Ch. 23 NCLEX book

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A 4-year-old child diagnosed with leukemia is hospitalized for chemotherapy. The child is fearful of the hospitalization. Which nursing intervention should be implemented to alleviate the child's fears. 1. Encourage the child's parents to stay with the child 2. Encourage play with other children of the same age 3. Advise the family to visit only during the scheduled visiting hours 4. Provide a private room, allowing the child to bring favorite toys from home

1

Which intervention(s) are appropriate for the care of an infant? Select all that apply. 1. Provide swaddling 2. Talk in a loud voice 3. Provide the infant with a bottle of juice at nap time 4. Hang mobiles with black and white contrast designs 5. Caress the infant while bathing or during diaper changes 6. Allow the infant to cry for a least 10 minutes before responding

1,4,5

The mother of a 3-year-old is concerned because her child still is insisting on a bottle at nap time and bedtime. Which is the most appropriate suggestion to the mother? 1. Allow the bottle if it contains juice 2. Allow the bottle if it contains water 3. Do not allow the child to have the bottle 4. Allow the bottle during naps but not at bedtime

2

The nurse assesses the vital of a 12-month-old infant with a respiratory infection and notes that the respiratory rate is 35 breaths/minutes. On the basis of this finding , which action is most appropriate? 1. Administer oxygen 2. Document the findings 3. Notify the health care provider 4. Reassess the respiratory rate in 15 minutes

2

The nurse is evaluating the developmental level of a 2-year-old. Which does the nurse expect to observe in this child? 1. Uses a fork to eat 2. Uses a cup to drink 3. Pours milk into a cup 4. Uses a knife for cutting food

2

The nurse is monitoring a 3-month-old infant for signs of increased intracranial pressure. On palpation of the fontanels, the nurse notes that the anterior fontanels is soft and flat. One the basis of this finding, which nursing action is most appropriate? 1. Increase oral fluids 2. Document the finding 3. Notify the health care provider (HCP) 4. Elevate the head of the bed to 90 degrees

2

The nurse is preparing to care for a dying client, and several family members are at the client's bedside. Which therapeutic techniques should the nurse use when communicating with the family? Select all that apply. 1. Discourage reminiscing 2. Make the decisions for the family 3. Encourage expression of feelings, concerns, and fears 4. Explain everything that is happening to all family members 5. Touch and hold the client's or family member's hand if appropriate 6. Be honest and let the client and family know that they will not be abandoned by the nurse

3,5,6

A 16-year-old is admitted to the hospital for acute appendicitis and an appendectomy is performed. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to facilitate normal growth and development postoperatively? 1. Encourage the child to rest and read 2. Encourage the parents to room in with the child 3. Allow the family to bring in the child's favorite computer games 4. Allow the child to interact with others in his or her same age group

4

A mother arrives at a clinic with her toddler and tells the nurse she has a difficult time getting the child to go bed at night. What measure is most appropriate for the nurse to suggest to the mother? 1. Allow the child to set bedtime limits 2. Allow the child to have temper tantrums 3. Avoid letting the child nap during the day 4. Inform the child of bedtime a few minutes before it is time for bed

4

A mother of a 3-year-old asks a clinic nurse about appropriate and safe toys for the child. The nurse should tell the mother that the most appropriate toy for a 3-year-old is which? 1. A wagon 2. A golf set 3. A farm set 4. A jack set with marbles

1

The 2-year-old is treated in the emergency department for a burn to the chest and abdomen. The child sustained the burn by grabbing a cup of hot coffee that was left on the kitchen counter. The nurse reviews safety principles with the parents before discharge. Which statement by the parents indicates an understanding of measures to provide safety in the home? 1. "We will be sure not to leave hot liquid unattended." 2. "I guess my children need to understand what the word hot means." 3. "We will be sure that the children stay in their rooms when we work in the kitchen." 4. "We will install a safety gate as soon as we get home so the children cannot get into the kitchen."

1

Which car safety device should be used for a child which is 8 years old and is 4 feet tall? 1. Seat belt 2. Booster seat 3. Rear-facing convertible seat 4. Front-facing convertible seat

2

The nurse is preparing to care for a 5-year-old who has been placed in traction following a fracture of the femur. The nurse plans care, knowing that which is the most appropriate activity for this child? 1. A radio 2. A sports video 3. Large picture books 4. Crayons and a coloring book

4


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