a syringe with 15 mg/5 mL.How many mL does the nurse administer?Round your solve to the nearest 10th.
Q3) A nurse in a well-child clinic is teaching parents about their child's immune system.Which statement by the nurse is correct?
A) The immune system distinguishes and actively protects the body's own cells from foreign substances.
B) The immune system is fully developed by 1 year of age.
C) The immune system protects the child against communicable diseases in the first 6 years of life.
D) The immune system responds to an offending agent by producing antigens.
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Chapter 43: The Child with a Gastrointestinal Alteration
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Q1) The earliest clinical manifestation of biliary atresia is
A) jaundice.
B) vomiting.
C) hepatomegaly.
D) absence of stooling.
Q2) What is an expected outcome for the child with irritable bowel disease?
A) Decreasing symptoms
B) Adherence to a low-fiber diet
C) Increasing milk products in the diet
D) Adapting the lifestyle to the lifelong problems
Q3) Which statement about Crohn disease is the most accurate?
A) The signs and symptoms of Crohn disease are usually present at birth.
B) Signs and symptoms of Crohn disease include cramping, diarrhea, and weight loss.
C) Edema usually accompanies this disease.
D) Symptoms of Crohn disease usually disappear by late adolescence.
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Q1) The nurse closely monitors the temperature of a child with nephrotic syndrome.The purpose of this is to detect an early sign of which possible complication?
A) Infection
B) Hypertension
C) Encephalopathy
D) Edema
Q2) Which dietary modification is appropriate for a child with chronic renal failure?
A) Decreased protein
B) Decreased fat
C) Increased potassium
D) Increased phosphorus
Q3) The narrowing of preputial opening of foreskin is called
A) chordee.
B) phimosis.
C) epispadias.
D) hypospadias.
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Chapter 45: The Child with a Respiratory Alteration
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Q1) Which statement made by a parent indicates an understanding about treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis?
A) "I guess my child will need to have his tonsils removed."
B) "A couple of days of rest and some ibuprofen will take care of this."
C) "I should give the penicillin three times a day for 10 days."
D) "I am giving my child prednisone to decrease the swelling of the tonsils."
Q2) Which assessment finding after tonsillectomy should be reported to the surgeon?
A) Vomiting bright red blood
B) Pain at surgical site
C) Pain on swallowing
D) The ability to only take small sips of liquids
Q3) Which intervention is appropriate for the infant hospitalized with bronchiolitis?
A) Position on the side with neck slightly flexed.
B) Administer antibiotics as ordered.
C) Restrict oral and parenteral fluids if tachypneic.
D) Give cool, humidified oxygen.
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Q1) A beneficial effect of administering digoxin is that it
A) decreases edema.
B) decreases cardiac output.
C) increases heart size.
D) increases venous pressure.
Q2) In which situation is there a risk that a newborn infant will have a congenital heart defect (CHD)?
A) Trisomy 21 detected on amniocentesis
B) Family history of myocardial infarction
C) Father has type 1 diabetes mellitus
D) Older sibling born with Turner syndrome
Q3) When assessing a child for possible congenital heart defects (CHDs),where should the nurse measure blood pressure?
A) The right arm
B) The left arm
C) All four extremities
D) Both arms while the child is crying
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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) Which statement best describes beta-thalassemia major (Cooley anemia)?
A) All formed elements of the blood are depressed.
B) Inadequate numbers of red blood cells are present.
C) Increased incidence occurs in families of Mediterranean extraction.
D) Increased incidence occurs in persons of West African descent.
Q3) The nurse assesses the lab values of a child hospitalized with DIC.What findings are consistent for this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
A) Decreased platelet count
B) Increased hemoglobin
C) Prolonged prothrombin time
D) Elevated D-dimer
E) Pancytopenia
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Q1) What should the nurse recognize as symptoms of a brain tumor in a school-age child? (Select all that apply.)
A) Blurred vision
B) Increased head circumference
C) Vomiting when getting out of bed
D) Intermittent headache
E) Declining academic performance
Q2) A child is in the hospital receiving chemotherapy,and the nurse suspects the child has an infection.What action by the nurse takes priority?
A) Monitor the child's temperature.
B) Assess the daily white blood cell count.
C) Administer antibiotics.
D) Obtain blood and urine cultures.
Q3) What is an appropriate nursing action before surgery when caring for a child diagnosed with a Wilms' tumor?
A) Limit fluid intake.
B) Do not palpate the abdomen.
C) Force oral fluids.
D) Palpate the abdomen every 4 hours.
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Chapter 49: The Child with an Alteration in Tissue Integrity
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Q1) Which is an important nursing consideration when caring for a child with impetigo?
A) Apply topical corticosteroids to decrease inflammation.
B) Carefully remove dressings so as not to dislodge undermined skin, crusts, and debris.
C) Carefully wash hands and maintain cleanliness when caring for an infected child.
D) Examine child under a Wood lamp for possible spread of lesions.
Q2) Which statement made by a parent indicates an understanding about the management of a child with cellulitis on the arm?
A) "I am supposed to continue the antibiotic until the redness and swelling disappear."
B) "I have been putting ice on my son's arm to relieve the swelling."
C) "I should call the doctor if the redness disappears."
D) "I have been putting a warm soak on my son's arm every 4 hours."
Q3) The process of burn shock continues until what physiologic mechanism occurs?
A) Heart rate returns to normal.
B) Airway swelling decreases.
C) Body temperature regulation returns to normal.
D) Capillaries regain their seal.
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Q1) What actions should the nurse perform while caring for a school-age child who sprained his ankle playing football? (Select all that apply.)
A) Turn the child every 1 to 2 hours.
B) Assist with range-of-motion exercises every 2 hours.
C) Apply ice to the affected ankle.
D) Wrap the ankle with an ACE bandage.
E) Elevate the affected extremity.
Q2) During a well-child visit,the nurse identifies that an 18-month-old infant is bowlegged.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) Assess the infant's diet history.
B) Document the finding in the chart.
C) Facilitate a referral to an orthopedist.
D) Perform further assessment of the musculoskeletal system.
Q3) When assessing the child with osteogenesis imperfecta,the nurse should expect to observe
A) discolored teeth.
B) below-normal intelligence.
C) increased muscle tone.
D) above-average stature.
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Chapter 51: The Child with an Endocrine or Metabolic Alteration
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Q1) A neonate born with ambiguous genitalia is diagnosed with congenital adrenal hyperplasia.Therapeutic management includes administration of A) vitamin D.
B) cortisone acetate.
C) stool softeners.
D) calcium carbonate.
Q2) What should a nurse advise the parents of a child with type 1 diabetes mellitus who is not eating as a result of a minor illness?
A) Give the child half his regular morning dose of insulin.
B) Substitute simple carbohydrates or calorie-containing liquids for solid foods.
C) Give the child plenty of unsweetened, clear liquids to prevent dehydration.
D) Take the child directly to the emergency department.
Q3) Type 1 diabetes mellitus is suspected in an adolescent.Which clinical manifestation may be present?
A) Moist skin
B) Weight gain
C) Fluid overload
D) Blurred vision
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Chapter 52: The Child with a Neurologic Alteration
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Q1) The nurse is assessing a child who was just admitted to the hospital for observation after a head injury.What is the most essential part of nursing assessment to detect early signs of a worsening condition?
A) Posturing
B) Vital signs
C) Focal neurologic signs
D) Level of consciousness
Q2) Nursing care of the infant who has had a myelomeningocele repair should include A) securely fastening the diaper.
B) measurement of pupil size.
C) measurement of head circumference.
D) administration of seizure medications.
Q3) A child is brought to the emergency department in status epilepticus.Which medication should the nurse expect to be given initially in this situation?
A) Clorazepate dipotassium (Tranxene)
B) Fosphenytoin (Cerebyx)
C) Phenobarbital
D) Lorazepam (Ativan)
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Q1) A home health care nurse is working with a child whose parents seem to be quite rigid in their rules and expectations and seem very distrustful of the nurse.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) Ask the parents why they don't trust outsiders.
B) Interview the parents separately.
C) Monitor the child for signs of abuse.
D) Assess the parents for substance abuse.
Q2) The parents of a teen suspect their child is using amphetamines.Manifestations of amphetamine use include (Select all that apply.)
A) weight gain.
B) excessive talking and activity.
C) excessive sleeping.
D) insomnia.
E) agitation.
Q3) Which statement about suicide is correct?
A) Children younger than 10 years of age are least likely to attempt suicide.
B) Suicide risk decreases with age.
C) Suicide is usually an isolated event in a school community.
D) The prevalence of suicide attempts is higher among males.
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Q1) Throughout their life span,cognitively impaired children are less capable of managing environmental challenges and are at risk for
A) nutritional deficits.
B) visual impairments.
C) physical injuries.
D) psychiatric problems.
Q2) The father of a child recently diagnosed with developmental delay is very rude and hostile toward the nurses.This father was cooperative during the child's evaluation a month ago.What is the best explanation for this change in parental behavior?
A) The father is exhibiting symptoms of a psychiatric illness.
B) The father may be abusing the child.
C) The father is resentful of the time he is missing from work for this appointment.
D) The father is experiencing a symptom of grief.
Q3) 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) It is a common genetic cause of cognitive impairment.
D) Most common cause of noninherited cognitive impairment.
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Chapter 55: The Child with a Sensory Alteration
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Q1) The teaching plan for the parents of a 3-year-old child with amblyopia ("lazy eye")should include what instruction?
A) Apply a patch to the child's eyeglass lenses.
B) Apply a patch only during waking hours.
C) Apply a patch over the "bad" eye to strengthen it.
D) Cover the "good" eye completely with a patch.
Q2) A 2-year-old has excessive tearing and corneal haziness.The nurse knows that these symptoms may indicate which of the following?
A) Viral conjunctivitis
B) Paralytic strabismus
C) Congenital cataract
D) Infantile glaucoma
Q3) Discharge planning for an 8-year-old child with a patched eye after a large corneal abrasion should include which instruction?
A) Removing the patch after 8 hours for instillation of antibiotic ointment
B) Gently massaging the affected eye to prevent edema
C) Keeping the patch in place for 24 hours
D) Returning after 7 days of patching for reassessment
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