practice questions
A 10-year-old girl needs to have another intravenous (IV) line started. She keeps telling the nurse, "Wait a minute" and "I'm not ready." The nurse should recognize this as which description? a. This is normal behavior for a school-age child. b. The behavior is not seen past the preschool years. c. The child thinks the nurse is punishing her. d. The child has successfully manipulated the nurse in the past.
a
A child is admitted to the hospital with asthma. Which assessment findings support this diagnosis? a. Nonproductive cough, wheezing b. Fever, general malaise c. Productive cough, rales d. Stridor, substernal retractions
a
A child is being admitted to the hospital to be tested for cystic fibrosis (CF). Which tests should the nurse expect? a. Sweat chloride test, stool for fat, chest radiograph films b. Stool test for fat, gastric contents for hydrochloride, chest radiograph films c. Sweat chloride test, bronchoscopy, duodenal fluid analysis d. Sweat chloride test, stool for trypsin, biopsy of intestinal mucosa
a
Which condition in a child should alert a nurse for increased fluid requirements? a. Fever b. Mechanical ventilation c. Congestive heart failure d. Increased intracranial pressure (ICP)
a
he parent of a child with cystic fibrosis calls the clinic nurse to report that the child has developed tachypnea, tachycardia, dyspnea, pallor, and cyanosis. The nurse should tell the parent to bring the child to the clinic because these symptoms are suggestive of A. pneumothorax. B. bronchodilation. C. carbon dioxide retention. D. increased viscosity of sputum.
a
A child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. The nurse should plan which priority intervention when caring for the child? a. Maintain a structured routine and keep stimulation to a minimum. b. Place child in a room with a roommate of the same age. c. Maintain frequent touch and eye contact with the child. d. Take the child frequently to the playroom to play with other children.
a
A nurse is charting that a hospitalized child has labored breathing. Which describes labored breathing? a. Dyspnea b. Tachypnea c. Hypopnea d. Orthopnea
a
A nurse is teaching nursing students about clinical manifestations of cystic fibrosis (CF). Which is/are the earliest recognizable clinical manifestation(s) of CF? a. Meconium ileus b. History of poor intestinal absorption c. Foul-smelling, frothy, greasy stools d. Recurrent pneumonia and lung infections
a
A previously "potty-trained" 30-month-old child has reverted to wearing diapers while hospitalized. The nurse should reassure the parents that this is normal because of which reason? a. Regression is seen during hospitalization. b. Developmental delays occur because of the hospitalization. c. The child is experiencing urinary urgency because of hospitalization. d. The child was too young to be "potty-trained."
a
A school nurse is performing hearing screening on school children. The nurse recognizes that the most common type of hearing loss resulting from interference of transmission of sound to the middle ear is characteristic of which type of hearing loss? a. Conductive b. Sensorineural c. Mixed conductive-sensorineural d. Central auditory imperceptive
a
An 18-month-old child is seen in the clinic with AOM. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) is prescribed. Which statement made by the parent indicates a correct understanding of the instructions? a. "I should administer all the prescribed medication." b. "I should continue medication until the symptoms subside." c. "I will immediately stop giving medication if I notice a change in hearing." d. "I will stop giving medication if fever is still present in 24 hours."
a
An infant's parents ask the nurse about preventing OM. Which should be recommended? a. Avoid tobacco smoke. b. Use nasal decongestant. c. Avoid children with OM. d. Bottle-feed or breastfeed in supine position.
a
The most appropriate nursing intervention for a child following a tonsillectomy is to A. watch for continuous swallowing. B. encourage gargling to reduce discomfort. C. position the child on the back for sleeping. D. apply warm compresses to the throat.
a
The nurse is completing a pain assessment on a 4-year-old child. Which of the depicted pain scale tools should the nurse use with a child this age? a. FACES b. scale 1-10 c. description of amount of pain d. no pain to worst pain
a
The nurse is meeting a 5-year-old child for the first time and would like the child to cooperate during a dressing change. The nurse decides to do a simple magic trick using gauze. This should be interpreted as: a. a way to establish rapport b. inappropriate because of child's age c. too distracting, when cooperation is important d. acceptable if there is adequate time
a
When a preschool child is hospitalized without adequate preparation, the nurse should recognize that the child may likely see hospitalization as: a.punishment. b. threat to child's self-image. c. an opportunity for regression. d. loss of companionship with friends.
a
he school nurse is called to the cafeteria because a child "has eaten something he is allergic to." The child is in severe respiratory distress. The first action by the nurse is to A. determine what the child has eaten. B. administer diphenhydramine (Benadryl) PO stat. C. move the child to the nurse's office or hallway. D. have someone call for an ambulance and paramedic rescue squad or 9-1-1.
d
A 4-year-old child has ingested a toxic dose of iron. The parent reports that the child vomited and complained of gastric pain an hour ago but "feels fine" now. The parent is not certain when the child ingested the iron tablets. The most appropriate recommendation by the nurse to the parent is to A. observe the child closely for 2 more hours. B. bring the child to the hospital immediately. C. administer activated charcoal. D. administer ipecac to induce vomiting if the child does not vomit again within 1 hour.
b
A newborn assessment shows separated sagittal suture, oblique palpebral fissures, depressed nasal bridge, protruding tongue, and transverse palmar creases. These findings are most suggestive of: a. microcephaly. b. Down syndrome. c. cerebral palsy. d. fragile X syndrome.
b
Early detection of a hearing impairment is critical because of its effect on a variety of areas of a child's life. Which one is of primary importance? A. Reading development B. Speech development C. Relationships with peers D. Performance at school
b
Mark, a 9-year-old with Down syndrome, is mainstreamed into a regular third-grade class for part of the school day. His mother asks the school nurse about programs, such as Cub Scouts, that he might join. The nurse's recommendation should be based on which statement? a. Programs like Cub Scouts are inappropriate for children who are mentally retarded. b. Children with Down syndrome have the same need for socialization as other children. c. Children with Down syndrome socialize better with children who have similar disabilities. d. Parents of children with Down syndrome encourage programs, such as scouting, because they deny that their children have disabilities.
b
The mother of a 20-month-old tells the nurse that the child has a barking cough at night. The child's temperature is 37ºC (98.6ºF). The mother states the child is not having difficulty breathing. The nurse suspects croup and should recommend A. controlling the fever with acetaminophen (Tylenol) and call the primary care provider if the cough gets worse tonight. B. trying a cool-mist vaporizer at night and watching for signs of difficulty breathing. C. trying over-the-counter cough medicine and coming to the clinic tomorrow if there is no improvement. D. bringing the child to the hospital to be admitted and to be observed for impending epiglottitis.
b
The nurse is preparing an in-service education to staff about atraumatic care for pediatric patients. Which intervention should the nurse include? a. Prepare the child for separation from parents during hospitalization by reviewing a video. b. Prepare the child before any unfamiliar treatment or procedure by demonstrating on a stuffed animal. c. Help the child accept the loss of control associated with hospitalization. d. Help the child accept pain that is connected with a treatment or procedure.
b
The nurse should suspect a hearing impairment in an infant who demonstrates which behavior? a. Absence of the Moro reflex b. Absence of babbling by age 7 months c. Lack of eye contact when being spoken to d. Lack of gesturing to indicate wants after age 15 months
b
The primary goal in caring for the child with cognitive impairment is to A. encourage play. B. promote optimum development. C. help families develop a care plan and have them stay with it. D. develop vocational skills.
b
Autism is a complex developmental disorder. Diagnostic criteria for autism include delayed or abnormal functioning in which area(s) before 3 years of age? (Select all that apply.) A. Parallel play B. Social interaction C. Gross motor development D. Inability to maintain eye contact E. Language as used in social communication
b, d, e
A nurse on a pediatric unit is practicing family-centered care. Which is most descriptive of the care the nurse is delivering? a. Taking over total care of the child to reduce stress on the family b. Encouraging family dependence on health care systems c. Recognizing that the family is the constant in a child's life d. Excluding families from the decision-making process
c
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..
c
Because the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins is decreased in cystic fibrosis, which vitamin supplementation is necessary? A. C, D B. A, E, K C. A, D, E, K D. C, folic acid
c
It is generally recommended that a child with acute streptococcal pharyngitis can return to school: a. when sore throat is better. b. if no complications develop. c. after taking antibiotics for 24 hours. d. after taking antibiotics for 3 days.
c
What is the single most important factor to consider when communicating with children? a. The child's physical condition b. Presence or absence of the child's parent c. The child's developmental level d. The child's nonverbal behaviors
c
Which is the most frequent source of acute childhood lead poisoning? a. Folk remedies b. Unglazed pottery c. Lead-based paint d. Cigarette butts and ashes
c
Informed consent is valid when (Select all that apply) A. universal consent is used B. it is completed only for major surgery C. a person is over the age of majority and competent D. information is provided to make an intelligent decision E. the choice exercised is free of force, fraud, duress, or coercion
c, d, e
Several complications can occur when a child receives a blood transfusion. Which is an immediate sign or symptom of an air embolus? a. Chills and shaking b. Nausea and vomiting c. Irregular heart rate d. Sudden difficulty in breathing
d
A nurse is preparing to feed a 12-month-old infant with failure to thrive. Which intervention should the nurse implement? a. Provide stimulation during feeding. b. Avoid being persistent during feeding time. c. Limit feeding time to 10 minutes. d. Maintain a face-to-face posture with the infant during feeding.
d
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
d
Cystic fibrosis may affect one system or multiple systems of the body. What is the primary factor responsible for possible multiple clinical manifestations? A. Atrophic changes in the mucosal wall of the intestines B. Hypoactivity of the autonomic nervous system C. Hyperactivity of the apocrine glands D. Mechanical obstruction caused by increased viscosity of exocrine gland secretions
d
Nursing interventions to help the siblings of a child with special needs cope include: a. explaining to the siblings that embarrassment is unhealthy. b. encouraging the parents not to expect siblings to help them care for the child with special needs. c. providing information to the siblings about the child's condition only as they request it. d. suggesting to the parents ways of showing gratitude to the siblings who help care for the child with special needs.
d
Pancreatic enzymes are administered to the child with cystic fibrosis (CF). Nursing considerations should include to: a. not administer pancreatic enzymes if child is receiving antibiotics. b. decrease dose of pancreatic enzymes if child is having frequent, bulky stools. c. administer pancreatic enzymes between meals if at all possible. d. pancreatic enzymes can be swallowed whole or sprinkled on a small amount of food taken at the beginning of a meal.
d
A child is brought to the emergency department after falling down the basement stairs. On assessment, what findings may cause the nurse to suspect child abuse? (Select all that apply.) A. The childs bruises are located only on the right arm and leg. B. The child is brought to the emergency department by an unrelated adult. C. The child has a history of a broken arm last year from falling off a swing. D. The childs caregiver is anxious that the child get immediate medical attention. E. The child has red, green, and yellow bruises on more than one plane of the body.
b, e
The diagnosis of intellectual disability is based on the presence of A. intelligence quotient (IQ) of 75 or less. B. IQ of 70 or less. C. subaverage intellectual functioning, deficits in adaptive skills, and onset at any age. D. subaverage intellectual functioning, deficits in adaptive skills, and onset before 18 years of age.
d
The nurse is interviewing the parents of a 4-month-old infant brought to the hospital emergency department. The infant is dead on arrival, and no attempt at resuscitation is made. The parents state that the baby was found in the crib with a blanket over the head, lying face down in bloody fluid from the nose and mouth. The parents indicate no problems when the infant was placed in the crib asleep. Which of the following causes of death does the nurse suspect? A. Suffocation B. Child abuse C. Infantile apnea D. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
d
Which term best describes a multidisciplinary approach to the management of a terminal illness that focuses on symptom control and support? a. Dying care b. Curative care c. Restorative care d. Palliative care
d
