Achieve NUR 104 MOD 6 Quiz
The nurse must assess a 9-month-old boy. He is sitting on his father's lap and appears to be afraid of the nurse and of what might happen next. Which of the following initial actions by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Begin a game of peek-a-boo
What is the single most important factor to consider when communicating with children?
Child's developmental level
An 8-year-old girl asks the nurse how the blood pressure apparatus works. The most appropriate nursing action is which of the following?
Explain in simple terms how it works
Where in the health history does a record of immunizations belong?
History
Which statement is true about the basal metabolic rate (BMR) in children?
It is slightly higher in boys than in girls
Counselor
Mutually exchanging ideas and opinions
The role of the nurse in the parent-professional partnership is to:
Strengthen the family's ability to nurture
Evidence-based Practitioner
Systematically recording and analyzing observations
Teacher
Explaining health promotion and disease prevention stategies
Which of the following is the best method for performing a physical examination on a toddler?
From least to most intrusive
Coordinator of Care
Functioning as a member of the healthcare team
Which is probably the single most important determinant of growth at all stages of development?
Nutrition
Adocate
Acting in the child's best interest
An example of atraumatic care would be to:
Allow parents to "room in" with the child
Provider of Care
Attending to the physical needs
