holisic unit 4

which test is used to confirm the diagnosis of down syndrome

chromosomal analysis

which information would the nurse recall when caring for an 84 year old woman admitted to the hospital with diagnosis of alzheimer dementia

alzheimers disease is cognitive problem that is a slow and relentless deterioration of the mind

an unconscious toddler requires intermittent nasogastric feeding when would the nurse check replacement of the tube?

b4 each feeding

according to jean piagets cognitive development theory which stage is observed in a 9 year old child

concrete operational

a nurse is observing hospitalized toddlers in the playroom which would the nurse identify as their most important need

contact with their parents

which herb may improve memory and boost energy

ginkgo

which assessment information does the nurse evaluate when caring for a client with suspected alzheimer disease

amnesia apraxia agnosia aphasia

which disorder is the most common congenital chromosomal abnormality

down syndrome

which term describes a 4yr old child who has difficulty seeing any point of view other than his or her own?

egocentrism

when nursing intervention will help foster the development of trusting parent child relationship

encouraging face to face contact between the parents and infant

which nursing intervention provides support to the parents of an infant with an obvious physical anomaly

encouraging them to express their concerns

which explanation would the nurse give when providing education to community group about primarily goal of hospice

ensuring the client remains comfortable until end of life

when assessing a clients abdomen the nurse palpates the area directly above the umbilicus which area is this known as

epigastric

what would a nurse need to understand regarding the uniform anatomical gift act

gives individuals who have reached 18yrs of age the right to make an organ donation

which psychosocial development skill would a nurse observe in 4 year old child

increased curiosity

which instruction would the nurse give to parents of infant diagnosed with Chalasia

keep the infant in an upright position after feeding

which action will best limit confusion resulting from sleep deprivation in a client diagnosed with dementia

leaving a dim light on the clients room at night

in which manner would the nurse assist the family of dying child

listen without offering advice provide prompt information regarding status and laboratory test result provide privacy so the family can express emotion and comfor one another work with clergy and social workers if therapeutic intervention for coping behaviors are needed use open ended questions and make concrete statement avoiding phrases that can confuse children and some adults

which intervention would be included in the plan of care for an infant who is just underwent myelomeningocele repair

monitoring for cerebrospinal fluid leakage

which psychologist characterized the preschool period as one in which symbolic thought processes and language emerge

piaget

which intervention would be included in the care of an 8 month old infant with tetralogy of Fallot

prevention of increased respiratory effort to promote oxygenation

a 10 year old child who is mentally challenged and functions on level as 3yr old is admitted for surgery which intervention would included in the child preoperative teaching plan

providing explanation at a preschool level of understanding

which function describes a bereavement support group?

providing families who have lost loved ones a chance to communicate and share their feelings

a nurse conducting the mini mental status examination on an older client which assessment should the nurse ask the client to do when testing short term memory

restate three random words mentioned earlier in the examination

a 7 year old child has a moderate cognitive disability which would the nurse suggest that the parents provide for the child

simple repetitive task

a child with acute spasmodic bronchitis who is receiving humidifies air removes the mask and while bathing the child the nurse notes increasing respiratory distress which is the appropriate nursing intervention

stopping the bath and replacing the mask

a nurse is obtaining a health history from a client with newly diagnosed cervical cancer. which aspect of the client's life is most important for the nurse to explore at this time?

support system

the parent of critically ill 7 year old constantly blame each other for their child illness which parental response suggest that the nurse intervention has been successful

the parent makes an appointment with a family counselor

a client is diagnosed as having acquired immunodeficiency syndrome after several years of unprotected sex the client states " im not worried because they have cure for aids" which response is best for nurse to say

there is no cure for AIDS but there are drugs that can slow down the virus

a 3yyyr old is seen in the er after a fall off a swing and a possible concussion is diagnosed when using the Glasgow coma scale the nurse would remember which about most children 3yrs of age

they may not respond to strangers asking question