Pediatric Nursing Question Bank
Course Introduction
Pediatric Nursing focuses on the specialized care of infants, children, and adolescents, addressing their unique physiological, psychological, and developmental needs. This course covers growth and development milestones, common pediatric illnesses, family-centered care, communication with children and families, and health promotion strategies. Students learn assessment techniques, evidence-based interventions, and advocacy skills to support childrens well-being within diverse healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on ethical and culturally competent care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and preparing students for clinical practice in pediatric environments.
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Wongs Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 9th Edition by
Marilyn J. Hockenberry
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Chapter 1: Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing
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Q1) Which is the major cause of death for children older than 1 year?
A)Cancer
B)Heart disease
C)Unintentional injuries
D)Congenital anomalies
Answer: C
Q2) A nurse is admitting a toddler to the hospital.The toddler is with both parents and is currently sitting comfortably on a parent's lap.The parents state they will need to leave for a brief period.Which type of nursing diagnosis should the nurse formulate for this child?
A)Risk for anxiety
B)Anxiety
C)Readiness for enhanced coping
D)Ineffective coping
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Community-Based Nursing Care of the Child and Family
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Q1) A nurse is establishing several health programs,such as bicycle safety,to improve the health status of a target population.This describes which step in the community nursing process?
A)Planning
B)Evaluation
C)Assessment
D)Implementation
Answer: D
Q2) A nurse is collecting subjective and objective information about target populations to diagnose problems based on community needs.This describes which step in the community nursing process?
A)Planning
B)Diagnosis
C)Assessment
D)Establishing objectives
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Family Influences on Child Health Promotion
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Q1) A 3-year-old girl was adopted immediately after birth.The parents have just asked the nurse how they should tell the child that she is adopted.Which guidelines concerning adoption should the nurse use in planning a response?
A)Telling the child is an important aspect of their parental responsibilities.
B)The best time to tell the child is between ages 7 and 10 years.
C)It is not necessary to tell the child who was adopted so young.
D)It is best to wait until the child asks about it.
Answer: A
Q2) Which is considered characteristic of children who are the youngest in their family?
A)More dependent than firstborn children
B)More outgoing than firstborn children
C)Identify more with parents than with peers
D)Are subject to greater parental expectations
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Social,Cultural,and Religious Influences on Child
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Q1) A nurse is working in a clinic that serves a culturally diverse population of children.The nurse should plan care,understanding that which complementary and alternative practices may be used by families of this diverse population? (Select all that apply.)
A)Seeking another doctor's opinion
B)Seeking advice from a curandero or curandera
C)Using acupuncture or acupressure as a therapy
D)Consulting an herbalist
E)Consulting a kahuna
Q2) A nurse is planning care for a Spanish-speaking child and family.The nurse speaks limited Spanish.Which interventions should the nurse plan when caring for this child and family? (Select all that apply.)
A)Ask a visitor to interpret.
B)Use a language-line telephone interpreter if a hospital interpreter is not available.
C)Use written cards with common phrases in the Spanish language.
D)Ask the family to provide an interpreter.
E)When using a hospital interpreter, speak to the family not the interpreter.
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Chapter 5: Developmental and Genetic Influences on Child
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Q1) Which statement is true about the basal metabolic rate (BMR)in children?
A)It is reduced by fever.
B)It is slightly higher in boys than in girls at all ages.
C)It increases with age of child.
D)It decreases as proportion of surface area to body mass increases.
Q2) A nurse is conducting parenting classes for parents of children ranging in ages 2 to 7 years.The parents understand the term egocentrism when they indicate it means:
A)selfishness.
B)self-centeredness.
C)preferring to play alone.
D)unable to put self in another's place.
Q3) A school nurse notes that school-age children generally obey the rules at school.The nurse recognizes that the children are displaying which stage of moral development?
A)Preconventional
B)Conventional
C)Post-conventional
D)Undifferentiated
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Chapter 6: Communication and Physical Assessment of the Child
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Q1) Which following parameters correlate best with measurements of the body's total protein stores?
A)Height
B)Weight
C)Skin-fold thickness
D)Upper arm circumference
Q2) The nurse is using the NCHS growth chart for an African-American child.Which statement should the nurse consider?
A)This growth chart should not be used.
B)Growth patterns of African-American children are the same as for all other ethnic groups.
C)A correction factor is necessary when the NCHS growth chart is used for non-Caucasian ethnic groups.
D)The NCHS charts are accurate for U.S. African-American children.
Q3) At what age should the nurse expect the anterior fontanel to close?
A)2 months
B)2 to 4 months
C)6 to 8 months
D)12 to 18 months
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Chapter 7: Pain Assessment and Management in Children
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Q1) Physiologic measurements in children's pain assessment are:
A)the best indicator of pain in children of all ages.
B)essential to determine whether a child is telling the truth about pain.
C)of most value when children also report having pain.
D)of limited value as sole indicator of pain.
Q2) A nurse is monitoring a patient for side effects associated with opioid analgesics.Which side effects should the nurse expect to monitor for? (Select all that apply.)
A)Diarrhea
B)Respiratory depression
C)Hypertension
D)Pruritus
E)Sweating
Q3) Nonpharmacologic strategies for pain management:
A)may reduce pain perception.
B)make pharmacologic strategies unnecessary.
C)usually take too long to implement.
D)trick children into believing they do not have pain.
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Chapter 8: Health Promotion of the Newborn and Family
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Q1) A nurse is palpating a newborn's fontanels.The nurse documents the anterior fontanel is which shape?
A)Circle
B)Triangle
C)Square
D)Diamond
Q2) Where would nonpathologic cyanosis normally be present in the newborn shortly after birth?
A)Feet and hands
B)Bridge of nose
C)Circumoral area
D)Mucous membranes
Q3) The parents of a newborn plan to have him circumcised.They ask the nurse about pain associated with this procedure.The nurse's response should be based on the knowledge that newborns:
A)experience pain with circumcision.
B)do not experience pain with circumcision.
C)quickly forget about the pain of circumcision.
D)are too young for anesthesia or analgesia.
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Chapter 9: Health Problems of Newborns
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Q1) The nurse is preparing a parent of a newborn for home phototherapy.Which statement made by the parent would indicate a need for further teaching?
A)"I should change the baby's position many times during the day."
B)"I can dress the baby in lightweight clothing while under phototherapy."
C)"I should be sure that the baby's eyelids are closed before applying patches."
D)"I can take the patches off the baby during feedings and other caregiving activities."
Q2) The nurse is caring for a very low-birth-weight (VLBW)newborn with a peripheral intravenous infusion.Which statement describes nursing considerations regarding infiltration?
A)Infiltration occurs infrequently because VLBW newborns are inactive.
B)Continuous infusion pumps stop automatically when infiltration occurs.
C)Hypertonic solutions can cause severe tissue damage if infiltration occurs.
D)Infusion site should be checked for infiltration at least once per 8-hour shift.
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Chapter 10: Health Promotion of the Infant and Family
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Q1) Which would be the best play activity for a 6-month-old infant to provide tactile stimulation?
A)Allow to splash in bath.
B)Give various colored blocks.
C)Play music box, tapes, or CDs.
D)Use infant swing or stroller.
Q2) A nurse is preparing to administer immunizations to a 6-month-old infant.Which interventions should the nurse implement to minimize local reaction and reduce pain?
(Select all that apply.)
A)Select a needle of adequate length (1 inch).
B)Inject into the deltoid muscle.
C)Apply a vapocoolant spray directly to the skin, 15 seconds before administration.
D)Apply a topical anesthetic LMX4 (4% lidocaine) 10 minutes before administration.
Q3) At what age can most infants sit steadily unsupported?
A)4 months
B)6 months
C)8 months
D)10 months
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Chapter 11: Health Problems of Infants
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Q1) An important nursing responsibility when dealing with a family experiencing the loss of an infant from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)is to:
A)explain how SIDS could have been predicted and prevented.
B)interview parents in depth concerning the circumstances surrounding the child's death.
C)discourage parents from making a last visit with the infant.
D)make a follow-up home visit to parents as soon as possible after the child's death.
Q2) Cow's milk allergy (CMA)is diagnosed in a 6-month-old infant.Which should the nurse recommend as a substitute formula?
A)Nutramigen
B)Goat's milk
C)Similac
D)Enfamil
Q3) An infant is having an anaphylactic reaction,and the nurse is preparing to administer epinephrine 0.001 mg/kg.The child weighs 22 pounds.What is the epinephrine dose the nurse should administer? (Record your answer using two decimal places.)
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Chapter 12: Health Promotion of the Toddler and Family
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Q1) The psychosocial developmental tasks of toddlerhood include which characteristic?
A)Development of a conscience
B)Recognition of sex differences
C)Ability to get along with age-mates
D)Ability to delay gratification
Q2) The most effective way to clean a toddler's teeth is for the:
A)child to brush regularly with a toothpaste of his or her choice.
B)parent to stabilize the chin with one hand and brush with the other.
C)parent to brush the mandibular occlusive surfaces, leaving the rest for the child.
D)parent to brush the front labial surfaces, leaving the rest for the child.
Q3) A parent asks the nurse about negativism in toddlers.Which is the most appropriate recommendation?
A)Punish the child.
B)Provide more attention.
C)Ask child not always to say "no."
D)Reduce the opportunities for a "no" answer.
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Chapter 13: Health Promotion of the Preschooler and Family
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Q1) A nurse,instructing parents of a hospitalized preschool child,explains that which is descriptive of the preschooler's understanding of time?
A)Has no understanding of time
B)Associates time with events
C)Can tell time on a clock
D)Uses terms like "yesterday" appropriately
Q2) The parent of a 4-year-old boy tells the nurse that the child believes that monsters and boogeymen are in his bedroom at night.The nurse's best suggestion for coping with this problem is to:
A)let the child sleep with his parents.
B)keep a night-light on in the child's bedroom.
C)help the child understand that these fears are illogical.
D)tell the child frequently that monsters and boogeymen do not exist.
Q3) By which age should the nurse expect that most children could obey prepositional phrases such as "under," "on top of," "beside," and "behind"?
A)18 months
B)24 months
C)3 years
D)4 years
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Chapter 14: Health Problems of Toddlers and Preschoolers
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Q1) The single parent of a 3-year-old child who has just been diagnosed with chickenpox tells the nurse that she cannot afford to stay home with the child and miss work.The parent asks the nurse if some medication will shorten the course of the illness.Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
A)Reassure the parent that it is not necessary to stay home with the child.
B)Explain that no medication will shorten the course of the illness.
C)Explain the advantages of the medication acyclovir (Zovirax) to treat chickenpox.
D)Explain the advantages of the medication VCZ immune globulin (VariZIG) to treat chickenpox.
Q2) Chelation therapy for lead poisoning is initiated when a child's blood level is _____ g/dl.
A)10 to 14
B)15 to 19
C)20 to 44
D)>45
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Chapter 15: Health Promotion of the School-Age Child and Family
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Q1) Which statement best describes fear in the school-age child?
A)They are increasingly fearful for body safety.
B)Most of the new fears that trouble them are related to school and family.
C)They should be encouraged to hide their fears to prevent ridicule by peers.
D)Those who have numerous fears need continuous protective behavior by parents to eliminate these fears.
Q2) Which is characteristic of dishonest behavior in children ages 8 to 10 years?
A)Cheating during games is now more common.
B)Lying results from the inability to distinguish between fact and fantasy.
C)They may steal because their sense of property rights is limited.
D)They may lie to meet expectations set by others that they have been unable to attain.
Q3) Which describes moral development in younger school-age children?
A)The standards of behavior now come from within themselves.
B)They do not yet experience a sense of guilt when they misbehave.
C)They know the rules and behaviors expected of them but do not understand the reasons behind them.
D)They no longer interpret accidents and misfortunes as punishment for misdeeds.
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Chapter 16: Health Promotion of the Adolescent and Family
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Q1) Which screening tests should the school nurse perform for the adolescent? (Select all that apply.)
A)Glucose
B)Vision
C)Hearing
D)Cholesterol
E)Scoliosis
Q2) The nurse should teach the adolescent that the long-term effects of tanning can cause which conditions? (Select all that apply.)
A)Phototoxic reactions
B)Increased number of moles
C)Premature aging
D)Striae
E)Increased risk of skin cancer
Q3) Which predisposes the adolescent to feel an increased need for sleep?
A)An inadequate diet
B)Rapid physical growth
C)Decreased activity that contributes to a feeling of fatigue
D)The lack of ambition typical of this age group
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Chapter 17: Health Problems of School-Age Children and Adolescents
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Q1) The weight loss of anorexia nervosa is usually triggered by A)sexual abuse.
B)school failure.
C)independence from family.
D)traumatic interpersonal conflict.
Q2) An adolescent girl tells the nurse that she is very suicidal.The nurse asks her whether she has a specific plan.Asking this should be considered:
A)an appropriate part of the assessment.
B)not a critical part of the assessment.
C)suggesting that the adolescent needs a plan.
D)encouraging the adolescent to devise a plan.
Q3) Parents have a concern that their child is depressed.The nurse relates that which characteristic best describes children with depression?
A)Increased range of affective response
B)Preoccupation with need to perform well in school
C)Change in appetite, resulting in weight loss or gain
D)Tendency to prefer play instead of schoolwork
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Chapter 18: Quality of Life for Children Living with Chronic or Complex Diseases
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Q1) The nurse is talking with the parents of a child who died 6 months ago.They sometimes still "hear" the child's voice and have trouble sleeping.They describe feeling "empty" and depressed.The nurse should recognize that:
A)these are normal grief responses.
B)the pain of the loss is usually less by this time.
C)these grief responses are more typical of the early stages of grief.
D)this grieving is essential until the pain is gone and the child is gradually forgotten.
Q2) A school-age child is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.The parents want to protect their child from knowing the seriousness of the illness.The nurse should explain that:
A)this will help the child cope effectively by denial.
B)this attitude is helpful to give parents time to cope.
C)terminally ill children know when they are seriously ill.
D)terminally ill children usually choose not to discuss the seriousness of their illness.
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Chapter 19: Impact of Cognitive or Sensory Impairment on the Child and Family
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Q1) A nurse is preparing a teaching session for parents on prevention of childhood hearing loss.The nurse should include that the most common cause of hearing impairment in children is:
A)auditory nerve damage.
B)congenital ear defects.
C)congenital rubella.
D)chronic otitis media.
Q2) The school nurse is caring for a child with a penetrating eye injury.Emergency treatment includes which intervention?
A)Apply a regular eye patch.
B)Apply a Fox shield to affected eye and any type of patch to the other eye.
C)Apply ice until the physician is seen.
D)Irrigate eye copiously with a sterile saline solution.
Q3) What is one of the major physical characteristics of the child with Down syndrome?
A)Excessive height
B)Spots on the palms
C)Inflexibility of the joints
D)Hypotonic musculature
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Chapter 20: Family-Centered Home Care
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Q1) The home health nurse is caring for a child who requires complex care.The family expresses frustration related to obtaining accurate information about their child's illness and its management.Which is the best action for the nurse?
A)Determine why family is easily frustrated.
B)Refer family to child's primary care practitioner.
C)Clarify family's request, and provide information they want.
D)Answer only questions that family needs to know about.
Q2) A mother of a 5-year-old child,with complex health care needs and cared for at home,expresses anxiety about attending a kindergarten graduation exercise of a neighbor's child.The mother says,"I wish it could be my child graduating from kindergarten." The nurse recognizes that the mother is experiencing:
A)abnormal anxiety.
B)ineffective coping.
C)chronic sorrow.
D)denial.
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Chapter 21: Family-Centered Care of the Child During
Illness and Hospitalization
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Q1) Amy,age 6 years,needs to be hospitalized again because of a chronic illness.The clinic nurse overhears her school-age siblings tell her,"We are sick of Mom always sitting with you in the hospital and playing with you.It isn't fair that you get everything and we have to stay with the neighbors." Which is the nurse's best assessment of this situation?
A)The siblings are immature and probably spoiled.
B)Jealousy and resentment are common reactions to the illness or hospitalization of a sibling.
C)Family has ineffective coping mechanisms to deal with chronic illness.
D)The siblings need to better understand their sister's illness and needs.
Q2) A nurse plans therapeutic play time for a hospitalized child.Which are the benefits of therapeutic play? (Select all that apply.)
A)Serves as method to assist disturbed children
B)Allows the child to express feelings
C)The nurse can gain insight into the child's feelings.
D)The child can deal with concerns and feelings.
E)Gives the child a structured play environment
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Chapter 22: Pediatric Variations of Nursing Interventions
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Q1) When caring for a child with an intravenous infusion,the nurse should:
A)use a macrodropper to facilitate reaching the prescribed flow rate.
B)avoid restraining the child to prevent undue emotional stress.
C)change the insertion site every 24 hours.
D)observe the insertion site frequently for signs of infiltration.
Q2) The advantages of the ventrogluteal muscle as an injection site in young children include which considerations? (Select all that apply.)
A)Less painful than vastus lateralis
B)Free of important nerves and vascular structures
C)Cannot be used when child reaches a weight of 20 pounds
D)Increased subcutaneous fat, which increases drug absorption
E)Easily identified by major landmarks
Q3) The emergency department nurse is cleaning multiple facial abrasions on a 9-year-old child whose mother is present.The child is crying and screaming loudly.The nurse's action should be to:
A)ask the child to be quieter.
B)have the child's mother give instructions about relaxation.
C)tell the child it is okay to cry and scream.
D)remove the mother from the room.
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Chapter 23: The Child with Respiratory Dysfunction
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Q1) It is now recommended that children with asthma who are taking long-term inhaled steroids should be assessed frequently because which disease or assessment findings may develop?
A)Cough
B)Osteoporosis
C)Slowed growth
D)Cushing syndrome
Q2) Effective lone-rescuer CPR on a 5-year-old child should include
A)two breaths to every 30 chest compressions.
B)two breaths to every 15 chest compressions.
C)reassessment of child after 50 cycles of compression and ventilation.
D)reassessment of child every 10 minutes that CPR continues.
Q3) Which drug is usually given first in the emergency treatment of an acute,severe asthma episode in a young child?
A)Ephedrine
B)Theophylline
C)Aminophylline
D)Short-acting b? agonists
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Chapter 24: The Child with Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
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Q1) A nurse is conducting an in-service on gastrointestinal disorders.The nurse includes that melena,the passage of black,tarry stools,suggests bleeding from which area?
A)Perianal or rectal area
B)Hemorrhoids or anal fissures
C)Upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract
D)Lower GI tract
Q2) The nurse is caring for an infant with suspected pyloric stenosis.Which clinical manifestation would indicate pyloric stenosis?
A)Abdominal rigidity and pain on palpation
B)Rounded abdomen and hypoactive bowel sounds
C)Visible peristalsis and weight loss
D)Distention of lower abdomen and constipation
Q3) Which type of dehydration is defined as "dehydration that occurs in conditions in which electrolyte and water deficits are present in approximately balanced proportion"?
A)Isotonic dehydration
B)Hypotonic dehydration
C)Hypertonic dehydration
D)All types of dehydration in infants and small children
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Chapter 25: The Child with Cardiovascular Dysfunction
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Q1) Which is an important nursing consideration when suctioning a young child who has had heart surgery?
A)Perform suctioning at least every hour.
B)Suction for no longer than 30 seconds at a time.
C)Administer supplemental oxygen before and after suctioning.
D)Expect symptoms of respiratory distress when suctioning.
Q2) A child is brought to the emergency department experiencing an anaphylactic reaction to a bee sting.While an airway is being established,the nurse should prepare which medication for immediate administration?
A)Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
B)Dobutamine (Dobutarex)
C)Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
D)Calcium chloride (calcium chloride)
Q3) The nurse is preparing an adolescent for discharge after a cardiac catheterization.Which statement by the adolescent would indicate a need for further teaching?
A)"I should avoid tub baths but may shower."
B)"I have to stay on strict bed rest for 3 days."
C)"I should remove the pressure dressing the day after the procedure."
D)"I may attend school but should avoid exercise for several days."
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Chapter 26: The Child with Hematologic or Immunologic Dysfunction
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Q1) Which immunization should be given with caution to children infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
A)Influenza
B)Varicella
C)Pneumococcal
D)Inactivated poliovirus (IPV)
Q2) The nurse is planning activity for a 4-year-old child with anemia.Which activity should the nurse plan for this child?
A)Game of "hide and seek" in the children's outdoor play area
B)Participation in dance activities in the playroom
C)Puppet play in the child's room
D)A walk down to the hospital lobby
Q3) The nurse is planning care for an adolescent with AIDS.Which is the priority nursing goal?
A)Preventing infection
B)Preventing secondary cancers
C)Restoring immunologic defenses
D)Identifying source of infection
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Chapter 27: The Child with Genitourinary Dysfunction
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Q1) The nurse is conducting an admission assessment on a school-age child with acute renal failure.Which are the primary clinical manifestations the nurse expects to find with this condition?
A)Oliguria and hypertension
B)Hematuria and pallor
C)Proteinuria and muscle cramps
D)Bacteriuria and facial edema
Q2) The nurse is conducting a staff in-service on renal ultrasounds.Which statement describes this diagnostic test?
A)Computed tomography uses external radiation to visualize the renal system.
B)Visualization of the renal system is accomplished without exposure to radiation or radioactive isotopes.
C)Contrast medium and x-rays allow for visualization of the renal system.
D)External radiation for x-ray films is used to visualize the renal system, before, during, and after voiding.
Q3) The nurse is performing a pH dipstick test on a urine specimen.Which is the average pH expected for this test? (Record your answer in a whole number.)
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Chapter 28: The Child with Cerebral Dysfunction
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Q1) A toddler fell out of a second-story window.She had a brief loss of consciousness and vomited four times.Since admission,she has been alert and oriented.Her mother asks why a computed tomography (CT)scan is required when she "seems fine." Which explanation should the nurse give?
A)Your child may have a brain injury and the CT can rule one out.
B)The CT needs to be done because of your child's age.
C)Your child may start to have seizures and a baseline CT should be done.
D)Your child probably has a skull fracture and the CT can confirm this diagnosis.
Q2) Which of the following types of seizures may be difficult to detect?
A)Absence
B)Generalized
C)Simple partial
D)Complex partial
Q3) The vector reservoir for agents causing viral encephalitis in the United States is:
A)tarantula spiders.
B)mosquitoes.
C)carnivorous wild animals.
D)domestic and wild animals.
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Chapter 29: The Child with Endocrine Dysfunction
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Q1) A nasal spray of desmopressin acetate (DDAVP)is used to treat which disorder?
A)Hypopituitarism
B)Diabetes insipidus
C)Acute adrenocortical insufficiency
D)Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
Q2) Glucocorticoids,mineralocorticoids,and sex steroids are secreted by the:
A)thyroid gland.
B)parathyroid glands.
C)adrenal cortex.
D)anterior pituitary.
Q3) The nurse is conducting a staff in-service on childhood endocrine disorders.Diabetes insipidus is a disorder of:
A)anterior pituitary.
B)posterior pituitary.
C)adrenal cortex.
D)adrenal medulla.
Q4) The clinic nurse is reviewing hemoglobin A?c levels on several children with type 1 diabetes.Hemoglobin A?c levels of less than _____% is a goal for children with type 1 diabetes.(Record your answer in a whole number.)
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Chapter 30: The Child with Integumentary Dysfunction
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Q1) A school-age child falls on the playground and has a small laceration on the forearm.The school nurse should do which to cleanse the wound?
A)Slowly pour hydrogen peroxide over wound.
B)Soak arm in warm water and soap for at least 30 minutes.
C)Gently cleanse with sterile pad and a nonstinging povidone-iodine solution.
D)Wash wound gently with mild soap and water for several minutes.
Q2) A father calls the clinic nurse because his 2-year-old child was bitten by a black widow spider.The nurse should advise which to the father?
A)Apply warm compresses.
B)Carefully scrape off stinger.
C)Take child to emergency department.
D)Apply a thin layer of corticosteroid cream.
Q3) The nurse is taking care of a 7-year-old child with herpes simplex virus (type 1 or 2).Which prescribed medication should the nurse expect to be included in the treatment plan?
A)Corticosteroids
B)Oral griseofulvin
C)Oral antiviral agent
D)Topical and/or systemic antibiotic
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Chapter 31: The Child with Musculoskeletal or Articular Dysfunction
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Q1) A school-age child is diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).The nurse should plan to implement which interventions for this child? (Select all that apply.)
A)Instructions to avoid exposure to sunlight
B)Teaching about body changes associated with SLE
C)Preparation for home schooling
D)Restricted activity
Q2) A school nurse is conducting a staff in-service to other school nurses on idiopathic scoliosis.During which period of child development does idiopathic scoliosis become most noticeable?
A)Newborn period
B)When child starts to walk
C)Preadolescent growth spurt
D)Adolescence
Q3) The nurse should monitor for which effect on the cardiovascular system when a child is immobilized?
A)Venous stasis
B)Increased vasopressor mechanism
C)Normal distribution of blood volume
D)Increased efficiency of orthostatic neurovascular reflexes
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Chapter 32: The Child with Neuromuscular or Muscular Dysfunction
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Q1) The nurse is caring for an intubated infant with botulism in the pediatric intensive care unit.Which health care provider prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the health care provider before implementing?
A)Administer 250 mg botulism immune globulin intravenously (BIG-IV) one time.
B)Provide total parenteral nutrition (TPN) at 25 ml/hr intravenously.
C)Titrate oxygen to keep pulse oximetry saturations greater than 92.
D)Administer gentamicin sulfate (Garamycin) 10 mg per intravenous piggyback every 12 hours.
Q2) A toddler is admitted to the hospital with a possible diagnosis of tetanus.The health care provider has prescribed lorazepam (Ativan)intravenously 0.05 mg/kg/dose every 6 hours prn as a muscle relaxant.The child weighs 22 lb.How many milligrams of Ativan should the nurse administer per dose? (Record your answer using one decimal place.)
Q3) The nurse is planning a staff in-service on childhood spastic cerebral palsy.Spastic cerebral palsy is characterized by:
A)hypertonicity and poor control of posture, balance, and coordinated motion.
B)athetosis and dystonic movements.
C)wide-based gait and poor performance of rapid, repetitive movements.
D)tremors and lack of active movement.
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