Pediatric Nursing Final Exam Questions
Course Introduction
Pediatric Nursing focuses on the specialized care of infants, children, and adolescents, addressing their unique physiological, psychological, and developmental needs. The course covers fundamental concepts in growth and development, family-centered care, pediatric assessment techniques, and the management of common acute and chronic conditions affecting children. Emphasis is placed on communication with children and families, age-appropriate nursing interventions, ethical and legal considerations in pediatric care, and strategies for health promotion and disease prevention. Throughout the course, students engage with evidence-based practices and develop critical thinking skills necessary for providing safe, compassionate, and effective nursing care to the pediatric population in a variety of healthcare settings.
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Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 6th Edition by Leifer
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Chapter 1: The Past, Present, and Future
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Q1) The government program implemented to increase the educational exposure of preschool children is:
A) WIC.
B) Title XIX of Medicaid.
C) The Children's Charter.
D) Head Start.
Answer: D
Q2) The nurse clarifies to the patient that charting in an electronic health record supports accurate and comprehensive documentation by requiring:
A) a uniform style of chart.
B) certain responses before allowing the user to progress.
C) documentation reflective of the nursing care plan.
D) a daily audit by the charge nurse.
Answer: B
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) When the nurse reads in the history and physical of a pregnant patient that she has a platypelloid pelvis,the nurse is aware that this pelvis has a narrow _____________ diameter,making a vaginal birth unlikely.
Answer: anteroposterior
The platypelloid pelvis is very narrow from front to back (anteroposterior).The shape of this pelvis makes vaginal delivery unlikely.
Q2) The nurse explains that testosterone is responsible for males exceeding females in which aspect(s)? Select all that apply.
A) Strength
B) Height
C) Mental concentration
D) Hematocrit levels
E) Agility
Answer: A,B,D
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Chapter 3: Fetal Development
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Q1) 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
Q2) The total number of chromosomes contained in a mature sperm or ovum is:
A) 22.
B) 23.
C) 44.
D) 46.
Answer: B
Q3) In fetal circulation,the purpose of the ductus venosus is to bypass the: A) liver.
B) heart.
C) lungs.
D) kidneys.
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy
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Q1) The nurse cautions the patient that,because of hormonal changes in late pregnancy,the pelvic joints relax.What does this result in? Select all that apply.
A) Waddling gait
B) Joint instability
C) Urinary frequency
D) Back pain
E) Aching in cervical spine
Q2) The nurse has explained physiological changes that occur during pregnancy.Which statement indicates that the woman understands the information?
A) "Blood pressure goes up toward the end of pregnancy. "
B) "My breathing will get deeper and a little faster. "
C) "I'll notice a decreased pigmentation in my skin. "
D) "There will be a curvature in the upper spine area. "
Q3) The patient confesses to eating crushed ice 10 or 12 times daily.The nurse assesses this behavior as __________.
Q4) The nurse is aware that ______________ maneuver can assess the position and presentation of the fetus.
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Chapter 5: Nursing Care of Women with Complications
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Q1) The nurse explains that a woman who uses oral hypoglycemic agents to control diabetes mellitus will need to take insulin during pregnancy because:
A) insulin can cross the placental barrier to the fetus.
B) insulin does not cross the placental barrier to the fetus.
C) oral agents do not cross the placenta.
D) oral agents are not sufficient to meet maternal insulin needs.
Q2) The nurse would suspect abruptio placentae when the pregnant woman presents with:
A) painless vaginal bleeding.
B) uterine irritability with contractions.
C) vaginal bleeding and back pain.
D) premature rupture of membranes.
Q3) The nurse would suspect pyelonephritis when a pregnant woman reports:
A) frequency and urgency of urination.
B) nausea and weight loss.
C) burning sensation when voiding.
D) tenderness in the flank area.
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
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Q1) When late decelerations occur,the nurse should:
A) reposition the patient to supine.
B) decrease flow of intravenous (IV) fluids.
C) increase oxygen to 10 L/minute.
D) prepare to increase oxytocin drip.
Q2) The nurse explains that the third stage of labor ends with:
A) full cervical dilation.
B) expulsion of the placenta and membranes.
C) birth of the infant.
D) engagement of the head.
Q3) The nurse formulates a nursing diagnosis for a woman in the fourth stage of labor.The most appropriate nursing diagnosis is:
A) pain related to increasing frequency and intensity of contractions.
B) fear related to the probable need for cesarean delivery.
C) dysuria related to prolonged labor and decreased intake.
D) risk for injury related to hemorrhage.
Q4) 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) To comfort a woman who is tensing her muscles with contractions,the nurse would guide the labor coach to:
A) offer warm liquids to the patient.
B) encourage the patient to pant.
C) engage the patient in conversation.
D) assist the patient to the knee-chest position.
Q2) 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.
Q3) The nurse points out the major advantages of nonpharmacological pain control methods.What are they? Select all that apply.
A) They sedate the mother.
B) They do not slow labor.
C) They do not dull the excitement of the birth experience.
D) They do not have the potential to cause allergic reactions.
E) They do not have to be delayed until labor is well established.
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Chapter 8: Nursing Care of Women with Complications
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Q1) 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.
Q2) Which intervention(s)could a nurse apply to help stimulate contractions? Select all that apply.
A) Encouraging the patient to sit upright
B) Assisting the patient to ambulate
C) Stimulating the nipples
D) Offering emotional support
E) Allowing the patient to vent frustration
Q3) The nurse explains that a "cervical ripening" softens the cervix with the use of:
A) prostaglandin gel insertion.
B) intravenous oxytocin.
C) warm saline douches.
D) nipple stimulation.
Q4) A(n)_______________ is a narrow cone inserted into the cervix to "ripen" the cervix to increase uterine contractions.
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Chapter 9: The Family After Birth
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Q1) The hormone responsible for milk production is ____________________.
Q2) The nurse is giving a shower to a patient who had a cesarean section 2 days previously.What intervention(s)should be included before,during,and after the shower?
Select all that apply.
A) Leave abdominal dressing open to air.
B) Position patient with back to water stream.
C) Cover infusion site with rubber glove.
D) Provide a shower chair.
E) Confirm ambulation ability.
Q3) The nurse's instructions for a new mother to care for the infant's umbilical cord will include:
A) keeping the area covered with a sterile dressing.
B) dressing the stump with antibiotic ointment at every diaper change.
C) fastening diaper low to allow for air circulation.
D) giving the newborn a daily tub bath until the cord falls off.
Q4) The nurse explains that the physician will order RhoGAM in the event that a(n):
A) unsensitized Rh-negative mother has an Rh-positive infant.
B) Rh-negative mother becomes sensitized.
C) sensitized infant has a rising bilirubin level.
D) unsensitized infant exhibits no outward signs.
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Chapter 10: Nursing Care of Women with Complications
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Q1) The one-day postpartum patient shows a temperature elevation,cough,and slight shortness of breath on exertion.Based on these symptoms the nurse should:
A) notify the charge nurse of a possible upper respiratory infection.
B) notify the physician of a possible pulmonary embolism.
C) document expected postpartum mucous membrane congestion.
D) medicate with antipyretic remedy for elevated temperature.
Q2) By flexing the patient's leg and dorsiflexing the foot,the nurse is:
A) assessing for edema in the lower limb.
B) performing range-of-motion exercises.
C) stimulating circulation to limbs.
D) assessing for deep vein thrombus.
Q3) The nurse assesses the perineal pad placed on a 3-hour postdelivery patient and finds that there is no lochia on it.What would the nurse expect to find on further assessment? Select all that apply.
A) A firm fundus the size of a grapefruit
B) A full bladder
C) Retained placental fragments
D) Vital signs indicative of shock
E) A soft, boggy fundus
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Chapter 11: The Nurses Role in Womens Health Care
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Q1) The patient who has been dealing with urge incontinence tells the nurse that the symptoms have gotten worse lately.The nurse reminds the patient that which food(s)and drug(s)can increase incontinence? Select all that apply.
A) Antihypertensive drugs
B) Coffee
C) Alcohol
D) Diuretics
E) Anticholinergics
F) None of the above
Q2) A woman asks the nurse,"How do oral contraceptives prevent pregnancy?" The nurse explains that the combination of estrogen and progesterone in oral contraceptives:
A) makes cervical mucus hostile to sperm.
B) prevents ovul ation.
C) prohibits implantation of the egg.
D) acts as a barrier by destroying sperm.
Q3) When intraabdominal pressure increases from laughing or sneezing in a woman with a cystocele,__________ ___________ results.
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Chapter 12: The Term Newborn
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Q1) To protect newborns from infection while in the nursery,the nurse plans to:
A) keep the newborn dressed warmly.
B) adjust room temperature between 23. 8° C (75° F) and 26. 6° C (80° F).
C) wash hands before touching each infant.
D) wear a disposable gown when giving infant care.
Q2) The nurse advises the nursing mother that the immune globulin that is found in breast milk is ______________.
Q3) The statement that indicates the parent understands the guidelines for bathing a newborn is:
A) "I'll use a mild soap to clean all of the body parts. "
B) "I am going to add bath oil to the water to keep the baby's skin soft. "
C) "I should shampoo the head after washing the rest of the body. "
D) "I'll wash from the feet upward and change the wash cloth for the face. "
Q4) What noninvasive form(s)of pain relief might a nurse implement with a newborn?
Select all that apply.
A) Swaddling
B) Rocking
C) Offering a pacifier
D) Distraction
E) Cuddling
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Chapter 13: Preterm and Postterm Newborns
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Q1) The nurse recognizes symptoms of cold stress in a preterm infant as:
A) tremors and weak cry.
B) plasma glucose level <40 mg/dL.
C) warm skin with low core temperature.
D) increased respiratory rate and periods of apnea.
Q2) The nurse assessing a preterm infant understands that the infant's level of maturation refers to:
A) actual time the fetus remained in the uterus.
B) age on the Dubowitz scoring system.
C) infant's weight as compared to the gestational age.
D) ability of the organs to function outside of the uterus.
Q3) The nurse caring for a preterm infant will record the intake and output.The nurse is aware that an optimum output would be _____ mL/kg/hr.
A) 1-3
B) 4-6
C) 7-9
D) 10-14
Q4) The nurse explains that the _____________ ___________ is a tool used to determine the gestational age of a neonate based on appearance and neuromuscular criteria.
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Chapter 14: The Newborn with a Perinatal Injury or Congenital Malformation
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Q1) The nurse bathing an infant would recognize a sign of developmental hip dysplasia,which is:
A) hypotonicity of the leg muscles.
B) one leg is shorter than the other.
C) broadening and flattening of the buttocks.
D) two skin folds on the back of each thigh.
Q2) After feeding an infant with hydrocephalus,the nurse will take special care to:
A) sit the infant upright in an infant seat.
B) place the infant over the shoulder to burp.
C) leave the infant in a side-lying position.
D) stimulate the infant by rubbing its feet.
Q3) Following delivery,a mother asks the nurse about newborn screening tests.The nurse explains that the optimal time for testing for phenylketonuria is:
A) in the first 24 hours of life.
B) after 2 to 3 days.
C) at 4 to 6 weeks of age.
D) at 2 months of age.
Q4) The nurse demonstrates how to flush the ventriculoperitoneal shunt by the use of the ____________________ that is in place behind the infant's ear.
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Chapter 15: An Overview of Growth, Development, and Nutrition
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Q1) When the nurse asks the 10-year-old Native American if he is ready to go to therapy,he does not answer immediately.The nurse assesses this as:
A) indecision.
B) considering the answer in silence.
C) shyness with strangers.
D) fear of medical personnel.
Q2) The nurse planning anticipatory guidance for the caregiver of a preschool-age child would explain that permanent teeth begin erupting about the age of _____ years.
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10
Q3) When a small group of preschool-age children were playing house,each child was pretending to be a particular family member.The nurse recognizes this as which type of play?
A) Parallel
B) Cooperative
C) Symbolic
D) Fantasy
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Chapter 16: The Infant
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Q1) The nurse would advise a parent when introducing solid foods to:
A) begin with one tablespoon of food.
B) mix foods together.
C) eliminate a refused food from the diet.
D) introduce each new food 4 to 7 days apart.
Q2) The nurse cautions parents to place their infant in the ______________ position,rather than on his or her stomach,to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Q3) The parent of a 3-month-old infant asks the nurse,"At what age do infants usually begin drinking from a cup?" The nurse would reply:
A) 5 months.
B) 9 months.
C) 1 year.
D) 2 years.
Q4) The nurse knows that an infant's birth weight should be tripled by:
A) 9 months.
B) 1 year.
C) 18 months.
D) 2 years.
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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) On a home visit,the nurse notes that the parents require teaching intervention to protect the 15-month-old child who lives there because:
A) the fireplace has a screen.
B) the dining room table has a tablecloth on it.
C) there are paintings on the wall.
D) the kitchen floor is clean but not shiny.
Q3) When the previously potty-trained 3-year-old wets the bed after admission to the hospital,the nurse assesses this event is caused by a(n)____________________ related to the new environment.
Q4) The nurse assessing a 2-year-old is satisfied to see that the present weight of the child has _____________ the birth weight.
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Chapter 18: The Preschool Child
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Q1) The nurse suggests that the most appropriate toy choice for a 3-year-old would be:
A) a board game.
B) a small pet, such as a goldfish.
C) a large construction set.
D) push-pull toys.
Q2) The tasks that would be appropriate to expect of a 5-year-old would be:
A) setting the table with paper plates.
B) washing the dirty knives.
C) carrying glasses from the table to the sink.
D) scrubbing out the sink with cleanser.
Q3) The gradual transfer of behavioral control from the parent to the child is accomplished through _________________.
Q4) Play that is designed to retrain muscles or improve eye-hand coordination is considered ____________________ play.
Q5) Which statement best describes the 3-year-old child?
A) Boisterous, tattles on others
B) Aggressive, shows off
C) Helpful, wants to assist with chores
D) Talkative, inquisitive about the environment
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Chapter 19: The School-Age Child
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Q1) The school nurse planning sex education classes for school-age children should:
A) use simple terms.
B) avoid slang or "street" words and concepts.
C) keep topics on biological aspects of sexual development.
D) limit questions in order to keep content clear.
Q2) A mother reports that she has a new job and her 12-year-old child is home alone for a time after school.The statement made by the parent,indicating a potentially unsafe situation for this child,is:
A) "I told him that he could invite a few friends after school. "
B) "I put a list of emergency numbers next to the telephone. "
C) "Last week we made a first aid kit together. "
D) "There is a neighbor available in case of an emergency. "
Q3) When the school-age child becomes frustrated with a school assignment and says,"I can't do this!" the most developmentally supportive response from the parent would be to:
A) ask, "What is it that is so difficult?"
B) allow the child to quit the effort.
C) call in older siblings to help.
D) finish the project for him.
Q4) The nurse is aware that by the age of _____,the first permanent teeth erupt.
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Chapter 20: The Adolescent
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Q1) The nurse understands that the adolescent's avid sexual orientation to be based on Freud's theory,which describes adolescence as the __________ stage.
A) conceptual
B) genital
C) glandular
D) pubertal
Q2) The nurse using the PACE interview guide for persons at risk for substance abuse arrives at a score of 2 for an adolescent patient.The nurse should assess this score as: A) nonindicative of potential substance abuse.
B) normal experimentation of the adolescent.
C) need to schedule another PACE interview in 3 months.
D) indication for referral for counseling.
Q3) The school nurse is planning a program for girls about the physical changes of puberty;this program should be directed to girls of the age of _____ years.
A) 16
B) 14
C) 12
D) 10
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Chapter 21: The Childs Experience of Hospitalization
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Q1) When a 2-year-old returns to her hospital room following a diagnostic procedure,her parents are not available,and the child is crying loudly.The technique that is most appropriate to alleviate the child's distress is to:
A) rock the child gently to sleep.
B) play with the child using pop-up toys.
C) role play with the child to act out her feelings.
D) ask the child to draw a picture about her feelings.
Q2) The nurse shares the information and timelines recorded on the interdisciplinary outline of care for a child.This document is the:
A) clinical pathway.
B) comprehensive nursing care plan.
C) holistic care approach.
D) incorporated cost analysis.
Q3) The statement that best corresponds to a preschooler's understanding of hospitalization is:
A) "A germ made me get sick. "
B) "I got sick because I was mad at my brother. "
C) "My tonsils are sick and they have to come out. "
D) "I have a cast because I broke my leg. "
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Chapter 22: Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child.When reviewing yesterday's intake and output record,the nurse would expect the child's daily urinary output to be approximately _____ mL.
A) 400 to 500
B) 500 to 600
C) 600 to 700
D) 700 to 1000
Q2) The best site for the nurse to use when assessing the pulse rate on a 12-month-old infant is the _____ pulse.
A) brachial
B) apical
C) radial
D) femoral
Q3) The nurse selects the best site for giving an IM injection to a 15-month-old child,which is the _____ muscle.
A) ventrogluteal
B) dorsogluteal
C) deltoid
D) vastus lateralis
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Chapter 23: The Child with a Sensory or Neurological Condition
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Q1) The nurse records the finding of ______________ _____________ when the child with meningitis cries out in pain when his head is flexed toward his chest.
Q2) The nurse caring for a 5-month-old with viral influenza suspects the development of Reye's syndrome when the child:
A) has respirations drop from 18 to 14 breaths/min.
B) goes to sleep after feeding.
C) suddenly vomits without effort.
D) develops a macular rash.
Q3) The best way for the nurse to communicate with a 10-year-old child who has a hearing impairment would be to:
A) use gestures and signs as much as possible.
B) let the child's parents communicate for her.
C) face the child and speak clearly in short sentences.
D) recognize that the child's ability to communicate will be on a 6-year-old child's level.
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) On entering the room of a child in Buck's traction the nurse makes all of the following observations.The observation that requires nursing intervention is the:
A) child's heels are placed firmly against the foot of the bed.
B) head of bed is elevated 20 degrees.
C) weights are hanging freely.
D) ropes are on pulleys.
Q2) The nurse considers what factor(s)that may trigger abuse in a parent? Select all that apply.
A) Being abused as a child
B) Low self-esteem
C) Substance abuse
D) Overwhelming responsibility
E) Knowledge deficit relative to child care
F) None of the above
Q3) A nurse assessing welts on the body of a 2-year-old Vietnamese child should consider the skin lesions might be the result of the cultural practice of __________.
Q4) The nurse explains that Bryant's traction is reserved for children who weigh less than _____ pounds.
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Chapter 25: The Child with a Respiratory Disorder
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Q1) The nurse would observe a child for frequent swallowing following a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)because this is indicative of:
A) bleeding from the surgical site.
B) pain at the incision area.
C) sore throat from postnasal drip.
D) potential vomiting.
Q2) The asthmatic child who has been taking theophylline complains of stomachache and tachycardia and is sweating profusely.The nurse recognizes these symptoms as:
A) severe asthma attack.
B) allergic response to theophylline.
C) onset of bronchitis.
D) drug toxicity.
Q3) The nurse,auscultating the breath sounds of a child hospitalized for an acute asthma attack,would expect to find the classic sign of:
A) fine crackles.
B) coarse rhonchi.
C) expiratory wheezing.
D) decreased breath sounds at lung bases.
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Chapter 26: The Child with a Cardiovascular Disorder
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Q1) What assessment(s)in a child with tetralogy of Fallot would indicate the child is experiencing a paroxysmal hypercyanotic episode? Select all that apply.
A) Spontaneous cyanosis
B) Dyspnea
C) Weakness
D) Dry cough
E) Syncope
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) The nurse takes into consideration that the most common congenital heart defect is the ____________ ____________ defect.
Q4) Because the diagnosis of rheumatic fever is difficult,an aid used to identify the presence of rheumatic fever is the _____________ _______________.
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Chapter 27: The Child with a Condition of the Blood,
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Q1) The family of a child receiving chemotherapy for leukemia should be taught to focus on which aspect(s)of the child's care? Select all that apply.
A) Using a support group
B) Stimulating appetite
C) Maintaining adequate hydration
D) Continuing with scheduled immunizations
E) Reporting exposure to infectious diseases
Q2) 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.
Q3) To prevent ________________ ________________ the nurse warms the blood that is to be given as a transfusion through a central line.
Q4) The nurse shows slides of red blood cells from a child with sickle cell disease,noting that in addition to their sickle shape,the cells contain the abnormal element of
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Q1) The nurse reminds parents of a child allergic to cow's milk that they should avoid foods that list ______________ as part of their contents.
Q2) The nurse explains the medically accepted definition of constipation is fewer than _____ bowel movements in a 2-week period.
Q3) The nurse that is teaching a parent about pyrvinium (Povan)would include the information that the drug will cause:
A) diarrhea.
B) skin rash.
C) red stool.
D) metallic taste.
Q4) A child is brought to the emergency department because he ingested an unknown quantity of acetaminophen (Tylenol).After gastric lavage is completed,the nurse might expect this child to receive:
A) activated charcoal.
B) N-acetylcysteine.
C) vitamin K.
D) syrup of ipecac.
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Chapter 29: The Child with a Genitourinary Condition
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Q1) The nurse cautions the parents of a child who has had a nephrectomy that he will have to practice a lifelong avoidance of:
A) contact sports.
B) horseback riding.
C) alcohol.
D) diuretic medications.
Q2) A 5-year-old boy is admitted to the hospital with acute glomerulonephritis.In taking the child's history,the nurse recognizes the probable cause is:
A) recovery from German measles 2 months ago.
B) dysuria since the previous night.
C) a history of allergy.
D) a sore throat 2 weeks ago.
Q3) The 6-year-old scheduled for an orchiopexy shyly asks the nurse,"What are they going to do to me 'down there'?" The nurse's best response would be:
A) "They are going to fix you up 'down there. '"
B) "They will move your testicle from your abdomen to your scrotum. "
C) "What do you think your doctor is going to do?"
D) "You shouldn't worry. Your doctor knows exactly what to do. "
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Chapter 30: The Child with a Skin Condition
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Q1) The nurse speaking to a group of junior high school students informs them that acne can be exacerbated by which drug(s)? Select all that apply.
A) Steroids
B) Phenytoin
C) Phenobarbital
D) Aspirin
E) Oral contraceptives
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 nurse differentiates a type of topical medication that is an oil-based emulsion to be used on dry skin as a(n)_________________.
Q4) The nurse recognizes the blisters and erythema of the hands of a person recovering from frostbite as the skin disorder called _________________.
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Chapter 31: The Child with a Metabolic Condition
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Q1) An important consideration for the school-age child taking DDAVP for diabetes insipidus would be:
A) observing for signs of water deprivation.
B) restricting his physical education program.
C) arranging for the child to use the bathroom when needed.
D) limiting fluid intake other than during the lunch period.
Q2) A child with diabetes is brought to the emergency department.He is flushed and drowsy,and his skin is dry.His father states that the child has been feeling progressively worse since the morning.This child is most likely experiencing:
A) Somogyi phenomenon.
B) dawn syndrome.
C) ketoacidosis.
D) water intoxication.
Q3) The nurse instructs the 11-year-old diabetic child to use the side of the finger for blood testing because the side of the finger:
A) has fewer capillaries.
B) is easier to puncture.
C) is less likely to become infected.
D) has fewer nerve endings.
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Chapter 32: The Child with a Communicable Disease
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Q1) The well-child clinic nurse will prepare to give which inoculation(s)to a healthy 2-month-old? Select all that apply.
A) DTaP
B) Hib
C) IPV
D) MMR
E) PCV
Q2) The nurse explains that the ______________ test determines the child's susceptibility to tuberculosis.
Q3) The mother of a newborn asked the nurse,"When will my baby get the hepatitis B vaccine?" The nurse bases a response on the knowledge that the first dose of Comvax should be given to infants born to a hepatitis B-positive mother within _____ after birth.
A) 12 hours
B) 2 weeks
C) 1 month
D) 2 months
Q4) The nurse uses a diagram showing how the wood tick acts as a(n)______________ in the transmission of Lyme disease.
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Chapter 33: The Child with an Emotional or Behavioral Condition
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Q1) The nurse takes into consideration in planning the care of an adolescent with anorexia nervosa that what characteristic(s)cause this disorder? Select all that apply.
A) Discomfort relative to emerging sexuality
B) Fear of intimacy
C) Pervasive low self-esteem
D) Egocentricity
E) Inability to meet developmental needs
F) None of the above
Q2) The statement made by a parent of an adolescent with anorexia nervosa indicating an understanding of this condition is:
A) "There really isn't anything to worry about. Don't they say you can never be too thin?"
B) "My daughter just doesn't have much of an appetite. "
C) "She is just trying to punish me for divorcing her father. "
D) "She seems to see herself as fat, even though her weight is below normal. "
Q3) The nurse documents that every time the child is directed to discuss the relationship with her brother,she complains of shortness of breath and begins to have asthma-like symptoms.The nurse assesses this behavior as a(n)_________________ reaction.
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Chapter 34: Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
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Q1) When the breastfeeding mother tells the nurse she is taking large doses of vitamin C to keep up her energy,the nurse warns that large doses of vitamin C can cause her infant to have:
A) diarrhea.
B) jaundice.
C) colic.
D) retinal damage.
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) While taking care of a Navajo child,the nurse welcomes their folk healer,called a
Q4) The nurse clarifies that a person who is ____________ _____________ demonstrates sensitivity and respect for different practices and philosophies.
Q5) The practice of ____________ is a process of fascia pressure and stretching.
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