Care of the School-Age Child (PrepU Questions)

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The nurse is preparing to administer an antibiotic injection to a 6-year-old child who is developmentally delayed. The parent is concerned because the child typically does not respond well to pain. The parent asks the nurse why the child reacts this way. What is the best response by the nurse?

-"Children who are developmentally delayed often do not know how to respond to pain."

A female child has been diagnosed with precocious puberty at the age of 8. Which of the following would be an important teaching priority to tell the parents? You Selected:

-"Your daughter is physically able to become pregnant."

While treating a minor playground injury for an 8-year-old girl, the school nurse discovers that the injury was the result of bullying. What should be the nurse's first action?

-Assess the situation with the help of the school staff and parents.

A nurse is caring for a hospitalized 10-year-old child. What would be an appropriate activity for this child to meet the developmental tasks of this age group?

-Participating in a craft project

The nurse is performing a physical examination of an 11-year-old girl. What observations would be expected?

-The child has grown 2.5 inches since last year.

The nurse is inspecting the genitals of a prepubescent girl. What is a normal sign of the onset of puberty?

-appearance of pubic hair around age 11 to 13 years

A nurse is discussing ways parents can foster the development of self-confidence in their school-aged child. Which action if stated by the parents would lead the nurse to continue the discussion?

-comparing the child to an older sibling regarding academic achievements

The nurse is preparing a variety of projects for the pediatric clients on the unit to work on in the playroom. In deciding on projects, the nurse determines the 8-year-old will be best suited to work on which activity?

-form vases from blocks of clay

The parents of a 10-year-old tell the clinic nurse that they are concerned because they noticed that their child has gained about 10 pounds over the past 2 years. What is the best response by the nurse?

-"Normal growth and development for this age results in an average weight gain of 7 pounds per year."

During a health history assessment, the mother of a 10-year-old girl tells you that her daughter does not have time to "play" because she is busy going to gymnastics, cheerleading, art class, flute lessons, reading club, and soccer. What should the nurse's response be? You Selected:

-"Play helps children to develop cognitively, socially, physically, and emotionally."


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