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Pediatric Nursing focuses on the specialized care of infants, children, and adolescents within a variety of healthcare settings. This course introduces students to growth and development principles, common pediatric diseases and conditions, and age-specific nursing interventions. Emphasis is placed on family-centered care, communication with children and their families, and the emotional and physical needs of young patients. Students will learn to assess pediatric clients, administer medications and treatments appropriately for age and size, and provide education and support to both patients and families while promoting health and wellness during childhood.
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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) In most states,adolescents who are not emancipated minors must have the permission of their parents before
A) treatment for drug abuse.
B) treatment for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
C) accessing birth control.
D) surgery.
Answer: D
Q2) Maternity nursing care that is based on knowledge gained through research is known as
A) nurse-sensitive indicators.
B) evidence-based practice.
C) case management.
D) outcomes management.
Answer: B
Q3) Which setting for childbirth allows the least amount of parent-infant contact?
A) Labor/delivery/recovery/postpartum room
B) Birth center
C) Traditional hospital birth
D) Home birth
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: The Nurses Role in Maternity, Womens Health, and Pediatric Nursing
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Q1) The nurse who uses critical thinking understands that the steps of critical thinking include (Select all that apply.)
A) therapeutic communication.
B) examining biases.
C) setting priorities.
D) managing data.
E) evaluating other factors.
Answer: B,D,E
Q2) Today's nurse often assumes the role of teacher or educator.Which strategies would be best to use for a nurse working with a new mother? (Select all that apply.)
A) Computer-based learning
B) Videos
C) Printed material
D) Group discussion
E) Lecture
Answer: A,B,C,D
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Chapter 3: The Childbearing and Child-Rearing Family
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Q1) A nurse determines that a child consistently displays predictable behavior and is regular in performing daily habits.Which temperament is the child displaying?
A) Easy
B) Slow-to-warm-up
C) Difficult
D) Shy
Answer: A
Q2) A nurse is teaching a parenting group about behavior modification.What information does this nurse include in teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A) Food rewards are highly motivating and as such are encouraged.
B) Negative behavior from the child should be ignored by parents.
C) Undesirable behavior may initially get worse if it is ignored.
D) 1 minute per age is the suggested time limit for discipline.
E) For younger kids, a behavior chart is a good visual cue.
Answer: B,C,E
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Chapter 4: Communicating with Children and Families
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Q1) Which is the most appropriate question to ask when interviewing an adolescent to encourage conversation?
A) "Are you in school?"
B) "Are you doing well in school?"
C) "How is school going for you?"
D) "How do your parents feel about your grades?"
Q2) Which strategy is most likely to encourage a child to express feelings about the hospital experience?
A) Avoiding periods of silence
B) Asking yes/no questions
C) Sharing personal experiences
D) Using open-ended questions
Q3) When a child broke her favorite doll during a hospitalization,her primary nurse bought the child a new doll and gave it to her the next day.What is the best interpretation of the nurse's behavior?
A) The nurse is displaying signs of overinvolvement.
B) The nurse is a kind and generous person.
C) The nurse feels a special closeness to the child.
D) The nurse wants to make the child happy.
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Chapter 5: Health Promotion for the Developing Child
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Q1) A nurse wants to assess a chronically ill child's feelings regarding a lengthy hospitalization and treatments.What action by the nurse is best?
A) Ask direct questions of the child as to feelings.
B) Watch the child play on several occasions.
C) Discuss the situation with the parents.
D) Refer the child to the child life specialist for assessment.
Q2) A 2-month-old child has not had any immunizations.Which ones should the nurse prepare to give? (Select all that apply.)
A) Hib
B) HepB
C) MCV
D) Varicella
E) HPV
Q3) Which immunizations should be used with caution in children with an allergy to eggs?
A) HepB
B) DTaP
C) Hib
D) MMR
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Chapter 6: Health Promotion for the Infant
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Q1) Approximately how much would a newborn who weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces at birth weigh at 1 year of age?
A) 14 3/4 lb
B) 22 1/8 lb
C) 29 1/2 lb
D) Unable to estimate weigh at 1 year
Q2) Which is a priority in counseling parents of a 6-month-old infant?
A) Increasing food intake for secondary growth spurt
B) Encouraging the infant to smile
C) Securing a developmentally safe environment for the infant
D) Teaching strategies to teach infants to sit up
Q3) A nurse is making a home visit on a new mother with an infant.What action by the mother requires the nurse to intervene?
A) Cooks while holding and cuddling infant to provide comfort
B) Keeps hand on infant while reaching for supplies on changing table
C) Shows the nurse the water heater setting that is on 110° F (43.3° C)
D) Places baby to sleep in crib with no blankets, toys, or other objects
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Chapter 7: Health Promotion During Early Childhood
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Q1) The nurse plans a teaching session with a toddler's parents on car safety.Which will the nurse teach? (Select all that apply.)
A) Secure in a rear-facing, upright car safety seat.
B) Place the car safety seat in the rear seat, behind the driver's seat.
C) Harness safety straps should fit snugly.
D) Place the car safety seat in the front passenger seat equipped with an airbag.
E) After the age of 2 years, toddlers can be placed in a forward-facing car seat.
Q2) The nurse is assessing a toddler's growth and development.Which statement does the nurse understand about language development in a toddler?
A) Language development skills slow during the toddler period.
B) The toddler understands more than he or she can express.
C) Most of the toddler's speech is not easily understood.
D) The toddler's vocabulary contains approximately 600 words.
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Chapter 8: Health Promotion for the School-Age Child
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Q1) In providing anticipatory guidance to parents,which parental behavior does the nurse teach as most important in fostering moral development?
A) Telling the child what is right and wrong
B) Vigilantly monitoring the child and her peers
C) Weekly family meetings to discuss behavior
D) Living as the parents say they believe
Q2) Which activity does the nurse recommend to help develop fine motor skills in the school-age child?
A) Drawing
B) Singing
C) Soccer
D) Swimming
Q3) Which statement is the most accurate about moral development in the 9-year-old school-age child?
A) Right and wrong are based on physical consequences of behavior.
B) The child obeys parents because of fear of punishment.
C) The school-age child conforms to rules to please others.
D) Parents are the determiners of right and wrong for the school-age child.
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Chapter 9: Health Promotion for the Adolescent
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Q1) A parent calls the emergency department (ED)reporting a front tooth completely knocked out of an adolescent's mouth while playing soccer.What information should the nurse provide? (Select all that apply.)
A) Rinse the tooth in lukewarm tap water.
B) Place the tooth in saline, milk, or water.
C) Scrub the tooth with a disinfectant.
D) Come to the ED within 1 hour.
E) Prognosis is best if they are seen within 30 minutes.
Q2) Parents of a teenager ask the nurse what signs they should look for if their child is in a gang.The nurse should include which signs when answering? (Select all that apply.)
A) Plans to try out for the debate team at school
B) Skipping classes to go to the mall
C) Hanging out with friends they have had since childhood
D) Unexplained source of money
E) Fear of the police
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Chapter 10: Hereditary and Environmental Influences on Development
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Q1) A maternal-newborn nurse is caring for a mother who just delivered a baby born with Down syndrome.What nursing diagnosis is the most essential in caring for the mother of this infant?
A) Disturbed body image
B) Interrupted family processes
C) Anxiety
D) Risk for injury
Q2) A couple has been counseled for genetic anomalies.They ask the nurse,"What is karyotyping?" Which of the following is the nurse's best response?
A) "Karyotyping will reveal if the baby's lungs are mature."
B) "Karyotyping will reveal if your baby will develop normally."
C) "Karyotyping will provide information about the number and structure of the chromosomes."
D) "Karyotyping will detect any physical deformities the baby has."
Q3) The karyotype of a person is 47,XY,+21.This person is a
A) normal male.
B) male with Down syndrome.
C) normal female.
D) female with Turner syndrome.
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Chapter 11: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) It is important for the nurse to understand that the levator ani is a(n)
A) imaginary line that divides the true and false pelvis.
B) basin-shaped structure at the lower end of the spine.
C) collection of three pairs of muscles.
D) division of the fallopian tube.
Q2) A young female patient comes to the school nurse to discuss her irregular periods.In providing education regarding the female reproductive cycle,which phases of the ovarian cycle does the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A) Follicular
B) Ovulatory
C) Luteal
D) Proliferative
E) Secretory
Q3) Which man is most likely to have abnormal sperm formation resulting in infertility?
A) A 20-year-old man with undescended testicles
B) An uncircumcised 40-year-old man
C) A 35-year-old man with previously treated sexually transmitted disease
D) A 16-year-old adolescent who is experiencing nocturnal emissions
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Chapter 12: Conception and Prenatal Development
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Q1) A woman is 16 weeks pregnant with her first baby.She asks how long it will be before she feels the baby move.The best answer is
A) "You should have felt the baby move by now."
B) "Within the next month, you should start to feel fluttering sensations."
C) "The baby is moving, but you can't feel it yet."
D) "Some babies are quiet, and you don't feel them move."
Q2) With regard to the structure and function of the placenta,the maternity nurse should be aware that
A) as the placenta widens, it gradually thins to allow easier passage of air and nutrients.
B) as one of its early functions, the placenta acts as an endocrine gland.
C) the placenta is able to keep out most potentially toxic substances, such as cigarette smoke, to which the mother is exposed.
D) optimal blood circulation is achieved through the placenta when the woman is lying on her back or standing.
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Chapter 13: Adaptations to Pregnancy
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a patient whose English is limited.When the nurse provides information,the patient smiles and nods her head.What action by the patient indicates that the goal for a primary nursing diagnosis for this patient has been met?
A) Keeps next appointment and brings a translator with her.
B) Gains an appropriate amount of weight at next visit.
C) Husband accompanies patient to appointments.
D) Continues to eat culturally appropriate foods.
Q2) Which comment by a woman in her first trimester indicates ambivalent feelings?
A) "I wanted to become pregnant, but I'm scared about being a mother."
B) "I haven't felt well since this pregnancy began."
C) "I'm concerned about the amount of weight I've gained."
D) "My body is changing so quickly."
Q3) Which situation best describes a man "trying on" fathering behaviors?
A) Spending more time with his siblings
B) Taking a nephew to the park to play
C) Reading books on newborn care
D) Exhibiting physical symptoms related to pregnancy
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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) Four women are admitted to Labor and Delivery.Which woman met the goal for a healthy weight gain in pregnancy?
A) 17 years old, 5´2" tall, initial weight 116 pounds, today's weight 120 pounds
B) 22 years old, 5´2" tall, initial weight 230 pounds, today's weight 245 pounds
C) 24 years old, 5´3" tall, initial weight 135, today's weight 182 pounds
D) 27 years old, 5´6" tall, initial weight 112 pounds, today's weight 135 pounds
Q3) The woman in her third trimester asks the nurse how fast she will lose weight after giving birth.What information from the nurse is most accurate?
A) You will lose about 20 pounds immediately.
B) By the end of 2 weeks after birth you will have lost about 21 pounds.
C) You can go on a diet after your first postnatal checkup.
D) Most women do not lose all the weight they gain during pregnancy.
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Chapter 15: Prenatal Diagnostic Tests
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Q1) A patient is at 6 weeks' gestation and is having a transvaginal ultrasound.While preparing the patient for this procedure,she expresses concerns over the necessity for this test.The nurse explains that this diagnostic test may be necessary to determine which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) Multifetal gestation
B) Bicornuate uterus
C) Presence and location of pregnancy (intrauterine or elsewhere)
D) Amniotic fluid volume
E) Presence of ovarian cysts
Q2) What is the purpose of amniocentesis for the patient hospitalized at 34 weeks with pregnancy-induced hypertension?
A) Identification of abnormal fetal cells
B) Detection of metabolic disorders
C) Determination of fetal lung maturity
D) Identification of sex of the fetus
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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) To adequately care for patients,the nurse understands that labor contractions facilitate cervical dilation by
A) contracting the lower uterine segment.
B) enlarging the internal size of the uterus.
C) promoting blood flow to the cervix.
D) pulling the cervix over the fetus and amniotic sac.
Q3) To teach and support the woman in labor,the nurse explains that the strongest part of a labor contraction is the
A) increment.
B) acme.
C) decrement.
D) interval.
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Chapter 17: Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance
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Q1) The new nurse learns that which condition related to decreased variability is considered benign?
A) A periodic fetal sleep state
B) Extreme prematurity
C) Fetal hypoxemia
D) Preexisting neurologic injury
Q2) Which nursing action is correct when initiating electronic fetal monitoring?
A) Lubricate the tocotransducer with an ultrasound gel.
B) Inform the patient that she should remain in the semi-Fowler's position.
C) Securely apply the tocotransducer with a strap or belt.
D) Determine the position of the fetus before attaching the electrode.
Q3) Which maternal condition is considered a contraindication for the application of internal monitoring devices?
A) Unruptured membranes
B) Cervix is dilated to 4 cm
C) External monitors are currently being used
D) Fetus has a known heart defect
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Chapter 18: Pain Management for Childbirth
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Q1) Which technique could the support person use when the laboring woman appears to be losing control?
A) Have the nurse take over the role of support.
B) Tell the woman that she is causing stress to her baby and herself.
C) Wait for the contraction to end and discuss the problem with her.
D) Make eye contact with the woman and breathe along with her.
Q2) The nurse working with a pregnant woman explains that a major advantage of nonpharmacologic pain management is that
A) more complete pain relief is possible.
B) no side effects or risks to the fetus are involved.
C) the woman remains fully alert at all times.
D) a more rapid labor is likely.
Q3) Which patient is most likely to experience pain during labor?
A) Gravida 2 who has not attended childbirth preparation classes
B) Gravida 2 who is anxious because her last labor was difficult
C) Gravida 1 whose fetus is in a breech presentation
D) Gravida 3 who is using Lamaze breathing techniques
Q4) A newborn infant weighing 8 lb needs naloxone (Narcan).This infant should receive approximately _____ mg.
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Chapter 19: Nursing Care during Obstetric Procedures
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Q1) The nurse understands that which condition is a contraindication for an amniotomy?
A) Dilation less than 3 cm
B) Cephalic presentation
C) -2 station
D) Right occiput posterior position
Q2) Prior to cesarean birth,the nurse places the indwelling catheter and tubing in which manner?
A) Placed on the floor on a sterile drape
B) Placed near the head of the table
C) Clamped during the cesarean section
D) Positioned at the foot of the bed
Q3) After a forceps-assisted birth,the mother is observed to have continuous bright red lochia but a firm fundus.What other finding is important to correlate with these data?
A) Mild, intermittent perineal pain
B) Edema and discoloration of the labia and perineum
C) Lack of an episiotomy
D) Lack of pain in the perineal area
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Chapter 20: Postpartum Adaptations
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Q1) A nurse has taught a woman and partner about measures to improve sexuality after childbirth.Which statement by the partner demonstrates a need for further teaching?
A) "We will use water-soluble lubricant before intercourse."
B) "We can try having sex in the morning when we are rested."
C) "Breastfeeding before sex will increase vaginal lubrication."
D) "My wife will be more comfortable if she is on top."
Q2) A new father states,"I know nothing about babies," but he seems to be interested in learning.What action by the nurse is best?
A) Continue to observe his interaction with the newborn.
B) Tell him when he does something wrong.
C) Show no concern, as he will learn on his own.
D) Include him in teaching sessions.
Q3) A postpartum woman is unable to empty her bladder.What intervention would the nurse try last?
A) Pouring water from a squeeze bottle over the woman's perineum
B) Providing hot tea
C) Asking the physician to prescribe analgesics
D) Inserting a sterile catheter
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Chapter 21: The Normal Newborn: Adaptation and Assessment
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Q1) A meconium stool can be differentiated from a transitional stool in the newborn because the meconium stool is
A) seen at age 3 days.
B) the residue of a milk curd.
C) passed in the first 12 hours of life.
D) lighter in color and looser in consistency.
Q2) A nursing student is helping the nursery nurses with morning vital signs.A baby born 10 hours ago via cesarean section is found to have moist lung sounds.What is the best interpretation of these data?
A) The nurse should notify the pediatrician stat for this emergency situation.
B) The neonate must have aspirated surfactant.
C) If this baby was born vaginally, it could indicate a pneumothorax.
D) The lungs of a baby delivered by cesarean section may sound moist for 24 hours after birth.
Q3) In which infant behavioral state is bonding most likely to occur?
A) Drowsy
B) Active alert
C) Quiet alert
D) Crying
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Chapter 22: The Normal Newborn: Nursing Care
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Q1) 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.
Q2) With regard to lab tests and diagnostic tests in the hospital after birth,nurses should be aware that
A) all states test for phenylketonuria (PKU), hypothyroidism, cystic fibrosis, and sickle cell diseases.
B) federal law prohibits newborn genetic testing without parental consent.
C) if genetic screening is done before the infant is 24 hours old, it should be repeated at age 1 to 2 weeks.
D) hearing screening is now mandated by federal law.
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 23: Newborn Feeding
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Q1) 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.
Q2) The best reason for recommending formula over breastfeeding is that
A) the mother has a medical condition or is taking drugs that could be passed along to the infant via breast milk.
B) the mother lacks confidence in her ability to breastfeed.
C) other family members or care providers also need to feed the baby.
D) the mother sees bottle-feeding as more convenient.
Q3) A woman wants to breastfeed,but her nipples are inverted and she is concerned it won't be possible.What does the nurse teach the woman about this condition?
A) A woman with inverted nipples rarely is successful at breastfeeding.
B) You can use a breast pump just prior to feeding to evert the nipples.
C) Massage the breasts prior to feeding to allow milk let-down.
D) Try changing the infant's position during feedings.
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Chapter 24: The Childbearing Family with Special Needs
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Q1) In helping bereaved parents cope and move on,nurses should keep in mind that
A) a perinatal or parental grief support group is more likely to be helpful if the needs of the parents are matched with the focus of the group.
B) when pictures of the infant are taken for keepsakes, no close-ups should be taken of any congenital anomalies.
C) no significant differences exist in grieving individuals from various cultures, ethnic groups, and religions.
D) calling the hospital clergy for emergency baptism is always appropriate.
Q2) What information about caffeine in pregnancy does the nurse provide the prenatal class with?
A) It stays in your body twice as long as when you are not pregnant.
B) It causes vasoconstriction, which could keep the fetus from growing.
C) Caffeine depresses your heart's ability to pump and function.
D) Severe diuresis can leave you at risk for dehydration during pregnancy.
Q3) What is most likely to be a concern for the older mother?
A) The importance of having enough rest and sleep
B) Information about effective contraceptive methods
C) Nutrition and diet planning
D) Information about exercise and fitness
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Chapter 25: Pregnancy-Related Complications
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Q1) A woman taking magnesium sulfate has respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min.In addition to discontinuing the medication,the nurse should
A) vigorously stimulate the woman.
B) instruct her to take deep breaths.
C) administer calcium gluconate.
D) increase her IV fluids.
Q2) A woman who is 8 months pregnant is brought to the emergency department after a serious motor vehicle crash.Although she has no apparent injuries,she is admitted to the hospital.Her partner is upset and wants to know why she just can't come home.What response by the nurse is best?
A) "This is standard procedure for all pregnant crash victims."
B) "She needs to be monitored for some potential complications."
C) "We may have to deliver the baby at any time now."
D) "We are giving her medicine to keep her from laboring."
Q3) Which maternal condition always necessitates delivery by cesarean section?
A) Partial abruptio placentae
B) Total placenta previa
C) Ectopic pregnancy
D) Eclampsia
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Chapter 26: Concurrent Disorders during Pregnancy
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Q1) Which major neonatal complication is carefully monitored after the birth of the infant of a diabetic mother?
A) Hypoglycemia
B) Hypercalcemia
C) Hypobilirubinemia
D) Hypoinsulinemia
Q2) A woman who delivered her third child yesterday has just learned that her two school-age children have contracted chickenpox.What action by the nurse is best?
A) Assess if the woman has had chickenpox or been vaccinated.
B) Tell her that the baby has immunity from her and is not susceptible.
C) Advise her if she is non-immune, she will get vaccinated at her 2-week postpartum checkup.
D) The infant will receive prophylactic acyclovir before discharge.
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 27: The Woman with an Intrapartum Complication
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Q1) With regard to the care management of preterm labor,nurses should be aware that A) teaching pregnant women the symptoms probably causes more harm through false alarms.
B) Braxton Hicks contractions often signal the onset of preterm labor.
C) because preterm labor is likely to be the start of an extended labor, a woman with symptoms can wait several hours before contacting the primary caregiver.
D) the diagnosis of preterm labor is based on gestational age, uterine activity, and progressive cervical change.
Q2) 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
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Chapter 28: The Woman with a Postpartum Complication
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Q1) If nonsurgical treatment for late postpartum hemorrhage is ineffective,which surgical procedure is appropriate to correct the cause of this condition?
A) Hysterectomy
B) Laparoscopy
C) Laparotomy
D) D&C
Q2) If the nurse suspects a uterine infection in the postpartum patient,she should assess the
A) pulse and blood pressure.
B) odor of the lochia.
C) episiotomy site.
D) abdomen for distention.
Q3) Which condition is a transient,self-limiting mood disorder that affects new mothers after childbirth?
A) Postpartum depression
B) Postpartum psychosis
C) Postpartum bipolar disorder
D) Postpartum blues
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Chapter 29: The High-Risk Newborn: Problems Related to
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Q1) Which preterm infant should receive gavage feedings instead of a bottle?
A) Sometimes gags when a feeding tube is inserted
B) Is unable to coordinate sucking and swallowing
C) Sucks on a pacifier during gavage feedings
D) Has an axillary temperature of 98.4° F, an apical pulse of 149 beats/min, and respirations of 54 breaths/min
Q2) A nurse is caring for a late preterm infant.What action by the nurse is inconsistent with best practice to prevent cold stress?
A) Wean the infant directly to an open crib.
B) Check temperature every 3 to 4 hours.
C) Encourage kangaroo care.
D) Place infant on a radiant warmer.
Q3) Compared to the term infant,the preterm infant has
A) few blood vessels visible though the skin.
B) more subcutaneous fat.
C) well-developed flexor muscles.
D) greater surface area in proportion to weight.
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Chapter 30: The High-Risk Newborn: Acquired and Congenital Conditions
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Q1) What action by the nurse is the most important action in preventing neonatal infection?
A) Good hand hygiene
B) Isolation of infected infants
C) Separate gown technique
D) Standard Precautions
Q2) 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.
Q3) An infant with severe meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS)is not responding to conventional treatment.Which treatment may be necessary for this infant?
A) Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
B) Respiratory support with ventilator
C) Insertion of laryngoscope and suctioning of the trachea
D) Insertion of an endotracheal tube
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Chapter 31: Management of Fertility and Infertility
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Q1) A nurse is teaching a couple about basal body temperature.What information is most accurate?
A) Measures the man's scrotal temperature related to sperm production.
B) Basal body temperature is the average resting temperature in the woman.
C) It detects slight temperature elevation just prior to ovulation in the woman
D) Ovulation is the only event that affects the change in body temperature.
Q2) The role of the nurse in family planning is to
A) advise couples on which contraceptive to use.
B) educate couples on the various methods of contraception.
C) decide on the best method of contraception for the couple.
D) refer the couple to a reliable physician.
Q3) A couple are asking the nurse about in vitro fertilization.What explanation by the nurse is best?
A) "IVF places the product of conception from your sperm and her egg into the uterus."
B) "A donor embryo will be transferred into your wife's uterus."
C) "Donor sperm will be used to inseminate your wife."
D) "Don't worry about the technical stuff; that's what we are here for."
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Chapter 32: Womens HealthCare
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Q1) A 70-year-old woman should be taught to report what condition to her health care provider?
A) Vaginal bleeding
B) Pain with intercourse
C) Breasts become smaller
D) Skin becomes thinner
Q2) 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.
Q3) When discussing estrogen replacement therapy (ERT)with a perimenopausal woman,the nurse should include the risks of
A) breast cancer.
B) vaginal and urinary tract atrophy.
C) osteoporosis.
D) arteriosclerosis.
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Chapter 33: Physical Assessment of Children
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Q1) The nurse inspecting the skin of a dark-skinned child notices an area that is a dusky red or violet color.This skin coloration is associated with what?
A) Cyanosis
B) Erythema
C) Vitiligo
D) Nevi
Q2) Which assessment should the nurse perform last when examining a 5-year-old child?
A) Heart
B) Lungs
C) Abdomen
D) Throat
Q3) What term should be used in the nurse's documentation to describe auscultation of breath sounds that are short,popping,and discontinuous on inspiration?
A) Pleural friction rub
B) Sonorous rhonchi
C) Crackles
D) Wheeze
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Chapter 34: Emergency Care of the Child
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Q1) A nurse is working triage in the emergency department.A school-age child is brought in for treatment,carried by her mother.What assessment takes priority?
A) Assess airway patency.
B) Obtain a health history.
C) Obtain a full set of vital signs.
D) Evaluate for pain.
Q2) 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
Q3) Which is the most critical element of pediatric emergency care?
A) Airway management
B) Prevention of neurologic impairment
C) Maintaining adequate circulation
D) Supporting the child's family
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Q1) A 3-year-old child cries,kicks,and clings to the father when the parents try to leave the hospital room.What is the nurse's best response to the parents about this behavior?
A) "Your child is showing a normal response to the stress of hospitalization."
B) "Your child is not coping effectively with hospitalization."
C) "Parents should stay with children during hospitalization."
D) "You can avoid this if you leave after your child falls asleep."
Q2) 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.
Q3) A child with a serious,chronic illness is hospitalized frequently.The parents are worried about the child's growth and development.What action by the nurse is best?
A) Tell parents developmental delays are likely in this case.
B) Make a referral to the play therapist for therapeutic play.
C) Encourage the child to perform age-appropriate activities.
D) Ask the parents if they want a child psychology referral.
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Chapter 36: The Child with a Chronic Condition or Terminal Illness
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Q1) The parents of a school-age child are told that their child is diagnosed with leukemia.As the nurse caring for this child,what is the expected first response of the parents to the diagnosis of chronic illness in their child?
A) Anger and resentment
B) Sorrow and depression
C) Shock and disbelief
D) Acceptance and adjustment
Q2) Kelly,age 8 years,will soon be able to return to school after an injury that resulted in several severe,chronic disabilities.What action by the school nurse is most appropriate?
A) Recommend that Kelly's parents attend school at first to prevent teasing.
B) Prepare Kelly's classmates and teachers for changes they can expect.
C) Refer Kelly to a school where the children have chronic disabilities similar to hers.
D) Discuss the fact that her classmates will not accept her as they did before.
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Q1) Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for the 5-year-old child in isolation because of immunosuppression?
A) Spiritual distress
B) Social isolation
C) Deficient diversional activity
D) Sleep deprivation
Q2) A parent calls the pediatrician's office because her 1-year-old child has a 100° F temperature.What is the most appropriate initial nursing response to make to the parent?
A) "Did you feel your child's forehead?"
B) "Does your child appear to be uncomfortable?"
C) "Has anyone in your home been sick lately?"
D) "Don't worry if the temperature is less than 101° F."
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.
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D) Inform the parents and child that a throat culture is needed.
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Chapter 38: Medication Administration and Safety for
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Q1) Guidelines for intramuscular administration of medication in school-age children include
A) inject medication as rapidly as possible.
B) insert needle quickly, using a dart-like motion.
C) penetrate skin immediately after cleansing site.
D) have child stand, if possible and if child is cooperative.
Q2) Which muscle should the nurse select to give a 6-month-old infant an intramuscular injection?
A) Deltoid
B) Ventrogluteal
C) Dorsogluteal
D) Vastus lateralis
Q3) What action is correct when administering ear drops to a 2-year-old child?
A) Administer the ear drops straight from the refrigerator.
B) Pull the pinna of the ear back and down.
C) Massage the pinna after administering the medication.
D) Pull the pinna of the ear back and up.
Q4) What is the 24-hour maintenance fluid requirement for a child weighing 18.7 pounds?
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Q1) What medication is the most effective choice for treating pain associated with sickle cell crisis in a newly admitted 5-year-old child?
A) Morphine
B) Acetaminophen
C) Ibuprofen
D) Midazolam
Q2) A nurse in the pediatric critical care unit assesses a child for pain using the COMFORT behavior scale.The child scores a 25.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) Ask a parent if the child is in pain.
B) Medicate the patient for pain.
C) Document and reassess in 4 hours.
D) Notify the provider.
Q3) When pain is assessed in an infant,it is inappropriate to assess for A) facial expressions of pain.
B) localization of pain.
C) crying.
D) thrashing of extremities.
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Chapter 40: The Child with a Fluid and Electrolyte Alteration
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Q1) Bodily fluids are composed of two elements: water and _____.
Q2) The nurse who provides care for young children with fluid and electrolyte imbalance understands that they are more vulnerable to changes in fluid balance than adults.Under normal conditions the amount of fluid ingested during the day should equal the amount of fluid lost.Sensible water loss is that which occurs through the respiratory tract and skin.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A nurse is teaching parents about diarrhea.Which statement by the parents indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) Diarrhea results from a fluid deficit in the small intestine.
B) Organisms destroy intestinal mucosal cells, resulting in an increased intestinal surface area.
C) Malabsorption results in metabolic alkalosis.
D) Increased motility results in impaired absorption of fluid and nutrients.
Q4) You are caring for a 44-lb child who is hospitalized with vomiting and severe dehydration.The physician has ordered parenteral rehydration therapy to restore circulation.The order is for sodium chloride (0.9%)solution in a 20-mL/kg bolus.How much will you give?
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Chapter 41: The Child with an Infectious Disease
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Q1) How should the nurse respond to a parent who asks,"How can I protect my baby from whooping cough?"
A) "Don't worry; your baby will have maternal immunity to pertussis that will last until approximately 18 months old."
B) "Make sure your child gets the pertussis vaccine."
C) "See the doctor when the baby gets a respiratory infection."
D) "Have your pediatrician prescribe erythromycin."
Q2) Which action is initiated when a child has been scratched by a potentially rabid animal?
A) No intervention unless the child becomes symptomatic
B) Administration of immune globulin around the wound
C) Administration of rabies vaccine on days 3, 7, 14, and 28
D) Administration of both immune globulin and vaccine as soon as possible after exposure
Q3) What should the nurse expect to observe in the prodromal phase of rubeola?
A) Macular rash on the face
B) Koplik spots
C) Petechiae on the soft palate
D) Crops of vesicles on the trunk
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Chapter 42: The Child with an Immunologic Alteration
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Q1) Which organs and tissues control the two types of specific immune functions?
A) The spleen and mucous membranes
B) Upper and lower intestinal lymphoid tissue
C) The skin and lymph nodes
D) The thymus and bone marrow
Q2) A 5-year-old child has acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).What statement by the mother indicates good understanding of medications used for this condition?
A) "When my child's pain increases, I double the recommended dosage of antiretroviral medication."
B) "Addiction is a risk, so I only use the medication as ordered."
C) "Doses of the antiretroviral medication are selected on the basis of my child's age and growth."
D) "By the time my child is an adolescent she will not need her antiretroviral medications any longer."
Q3) Which intervention is appropriate for a child receiving high doses of steroids?
A) Limit activity and receive home schooling.
B) Increase the amount of carbohydrates in the diet.
C) Substitute a killed virus vaccine for live virus vaccines.
D) Monitor for seizure activity.
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Chapter 43: The Child with a Gastrointestinal Alteration
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Q1) A child has irritable bowel syndrome.The nurse is teaching the parents about the pathophysiology associated with the symptoms their child is experiencing.Which response indicates to the nurse that teaching has been effective?
A) "My child has an absence of ganglion cells in the rectum causing alternating diarrhea and constipation."
B) "The cause of my child's diarrhea and constipation is disorganized intestinal contractility."
C) "My child has an intestinal obstruction; that's why he has abdominal pain."
D) "My child has an intolerance to gluten, and this causes him to have abdominal pain."
Q2) A nurse has admitted a child to the hospital with a diagnosis of "rule out" peptic ulcer disease.Which test will the nurse expect to be ordered to confirm the diagnosis of a peptic ulcer?
A) A dietary history
B) A positive Hematest result on a stool sample
C) A fiberoptic upper endoscopy
D) An abdominal ultrasound
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Chapter 44: The Child with a Genitourinary Alteration
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Q1) You are the nurse caring for a 4-year-old child who has developed acute renal failure as a result of hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS).Which bacterial infection was most likely the cause of HUS?
A) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
B) Escherichia coli
C) Streptococcus pneumoniae
D) Staphylococcus aureus
Q2) Which condition is characterized by a history of bloody diarrhea,fever,abdominal pain,and low hemoglobin and platelet counts?
A) Acute viral gastroenteritis
B) Acute glomerulonephritis
C) Hemolytic-uremic syndrome
D) Acute nephrotic syndrome
Q3) 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
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Chapter 45: The Child with a Respiratory Alteration
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Q1) A parent of a child with asthma asks if his child can still participate in sports.What response by the nurse is best?
A) "Children with asthma are usually restricted from physical activities."
B) "Children can usually play any type of sport if their asthma is well controlled."
C) "Avoid swimming because exhaling underwater is dangerous for people with asthma."
D) "Even with good asthma control, I would advise limiting the child to one athletic activity per school year."
Q2) For which problem should the child with chronic otitis media with effusion be evaluated?
A) Brain abscess
B) Meningitis
C) Hearing loss
D) Perforation of the tympanic membrane
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Chapter 46: The Child with a Cardiovascular Alteration
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Q1) For what reason might a newborn infant with a cardiac defect,such as coarctation of the aorta,that results in a right-to-left shunt receive prostaglandin E??
A) To decrease inflammation
B) To control pain
C) To decrease respirations
D) To improve oxygenation
Q2) What is an expected assessment finding in a child with coarctation of the aorta?
A) Orthostatic hypotension
B) Systolic hypertension in the lower extremities
C) Blood pressure higher on the left side of the body
D) Disparity in blood pressure between the upper and lower extremities
Q3) Which statement made by a parent indicates understanding of restrictions for a child after cardiac surgery?
A) "My child needs to go to bed early for a few weeks."
B) "My son is really looking forward to riding his bike next week."
C) "I'm so glad we can attend religious services as a family this coming Sunday."
D) "I am going to keep my child out of day care for 6 weeks."
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Chapter 47: The Child with a Hematologic Alteration
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Q1) What is the priority in the discharge plan for a child with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?
A) Teaching the parents to report excessive fatigue to the physician
B) Monitoring the child's hemoglobin level every 2 weeks
C) Providing a diet that contains iron-rich foods
D) Establishing a safe, age-appropriate home environment
Q2) What is true about the genetic transmission of sickle cell disease?
A) Both parents must carry the sickle cell trait.
B) Both parents must have sickle cell disease.
C) One parent must have the sickle cell trait.
D) Sickle cell disease has no known pattern of inheritance.
Q3) What is the best response to a parent who asks the nurse whether her 5-month-old infant can have cow's milk?
A) "You need to wait until she is 8 months old and eating solids well."
B) "Yes, if you think that she will eat enough meat to get the iron she needs."
C) "Infants younger than 12 months need iron-rich formula to get the iron they need."
D) "Try it and see how she tolerates it."
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Chapter 48: The Child with Cancer
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Q1) A nurse has taught the parents about home care of their child who has leukemia.Which statement made by the parents indicates an understanding of this teaching?
A) "We will take our child's blood pressure daily."
B) "We will restrict fluids in case there is central nervous system involvement."
C) "We will make sure our child gets all immunizations in a timely manner."
D) "We will take our child's temperature frequently."
Q2) A child with a brain tumor is undergoing radiation therapy.What should the nurse include in the discharge instructions to the child's parents? (Select all that apply.)
A) Apply over-the-counter creams to the area daily.
B) Avoid excessive skin exposure to the sun.
C) Use a washcloth when cleaning the area receiving radiation.
D) Plan for adequate rest periods for the child.
E) A darkening of the skin receiving radiation is expected.
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Chapter 49: The Child with an Alteration in Tissue Integrity
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Q1) The primary clinical manifestation of scabies is A) edema.
B) redness.
C) pruritus.
D) maceration.
Q2) The management of a child who has just been stung by a bee or wasp should include the application of which of the following?
A) Cool compresses
B) Warm compresses
C) Antibiotic cream
D) Corticosteroid cream
Q3) A father calls the clinic nurse because his 2-year-old child was bitten by a black widow spider.The nurse should advise the father to
A) apply warm compresses.
B) carefully scrape off the stinger.
C) take the child to the emergency department.
D) apply a thin layer of corticosteroid cream.
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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) Patient and parent education for the child who has a synthetic cast should include which of the following?
A) Applying a heating pad to the cast if the child has swelling in the affected extremity
B) Wrapping the outer surface of the cast with an Ace bandage
C) Splitting the cast if the child complains of numbness or pain
D) Covering the cast with plastic and waterproof tape to keep it dry while bathing or showering
Q3) A nurse is preparing to administer naproxen to a toddler weighing 29 pounds.The pharmacy delivers a bottle containing 125 mg/5 mL.Based on knowledge of the safe dose,how much liquid does the nurse prepare to administer? Display your solve using a whole number.______ mL
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Chapter 51: The Child with an Endocrine or Metabolic Alteration
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Q1) Which sign is the nurse most likely to assess in a child with hypoglycemia?
A) Urine positive for ketones and serum glucose greater than 300 mg/dL
B) Normal sensorium and serum glucose greater than 160 mg/dL
C) Irritability and serum glucose less than 60 mg/dL
D) Increased urination and serum glucose less than 120 mg/dL
Q2) A nurse is caring for a child undergoing an ACTH stimulation test.After administering the Cortrosyn according to policy,what action by the nurse takes priority?
A) Obtain a set of vital signs.
B) Monitor the urine output.
C) Facilitate a lab draw in 30 minutes.
D) Keep the child NPO.
Q3) A common clinical manifestation of congenital hypothyroidism is A) insomnia.
B) diarrhea.
C) hoarse cry.
D) jitteriness.
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Chapter 52: The Child with a Neurologic Alteration
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Q1) A nurse is explaining to parents how the central nervous system of a child differs from that of an adult.Which statement accurately describes these differences?
A) The infant has 150 mL of CSF compared with 50 mL in the adult.
B) Papilledema is a common manifestation of ICP in the very young child.
C) The brain of a term infant weighs less than half of the weight of the adult brain.
D) Coordination and fine motor skills develop as myelinization of peripheral nerves progresses.
Q2) Which change in status should alert the nurse to increased intracranial pressure (ICP)in a child with a head injury?
A) Rapid, shallow breathing
B) Irregular, rapid heart rate
C) Increased diastolic pressure with narrowing pulse pressure
D) Confusion and altered mental status
Q3) The Glasgow Coma Scale consists of an assessment of A) pupil reactivity and motor response.
B) eye opening and verbal and motor responses.
C) level of consciousness and verbal response.
D) ICP and level of consciousness.
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Chapter 53: Psychosocial Problems in Children and Families
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Q1) Which sign or symptom is likely to be manifested by an adolescent with a depressive disorder?
A) Abuse of alcohol
B) Impulsivity and distractibility
C) Carelessness and inattention to details
D) Refusal to leave the house
Q2) The nurse is aware that suicide risk increases if the child displays which characteristics? (Select all that apply.)
A) Previous suicide attempt
B) No previous exposure to violence in the home
C) Recent loss
D) Effective social network
E) History of physical abuse
Q3) An adolescent states "I am very sad.I wish I was not alive." What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "Everyone feels sad once in a while."
B) "You are just trying to escape your problems."
C) "Have you told your parents how you feel?"
D) "Have you thought about hurting yourself?"
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Chapter 54: The Child With an Intellectual Disability or Developmental Disability
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Q1) Which is the best setting for daytime care for a 5-year-old autistic child whose mother works?
A) Private day care
B) Public school
C) His own home with a sitter
D) A specialized program that uses behavioral methods
Q2) A child with autism is hospitalized with asthma.The nurse should plan care so that the
A) parents' expectations are met.
B) child's routine habits and preferences are maintained.
C) child is supported through the autistic crisis.
D) parents need not be at the hospital.
Q3) A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to parents of a child with an intellectual disability.Which safety information is correct based on the child's age? (Select all that apply.)
A) Elementary age: safe use of grooming products
B) High school age: safety while cooking
C) Preschool age: keep hands inside car
D) High school age: stranger danger
E) Elementary age: water safety
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Chapter 55: The Child with a Sensory Alteration
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Q1) The school nurse is caring for a child with a penetrating eye injury.Emergency treatment includes which of the following?
A) Taping the eye shut
B) Patching the affected eye with any reasonable item
C) Applying ice until the physician is seen
D) Irrigating the eye copiously with a sterile saline solution
Q2) The teaching plan for a 7-year-old boy with color deficiency should include what instruction?
A) Buy only one color of clothing to ensure the child's ability to match items himself.
B) Patching the weaker eye will improve his color vision.
C) Teach him an alternate way to distinguish between the colors of traffic signals.
D) Botulism toxin drops must be administered every 2 months to improve color vision.
Q3) What manifestation in a 5-month-old child could indicate visual problems?
A) Lack of binocularity
B) Visual acuity of 20/50
C) Strabismus
D) Hyperopia
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