359 Peds Test 1
conduction
A nurse is preparing a labor room for an impending newborn delivery. The nurse pre-heats the linen on the warmer to prevent what primary mechanism of heat loss for the infant?
a
A pregnant woman complains of frequent heartburn. What statement by the patient indicates to the nurse that teaching has been effective? a. "I won't lay down for an hour after eating" b. "Drinking less alcohol should help this." c. "I should take antacids before and after every meal." d."Eating larger, less frequent meals will help."
care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, commitment
Six C's
A
The hospice nurse is providing care for a 12-year-old patient who is receiving end-of-life care. Parents and younger siblings are at the bedside and involved with patient care. Which comment by the nurse exemplifies appropriate communication? a. "Please let me know if you have pain so that I can make you more comfortable." b. "Do not be sad; know your son is going to heaven and all of you will be together in the future." c. "Your brother is suffering, and you need to be strong and brace for him now." d. "I understand you will be ready to move away from this life and on to the next."
c
The nurse assesses 4 newborns who all have been born within the last 24-hours. Which set of vital signs would indicate a need to call the infant's care provider. a. Temp: 97.8, Heart Rate: 122, Respiratory Rate: 32 b. Temp: 99.3, Heart Rate: 144, Respiratory Rate: 40 c. Temp: 100.9, Heart Rate: 180, Respiratory Rate: 61 d. Temp: 98.2, Heart Rate: 110, Respiratory Rate: 55
Able to lift their head when lying on their abdomenAble to lift their head when lying on their abdomen
The nurse assesses developmental milestones of a 3-month-old infant. What is a normally expected developmental milestone?
d, e
The nurse is assessing a 6-year-old child. According to Piaget, what should the nurse expect to observe in the child at this stage? Select all that apply. a. The child's language skills are fully developed. b. The child understands the concept of time. c. The child is able to think abstractly. d. The child is able to think about things that are not in the present. e. The child's thinking is influenced by fantasy.
a,b,d,e
The nurse is preparing to teach a class on the benefits of breastfeeding for infants. Which benefits will the nurse include in the presentation? Select all that apply. a. Decreased incidence of SIDS b. Fewer cases of necrotizing enterocolitis c. Increases risk for asthma. d. Decreased risk for developing otitis media e. Promotes bonding and attachment.
All organ systems are developing during this period.
The nurse is teaching a class about embryonic and fetal development to couples in the early stage of pregnancy. For which reason does the nurse emphasize the first 8 weeks of gestation?
object permanence
When assessing a 9-month-old, the nurse asks the mother if the child likes to play peek-a-boo. The nurse is determining if the child has achieved which milestone?
empathy
________ is therapeutic
sympathy
___________ is not therapeutic