textbook 1st peds test
After teaching a group of parents about language development in toddlers, which of the following if stated by a member of the group indicates successful teaching? "When my 3-year-old asks 'why?' all the time, this is completely normal." "A 15-month-old should be able to point to his eyes when asked to do so." "At age 2 years, my son should be able to understand things like under or on." "An 18-month-old would most likely use words and gestures to communicate."
A Feedback: Language development occurs rapidly in a toddler. By age 3 years, the child asks "why?" Pointing to named body parts is characteristic of a 2-year-old. Understanding concepts such as on, under, or in is typical of a 3-year-old. A 1-year-old would communicate with words and gestures.
28. The nurse is preparing a class for a group of adolescents about promoting safety. Which of the following would the nurse plan to include as the leading cause of adolescent injuries? A) Car accidents B) Firearms C) Water D) Fires
Ans: A Feedback: Although firearms, water, and fires all pose a risk for injury for adolescents, most adolescent injuries are due to motor vehicle crashes.
27. The nurse working in community nursing uses epidemiology as a tool. What information can be obtained using this process? A) Health needs of a population B) Cultural needs of a population C) Income levels of a population D) Mortality rates of a population
Ans: A Feedback: Epidemiology can help determine the health and health needs of a population and assist in planning health services. Community health nurses perform epidemiologic investigations in order to help analyze and develop health policy and community health initiatives. The nurse provides culturally competent care but does not use epidemiology to determine culture, income levels, or mortality rates of children.
10. The mother of a hospitalized child reports that her daughter, who is having some difficulty eating, just had a 4-ounce cup of ice chips. The nurse documents this on the child's intake flow sheet as which of the following? A) 2 ounces B) 4 ounces C) 6 ounces D) 8 ounces
Ans: A Feedback: Ice chips are included as fluid intake, and the amount is approximately equivalent to half the same amount of water. Therefore, the nurse would document this fluid intake as 2 ounces.
16. When observing a group of preschoolers at play in the clinic waiting room, which type of play would the nurse be least likely to note? A) Parallel play B) Cooperative play C) Dramatic play D) Fantasy play
Ans: A Feedback: Parallel play is associated with toddlers. Cooperative, dramatic, and fantasy play are commonly used by preschoolers.
23. The nurse is conducting a well-child assessment for a 5-year-old boy in preparation for kindergarten. The boy's grandmother is his primary caregiver because the boy's mother has suffered from depression and substance abuse issues. The nurse understands that the child is at increased risk for which developmental problem? A) Lack of social and emotional readiness for school B) Stuttering C) Speech and language delays D) Fine motor skills delay
Ans: A Feedback: Risk factors for lack of social and emotional readiness for school include insecure attachment in the early years, maternal depression, parental substance abuse, and low socioeconomic status.
26. The nurse is caring for a premature baby in the NICU. The mother reports that the infant's normally happy and outgoing 5-year-old sister is acting sad and withdrawn. The nurse understands that due to her developmental stage, the girl is at risk of which of the following? A) Viewing her baby sister's illness as her fault B) Harming the baby C) Experiencing clinical depression D) Creating an imaginary friend to cope with the situation
Ans: A Feedback: Since the preschool child is facing the psychosocial task of initiative versus guilt, it is natural for the child to experience guilt when something goes wrong. The child may have a strong belief that if someone is ill or dying, he or she may be at fault and the illness or death is punishment. It is less likely that the girl would be at risk of harming the baby or experiencing clinical depression as a result of the baby's illness. The child may create an imaginary friend to cope with the illness, but would not withdraw or express sadness as a result of the imaginary friend.
2. The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old girl hospitalized in isolation. The nurse notices that she has begun sucking her thumb and changing her speech patterns to those of a toddler. What condition is the girl manifesting? A) Regression B) Suppression C) Repression D) Denial
Ans: A Feedback: Sucking the thumb and changing the speech pattern (such as to baby talk) are signs of regression, a defense mechanism used by children to deal with unpleasant experiences by returning to a previous stage that may be more comfortable to the child. Suppression is a conscious inhibition of an idea or desire. Repression is an unconscious inhibition of an idea or desire. Denial would be exhibited by expressions of resignation instead of true contentment, not thumb sucking or baby talk.
2. The nurse is performing an annual check-up for an 8-year-old child. Compared to the previous assessment of this child, which of the following characteristics would most likely be observed? A) Breathing is diaphragmatic. B) Pulse rate is increased. C) Secondary sex characteristics are present. D) Blood pressure has reached adult level.
Ans: A Feedback: The child's respiratory system is maturing, so abdominal breathing has been replaced by diaphragmatic breathing. Pulse rate will decrease, rather than increase, during this time. Secondary sex characteristics will not appear until the late school-age years. Blood pressure will not reach the adult level until adolescence.
23. The nurse is conducting a routine health assessment of a 3-month-old boy and notices a flat occiput. The nurse provides teaching and emphasizes the importance of tummy time. Which of the following responses by the mother indicates a need for further teaching? A) "He must be positioned on his tummy as much as possible." B) "I need to watch him during his tummy time." C) "I need to change his head position while he is in an upright chair." D) "His head has flattened due to the pressure of his head position."
Ans: A Feedback: The nurse needs to emphasize that the boy must have tummy time while he is observed and awake, and to remind the mother that the baby should still sleep on his back. The other statements are correct.
30. The parent of a 6-month old infant asks the nurse for advice about his son's thumb sucking. What would be the nurse's best response to this parent? A) "Thumb sucking is a healthy self-comforting activity." B) "Thumb sucking leads to the need for orthodontic braces." C) "Caregivers should pay special attention to the thumb sucking to stop it." D) "Thumb sucking should be replaced with the use of a pacifier."
Ans: A Feedback: Thumb sucking is a healthy self-comforting activity. Infants who suck their thumbs or pacifiers often are better able to soothe themselves than those who do not. Studies have not shown that sucking either thumbs or pacifiers leads to the need for orthodontic braces unless the sucking continues well beyond the early school-age period. The infant who has become attached to thumb sucking should not have additional attention drawn to the issue, as that may prolong thumb sucking. Pacifiers should not be used to replace thumb sucking as this habit will also need to be discouraged as the child grows.
26. The nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a newborn prior to a heelstick. The nurse is describing the procedure and recommending various methods for the parents to help comfort their baby. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates a need for further teaching? A) "It's better if we are not in the room for this." B) "We can use kangaroo care before and after." C) "We hope you are using a very tiny needle." D) "We can offer him nonnutritive sucking to calm him."
Ans: A Feedback: Unless contraindicated, the parents should be encouraged to be present before, during, and after the procedure to provide comforting support to the child. Kangaroo care, small-gauge needles, and nonnutritive sucking are other methods to provide atraumatic care.
The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old girl who is scheduled for a hernia repair and is very scared. Which of the following fears would she also most likely have at this age? A) Fear of being kidnapped B) Fear of cutting her finger C) Fear of sudden loud noises D) Fear of the neighbor's dog
Ans: A Feedback: At this age, the child will be fearful of being kidnapped. She should have outgrown her fears of harm to her body, noises, and dogs, all of which are typical preschooler fears.
The nurse is teaching a new mother about the drastic growth and developmental changes her infant will experience in the first year of life. Which of the following describes a developmental milestone occurring in infancy? A) By 6 months of age the infant's brain weighs half that of the adult brain; at age 12 months, the brain weighs 2.5 times what it did at birth. B) Most infants triple their birthweight by 4 to 6 months of age and quadruple their birthweight by the time they are 1 year old. C) The head circumference increases rapidly during the first 6 months: the average increase is about 1 inch per month. D) The heart triples in size over the first year of life; the average pulse rate decreases from 120 to 140 in the newborn to about 100 in the 1-year-old.
Ans: A Feedback: By 6 months of age the infant's brain weighs half that of the adult brain; at age 12 months, the brain weighs 2.5 times what it did at birth. Most infants double their birthweight by 4 to 6 months of age and triple their birthweight by the time they are 1 year old. The head circumference increases rapidly during the first 6 months: the average increase is about 0.6 inch (1.5 cm) per month. The heart doubles in size over the first year of life. As the cardiovascular system matures, the average pulse rate decreases from 120 to 140 in the newborn to about 100 in the 1-year-old.
After teaching the parents of a 9-year-old girl about safety, which statement indicates the need for additional teaching? A) "She can ride in the front seat of the car once she is 10 years old." B) "We need to buy her a helmet so she can ride her scooter." C) "She should ride her bike with the traffic on the side of the road." D) "We signed her up for swim lesions at the local community center." .
Ans: A Feedback: Children younger than 12 years of age must sit in the back seat of the car. Laws in most states require helmets for riding bicycles and scooters. When riding a bike, the child should ride on the side of the road traveling with the traffic. Children should know how to swim. If swimming skills are limited, the child must wear a life preserver at all times
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized 13-year-old girl, who is questioning everything the medical staff is doing and is resistant to treatment. How should the nurse respond? A) "Let's work together to plan your day along with your treatments." B) "The sooner you cooperate, the sooner you are going to leave." C) "If you are more cooperative, perhaps we can arrange a visit from friends." D) "Please don't make me call your parents about this."
Ans: A Feedback: Collaborating with the adolescent will provide the teen with increased control. The nurse should work with the teen to provide a mutually agreeable schedule that allows for the teen's preferences while incorporating the required nursing care. Threatening to call the parents will most likely promote further resistance. The nurse should try to immediately engage the girl, rather than making the nurse's cooperation conditional upon the girl's cooperation. Telling the girl that the sooner she cooperates, the sooner she will leave is inappropriate. The nurse is incorrectly implying that her behavior, rather than her medical needs, is going to determine when she will be discharged from the hospital.
A new mother expresses concern to the nurse that her baby is crying and grunting when passing stool. What is the nurse's best response to this observation? A) "This is normal behavior for infants unless the stool passed is hard and dry." B) "This is normal behavior for infants due to the immaturity of the gastrointestinal system." C) "This indicates a blockage in the intestine and must be reported to the physician." D) "This is normal behavior for infants unless the stool passed is black or green."
Ans: A Feedback: Due to the immaturity of the gastrointestinal system, newborns and young infants often grunt, strain, or cry while attempting to have a bowel movement. This is not of concern unless the stool is hard and dry. Stool color and texture may change depending on the foods that the infant is ingesting. Iron supplements may cause the stool to appear black or very dark green.
The nurse explains to parents of school-age children that according to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, their child is at the conventional stage of moral development. What is the motivation for school-age children to follow rules? A) They follow rules out of a sense of being a "good person." B) They follow rules out of fear of being punished. C) They follow rules in order to receive praise from caretakers. D) They follow rules because it is in their nature to do so.
Ans: A Feedback: During the school-age years, the child's sense of morality is constantly being developed. According to Kohlberg, the school-age child is at the conventional stage of moral development. The 7- to 10-year-old usually follows rules out of a sense of being a "good person." He or she wants to be a good person to his or her parents, friends, and teachers and to himself or herself.
The nurse observing toddlers in a day care center notes that they may be happy and pleasant one moment and overreact to limit setting the next minute by throwing a tantrum. What is the focus of the toddler's developmental task that is driving this behavior? A) The need for separation and control B) The need for love and belonging C) The need for safety and security D) The need for peer approval
Ans: A Feedback: Emotional development in the toddler years is focused on separation and individuation. The focus in infancy is on love and belonging, and the need for peer approval occurs in the adolescent. Safety and security are concerns in all levels of development, but not the primary focus.
The nurse knows that the school-age child is in Erikson's stage of industry versus inferiority. Which of the following is the best example of a school-ager working toward accomplishing this developmental task? A) The child signs up for after-school activities. B) The child performs his bedtime preparations autonomously. C) The child becomes aware of the opposite sex. D) The child is developing a conscience.
Ans: A Feedback: Erikson (1963) describes the task of the school-age years to be a sense of industry versus inferiority. During this time, the child is developing his or her sense of self-worth by becoming involved in multiple activities at home, at school, and in the community, which develops his or her cognitive and social skills. Achieving independence is a task of the preschooler who also is developing a conscience at that age. Awareness of the opposite sex occurs in, but is not the focus of, the school-age child.
The mother of a 14-year-old girl complains to the nurse that her daughter is moody, shuts herself in her room, and fights with her younger sister. Which of the following comments is most valuable to the mother? A) "Calmly talk to her about your concerns." B) "This is normal for her age." C) "She may be hanging with a bad crowd." D) "Set some rules for family etiquette."
Ans: A Feedback: Getting the mother and daughter talking and sharing information is the most valuable advice. Telling the mother that this is normal does nothing for the family situation. Setting rules will alienate the child. Suggesting an underlying problem can cause a rift between the mother and daughter.
The nurse is preparing to assess the pulse of an 18-month-old child. Which pulse would be most difficult for the nurse to palpate? A) Radial B) Brachial C) Pedal D) Femoral
Ans: A Feedback: In a child younger than 2 years of age, the radial pulse is very difficult to palpate, whereas the pedal, brachial, and femoral pulses are usually easily palpated.
The nurse performing a health history on a child asks the parents if their child has experienced increased appetite or thirst. What body system is the nurse assessing with this question? A) Endocrine B) Genitourinary C) Hematologic D) Neurologic
Ans: A Feedback: Indicators of problems with the endocrine system include increased thirst, excessive appetite, delayed or early pubertal changes, and problems with growth. For the genitourinary system the nurse would assess urinary patterns and genitals. For the hematologic system the nurse would assess lymph nodes, skin color, and bruising. Signs of neurologic problems include numbness, tingling, difficulty learning, altered mood or ability to stay alert, tremors, tics, and seizures.
The nurse is inspecting the genitals of a prepubescent girl. Which of the following are normal signs of the onset of puberty? A) Appearance of pubic hair around 11 to 13 years old B) Swelling or redness of the labia minora C) Presence of a small amount of downy pubic hair D) Lesions on the external genitalia
Ans: A Feedback: Infants and young girls (particularly those of dark-skinned races) may have a small amount of downy pubic hair. Otherwise, the appearance of pubic hair indicates the onset of pubertal changes, sometimes prior to breast changes. Pubic hair generally begins to appear by age 11 years, with age 13 being the latest. Redness or swelling of the labia may occur with infection, sexual abuse, or masturbation. Lesions on the external genitalia may indicate sexually transmitted infection.
The mother of a 7-year-old girl tells the school nurse that her child is deathly afraid of going to school. What would be the best intervention the nurse could suggest in this situation? A) Return the child to school and investigate the cause of the fear. B) Have the child stay home from school until any issues causing this fear are resolved. C) Investigate a new school for the child to attend that the child will not be afraid of. D) Tell the child that privileges will be taken away if she does not return to school.
Ans: A Feedback: It is important to investigate specific causes of school refusal/school phobia and take appropriate action. The parents should return the child to school, investigate the cause of the fear, support the child, collaborate with teachers, and praise success in school attendance. This is not a situation for punishment, and changing schools would not solve the child's school phobia.
The parents of a 4-year-old who is a picky eater ask the nurse what foods to include in their child's diet to provide adequate iron consumption. Which of the following foods would the nurse recommend? A) Cooked lentils B) Whole milk C) Oranges D) Sweet potatoes
Ans: A Feedback: Lentils are a good source of iron. Whole milk, oranges, and sweet potatoes are good sources of calcium.
When providing anticipatory guidance to parents about lying during the preschool period, which of the following would the nurse emphasize? A) "You need to determine the reason for lying before punishing the child." B) "Lying typically occurs because the child is afraid of being punished." C) "The misbehavior is usually more serious than the lying itself." D) "It is okay to become angry when dealing with the child's lying."
Ans: A Feedback: Lying is common in preschool children and occurs for a variety of reasons, such as fearing punishment, getting carried away by imagination, or imitating what another person has done. Regardless, the parent should ascertain the reason for the lying before punishing the child. The child also needs to learn that the lying is usually far worse than the misbehavior. Parents need to remain calm and serve as a role model of an even temper.
The nurse in a community clinic is caring for a 6-month-old boy and his mother. Which of the following is the priority intervention to promote adequate growth? A) Monitoring the child's weight and height B) Encouraging a more frequent feeding schedule C) Assessing the child's current feeding pattern D) Recommending higher-calorie solid foods
Ans: A Feedback: Monitoring the child's weight and height is the priority intervention to promote adequate growth. Encouraging a more frequent feeding schedule, assessing the child's current feeding pattern, and recommending higher-calorie solid foods are interventions when the nursing diagnosis is that nutrition level does not meet body requirements.
The nurse is describing the maturation of various organ systems during toddlerhood to the parents. Which would the nurse correctly include in this description? A) Myelinization of the brain and spinal cord is complete at about 24 months. B) Alveoli reach adult numbers by 3 years of age. C) Urine output in a toddler typically averages approximately 30 mL/hour. D) Toddlers typically have strong abdominal muscles by the age of 2.
Ans: A Feedback: Myelinization of the brain and spinal cord continues to progress and is complete around 24 months of age. Alveoli reach adult numbers usually around the age of 7. Urine output in a toddler typically averages 1 mL/kg/hour. Abdominal musculature in a toddler is weak, resulting in a pot-bellied appearance.
For which of the following children would nonopioid analgesics be recommended? A) A child with juvenile arthritis B) A child with end-stage cancer C) A child with a broken arm D) A child with severe postoperative pain
Ans: A Feedback: Nonopioid analgesics may be used to treat mild to moderate pain, often for conditions such as arthritis; joint, bone, and muscle pain; headache; dental pain; and menstrual pain. Opioid analgesics are typically used for moderate to severe pain as can occur with cancer, broken bones, and postoperative healing.
Prior to administering morphine to a 10-year-old child, the nurse reviews the adverse effects of the drug. Which system is primarily affected by the drug causing most of the adverse effects? A) Central nervous system B) Peripheral nervous system C) Digestive system D) Musculoskeletal system .
Ans: A Feedback: Opioid agonists, such as morphine, are associated with numerous adverse effects, resulting primarily from their depressant action on the central nervous system
The nurse is preparing to administer a topical anesthetic for a 10-year-old girl with a chin laceration. The nurse would expect to apply which of the following as ordered in preparation for sutures? A) TAC (tetracaine, epinephrine, cocaine B) Iontophoretic lidocaine C) EMLA D) Vapocoolant spray
Ans: A Feedback: TAC (tetracaine, epinephrine, cocaine) is commonly used for lacerations that require suturing. The agent can be applied directly to the wound with a cotton ball or swab for 20 to 30 minutes until the area is numb. EMLA and iontophoretic lidocaine are applied to intact skin, not to open wounds or lacerations. A vapocoolant spray, which should not be applied over a wound, is only effective for 1 to 2 minutes.
The nurse is helping the parents and their underweight adolescent collaborate on planning a healthy menu. Of which of the following nutritional requirements of adolescents should the nurse be aware? A) Teenagers have a need for increased calories, zinc, calcium, and iron for growth. B) Teenage girls who are active require about 1,800 calories per day. C) Teenage boys who are active require between 2,000 and 2,500 calories per day. D) Adolescents require about 1,000 to 1,200 mg of calcium each day.
Ans: A Feedback: Teenagers have a need for increased calories, zinc, calcium, and iron for growth. However, the number of calories needed for adolescence depends on the teen's age and activity level as well as growth patterns. Teenage girls who are active require about 2,200 calories per day. Teenage boys who are active require between 2,500 and 3,000 calories per day. Adolescents require about 1,200 to 1,500 mg of calcium each day.
The nurse is interviewing a 3-year-old girl who tells the nurse: "Want go potty." The parents tell the nurse that their daughter often speaks in this type of broken speech. What would be the nurse's appropriate response to this concern? A) "This is a normal, common speech pattern in the 3-year-old and is called telegraphic speech." B) "This is considered a developmental delay in the 3-year-old and we should consult a speech therapist." C) "This is a condition known as echolalia and can be corrected if you work with your daughter on language skills." D) "This is a condition known as stuttering and it is a normal pattern of speech development in the toddler."
Ans: A Feedback: Telegraphic speech is common in the 3-year-old. Telegraphic speech refers to speech that contains only the essential words to get the point across, much like a telegram. In telegraphic speech the nouns and verbs are present and are verbalized in the appropriate order. Echolalia (repetition of words and phrases without understanding) normally occurs in toddlers younger than 30 months of age. "Why" and "what" questions dominate the older toddler's language. Stuttering usually has its onset at between 2 and 4 years of age. It occurs more often in boys than in girls. About 75% of all cases of stuttering resolve within 1 to 2 years after they start.
The parents of a 1-year-old girl, both of whom have perfect teeth, are concerned about their child getting dental caries. Which is the best advice the nurse can provide? A) Tell the parents to limit the child's eating to meal and snack times. B) Urge the parents to take the child to a dentist for a check-up. C) Advise the parents to reduce carbohydrates in the child's diet. D) Advise the parents to use fluoride toothpaste.
Ans: A Feedback: Telling the parents to limit eating to meal and snack times is the best advice for preventing dental caries. This reduces the amount of exposure the child's teeth have to food. Urging them to take the child to see a dentist is sound advice but doesn't suggest actions they can take now to prevent caries. Carbohydrates react with oral bacteria to cause caries, but they should not be reduced from the diet. Avoiding fluoridated toothpaste may help prevent fluorosis.
The nurse is assessing the pain of a postoperative newborn. The nurse measures the infant's facial expression, body movement, sleep, verbal or vocal ability, consolability, and response to movements and touch. Which behavioral assessment tool is being used by the nurse? A) Riley Infant Pain Scale B) Pain Observation Scale for Young Children C) CRIES Scale for Neonatal Postoperative Pain Assessment D) FLACC Behavioral Scale for Postoperative Pain in Young Children
Ans: A Feedback: The Riley Infant Pain Scale measures six parameters: facial expression, body movement, sleep, verbal or vocal ability, consolability, and response to movements and touch. The Pain Observation Scale for Young Children (POCIS) measures seven parameters: facial expression, cry, breathing, torso, arms and fingers, legs and toes, and state of arousal. The CRIES tool assesses five parameters: cry, oxygen required for saturation levels less than 95%, increased vital signs, facial expression, and sleeplessness. The FLACC tool measures five parameters: facial expression, legs, activity, cry, and consolability.
The nurse teaches parents of adolescents that adolescents need the support of parents and nurses to facilitate healthy lifestyles. Which of the following should be a priority focus of this guidance? A) Reducing risk-taking behavior B) Promoting adequate physical growth C) Maximizing learning potential D) Teaching personal hygiene routines
Ans: A Feedback: The adolescent experiences drastic changes in the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and psychosexual areas. With this rapid growth during adolescence, the development of secondary sexual characteristics, and interest in the opposite sex, the adolescent needs the support and guidance of parents and nurses to facilitate healthy lifestyles and to reduce risk-taking behaviors. Promoting physical growth, maximizing learning potential, and teaching hygiene are secondary to reducing risky behavior.
The nurse is explaining to parents that the preschooler's developmental task is focused on the development of initiative rather than guilt. Which of the following is a priority intervention the nurse might recommend for parents of preschoolers to stimulate initiative? A) Reward the child for initiative in order to build self-esteem. B) Change the routine of the preschooler often to stimulate initiative. C) Do not set limits on the preschooler's behavior as this results in low self-esteem. D) As a parent, decide how and with whom the child will play.
Ans: A Feedback: The building of self-esteem continues throughout the preschool period. It is of particular importance during these years, as the preschooler's developmental task is focused on the development of initiative rather than guilt. A sense of guilt will contribute to low self-esteem, whereas a child who is rewarded for his or her initiative will have increased self-confidence. Routine and ritual continue to be important throughout the preschool years, as they help the child to develop a sense of time as well as provide the structure for the child to feel safe and secure. Also, consistent limits provide the preschooler with expectation and guidance. Giving children opportunities to decide how and with whom they want to play also helps them develop initiative.
The nurse is caring for a 7-month-old girl during a well-child visit. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for this child? A) Discussing the type of sippy cup to use B) Advising about increased caloric needs C) Explaining how to prepare table meats D) Describing the tongue extrusion reflex
Ans: A Feedback: The cup may be introduced at 6 to 8 months of age. Old-fashioned sippy cups are preferred compared to the new style. The nurse would not advise about increased caloric needs as caloric needs drop at this age. Transition to table meat will not take place until age 10 to 12 months. Tongue extrusion reflex has disappeared at age 4 to 6 months.
The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the mother of a 9-month-old girl during a well-baby visit. Which of the following topics would be most appropriate? A) Advising how to create a toddler-safe home B) Warning about small objects left on the floor C) Cautioning about putting the baby in a walker D) Telling about safety procedures during baths
Ans: A Feedback: The most appropriate topic for this mother would be advising her on how to create a toddler-safe home. The child will very soon be pulling herself up to standing and cruising the house. This will give her access to areas yet unexplored. Warning about small objects left on the floor, telling about safety procedures during baths, and cautioning about using baby walkers would no longer be anticipatory guidance as the child has passed these stages.
The nurse is teaching the parents of an overweight 18-month-old girl about diet. Which intervention will be most effective for promoting proportionate growth? A) Remove high-calorie, low-nutrient foods from the diet. B) Ensure 30 minutes of unstructured activity per day. C) Avoid sharing your snacks and candy with the child. D) Reduce the amount of high-fat food the child eats.
Ans: A Feedback: The most effective intervention will be to remove high-calorie, low-nutrient foods from the diet in order to reduce the number of calories and increase the nutritional value. Exercise is also important, but a child this age should have 30 minutes of structured physical activity plus several hours of unstructured physical activity per day. The parents should set an example for good eating habits. Dietary fat should not be restricted for an 18-month-old child because it is necessary for nervous system development.
The nurse is assessing heart rate for children on the pediatric ward. Which of the following is a normal finding based on developmental age? A) An infant's rate is 90 bpm. B) A toddler's rate is 150 bpm. C) A preschooler's rate is 130 bpm. D) A school-age child's rate is 50 bpm.
Ans: A Feedback: The normal heart rate for an infant is 80 to 150 bpm, for a toddler is 70 to 120 bpm, for a preschooler is 65 to 110 bpm, and for a school-age child is 60 to 100 bpm.
Community-based nursing provides opportunities that are quite different from acute care nursing. Which of the following job characteristics is unique to home care nursing? A) Experiencing a greater amount of independence B) Building a close relationship with the family C) Coordinating therapy services and reimbursements D) Focusing teaching on child independence
Ans: A Feedback: The nurse in the home care setting experiences a greater amount of independence due to the lack of co-workers, supervisors, or doctors. Building a close relationship with the family, coordinating services and reimbursement, and teaching self-care to the child are not unique to the home care setting.
During a health check-up without his parents, a 17-year-old tells the nurse he is gay. Which of the following approaches should the nurse take? A) "Tell me what makes you think you are gay." B) "This puts you in an at-risk category." C) "We need to talk about safe sex." D) "You're not gay; you're confused."
Ans: A Feedback: The nurse needs to get more information from the teenager (assessment) before making any comment and then proceed in a sensitive and caring way. Comments about being at risk or needing to know about safe sex are negative and should be replaced with health promotion comments. Denying the statement shows the teenager that you are not an ally.
The nurse is enlisting the parents' assistance for therapeutic hugging prior to an otoscopic examination. What should the nurse emphasize to the parents? A) "You will need to keep his hands down and his head still." B) "If this does not work, we will have to apply restraints." C) "If you are not capable of this, let me know so I can get some assistance." D) "I may need you to leave the room if your son will not remain still."
Ans: A Feedback: The nurse needs to provide a specific explanation of the parents' role and what body parts to hold still in a safe manner. Implying that the parents may not be capable or may have to leave the room is inappropriate. Telling the parents that restraints may be required is not helpful, does not teach, and may be perceived as a threat.
The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old girl posttonsillectomy. The girl looks out the window and tells the nurse that it is raining and says, "The sky is crying because it is sad that my throat hurts." The nurse understands that the girl is demonstrating which mental process? A) Magical thinking B) Centration C) Transduction D) Animism
Ans: A Feedback: The nurse understands that the girl is demonstrating magical thinking. Magical thinking is a normal part of preschool development. The preschool-age child believes her thoughts to be all-powerful. Transduction is reasoning by viewing one situation as the basis for another situation whether or not they are truly causally linked. Animism is attributing life-like qualities to inanimate objects. Centration is focusing on one aspect of a situation while neglecting others.
The nurse is teaching the student nurse the sequence for performing the assessment techniques during a physical examination. What is the appropriate order? A) Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation B) Inspection, percussion, palpation, auscultation C) Palpation, percussion, inspection, auscultation D) Inspection, auscultation, palpation, percussion
Ans: A Feedback: The physical examination of children, just as for adults, begins with a systematic inspection: checking color, warmth, characteristics, and texture visually and smelling for any odor. Palpation follows inspection to validate observations. Next percussion is used to determine the location, size, and density of organs or masses. The stethoscope is used last to auscultate the heart, lungs, and abdomen.
The nurse is providing teaching about accidental poisoning to the family of a 3-year-old. The nurse understands that a child of this age is at increased risk of accidental ingestion due to which sensory alteration? A) A less discriminating sense of taste B) A lack of fully developed hearing C) Visual acuity that has not fully developed D) A less discriminating sense of touch
Ans: A Feedback: The young preschooler may have a less discriminating sense of taste than the older child, making him or her at increased risk for accidental ingestion. A less discriminating sense of touch and developing visual acuity would not increase the risk. Hearing is intact at birth and it does not increase the child's risk for accidental ingestion.
A mother brings her 6-year-old son in for a check-up because the child is complaining of stomachaches. It is the beginning of the school year. Which of the following might the mother also mention? A) The child cries before going to school. B) The child made friends the first day of school. C) The child fights with siblings more often. D) The child loves the crowds in the lunchroom.
Ans: A Feedback: This child has a slow-to-warm-up temperament. The child may also be crying before going to school. Making friends the first day of school and enjoying the crowds in the lunchroom are typical of a child with an easy temperament. Irritability is typical of a child with a difficult temperament.
Which of the following would be least effective in gaining the cooperation of a toddler during a physical examination? A) Tell the child that another child the same age wasn't afraid. B) Allow the child to touch and hold the equipment when possible. C) Permit the child to sit on the parent's lap during the examination. D) Offer immediate praise for holding still or doing what was asked.
Ans: A Feedback: Toddlers are egocentric, and telling the toddler how well another child behaved or cooperated probably will not help gain this child's cooperation. Allowing the child to touch and hold the equipment, permitting the child to sit on the parent's lap during the exam, and offering praise immediately for cooperating would foster cooperation.
The nurse is watching toddlers at play. Which of the following normal behaviors would the nurse observe? A) Toddlers engage in parallel play. B) Toddlers engage in solitary play. C) Toddlers engage in cooperative play. D) Toddlers do not engage in play outside the home.
Ans: A Feedback: Toddlers typically play alongside another child (parallel play) rather than cooperatively. Infants engage in solitary play.
The nurse is assessing the psychosocial development of a preschooler. Which of the following are normal activities characteristic of the preschooler? Select all answers that apply. A) Plans activities and makes up games B) Initiates activities with others C) Acts out roles of other people D) Engages in parallel play with peers E) Classifies or groups objects by their common elements F) Understands relationships among objects
Ans: A, B, C Feedback: The many activities of the preschooler include beginning to plan activities, making up games, initiating activities with others, and acting out the roles of other people (real and imaginary). Toddlers engage in parallel play; preschoolers engage in cooperative play. School-age children classify or group objects by common elements and understand relationships among objects.
The nurse is researching behavioral-cognitive pain relief strategies to use on a 5-year-old child with unrelieved pain. Which of the following methods might the nurse choose? Select all answers that apply. A) Relaxation B) Distraction C) Biofeedback D) Thought stopping E) Massage F) Sucking
Ans: A, B, C, D Feedback: Common behavioral-cognitive strategies include relaxation, distraction, imagery, biofeedback, thought stopping, and positive self-talk. Sucking and massage are examples of biophysical interventions.
The nurse is caring for preschoolers in a day care center. Of which of the following developmental milestones of this age group should the nurse be aware? Select all answers that apply. A) Counting 10 or more objects B) Correctly naming at least four colors C) Understanding the concept of time D) Knowing everyday objects E) Understanding the differences of others F) Forming concepts as logical as an adult's
Ans: A, B, C, D Feedback: The child in the intuitive phase can count 10 or more objects, correctly name at least four colors, and better understand the concept of time, and he or she knows about things that are used in everyday life, such as appliances, money, and food. The preschooler forms concepts that are not as complete or as logical as the adult's, and tolerates others' differences but doesn't understand them.
The school nurse providing school health screenings knows that the 7- to 11-year-old is in Piaget's stage of concrete operational thoughts. Which of the following should this age group accomplish when developing operations? Select all answers that apply. A) Ability to assimilate and coordinate information about the world from different dimensions B) Ability to see things from another person's point of view and think through an action C) Ability to use stored memories of past experiences to evaluate and interpret present situations D) Ability to think about a problem from all points of view, ranking the possible solutions while solving the problem E) Ability to think outside of the present and incorporate into thinking concepts that do exist as well as concepts that might exist F) Ability to understand the principle of conservation—that matter does not change when its form changes
Ans: A, B, C, F Feedback: Piaget's stage of cognitive development for the 7- to 11-year-old is the period of concrete operational thoughts. In developing concrete operations, the child is able to assimilate and coordinate information about the world from different dimensions. He or she is able to see things from another person's point of view and think through an action, anticipating its consequences and the possibility of having to rethink the action. The school-age child is able to use stored memories of past experiences to evaluate and interpret present situations. Also, during concrete operational thinking, the school-age child develops an understanding of the principle of conservation—that matter does not change when its form changes. According to Piaget, the adolescent progresses from a concrete framework of thinking to an abstract one in the formal operational period. During this period, the adolescent is able to think about a problem from all points of view, ranking the possible solutions while solving the problem. The adolescent also develops the ability to think outside of the present; that is, he or she can incorporate into thinking concepts that do exist as well as concepts that might exist. His or her thinking becomes logical, organized, and consistent.
The nurse is teaching the parents of a 4-year-old boy about the normal maturations of the child's organs during the preschool years and their effect on body functions. Which of the following statements accurately describe these changes? Select all answers that apply. A) Myelination of the spinal cord allows for bowel and bladder control to be complete in most children by age 3 years. B) The respiratory structures are continuing to grow in size, and the number of alveoli continues to increase, reaching the adult number at about 7 years of age. C) Heart rate increases and blood pressure decreases slightly during the preschool years; an innocent heart murmur may be heard upon auscultation. D) The bones continue to increase in length and the muscles continue to strengthen and mature; however, the musculoskeletal system is still not fully mature. E) The small intestine is continuing to grow in length, and stool passage usually occurs once or twice per day in the average preschooler. F) The urethra remains long in both boys and girls, making them more susceptible to urinary tract infections than adults.
Ans: A, B, D, E Feedback: Most of the body systems have matured by the preschool years. Myelination of the spinal cord allows for bowel and bladder control to be complete in most children by age 3 years. The respiratory structures are continuing to grow in size, and the number of alveoli continues to increase, reaching the adult number at about 7 years of age. The bones continue to increase in length and the muscles continue to strengthen and mature. However, the musculoskeletal system is still not fully mature. The small intestine is continuing to grow in length, and stool passage usually occurs once or twice per day in the average preschooler. The 4-year-old generally has adequate bowel control. Heart rate decreases and blood pressure increases slightly during the preschool years. An innocent heart murmur may be heard upon auscultation. The urethra remains short in both boys and girls, making them more susceptible to urinary tract infections than adults.
The school nurse is helping parents choose books for their preschoolers. What literacy skills present in the preschooler would the nurse consider when making choices? Select all answers that apply. A) Preschoolers enjoy books with pictures that tell stories. B) Preschoolers like stories with repeated phrases as they help keep their attention. C) Preschoolers like stories that describe experiences different from their own. D) Preschoolers demonstrate early literacy skills by reciting stories or portions of books. E) Preschoolers may retell the story from the book, pretend to read books, and ask questions about the story. F) Preschoolers do not have enough focus and expanded attention to notice when a page is skipped during reading.
Ans: A, B, D, E Feedback: Preschoolers enjoy books with pictures that tell stories. Stories with repeated phrases help to keep the child's attention. Also, children like stories that describe experiences similar to their own. The preschool child demonstrates early literacy skills by reciting stories or portions of books. He or she also may retell the story from the book, pretend to read books, and ask questions about the story. The preschool child has enough focus and expanded attention to notice when a page is skipped during reading and will call it to the parent's attention.
30. The school nurse is teaching parents risk factors for suicide in adolescents. Which of the following would the nurse discuss? Select all answers that apply. A) Mental health changes B) History of previous suicide attempt C) Higher socioeconomic status D) Greatly improved school performance E) Family disorganization F) Substance abuse .
Ans: A, B, E, F Feedback: Suicide is the third leading cause of death in adolescents 15 to 19 years of age. Risk factors for suicide include mental health changes, history of previous suicide attempt, family disorganization, and substance abuse. Other risk factors include poor school performance, crowded conditions/housing, low socioeconomic status, limited parental supervision, single-parent families/both parents in workforce, access to guns or cars, drug or alcohol use, low self-esteem, racism, peer or gang pressure, and aggression
When assessing adolescents for health risks, the nurse must keep in mind the factors related to the prevalence of adolescent injuries. Which of the following accurately describe these factors? Select all answers that apply. A) Increased physical growth B) Insufficient psychomotor coordination C) Tiredness, lack of energy D) Lack of impulsivity E) Peer pressure F) Inexperience
Ans: A, B, E, F Feedback: Influencing factors related to the prevalence of adolescent injuries include increased physical growth, insufficient psychomotor coordination for the task, abundance of energy, impulsivity, peer pressure, and inexperience. Impulsivity, inexperience, and peer pressure may place the teen in a vulnerable situation between knowing what is right and wanting to impress peers. On the other hand, teens have a feeling of invulnerability, which may contribute to negative outcomes.
5. The nurse is questioning the parents of a 2-year-old child to obtain a functional history. Which of the following topics might the nurse include? Select all answers that apply. A) The child's toileting habits B) Use of car seats and other safety measures C) Problems with growth and development D) Prenatal and perinatal history E) The child's race and ethnicity F) Use of supplements and vitamins .
Ans: A, B, F Feedback: The functional history should contain information about the child's daily routine, such as toileting habits, safety measures, and nutrition. Problems with growth and development would be covered in the developmental history. Prenatal and perinatal history is assessed in the past health history and the child's race and ethnicity is part of the demographics
The school nurse is conducting a seminar for parents of adolescents on how to communicate with teenagers. Which of the following guidelines might the nurse recommend? Select all answers that apply. A) Talk face to face and be aware of body language. B) Ask questions to see why he or she feels that way. C) Do not give praise unless the adolescent deserves it. D) Speak to your child as an authority figure, not an equal. E) Don't admit that you make mistakes. F) Don't pretend you know all the answers.
Ans: A, B, F Feedback: In order to improve communication with teenagers, the parents should talk face to face and be aware of body language, ask questions to see why the teenager feels that way, not pretend they know all the answers, give praise and approval to the teenager often, speak to him or her as an equal (not talk down to him or her), and admit that they do make mistakes.
The nurse referring a child to home care discusses the advantages and disadvantages with the child's family. Which of the following are disadvantages of this method of health care? Select all answers that apply. A) The nurse is performing care of the child in the family's home. B) The home care nurse is not always equipped to perform technical care. C) The out-of-pocket cost of home care is more expensive. D) The technical procedures may be overwhelming for the family. E) The financial burden may cause more stress for the family. F) The child does not receive continuity of care provided in the hospital setting.
Ans: A, C, D, E Feedback: There are some disadvantages to home care. The presence of health care professionals in the home can be an intrusion on family privacy. Financial issues can become a large burden: families may have higher out-of-pocket costs if their insurance does not reimburse for home care. Having one parent at home full time and not earning an income can contribute to increased financial strain, not to mention social isolation of that parent. All of these can lead to increased stress on family members. Also, caring for children with complex medical needs can be overwhelming for some families. The home care nurse should arrange for continuity of care for the child.
2. The nurse is managing children who have chronic diseases in a neighborhood clinic. Which of the following are examples of chronic conditions? Select all answers that apply. A) Diabetes mellitus B) Myocardial infarction C) Rheumatoid arthritis D) Compound fracture E) Acute asthma F) Bronchopneumonia
Ans: A, C, E Feedback: Chronic pain is defined as pain that continues past the expected point of healing for injured tissue. Diabetes, arthritis, and asthma are examples of chronic pain. Acute pain is defined as pain that is associated with a rapid onset of varying intensity. It usually indicates tissue damage and resolves with healing of the injury. Examples include heart attack, fractures, and bronchopneumonia.
The nurse caring for infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) relies on the use of behavioral and physiologic indicators for determining pain. Which of the following examples are behavioral indicators? Select all answers that apply. A) The infant grimaces. B) The infant's heart rate is elevated. C) The infant flails his arms and legs. D) The infant's respiratory rate is elevated. E) The infant is crying uncontrollably. F) The infant's oxygen saturation is low.
Ans: A, C, E Feedback: In preterm and term newborns, behavioral and physiologic indicators are used for determining pain. Behavioral indicators include facial expression, body movements, and crying. Physiologic indicators include changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation levels, vagal tone, palmar sweating, and plasma cortisol or catecholamine levels (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2010; Henry, Haubold, & Dobrzykowski, 2004).
The nurse caring for newborns knows that infants exhibit phenomenal increases in their gross motor skills over the first 12 months of life. Which of the following statements accurately describe the typical infant's achievement of these milestones? Select all answers that apply. A) At 1 month the infant lifts and turns the head to the side in the prone position. B) At 2 months the infant lifts head and looks around. C) At 6 months the infant pulls to stand up. D) At 7 months the infant sits alone with some use of hands for support. E) At 9 months the infant crawls with the abdomen off the floor. F) At 12 months the infant walks independently.
Ans: A, D, E, F Feedback: At 1 month the infant lifts and turns the head to the side in the prone position. At 7 months the infant sits alone with some use of hands for support. At 9 months the infant crawls with the abdomen off the floor. At 12 months the infant walks independently. At 4 months the infant lifts the head and looks around. At 10 months the infant pulls to stand up.
12. The nurse is preparing a hospitalized 7-year-old girl for a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions would help reduce her stress related to the procedure? Select all answers that apply. A) Pretend to perform the procedure on her doll. B) Explain the procedure to her in medical terms. C) Do not allow her to see or touch the equipment. D) Teach her the steps of the procedure. E) Tell her not to pay attention to any sounds she might hear. F) Introduce her to the health care personnel.
Ans: A, D, F Feedback: Useful techniques for reducing stress in children include the following: perform nursing care on stuffed animals or dolls and allow the child to do the same, teach the child the steps of the procedure or inform him or her exactly what will happen during the hospital stay, introduce the child to the health care personnel with whom he or she will come in contact, avoid the use of medical terms, allow the child to handle some equipment, show the child the room where he or she will be staying, explain the sounds the child may hear, and let the child sample the food that will be served.
The nurse is assessing the respiratory system of a newborn. Which of the following anatomic differences place the infant at risk for respiratory compromise? Select all answers that apply. A) The nasal passages are narrower. B) The trachea and chest wall are less compliant. C) The bronchi and bronchioles are shorter and wider. D) The larynx is more funnel shaped. E) The tongue is smaller. F) There are significantly fewer alveoli.
Ans: A, D, F Feedback: In comparison with the adult, in the infant, the nasal passages are narrower, the trachea and chest wall are more compliant, the bronchi and bronchioles are shorter and narrower, the larynx is more funnel shaped, the tongue is larger, and there are significantly fewer alveoli. These anatomic differences place the infant at higher risk for respiratory compromise. The respiratory system does not reach adult levels of maturity until about 7 years of age.
8. Based on Erikson's developmental theory, which of the following is the major developmental task of the adolescent? A) Gaining independence B) Finding an identity C) Coordinating information D) Mastering motor skills
Ans: B Feedback: According to Erikson, it is during adolescence that teenagers achieve a sense of identity. The toddler developed a sense of trust in infancy and is ready to give up dependence and to assert his or her sense of control and autonomy. The psychosocial task of the preschool years is establishing a sense of initiative versus guilt by mastering skills. In the school-age years the child develops concrete operations and is able to assimilate and coordinate information about the world from different dimensions.
29. The nurse is assessing a 2-year-old boy who has missed some developmental milestones. Which finding will point to the cause of motor skill delays? A) The mother is suffering from depression. B) The child is homeless and has no toys. C) The mother describes an inadequate diet. D) The child is unperturbed by a loud noise.
Ans: B Feedback: Children develop through play, so a child without any toys may have trouble developing the motor skills appropriate to his age. Maternal depression is a risk factor for poor cognitive development. Inadequate diet will cause growth deficiencies. A child who does not respond to a loud noise probably has hearing loss, which will lead to a language deficit.
5. The nurse is observing a 24-month-old boy in a day care center. Which finding suggests delayed motor development? A) The child has trouble undressing himself. B) The child is unable to push a toy lawnmower. C) The child is unable to unscrew a jar lid. D) The child falls when he bends over.
Ans: B Feedback: Children with normal motor development are able to push toys with wheels at 24 months of age. He won't be ready to undress himself, unscrew a jar lid, or bend over without falling until about 36 months of age.
14. The nurse is teaching the parents of a 9-year-old girl about the socialization that is occurring in their child through school contacts. Which of the following information would the nurse include in her teaching plan? A) Teachers are the most influential people in the development of the school-age child's social network. B) Continuous peer relationships provide the most important social interaction for school-age children. C) Parents should establish norms and standards that signify acceptance or rejection. D) A characteristic of school-age children is their formation of groups with no rules and values involved.
Ans: B Feedback: Continuous peer relationships provide the most important social interaction for school-age children. Peer and peer-group identification are most essential to the socialization of the school-age child. Peer groups establish norms and standards that signify acceptance or rejection. Valuable lessons are learned from interactions with children their own age. A characteristic of school-age children is their formation of groups with rules and values.
29. The nurse is explaining the effects of heat application for pain relief. Which of the following would the nurse be likely to include as an effect? A) Increased blood flow to the area B) Increased pressure on nociceptive fibers C) Possible release of endogenous opioids D) Altered capillary permeability
Ans: B Feedback: Heat causes an increase in blood flow. This alters capillary permeability, leading to a reduction in swelling and pressure on nociceptive fibers. Heat also may trigger the release of endogenous opioids, which mediate the pain response.
26. The parents of a 2-year-old girl are frustrated by the frequent confrontations they have with their child. Which is the best anticipatory guidance the nurse can offer them? A) "Respond in a calm but firm manner." B) "You need to adhere to various routines." C) "Put her in time-out when she misbehaves." D) "It's important to toddler-proof your home."
Ans: B Feedback: Making expectations known through everyday routines helps to avoid confrontations. This helps the child know what to expect and how to behave. It is the best guidance to give these parents. Calm response and time-out are effective ways to discipline, but do not help to prevent confrontations. Toddler-proofing the house doesn't eliminate all the opportunities for confrontation.
29. The nurse is counseling the mother of a newborn who is concerned about her baby's constant crying. What teaching would be appropriate for this mother? A) Carrying the baby may increase the length of crying. B) Reducing stimulation may decrease the length of crying. C) Using vibration, white noise, or swaddling may increase crying. D) Using a swing or car ride may increase the incidence of crying episodes.
Ans: B Feedback: Prolonged crying leads to increased stress among caregivers. Reducing stimulation may decrease the length of crying, and carrying the infant more may be helpful. Some infants respond to the motion of an infant swing or a car ride. Vibration, white noise, or swaddling may also help to decrease fussing in some infants. Parents should try one intervention at a time, taking care not to stimulate the infant excessively in the process of searching for solutions.
21. The parents of an 11-year-old child ask the nurse for suggestions to promote good nutrition for their child. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate? A) "Be sure to limit protein to one meal every day." B) "Use whole-grain or enriched breads and cereals." C) "Have eggs on the average of once a week." D) "Eat dark green leafy vegetables about twice a week."
Ans: B Feedback: The American Heart Association's dietary recommendations to promote good nutrition include using whole-grain or enriched breads and cereals, having a good-quality protein with every meal, and eating eggs approximately four times per week and dark green leafy or deep yellow vegetables at least four times per week.
16. An adolescent is scheduled for outpatient arthroscopic surgery on his knee next week. As part of preparing him for the procedure, which action would be most appropriate? A) Discussing the events with the adolescent and his mother upon arrival the morning of the procedure B) Providing detailed explanations of the procedure at least a week in advance of the procedure C) Encouraging the parent to stay with the adolescent as much as possible before the procedure D) Answering the adolescent's questions with simple answers, encouraging him to ask the surgeon
Ans: B Feedback: The adolescent needs a detailed explanation about the procedure at least 7 to 10 days beforehand. Waiting until the morning of the procedure would be inappropriate. However, information could be clarified and additional questions could be answered at this time. Having the parent stay with the adolescent is something that the adolescent would need to decide; he may or may not want a parent present. Referring the adolescent to the surgeon for his questions is inappropriate and ignores the adolescent's desire for control and information.
12. The nurse is assessing the temperature of a diaphoretic toddler who is crying and being uncooperative. What would be the best method to assess temperature in this child? A) Oral thermometer B) Axillary method C) Temporal scanning D) Rectal route
Ans: B Feedback: The axillary method may be used for children who are uncooperative, neurologically impaired, or immunosuppressed or have injuries or surgery to the oral cavity. Since the child is crying and uncooperative, the oral method would not be a good choice. The accuracy of the temporal method may be affected by excessive sweating. The rectal route is invasive, not well accepted by children or parents, and probably unnecessary with the modern alternative methods now available.
6. The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old boy who is in traction. The boy has a nursing diagnosis of deficient diversional activity related to confinement in bed that is evidenced by verbalization of boredom and lack of participation in play, reading, and schoolwork. Which of the following would be the best intervention? A) Offer the child reading materials. B) Enlist the aid of a child life specialist. C) Encourage the child to complete his homework. D) Ask for the parents' assistance.
Ans: B Feedback: The nurse should enlist the aid of a child life specialist to provide suggestions for appropriate activities. Offering the child reading materials or encouraging him to complete his homework would most likely be met with resistance as he has already verbalized his boredom and disinterest in play, reading, and schoolwork. The parents could offer the child life specialist ideas about the boy's likes and dislikes; however, the child life specialist could offer expertise in assisting hospitalized children.
While auscultating the heart of a 5-year-old child, the nurse notes a murmur that is soft and quiet and heard each time the heart is auscultated. The nurse documents this finding as which of the following? A) Grade 1 B) Grade 2 C) Grade 3 D) Grade 4
Ans: B Feedback: A grade 2 murmur is soft and quiet and is heard each time the chest is auscultated. A grade 1 murmur is barely audible and is heard at some times and not at other times. A grade 3 murmur is audible with intermediate intensity. A grade 4 murmur is audible and accompanied by a palpable thrill.
The school nurse is preparing a program on sexuality and birth control for a class of 14- to 16-year-olds. Which of the following behaviors will have the most influence on how the information is presented? A) Teens are adjusting to new body images. B) Adolescents tend to take risks. C) Teenagers are able to think in the abstract. D) Adolescents understand that actions have consequences.
Ans: B Feedback: Adolescents are risk takers. This tendency enables them to overcome common sense and their own better judgment. Although adolescents are capable of abstract thinking and understand that actions have consequences, they are not yet committed to these attributes. Changing body image would not have significant influence on the presentation.
When the nurse is assessing a child's pain, which of the following is most important? A) Obtaining a pain rating from the child with each assessment B) Using the same tool to assess the child's pain each time C) Documenting the child's pain assessment D) Asking the parents about the child's pain tolerance
Ans: B Feedback: Although obtaining a pain rating, documenting the assessment, and asking the child's parents about the pain are important, the most important aspect of pain assessment is to use the same tool each time so that appropriate comparisons can be made and effective interventions can be planned and implemented. Consistency allows the most accurate assessment of the child's pain.
When providing anticipatory guidance to a group of parents with school-aged children, which of the following would the nurse describe as the most important aspect of social interaction? A) School B) Peer relationships C) Family D) Temperament
Ans: B Feedback: Although school, family, and temperament are important influences on social interaction, peer relationships at this time provide the most important social interaction for school-age children.
The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old boy who needs his left leg immobilized. What is the priority nursing intervention? A) Enlist the assistance of a child life specialist. B) Explain to the boy that he must keep his leg very still. C) Apply a clove-hitch restraint to the boy's left leg. D) Explain that a restraint will be applied if he cannot hold still. .
Ans: B Feedback: An explanation about the desired goal is necessary and appropriate for a 7-year-old child to understand what is required. In many cases, this will be all that is needed. Explaining that a restraint will be applied if the boy cannot hold still will likely be perceived as a threat or punishment. All alternative measures need to be tried before the use of restraints. Enlisting the assistance of the child life specialist is not a priority
Which reflex, if found in a 4-month-old infant, would cause the nurse to be concerned? A) Plantar grasp B) Step C) Babinski D) Neck righting
Ans: B Feedback: Appropriate appearance and disappearance of primitive reflexes, along with the development of protective reflexes, indicates a healthy neurologic system. The step reflex is a primitive reflex that appears at birth and disappears at 4 to 8 weeks of age. The plantar grasp reflex is a primitive reflex that appears at birth and disappears at about the age of 9 months. The Babinski reflex is a primitive reflex that appears at birth and disappears around the age of 12 months. The neck righting reflex is a protective reflex that appears around the age of 4 to 6 months and persists.
The nurse is caring for a child who is complaining of chronic pain. Which of the following is the priority nursing assessment? A) How the pain impacts the child's and family's stress level B) The pain's history, onset, intensity, duration, and location C) The child's and parents' feeling of anxiety and depression D) The child's cognitive level and emotional response
Ans: B Feedback: Assessment of the child's pain is key; it is the priority assessment and is the only answer that focuses on the child's physiologic need. Assessment of how the pain impacts the child's and family's stress, feelings of anxiety, hopelessness, and depression, as well as the child's cognitive level and emotional response, are secondary after the pain is explored.
The nurse is talking with a chatty 7-year-old girl during her regular check-up. Which of the following behaviors would the child also be expected to exhibit? A) Showing no interest in what the nurse sees in her ears B) Explaining what is right and what is wrong C) Demonstrating independence from her mother D) Showing no concern when the nurse hurts her own finger
Ans: B Feedback: At this age, behavior is seen by the child as either completely right or wrong. The child will almost surely want to know why the nurse looks in her ears. The child depends heavily on parents for support and encouragement at this age. This is a time when children gain empathy, so the child would show concern for the nurse's injury.
When preparing to apply a restraint to a child, which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do? A) Expect to keep the restraint on for at least 8 hours. B) Explain that safety, not punishment, is the reason for the restraint. C) Plan to use a square knot to secure the restraint to the side rails. D) Use a limb restraint rather than a jacket restraint for most issues.
Ans: B Feedback: Before applying a restraint, the nurse needs to explain the reason for the restraint to the child, emphasizing that the restraint is for safety, not to punish the child. The least restrictive type of restraint should be used, and it should be applied for the shortest time necessary. A clove-hitch knot is used to secure the restraint with ties to the bed or crib frame, not the side rails.
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old girl who is in an isolation room. Which of the following interventions would be a priority intervention for this child? A) Reduce noise as much as possible. B) Provide age-appropriate toys and games. C) Discourage visits from family members. D) Put on mask prior to entering the room. .
Ans: B Feedback: Children in this setting may experience sensory deprivation due to the limited contact with others and the use of personal protective equipment such as gloves, masks, and gowns. The nurse should stimulate the child by playing with her with age-appropriate toys/games. Reducing noise would be appropriate for sensory overload. The nurse should encourage the family to visit often, introduce him- or herself before entering the room, and allow the child to view his or her face before applying a mask
The nurse is inspecting the fingernails of an 18-month-old girl. Which of the following findings indicates chronic hypoxemia? A) Nails that curve inward B) Clubbing of the nails C) Nails that curve outward D) Dry, brittle nails
Ans: B Feedback: Clubbing of the nails indicates chronic hypoxemia related to either respiratory or cardiac disease. Nails that curve inward or outward may be hereditary or linked with injury, infection, or iron-deficiency anemia. Dry, brittle nails may indicate a nutritional deficiency.
The student nurse is learning about the effects of heat and cold when used in a pain management plan. Which of the following accurately describes one of these effects? A) Cold results in vasodilation. B) Cold alters capillary permeability. C) Heat results in vasoconstriction. D) Heat decreases blood flow to the area.
Ans: B Feedback: Cold results in vasoconstriction and alters capillary permeability, leading to a decrease in edema at the site of the injury. Heat results in vasodilation and increases blood flow to the area.
During a health history, the nurse explores the sleeping habits of a 3-yearold boy by interviewing his parents. Which of the following statements from the parents reflects a recommended guideline for promoting healthy sleep in this age group? A) "Our son sleeps through the night, and we insist that he takes two naps a day." B) "We keep a strict bedtime ritual for our son, which includes a bath and bedtime story." C) "Our son still sleeps in a crib because we feel it is the safest place for him at night." D) "Our son occasionally experiences night walking so we allow him to stay up later when this happens."
Ans: B Feedback: Consistent bedtime rituals help the toddler prepare for sleep; the parent should be advised to choose a bedtime and stick to it as much as possible. The nightly routine might include a bath followed by reading a story. A typical toddler should sleep through the night and take one daytime nap. Most children discontinue daytime napping at around 3 years of age. When the crib becomes unsafe (that is, when the toddler becomes physically capable of climbing over the rails), then he or she must make the transition to a bed. Attention during night waking should be minimized so that the toddler receives no reward for being awake at night.
The nurse tells a joke to a 12-year-old to distract him from a painful procedure. What pain management technique is the nurse using? A) Relaxation B) Distraction C) Imagery D) Thought stopping
Ans: B Feedback: Distraction involves having the child focus on another stimulus, thereby attempting to shield him from pain. Humor has been demonstrated to be an effective distracting technique for pain management.
The parents of a 5-year-old boy tell the nurse that their son is having frequent episodes of night terrors. Which of the following statements would indicate that the boy is having nightmares instead of night terrors? A) "It usually happens about an hour after he falls asleep." B) "He will tell us about what happened in his dream." C) "He is completely unaware that we are there." D) "When we try to comfort him, he screams even more."
Ans: B Feedback: During a nightmare, a child will have a memory of the occurrence and may remember the dream and talk about it later. With night terrors, the child has no memory of the event. The other statements are indicative of night terrors.
Which of the following would the nurse most likely find in a 10-year-old child in the period of concrete operational thought? A) Participation in abstract thinking B) Ability to classify similar objects C) Problem solving via the scientific method D) Ability to make independent decisions
Ans: B Feedback: During the period of concrete operational thought, children are able to classify or group objects based on their common elements. Abstract thinking, problem solving via the scientific method, and independent decision making are higher-level functions, typically seen in adolescents.
The nurse is teaching the parents of a 2-year-old toddler methods of dealing with their child's "negativism." Based on Erokson's theory of development, which of the following would be an appropriate intervention for this child? A) Discourage solitary play; encourage playing with other children. B) Encourage the child to pick out his own clothes. C) Use "time-outs" whenever the child says "no" inappropriately. D) Encourage the child to take turns when playing games.
Ans: B Feedback: Erikson defines the toddler period as a time of autonomy versus shame and doubt. It is a time of exerting independence. Allowing the child to choose his own clothes helps him to assert his independence. Negativism—always saying "no"—is a normal part of healthy development and is occurring as a result of the toddler's attempt to assert his or her independence. It should not be punished with "time-outs." The toddler should be encouraged to play alone and with other children. Toddlers cannot take turns in games until age 3.
The nurse is educating a first-time mother who has a 1-week-old boy. Which of the following is the most accurate anticipatory guidance? A) Describing the effect of neonatal teeth on breastfeeding B) Explaining that the stomach holds less than 1 ounce C) Informing that fontanels will close by 6 months D) Telling that the step reflex persists until the child walks
Ans: B Feedback: Explaining that the child's stomach holds less than 1 ounce gives the mother a reason for frequent, small feedings and is the most helpful and accurate anticipatory guidance. Telling that the step reflex persists until the child walks and informing that fontanels will close by 6 months are inaccurate. The step reflex disappears at about 2 months and fontanels close between 12 and 18 months. Neonatal teeth are highly unusual and need no explanation unless they occur.
The nurse is teaching the student nurse how to perform a physical assessment based on the child's developmental stage. Which of the following statements accurately describes a recommended guideline for setting the tone of the examination for a school-age child? A) Keep up a running dialogue with the caregiver, explaining each step as you do it. B) Include the child in all parts of the examination; speak to the caregiver before and after the examination. C) Speak to the child using mature language and appeal to his or her desire for self-care. D) Address the child by name; speak to the caregiver and do the most invasive parts last.
Ans: B Feedback: For a school-age child, the nurse should include the child in all parts of the examination, and speak to the caregiver before and after the examination. For a newborn the nurse should keep up a running dialogue with the caregiver, explaining each step as it is done. The nurse should speak to the early teen using mature language and appeal to his or her desire for self-care. For an infant, the nurse should address the child by name, and speak to the caregiver and do the most invasive parts last.
The nurse is performing a physical assessment of a 10-year-old boy. The nurse notes that during last year's check-up the child weighed 80 pounds. According to average growth for this age group, what would be his expected current weight? A) 83 pounds B) 85 pounds C) 87 pounds D) 89 pounds
Ans: B Feedback: From 6 to 12 years of age, an increase of 4 to 6 pounds (2 to 3 kg) per year in weight is expected.
The nurse is performing a physical examination of an 11-year-old girl. Which of the following observations would be expected? A) The child has not gained weight since last year. B) The child has grown 3 inches since last year. C) The child breathes abdominally. D) The child's third molars are about to erupt.
Ans: B Feedback: From 6 to 12 years of age, children grow an average of 2 inches (5 cm) per year, increasing their height by at least 1 foot. An increase of 4 to 6 pounds (2 to 3 kg) per year in weight is expected. Abdominal breathing is typical of a preschooler and would have disappeared several years earlier. The third molars do not erupt until late adolescence.
The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a mother of a 5-month-old boy about introducing solid foods. Which statement by the mother indicates that effective teaching has occurred? A) "I'll start with baby oatmeal cereal mixed with low-fat milk." B) "The cereal should be a fairly thin consistency at first." C) "I can puree the meat that we are eating to give to my baby." D) "Once he gets used to the cereal, then we'll try giving him a cup."
Ans: B Feedback: Iron-fortified rice cereal mixed with a small amount of formula or breast milk to a fairly thin consistency is typically the first solid food used. As the infant gets older, a thicker consistency is appropriate. Strained, pureed, or mashed meats may be introduced at 10 to 12 months of age. A cup is typically introduced at 6 to 8 months of age regardless of what or how much solid food is being consumed.
The nurse is teaching the parents of a 12-year-old boy about appropriate approaches when raising an adolescent. Which of the following comments should be included in the discussion? A) "Find out if his friends are worthy of him." B) "Try to be open to his views." C) "Maintain a firm set of rules." D) "Remind him that he is still your little boy."
Ans: B Feedback: It is most important to be open to the child's views. This will encourage the child to consider parental concerns and promote communication. Being judgmental about his friends will make the child defensive about his choice of friends. Rules need to be flexible so they can apply to new situations. Avoid condescension. The child will appreciate being treated like a young man.
The school nurse is performing a physical examination on a 13-year-old boy who is on the soccer team. Which of the following is a physical quality that develops during these early adolescent years? A) Coordination B) Endurance C) Speed D) Accuracy
Ans: B Feedback: It is usually during early adolescence that teenagers begin to develop endurance. Their concentration has increased so they can follow complicated instructions. Coordination can be a problem because of the uneven growth spurts. During middle adolescence, speed and accuracy increase while coordination also improves.
When instructing the parents of a toddler about appropriate nutrition, which of the following would the nurse recommend? A) About 12 to 16 ounces of fruit juice per day B) Approximately 16 to 24 ounces of milk per day C) Fat intake of 30% to 40% of total calories D) An average of 10 to 12 grams of fiber per day
Ans: B Feedback: Milk intake should be limited to 16 to 24 ounces per day, with fruit juice limited to 4 to 6 ounces per day. A toddler's total fat intake should be 20% to 30% of total calories. The daily recommended fiber intake is 19 grams.
The school nurse knows that dating is a milestone for adolescents. Which of the following statements accurately describes a trend in teen dating? A) Most late adolescents spend more time in activities with mixed-sex groups, such as dances and parties, than they do dating as a couple. B) Most teens have been involved in at least one romantic relationship by middle adolescence. C) Teens that date frequently report slightly lower levels of self-esteem and decreased autonomy. D) Homosexual behavior as a teen usually indicates that the adolescent will maintain a homosexual orientation.
Ans: B Feedback: Most teens have been involved in at least one romantic relationship by middle adolescence. Most early adolescents spend more time in activities with mixed-sex groups, such as dances and parties, than they do dating as a couple. Teens who date frequently report slightly higher levels of self-esteem and increased autonomy. Homosexual behavior as a teen does not necessarily indicate that the adolescent will maintain a homosexual orientation.
At which age would the nurse expect to find the beginning of object permanence? A) 1 month B) 4 months C) 8 months D) 12 months
Ans: B Feedback: Object permanence begins to develop between 4 and 7 months of age and is solidified by approximately age 8 months. By age 12 months, the infant knows he or she is separate from the parent or caregiver.
The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance for parents of a preschooler regarding sex education. Which of the following is a recommended guideline when dealing with this issue? A) Be prepared to thoroughly cover a topic before the child asks about it. B) Before answering questions, find out what the child thinks about the subject. C) Expand upon the topic when answering questions to prevent further confusion. D) Provide a less than honest response to shelter the child from knowledge that is too advanced.
Ans: B Feedback: Preschoolers are very inquisitive and want to learn about everything around them; therefore, they are very likely to ask questions about sex and where babies come from. Before attempting to answer questions, parents should try to find out first what the child is really asking and what the child already thinks about that subject. Then they should provide a simple, direct, and honest answer. The child needs only the information that he or she is requesting.
A new mother shows the nurse that her baby grasps her finger when she touches the baby's palm. How might the nurse respond to this information? A) "This is a primitive reflex known as the plantar grasp." B) "This is a primitive reflex known as the palmar grasp." C) "This is a protective reflex known as rooting." D) "This is a protective reflex known as the Moro reflex."
Ans: B Feedback: Primitive reflexes are subcortical and involve a whole-body response. Selected primitive reflexes present at birth include Moro, root, suck, asymmetric tonic neck, plantar and palmar grasp, step, and Babinski. During the palmar grasp, the infant reflexively grasps when the palm is touched. The plantar grasp occurs when the infant reflexively grasps with the bottom of the foot when pressure is applied to the plantar surface. The root reflex occurs when the infant's cheek is stroked and the infant turns to that side, searching with mouth. The Moro reflex is displayed when with sudden extension of the head, the arms abduct and move upward and the hands form a "C."
The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance for parents of a school-age child on teaching the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Which of the following advice might be helpful for these parents? A) School-age children are not ready to absorb information that deals with drugs and alcohol. B) School-age children can think critically to interpret messages seen in advertising, media, and sports. C) Parents must prevent their child from being exposed to messages that are in conflict with their values. D) Discussions with children need to be based on facts and focused on the past and future.
Ans: B Feedback: School-age children can be taught how to think critically to interpret messages seen in advertising, media, sports, and entertainment personalities. School-age children are ready to absorb information that deals with drugs and alcohol and may be exposed to messages that are in conflict with their parents' values regarding smoking and alcohol. This may occur at school and cannot be prevented. Discussions with children need to be based on facts and focused on the present.
The school nurse is conducting vision screening for a 7-year-old girl and documents the condition "amblyopia." What would the nurse tell the parents about this condition? A) "Amblyopia is an uncorrected refractive error of the eye." B) "Amblyopia is reduced vision in an eye that has not been adequately used during early development." C) "Amblyopia is a malalignment of the eye, which occurs at birth." D) "Amblyopia is a clouding of the lens of the eye caused by trauma to the eye."
Ans: B Feedback: Some problems frequently identified in school-age children include amblyopia (lazy eye), uncorrected refractive errors or other eye defects, and malalignment of the eyes (called strabismus). Amblyopia is reduced vision in an eye that has not been adequately used during early development. Inadequate use can result from conditions such as strabismus, being cross-eyed, or one eye being more nearsighted, farsighted, or astigmatic than the other eye. Amblyopia is the leading cause of visual impairment in children (National Eye Institute, 2008) and if untreated can result in vision loss.
The nurse is caring for a 4-week-old girl and her mother. Which of the following is the most appropriate subject for anticipatory guidance? A) Promoting the digestibility of breast milk B) Telling how and when to introduce rice cereal C) Describing root reflex and latching on D) Advising how to choose a good formula
Ans: B Feedback: Telling the mother how to introduce rice cereal is the most appropriate subject for anticipatory guidance. Since this mother is already breast- or bottle-feeding her baby, educating her about these subjects would not inform her about what to expect in the next phase of development.
The nurse is preparing to take a tympanic temperature reading of a 4-year-old. In order to get an accurate reading, what does the nurse need to do? A) Pull the earlobe back and down B) Direct the infrared sensor at the tympanic membrane C) Pull the earlobe down and forward D) Remove any visible cerumen from inside the ear canal
Ans: B Feedback: The accuracy of tympanic temperature reading is dependent upon appropriate technique. The nurse needs to be sure to direct the infrared sensor at the tympanic membrane. Since the child is older than age 3, the earlobe does not need to be pulled back and down. The nurse would not remove earwax from inside the ear canal.
The nurse is conducting a well-child examination of a 5-year-old girl, who was 40 inches tall at her last examination at age 4. Which of the following height measurements would be within the normal range of growth expected for a preschooler? A) 41 inches B) 43 inches C) 45 inches D) 47 inches
Ans: B Feedback: The average preschool-age child will grow 2.5 to 3 inches (6.5 to 7.8 cm) per year. The average 3-year-old is 37 inches tall (96.2 cm), the average 4-year-old is 40.5 inches tall (103.7 cm), and the average 5-year-old is 43 inches tall (118.5 cm).
The nurse is assessing a 4-month-old boy during a scheduled visit. Which of the following findings might suggest a developmental problem? A) The child does not coo or gurgle. B) The child does not babble or laugh. C) The child never squeals or yells. D) The child does not say dada or mama.
Ans: B Feedback: The fact that the child does not babble or laugh might suggest a developmental problem. At 4 to 5 months of age most children are making simple vowel sounds, laughing aloud, doing raspberries, and vocalizing in response to voices. The child should have developed past cooing or gurgling, but is too young to squeal, yell, or say dada or mama.
The nurse knows that barriers to the adolescent's health and successful achievement of the tasks of adolescence exist. Which of the following is the major barrier to health for this population? A) Cultural B) Socioeconomic C) Marital status D) Racial
Ans: B Feedback: The major barrier to the adolescent's health and successful achievement of the tasks of adolescence is socioeconomic status. Adolescents at a lower socioeconomic level are at higher risk for developing health care problems and risk-taking behaviors; this may be due to their inability to access health care and to obtain needed services. In caring for adolescents, the nurse should also recognize the influence of their culture, ethnicity, and race upon them.
The nurse is teaching good sleep habits for toddlers to the mother of a 2-year-old boy. Which response indicates the mother understands sleep requirements for her son? A) "I'll put him to bed at 7 p.m., except Friday and Saturday." B) "He needs 13 hours of sleep per day including his nap." C) "I need to put the side down on the crib so he can get out." D) "His father can give him a horseback ride into his bed."
Ans: B Feedback: The mother understands her child needs 13 hours of sleep and one nap per day. Routines, such as the same bedtime every night, promote good sleep. However, a horseback ride to bed may cause problems because it may not provide a calming transition from play to sleep. A bath and reading a book would be better. If the child can climb out of a crib, he needs to be in a youth bed or regular bed to avoid injury.
The mother of a 5-year-old boy calls the nurse and seeks advice on how to assist the child with the recent death of his paternal grandfather. The boy keeps asking when his grandpa is coming back. How should the nurse respond? A) "It is best to just ignore this and to not respond to his questions." B) "This is normal; children his age do not understand the permanence of death." C) "You have to keep repeating that his grandfather is never coming back." D) "He will eventually figure this out on his own."
Ans: B Feedback: The nurse needs to remind the mother that preschoolers do not completely understand the concept of death or its permanence. Telling the mother that it is best to ignore the boy's questions or that the boy will eventually figure this out on his own does not teach. Repeating that the grandfather is not coming back does not consider the developmental stage of the child and is inappropriate.
The nurse is caring for an 11-year-old girl preparing to undergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Which of the following statements would best help prepare the girl for the test and decrease anxiety? A) "You won't hear a sound if you wear your headphones." B) "The machine makes a very loud rattle; however, headphones will help." C) "There are a variety of loud sounds you will hear." D) "The MRI scanner sounds like a machine gun."
Ans: B Feedback: The nurse should acknowledge that an MRI is loud and briefly describe the noises the machine makes. Then, the nurse should immediately offer a solution: headphones. Telling the girl she won't hear a sound is untrue. Telling her that there are loud sounds isn't enough and could increase anxiety. Comparing the MRI scanner to the sound of a machine gun is not appropriate imagery for a child.
The nurse is caring for an immunosuppressed 3-year-old girl and is providing teaching to the mother about proper oral hygiene. Which of the following responses from the mother indicates a need for further teaching? A) "I really need to carefully check for skin breakdown." B) "I must really scrub her teeth and gums well." C) "I must use a soft toothbrush." D) "I can use a soft gauze sponge to care for her gums."
Ans: B Feedback: The nurse should caution the mother that overly vigorous brushing should be avoided as it can injure or irritate the gums. The other statements are recommended guidelines for care.
The nurse is conducting a health history for a 9-year-old child with stomach pains. Which of the following is a recommended guideline when approaching the child for information? A) Wear a white examination coat when conducting the interview. B) Allow the child to control the pace and order of the health history. C) Use quick deliberate gestures to get your point across. D) Do not make physical contact with the child during the interview.
Ans: B Feedback: The nurse should elicit the child's cooperation by allowing him or her control over the pace and order of the health history, or anything else that the child can control while still allowing the nurse to obtain the information needed. A white examination coat or all-white uniform may be frightening to children, who may associate the uniform with painful experiences or find it too unfamiliar. The nurse should use slow deliberate gestures rather than very quick or grand ones, which may be frightening to shy children. The nurse should make physical contact with the child in a nonthreatening way at first by briefly cuddling newborns before returning them to caregivers, laying a hand on the head or arm of toddlers and preschoolers, and warmly shaking the hand of older children and teens to convey a gentle demeanor.
The nurse is measuring the blood pressure of a 12-year-old boy with an oscillometric device. The boy's reading is greater than the 90th percentile for gender and height. What is the appropriate nursing action? A) Repeat the reading with the oscillometric device. B) Repeat the blood pressure reading using auscultation. C) Measure the blood pressure in all four extremities. D) Measure the blood pressure with a Doppler.
Ans: B Feedback: The nurse should repeat the reading using auscultation. The nurse should not use the Doppler ultrasound method in this circumstance. The nurse would only measure the blood pressure in all four extremities with a child presenting with cardiac complaints.
The nurse is counseling parents of a picky eater on how to promote healthy eating habits in their child. Which of the following interventions would be appropriate advice? A) Allow the child to pick out his or her own foods for meals. B) Present the food matter-of-factly and allow the child to choose what to eat. C) Offer high-fat snacks if the child does not eat to get him or her to eat something. D) Offer the child a special treat if he or she eats all the food on the plate.
Ans: B Feedback: The parents should maintain a matter-of-fact approach, offer the meal or snack, and then allow the child to decide how much of the food, if any, he or she is going to eat. High-fat, nutrient-poor snacks should not be substituted for healthy foods just to coax the child to "eat something." If the preschooler is growing well, then the pickiness is not a cause for concern. A larger concern may be the negative relationship that can develop between the parent and child relating to mealtime. The more the parent coaxes, cajoles, bribes, and threatens, the less likely the child is to try new foods or even eat the ones he or she likes that are served. The child should be offered a healthy diet, with foods from all groups over the course of the day as recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The parents of a 4-year-old ask the nurse when their child will be able to differentiate right from wrong and develop morals. What would be the best response of the nurse? A) "The preschooler has no sense of right and wrong." B) "The preschooler is developing a conscience." C) "The preschooler sees morality as internal to self." D) "The preschooler's morals are their own, right or wrong."
Ans: B Feedback: The preschool child can understand the concepts of right and wrong and is developing a conscience. Preschool children see morality as external to themselves; they defer to power (that of the adult). The child's moral standards are those of their parents or other adults who influence them, not necessarily their own.
For which of the following children would the nurse conduct an immediate comprehensive health history? A) A child who is brought to the emergency room with lacerations B) A child who is a new client in a pediatric office C) A child who is a routine client and presents with signs of a sinus infection D) A child whose condition is improving
Ans: B Feedback: The purpose of the examination will determine how comprehensive the history must be. A comprehensive history would be performed for a new child in a pediatric office or a child who is admitted to the hospital. Also, if the physician or nurse practitioner rarely sees the child or if the child is critically ill, a complete and detailed history is in order, no matter what the setting. The child who has received routine health care and presents with a mild illness may need only a problem-focused history. In critical situations, some of the history taking must be delayed until after the child's condition is stabilized.
After teaching a group of students about therapeutic play, the instructor determines that additional teaching is needed when the students identify which of the following as a characteristic? A) Focus on coping B) Use of a highly structured format C) Dramatization of emotions D) Expression of feelings
Ans: B Feedback: Therapeutic play is nondirected play, focused on helping the child cope with feelings and fears. Real-life stressors and emotions can be acted out or dramatized, allowing the child to express his or her feelings.
The nurse is teaching a new mother about the development of sensory skills in her newborn. Which of the following would alert the mother to a sensory deficit in her child? A) The newborn's eyes wander and occasionally are crossed. B) The newborn does not respond to a loud noise. C) The newborn's eyes focus on near objects. D) The newborn becomes more alert with stroking when drowsy.
Ans: B Feedback: Though hearing should be fully developed at birth, the other senses continue to develop as the infant matures. The newborn should respond to noises. Sight, smell, taste, and touch all continue to develop after birth. The newborn's eyes wander and occasionally cross, and the newborn is nearsighted, preferring to view objects at a distance of 8 to 15 inches. Holding, stroking, rocking, and cuddling calm infants when they are upset and make them more alert when they are drowsy.
Which food suggestion would be most appropriate for the mother of a preschooler to ensure an adequate intake of calcium? A) Spinach B) White beans C) Enriched bread D) Fortified cereal
Ans: B Feedback: To ensure an adequate intake of calcium, the nurse should suggest white beans, because 1 ounce of dried white beans when cooked provides 160 mg of calcium. Spinach, enriched bread, and fortified cereal are good sources of iron.
The nurse is preparing a nursing care plan for a child hospitalized for cardiac surgery. Which of the following are examples of interventions that nurses perform in the "building a trusting relationship" stage? Select all answers that apply. A) Gathering information about the child using the child's own toys B) Preparing the child for a procedure by playing games C) Explaining in simple terms what will happen during surgery D) Allowing the child to devise an exercise plan following surgery E) Praising the child for how well he is doing following instructions F) Giving the child a favorite toy to cuddle following a painful procedure
Ans: B, C Feedback: The introduction phase involves the initial contact with children and their families and it establishes the foundation for a trusting relationship. A trusting relationship can be built by using appropriate language, games, and play such as singing a song during a procedure, preparing the child adequately for procedures, and providing explanations and encouragement. In the decision-making phase, the nurse gives some control over to the child by allowing him to participate in making certain decisions, such as devising an exercise. Finally, the comfort and reassurance phase uses techniques such as praising the child and providing opportunities to cuddle with a favorite toy.
The nurse assesses the spirituality of an adolescent. Which of the following are normal moral and spiritual milestones in this age group? Select all answers that apply. A) Adolescents will base their actions on the avoidance of punishment and the attainment of pleasure. B) Adolescents develop their own set of morals and values and question the status quo. C) Adolescents undergo the process of developing their own set of morals at different rates. D) Adolescents are more interested in the spiritualism of their religion than in the actual practices of their religion. E) Adolescents can understand the concepts of right and wrong and are developing a conscience. F) Adolescents are able to understand and incorporate into their behavior the concept of the "golden rule."
Ans: B, C, D Feedback: It is during the adolescent years that teenagers develop their own set of values and morals at different rates. At the beginning of this stage, teenagers begin to question the status quo. The majority of their choices are based on emotions while they are questioning societal standards. Adolescents also begin to question their formal religious practices. As they progress through adolescence, teenagers become more interested in the spiritualism of their religion than in the actual practices of their religion. The toddler will base his or her actions on the avoidance of punishment and the attainment of pleasure. The preschool child can understand the concepts of right and wrong and is developing a conscience. The school-age child is able to understand and incorporate into his behavior the concept of the "golden rule."
1. The nurse is teaching the student nurse the physiology involved in pain transmission. Which of the following statements accurately describes a physiologic event in the nervous system related to pain transmission? Select all answers that apply. A) Thermal stimulation may involve the release of mediators, such as histamine, prostaglandins, leukotrienes, or bradykinin. B) When nociceptors are activated by noxious stimuli, the stimuli are converted to electrical impulses that are relayed to the spinal cord and brain. C) Myelinated A-delta fibers are large fibers that conduct the impulse at very rapid rates; unmyelinated small C fibers transmit the impulse slowly. D) Once in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord, the nerve fibers divide and then cross to the opposite side and rise upward to the thalamus. E) The point at which the person first feels the highest intensity of the painful stimulus is termed the pain threshold. F) Peripheral sensitization allows the nerve fibers to react to a stimulus that is of lower intensity than would be needed to cause pain.
Ans: B, C, D, F Feedback: When nociceptors are activated by noxious stimuli, the stimuli are converted to electrical impulses that are relayed along the peripheral nerves to the spinal cord and brain. Myelinated A-delta fibers are large fibers that conduct the impulse at very rapid rates; unmyelinated small C fibers transmit the impulse slowly. Once in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord, the nerve fibers divide and then cross to the opposite side and rise upward to the thalamus. Peripheral sensitization allows the nerve fibers to react to a stimulus that is of lower intensity than would be needed to cause pain. Chemical stimulation may involve the release of mediators, such as histamine, prostaglandins, leukotrienes, or bradykinin. The point at which the person first feels the lowest intensity of the painful stimulus is termed the pain threshold.
The nurse observes an infant interacting with his parents. Which of the following are normal social behavioral developments for this age group? Select all answers that apply. A) Around 5 months the infant may develop stranger anxiety. B) Around 2 months the infant exhibits a first real smile. C) Around 3 months the infant smiles widely and gurgles when interacting with the caregiver. D) Around 3 months the infant will mimic the parent's facial movements, such as sticking out the tongue. E) Around 3 to 6 months of age the infant may enjoy socially interactive games such as patty-cake and peek-a-boo. F) Separation anxiety may also start in the last few months of infancy.
Ans: B, C, D, F Feedback: The infant exhibits a first real smile at age 2 months. By about 3 months of age the infant will start an interaction with a caregiver by smiling widely and possibly gurgling. The 3- to 4-month-old will also mimic the parent's facial movements, such as widening the eyes and sticking out the tongue. Separation anxiety may also start in the last few months of infancy. Around the age of 8 months the infant may develop stranger anxiety. At 6 to 8 months of age the infant may enjoy socially interactive games such as patty-cake and peek-a-boo.
The pediatric nurse is aware of the maturation of organ systems in the school-age child. Which of the following accurately describe these changes? Select all answers that apply. A) The brain grows very slowly during the school-age years and growth is complete by the time the child is 12 years of age. B) Respiratory rates decrease, abdominal breathing disappears, and respirations become diaphragmatic in nature. C) The school-age child's blood pressure increases and the pulse rate decreases, and the heart grows more slowly during the middle years. D) The school-age child experiences more gastrointestinal upsets compared with earlier years since the stomach capacity increases. E) Bladder capacity increases, but varies among individual children, and girls generally have a greater bladder capacity than boys. F) Prepubescence typically occurs in the 2 years before the beginning of puberty and is characterized by the development of secondary sexual characteristics.
Ans: B, C, E, F Feedback: Respiratory rates decrease, abdominal breathing disappears, and respirations become diaphragmatic in nature. The school-age child's blood pressure increases and the pulse rate decreases. The heart grows more slowly during the middle years and is smaller in size in relation to the rest of the body than at any other development stage. Bladder capacity increases, but varies among individual children. Girls generally have a greater bladder capacity than boys. Prepubescence typically occurs in the 2 years before the beginning of puberty and is characterized by the development of secondary sexual characteristics. The brain and skull grow very slowly during the school-age years. Brain growth is complete by the time the child is 10 years of age. The school-age child experiences fewer gastrointestinal upsets compared with earlier years. Stomach capacity increases, which permits retention of food for longer periods of time.
21. The nurse is helping parents prepare a healthy meal plan for their toddler. Which of the following guidelines for promoting nutrition should be followed when planning meals? Select all answers that apply. A) The child younger than 2 years of age should have his or her fat intake restricted. B) Extending breastfeeding into toddlerhood is believed to be beneficial to the child. C) Weaning from the bottle should occur by 6 to 12 months of age. D) Adequate calcium intake and appropriate exercise lay the foundation for proper bone mineralization. E) The toddler requires an average intake of 500 mg calcium per day. F) Toddlers tend to have the highest daily iron intake of any age group.
Ans: B, D, E Feedback: Extending breastfeeding into toddlerhood is believed to be beneficial to the child as it is known to help prevent obesity. Adequate calcium intake and appropriate exercise lay the foundation for proper bone mineralization. The toddler requires an average intake of 500 mg calcium per day. The child younger than 2 years of age should not have his or her fat intake restricted, but this does not mean that unhealthy foods such as sweets should be eaten liberally. Weaning from the bottle should occur by 12 to 15 months of age. Prolonged bottle-feeding is associated with the development of dental caries. It is important for toddlers to consume adequate amounts of iron since they tend to have the lowest daily iron intake of any age group.
13. The nurse is performing an admission of a 10-year-old boy. Which of the following actions will help the nurse establish a trusting and caring relationship with the child and his family? Select all answers that apply. A) The nurse should not minimize the child's fears by smiling. B) The nurse should initiate introductions. C) The nurse should not use formal titles at the introduction. D) The nurse should maintain eye contact at the appropriate level. E) The nurse should start communication with the child first and then move on to the family. F) The nurse should use age-appropriate communication with the child.
Ans: B, D, F Feedback: Regardless of the site of care, nursing care must begin by establishing a trusting, caring relationship with the child and family. The nurse should smile, start introductions, give his or her title, and let the child and family know what will happen and what is expected of them. The nurse should also maintain eye contact at the appropriate level, communicate with children at age-appropriate levels, and, with a younger child, start with the family first so the child can see that the family trusts you.
The parents of a preschooler ask the nurse to help them choose a preschool for their child. Which of the following are recommended guidelines and goals for choosing a preschool? Select all answers that apply. A) The main goal of preschool is to improve reading and writing skills and readiness for entering into grade school. B) When selecting a preschool the parent may want to consider the accreditation of the school and the teachers' qualifications. C) The teachers should decide how focused on curriculum the school should be for each individual student. D) The parent should observe the classroom, evaluating the environment, noise level, and sanitary practices. E) The type of discipline used in the school is also an important factor. Parents should choose a preschool that uses corporal punishment. F) The parent should observe the classroom to determine how the children interact with each other and how the teachers interact with the children.
Ans: B, D, F Feedback: When selecting a preschool the parent may want to consider the accreditation of the school, the teachers' qualifications, and recommendations of other parents. The parent should observe the classroom, evaluating the environment, noise level, and sanitary practices, as well as how the children interact with each other and how the teachers interact with the children. The main goal of preschool is to foster the child's social skills and accustom him or her to the group environment. The parents must decide how focused on curriculum they want the school to be. The type of discipline used in the school is also an important factor. Parents should not choose a preschool that uses corporal punishment.
26. The nurse is working as a community health care nurse. What would be the nurse's focus when providing care of the child? A) Providing care to the individual and family in acute care settings B) Providing care to the indigent in family care settings C) Providing care in geographically and culturally diverse settings D) Providing care for particular age groups or particular diagnoses
Ans: C Feedback: Community health nurses work in geographically and culturally diverse settings. They address current and potential health needs of the population or community. Community-based nursing focuses more on providing care to the individual or family (which, of course, impacts the community) in settings outside of acute care. They promote and preserve the health of a population and are not limited to particular age groups, income levels, or diagnoses.
The nurse measures the head circumference of a 6-month-old infant. Which measurement would the nurse interpret as most appropriate? A) 33 cm B) 35 cm C) 43.5 cm D) 47 cm
Ans: C Feedback: Head circumference increases rapidly during the first 6 months. In a 6-month-old it is typically 42 to 44.5 cm (16.5 to 17.5 in); at birth it is usually 33 to 35 cm (13 to 14 in); and at 1 year of age it is usually 45 to 47.5 cm (17.7 to 18.7 in).
21. During a health maintenance visit, a 15-year-old girl mentions that she is not happy with how overweight she is. Which of the following approaches is best for the nurse to take? A) "Good observation. Let's talk about diet and exercise." B) "Don't worry; you are within the weight and height guidelines." C) "What specifically have you been noticing?" D) "Tell me about your parents. Are they overweight?"
Ans: C Feedback: It is best to find out what caused the teenager to make the comment so that you can work with her about the issue. This is an assessment and must be done first. Launching into a lecture on diet and exercise will be of no value if the teenager wants to talk about dealing with snide comments from her peers. Telling the teenager she is statistically in the normal range for weight and height may close the conversation prematurely. The focus is on the teenager, not her parents. Obtaining that information would be important, but not at this time.
14. The nurse is performing risk assessments on adolescents in the school setting. Which one of the following teens should the nurse screen for hypertension? A) An Asian female B) A white male C) An African American male D) A Jewish male .
Ans: C Feedback: It is important for the nurse to recognize the ethnic background of each adolescent. Research has shown that certain ethnic groups are at higher risk for certain diseases. For example, adolescent African Americans are at higher risk for developing hypertension
1. The nurse is performing a physical assessment of a 3-year-old girl. Which of the following would be a concern for the nurse? A) The toddler gained 4 pounds in weight since last year. B) The toddler gained 3 inches in height since last year. C) The toddler's anterior fontanel is not fully closed. D) The circumference of the child's head increased 1 inch since last year.
Ans: C Feedback: The anterior fontanel should be closed by the time the child is 18 months old. The average toddler weight gain is 3 to 5 pounds per year. Length/height increases by an average of 3 inches per year. Head circumference increases about 1 inch from when the child is between 1 and 2 years of age, and then increases an average of a half-inch per year until age 5.
7. The nurse is caring for a 13-year-old girl hospitalized for complications from type 1 diabetes. The girl has a nursing diagnosis of powerlessness related to lack of control of multiple demands associated with hospitalization, procedures, treatments, and changes in usual routine. How can the nurse help promote control? A) Ask the child to identify her areas of concern. B) Encourage participation of parents in care activities. C) Offer the girl as many choices as possible. D) Enlist the family's assistance in creating a time schedule.
Ans: C Feedback: The nurse needs to offer the girl as many choices as possible, such as options for food and drink (as her diet allows), hygiene, activities, or clothing options to promote feelings of individuality and control. Two of the other options engage the parents in the process. A 13-year-old girl is capable of making her own choices regarding activities, schedules, and routine, but she may not be able to identify her areas of concern.
18. The nurse is teaching an 8-year-old child and his family how to manage cancer pain using nonpharmacologic methods. Which of the following parent statements signifies successful child teaching? A) "I will avoid using descriptive words like pinching, pulling, or heat." B) "I will not use positive reinforcement until the technique is perfected." C) "I will begin using the technique before he experiences pain." D) "I will be honest and tell him that the procedure will hurt a lot."
Ans: C Feedback: The parents should begin using the technique chosen before the child experiences pain or when the child first indicates he is anxious about, or beginning to experience, pain. The parents should use descriptive terms like pushing, pulling, pinching, or heat and avoid overly descriptive or judgmental statements such as, "This will really hurt a lot" or "This will be terrible." They should offer praise, positive reinforcement, hugs, and support for using the technique even when it was not effective.
11. The nurse is examining the posture of a male toddler and notes the condition "lordosis." What would be the appropriate reaction of the nurse to this finding? A) Explain that the child will need a back brace. B) Refer the toddler to a physical therapist. C) Do nothing; this is a normal condition for toddlers. D) Notify the primary care physician about the condition.
Ans: C Feedback: The toddler demonstrates lordosis (swayback) and bowlegs, with a relatively large head and protuberant belly. This is a normal condition and requires no further attention.
10. The nurse is assessing the gross motor skills of an 8-year-old boy. Which of the following interview questions would facilitate this assessment? A) "Do you like to do puzzles?" B) "Do play any instruments?" C) "Do you participate in any sports?" D) "Do you like to construct models?"
Ans: C Feedback: To assess the gross motor skills of school-age children, the nurse should ask questions about participation in sports and after-school activities. For fine motor skills, the nurse could ask questions about band membership, constructing models, and writing skills.
The nurse is helping a new mother prepare for breastfeeding her infant. During which of the following newborn states of consciousness would the nurse recommended attempting the feeding? A) Light sleep B) Drowsiness C) Quiet alert state D) Active alert state
Ans: C Feedback: A normal newborn will ordinarily move through six states of consciousness: (1) deep sleep: the infant lies quietly without movement; (2) light sleep: the infant may move a little while sleeping and may startle to noises; (3) drowsiness: eyes may close; the infant may be dozing; (4) quiet alert state: the infant's eyes are open wide and the body is calm; (5) active alert state: the infant's face and body move actively; and (6) crying: the infant cries or screams and the body moves in a disorganized fashion. The quiet alert state is the optimal state in which to breastfeed an infant.
The nurse working in the emergency room monitors the admission of children. Statistically, for which one of the following disorders would children younger than 5 years most commonly be admitted? A) Mental health problems B) Injuries C) Respiratory disorders D) Gastrointestinal disorders
Ans: C Feedback: According to Child Health USA 2008-2009, diseases of the respiratory system account for the majority of hospitalizations in children younger than 5 years of age, while diseases of the respiratory system, mental health problems, injuries, and gastrointestinal disorders lead to more hospitalizations in older children.
The nurse is teaching a new mother the proper techniques for breastfeeding her newborn. Which of the following is a recommended guideline that should be implemented? A) Wash the hands and breasts thoroughly prior to breastfeeding. B) Stroke the nipple against the baby's chin to stimulate wide opening of the baby's mouth. C) Bring the baby's wide-open mouth to the breast to form a seal around all of the nipple and areola. D) When finished the mother can break the suction by firmly pulling the baby's mouth away from the nipple.
Ans: C Feedback: Before each breastfeeding session, mothers should wash their hands, but it is not necessary to wash the breast in most cases. The mother should then stroke the nipple against the baby's cheek to stimulate opening of the mouth and bring the baby's wide-open mouth to the breast to form a seal around all of the nipple and areola When the infant is finished feeding, the mother can break the suction by inserting her finger into the baby's mouth.
Assessment reveals that a child weighs 73 lb and is 4 ft 1 in. tall. The nurse calculates this child's body mass index as: A) 19.1 B) 20.7 C) 21.4 D) 24.5
Ans: C Feedback: Body mass index is determined by dividing the child's weight (in pounds) by the child's height (in inches) squared and then multiplying this figure by 703. Thus, 73 lb divided by (49 inches × 49 inches) equals 0.0304 multiplied by 703 equals 21.37 or 21.4.
The nurse has seen a 15-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy during health surveillance visits. Which of the following physical characteristics would be seen in both teenagers? A) Decreased respiratory rates of 15 to 20 breaths per minute B) Eruption of last four molars C) Increased shoulder, chest, and hip widths D) Fully functioning sweat and sebaceous glands
Ans: C Feedback: Both teenagers are in the middle state of adolescence, which is marked by an increase in shoulder, chest, and hip widths. Decreased respiratory rate occurs in early adolescence, as do fully functioning sweat and sebaceous glands. Eruption of the last four molars occurs in late adolescence.
The nurse is assessing the motor skills of a 5-year-old girl. Which finding would cause the nurse to be concerned? A) Can copy a square on another piece of paper B) Can dress and undress herself without help C) Draws a person with three body parts D) Is beginning to tie her own shoelaces
Ans: C Feedback: By the age of 5 years, the child should be able to draw a person with a body and at least six body parts. She should also be able to copy triangles and other geometric patterns and dress and undress herself and should be learning to tie her shoelaces.
The nurse is discussing ways to promote discipline with parents who are becoming increasingly frustrated with their teenager. Which of the following would the nurse identify as most important? A) Establish rules and expectations. B) Collaborate to determine consequence. C) Make your responses consistent. D) Explain the rules to the adolescent.
Ans: C Feedback: Consistency and predictability are the cornerstones of discipline. Establishing rules and expectations, collaborating to determine the consequences, and explaining the rules are all important, but they are not as important as being consistent.
After assessing a 10-year-old girl, the nurse documents the appearance of breast buds, identifying this as which of the following? A) Menarche B) Thelarche C) Puberty D) Tanner stage 5 Ans: B Feedback: "Thelarche" is the term used to describe breast budding. Menarche refers to the first menstrual period. Puberty refers to the biological changes that occur during adolescence. Tanner stage 5 involves maturation of the breast tissue to adult configuration. When describing the various changes that occur in organ systems during adolescence, which of the following would the nurse include? A) Significant increase in brain size B) Ossification completed later in girls C) Decrease in heart rate D) Decrease in activity of sebaceous glands
Ans: C Feedback: During adolescence, the heart rate decreases while the systolic blood pressure increases. Brain growth continues, but the size of the brain does not increase significantly. Ossification is more advanced in girls and occurs at an earlier age. Sebaceous gland activity increases during adolescence.
The nurse is preparing a child for a lumbar puncture. How far ahead of the procedure should the nurse apply the EMLA cream? A) 30 minutes B) 1 hour C) 3 hours D) 4 hours
Ans: C Feedback: For a deeper procedure such as a lumbar puncture, the nurse needs to apply the cream 2 to 3 hours before the procedure. For a superficial procedure, the EMLA cream should be applied at least 1 hour before the procedure.
The nurse is assessing the heart rate of a healthy 13-month-old child. The nurse knows to auscultate which of the following sites to obtain an accurate assessment? A) Radial pulse B) Brachial pulse C) Apical pulse at the third or fourth intercostal space D) Apical pulse at the fourth or fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line
Ans: C Feedback: For children younger than 2 years of age, the nurse should auscultate the apical pulse with the stethoscope at the point of maximum intensity just above and outside of the left nipple at the third or fourth intercostal space. The radial pulse is difficult to palpate accurately on children younger than 2 years of age because the blood vessels lie so close to the skin surface and are easily obliterated. The brachial pulse is not the best point of auscultation. The point of maximum intensity (PMI) is heard best at the fourth or fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line beginning around 7 years of age.
The nurse is promoting learning and school attendance to an 11-year-old girl. Which of the following factors will affect the child's attitude most? A) Her parents' values and desires B) The dramatic changes to her body C) Peer group behaviors and attitudes D) Desire for attention from boys
Ans: C Feedback: In this age group, children have a strong desire to conform to their peer group and to be accepted. It is important to know the peer group's attitude about school and learning. Early adolescence marks the beginning of separation from the family, including its values and desires. Physiologic changes and sexual attraction would not have significant or lasting influence in this matter.
The nurse is assessing a 12-month-old boy with an English-speaking father and a Spanish-speaking mother. The boy does not say mama or dada yet. Which of the following is the priority intervention? A) Performing a developmental evaluation of the child B) Encouraging the parents to speak English to the child C) Asking the mother if the child uses Spanish words D) Referring the child to a developmental specialist
Ans: C Feedback: Infants in bilingual families may use some words from each language. Therefore, the priority intervention in this situation would be to ask the mother if the child uses Spanish words. There is not enough evidence to warrant performing a developmental evaluation or referring the child to a developmental specialist. Encouraging the parents to speak English to the child is unnecessary if the child is progressing with Spanish first.
The nurse is assessing a 3-year-old boy's development during a well-child visit. Which response by the child indicates the need for further assessment? A) He says a swear word when he hurts himself playing. B) He says "pew" when his sister has soiled her diaper. C) He laughs when his brother cries getting vaccinated. D) He constantly asks "why?" whenever he is told a fact.
Ans: C Feedback: Laughing when his brother cries when being vaccinated indicates that the child hasn't yet developed a sense of empathy or that there may be psychosocial issues, such as sibling rivalry, that should be assessed. The child may repeat a word even if it is out of context. This is called echolalia. Older toddlers have a well-developed sense of smell and will comment if they don't like a smell. The incessant "why" is very common to toddlers' speech.
The nurse is assessing the neck of an 8-year-old child with Down syndrome. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect during the examination? A) Webbing B) Excessive neck skin C) Lax neck skin D) Shortened neck
Ans: C Feedback: Lax neck skin may occur with Down syndrome. Webbing or excessive neck skin folds may be associated with Turner syndrome. A shortened neck is expected in a child younger than age 4.
The nurse is performing a health assessment of a 3-month-old Black American boy. For what condition should this infant be monitored based on his race? A) Jaundice B) Iron deficiency C) Lactose intolerance D) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Ans: C Feedback: Many dietary practices are affected by culture, both in the types of food eaten and in the approach to progression of infant feeding. Some ethnic groups tend to be lactose intolerant (particularly blacks, Native Americans, and Asians); therefore, alternative sources of calcium must be offered. Jaundice, iron deficiency, and GERD are not seen at a significantly higher rate in African American infants.
The parents of a preschooler express concern to the nurse about their son's new habit of masturbating. Which of the following is an appropriate response to this concern? A) Tell the child in a firm manner that this behavior is not acceptable. B) When the child displays this behavior, place him in a "time-out." C) Treat the action in a matter-of-fact manner emphasizing safety. D) Consult a psychotherapist to determine the reason for this behavior. .
Ans: C Feedback: Masturbation is a healthy and natural part of normal preschool development if it occurs in moderation. If the parent overreacts to this behavior, then it may occur more frequently. Masturbation should be treated in a matter-of-fact way by the parent. The child needs to learn certain rules about this activity: nudity and masturbation are not acceptable in public. The child should also be taught safety: no other person can touch the private parts unless it is the parent, doctor, or nurse checking to see when something is wrong
A mother brings her 31/2-year-old daughter to the emergency department because the child has been vomiting and having diarrhea for the past 36 hours. When assessing this child's temperature, which method would be least appropriate? A) Oral B) Tympanic C) Rectal D) Axillary
Ans: C Feedback: Obtaining the child's temperature via the rectal route would be least appropriate because the child has diarrhea, and insertion of the thermometer might traumatize the rectal mucosa. Additionally, the rectal route is highly invasive and a child of this age fears body invasion. Using the oral route might be problematic due to the child's age and inability to cooperate, especially in light of the child's vomiting. However, it would not be as dangerous as obtaining a rectal temperature. The tympanic or axillary method would be the most appropriate method.
The school nurse is performing health assessments on students in middle school. Of which of the following developmental milestones should the nurse be aware? A) Height in girls increases rapidly after menarche and usually ceases immediately after menarche. B) Boys' growth spurt usually begins between the ages of 8 and 14 years and ends between the ages of 131/2 and 171/2 years. C) Peak height velocity (PHV) occurs at approximately 12 years of age in girls or about 6 to 12 months after menarche. D) Boys reach PHV and peak weight velocity (PWV) at about 16 years of age.
Ans: C Feedback: PHV occurs at approximately 12 years of age in girls or about 6 to 12 months after menarche. Height in girls increases rapidly after menarche and usually ceases 2 to 21/2 years after menarche. Boys' growth spurt occurs later than girls' and usually begins between the ages of 101/2 and 16 years and ends sometime between the ages of 131/2 and 171/2 years. Boys reach PHV at about 14 years of age. PWV occurs about 6 months after menarche in girls and at about 14 years of age in boys.
The nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing pain related to chemotherapy treatment. Which of the following is a behavioral factor that might affect the child's pain experience? A) Knowledge of the therapy B) Fear about the outcome of therapy C) Participation in normal routine activities D) Ability to identify pain triggers
Ans: C Feedback: Participation in normal routine activities is a behavior factor. Knowledge of the therapy and ability to identify pain triggers are cognitive factors. Fear about the outcome of therapy is an emotional factor. Situational factors involve factors or elements that interact with the child and his or her current situation involving the experience of pain.
The nurse is providing suggestions to a female adolescent about foods to help meet her nutritional requirements for iron. Which food would the nurse suggest as a good source of iron? A) Broccoli B) Yogurt C) Peanut butter D) White beans
Ans: C Feedback: Peanut butter is a good source of iron. Broccoli, yogurt, and white beans are good sources of calcium.
The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old girl who has been hospitalized for over a week with severe burns. Which of the following would be a priority intervention to help satisfy this preschool child's basic needs? A) Encourage friends to visit as often as possible. B) Suggest that a family member be present with her 24 hours a day. C) Explain necessary procedures in simple language that she will understand. D) Allow her to make choices about her meals and activities as much as permitted.
Ans: C Feedback: Preschoolers fear mutilation and are afraid of intrusive procedures since they do not understand the body's integrity. They interpret words literally and have an active imagination; therefore, procedures should be demonstrated and/or explained in simple terms. Adolescents typically do not experience separation anxiety from being away from their parents; instead, their anxiety comes from being separated from friends, and therefore encouraging friends to visit is a priority intervention. Toddlers are especially susceptible to separation anxiety and would benefit from a family member being present as much as possible. School-age children are accustomed to controlling self-care and typically are highly social; they would benefit from being involved in choices about meals and activities.
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old girl. The mother says that the girl is afraid of cats and dogs and does not like to go to the playground anymore because she wants to avoid the dogs that are often being walked at the park. What should the nurse tell the mother? A) "It is best to avoid the playground until she outgrows the fear." B) "She needs to face her fears head-on; take her to the park as much as possible." C) "Acknowledge her fear and help her develop a strategy for dealing with it." D) "Try to minimize her fears and insist that she go to the park."
Ans: C Feedback: Preschoolers have vivid imaginations and experience a variety of fears. It is best to acknowledge the fear, rather than minimize it, and then collaborate with the child on strategies for dealing with the fear. Avoiding the playground will not address the child's fears. Forcing the child to face her fear without enlisting her input to help deal with the fear does not teach. It is also important for the mother to find out if an incident involving cats and dogs occurred without her knowledge.
When speaking to a group of parents at a local elementary school, the nurse describes school nursing as a specialized practice of nursing based on the fact that a healthy child has a better chance to succeed in school. Which of the following best describes the strategy school nurses use to achieve student success? A) They coordinate all school health programs. B) They link community health services. C) They work to minimize health-related barriers to learning. D) They promote student health and safety.
Ans: C Feedback: School nurses work to remove or minimize health barriers to learning to give students the best opportunity for academic success. Coordinating school health programs, linking community health programs, and promoting health and safety are individual components within the ultimate goal of removing or minimizing health barriers.
The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a mother to help promote healthy sleep for her 3-week old baby. Which of the following recommended guidelines might be included in the teaching plan? A) Place the baby on a soft mattress with a firm flat pillow for the head. B) Place the head of the bed near the window to provide fresh air, weather permitting. C) Place the baby on his or her back when sleeping. D) If the baby sleeps through the night, wake him or her up for the night feeding.
Ans: C Feedback: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) has been associated with prone positioning of newborns and infants, so the infant should be placed to sleep on the back. The baby should sleep on a firm mattress without pillows or comforters. The baby's bed should be placed away from air conditioner vents, open windows, and open heaters. By 4 months of age night waking may occur, but the infant should be capable of sleeping through the night and does not require a night feeding.
The nurse is providing guidance after observing a mother interact with her negative 2-year-old boy. For which interaction will the nurse advise the mother that she is handling the negativism properly? A) Telling the child to stop tearing pages from magazines B) Asking the child if he would please quit throwing toys C) Telling the child firmly that we don't scream in the office D) Saying, "Please come over here and sit in this chair. OK?"
Ans: C Feedback: Telling the child firmly that we don't scream in the office gets the point across to the child that his behavior is unacceptable while role modeling appropriate communication. Telling the child to stop tearing up magazines does not give him direction for appropriate behavior. Asking the child if he would quit throwing toys gives him an opportunity to say "no," and is the same as asking "OK?" at the end of a direction.
The nurse is examining a 10-month-old boy who was born 10 weeks early. Which of the following findings is cause for concern? A) The child has doubled his birthweight. B) The child exhibits plantar grasp reflex. C) The child's head circumference is 19.5 inches. D) No primary teeth have erupted yet.
Ans: C Feedback: The child's head size is large for his adjusted age (7.5 months), which would be cause for concern. Birth weight doubles by about 6 months of age. Plantar grasp reflex does not disappear until 9 months adjusted age. Primary teeth may not erupt until 8 months adjusted age.
The nurse is using the formula for bladder capacity to measure the bladder capacity of a 9-year-old girl. What number would the nurse document for this measurement? A) 9 ounces B) 10 ounces C) 11 ounces D) 12 ounces
Ans: C Feedback: The formula for bladder capacity is age in years plus 2 ounces. Therefore, the bladder capacity of the 9-year-old would be 11 ounces.
A nurse is providing teaching to the mother of an adolescent girl about how to manage menstrual pain nonpharmacologically. Which of the following statements by the mother indicates a need for further teaching? A) "I need to help her learn techniques to distract her, card games, for example." B) "I need to be able to identify the subtle ways she shows pain." C) "I need to follow these instructions exactly for them to work properly." D) "I need to encourage her to practice and utilize these techniques."
Ans: C Feedback: The mother does not need to follow the instructions exactly; she needs to review the methods and modify them in a way that works best for her daughter. The other statements are correct.
The nurse is conducting a physical examination of a child following a comprehensive health history. What should be the focus of the physical examination? A) The child B) The parents C) Chief complaint D) Developmental age
Ans: C Feedback: The next step after the health history is the physical examination. It should focus on the chief complaint or any of the systems that engaged the nurse's critical thinking while obtaining the history. The child and parents are involved in the assessment but the focus is on the health problem. The nurse should conduct a physical examination with the child's developmental age in mind.
The parents of a 2-day-old girl are concerned because her feet and hands are slightly blue. How should the nurse respond? A) "Your daughter has acrocyanosis; this is causing her blue hands and feet." B) "Let's watch her carefully to make sure she does not have a circulatory problem." C) "This is normal; her circulatory system will take a few days to adjust." D) "This is a vasomotor response caused by cooling or warming."
Ans: C Feedback: The nurse should tell the parents that this is normal and that the baby's circulatory system is adjusting to extrauterine life. Using the technical term "acrocyanosis" would most likely scare the parents. Telling the parents that the child may have a circulatory problem is inaccurate as this is a normal variation. Acrocyanosis and the mottling caused by cooling and warming are two different variations.
The nurse has applied EMLA cream as ordered. How does the nurse assess that the cream has achieved its purpose? A) Assess the skin for redness. B) Note any blanching of skin. C) Lightly tap the area where the cream is. D) Gently poke the child with a needle.
Ans: C Feedback: The nurse should verify that sensation is absent by lightly tapping or scratching the area. Blanching or redness indicates that the medication has penetrated the skin adequately but does not indicate that sensation is absent. Using a needle to poke the skin would likely frighten the child.
The nurse has determined that an 8-year-old girl is at risk for being overweight. Which of the following interventions would be a priority prior to developing the care plan? A) Determining the need for additional caloric intake B) Asking the parents who they want to work with the child C) Interviewing the parents about their eating habits D) Discussing the influence of peers on the child's diet
Ans: C Feedback: The nurse would need to find out what the parents' eating habits are like. It would not be necessary to determine the need for additional caloric intake. Developing a multidisciplinary plan is an intervention for a child with growth and development problems. Discussing the influence of peers is an intervention used for preventing injury.
The nurse is counseling the parents of a 10-year-old child who was caught stealing at school. Which of the following topics should the nurse cover? A) Having the child return the property in front of his or her class B) Discussing ways for the child to save face C) Finding out what is currently going on at home D) Reminding the child daily that stealing is wrong
Ans: C Feedback: The parents need to understand the child's behavior. The reason for stealing at age 10 may be that the child wants the item or is trying to impress peers, or it may be a sign of anxiety. More information is needed before the nurse can effectively work with the family. The parents should work together with the child to decide how the item will be returned. The child will lose face but gain integrity by returning the stolen item. Reminding the child about stealing on a daily basis may ruin the child's self-esteem.
The nurse is supervising lunch time for children on a pediatric ward. Which of the following observations is considered abnormal for this age group? A) The child has a full set of primary teeth. B) The child has no difficulty chewing and swallowing meat. C) The child uses his fingers and refuses to use a fork. D) The child is a picky eater.
Ans: C Feedback: The preschool child has learned to use utensils fairly effectively to feed himself or herself, has a full set of primary teeth, and is able to chew and swallow competently. Preschool children may be picky eaters. They may eat only a limited variety of foods or foods prepared in certain ways and may not be very willing to try new things.
The nurse is teaching parents to plan nutritional meals for their son who is overweight. Which of the following guidelines might the nurse include in the teaching plan? A) School-age children with an average body weight of 20 to 35 kg need approximately 90 calories per kilogram daily. B) The average water requirement for a school-age child per 24 hours ranges from 2,000 to 2,500 mL per day. C) The school-age child needs 28 g of protein and 800 mg of calcium for maintenance of growth and good nutrition. D) In the school-age child, calories needed to sustain weight increase, while the appetite decreases.
Ans: C Feedback: The school-age child needs 28 g of protein and 800 mg of calcium for maintenance of growth and good nutrition. School-age children with an average body weight of 20 to 35 kg need approximately 70 calories per kilogram daily (1,400 to 2,100 calories per day). The average water requirement per 24 hours ranges from 1,800 to 2,200 mL per day. Growth, body composition, and body shape remain constant during the late school-age years. Needed calories decrease while the appetite increases.
Which of the following would the nurse expect to find in an 18-month-old? A) Standing on tiptoes B) Pedaling a tricycle C) Climbing stairs with assistance D) Carrying a large toy while walking
Ans: C Feedback: Toddlers continue to progress with motor skills. An 18-month-old should be able to climb stairs with assistance. A 24-month-old should be able to stand on his or her tiptoes and carry a large toy while walking. A 36-month-old would be able to pedal a tricycle.
The nurse is teaching parents interventions appropriate to the emotional development of their toddlers. Which of the following is a recommended intervention for this age group? A) Remove children's security blankets at this stage to help them assert their autonomy. B) Distract toddlers from exploring their own body parts, particularly their genitals. C) Do not blame toddlers for aggressive behavior; instead, point out the results of their behavior. D) Offer toddlers many choices to foster control over their environment.
Ans: C Feedback: Toddlers should not be blamed for their aggressive behavior; adults can assist the toddler in building empathy by pointing out when someone is hurt and explaining what happened. Adults should allow toddlers to rely upon a security item to self-soothe as this is a function of autonomy and is viewed as a sign of a nurturing environment, rather than one of neglect. Toddlers may question parents about the difference between male and female body parts and may begin to explore their own genitals. This is normal behavior in this age group. Offering limited choices is one way of allowing toddlers some control over their environment and helping them to establish a sense of mastery.
The nurse is administering pain medication for a child with continuous pain from internal injuries. Which of the following methods would be ordered to dispense the medication? A) Administer the medication PRN (as needed). B) Administer the mediation when pain has peaked. C) Administer the medication around the clock at timed intervals. D) Administer the medication when the child complains of pain.
Ans: C Feedback: With any medication administered for pain management, the timing of administration is vital. Timing depends on the type of pain. For continuous pain, the current recommendation is to administer analgesia around the clock at scheduled intervals to achieve the necessary effect. As-needed or PRN dosing is not recommended for continuous pain. This method can lead to inadequate pain relief because of the delay before the drug reaches its peak effectiveness. For pain that can be predicted or considered temporary, such as with a procedure, analgesia is administered so that the peak action of the drug matches the time of the painful event. It is not recommended to wait until the child complains of pain because therapeutic levels will be difficult to reach at this point.
17. The nurse is providing developmentally appropriate care for a toddler hospitalized for observation following a fall down the steps. Which of the following measures might the nurse consider when caring for this child? Select all answers that apply. A) Use the en face position when holding the toddler. B) Use a bed for toddlers who have an adult present. C) Avoid leaving small objects that can be swallowed in the bed. D) Explain activities in concrete, simple terms. E) Allow the child to select meals and activities. F) Encourage parents to stay to prevent separation anxiety.
Ans: C, F Feedback: For a toddler, the nurse would avoid leaving small objects that can be swallowed in the bed and encourage parents to stay to prevent separation anxiety. The nurse would use the en face position when holding an infant and use a bed only for the older toddler who has an adult present in the room at all times. The nurse would explain activities in concrete, simple terms for a preschooler and allow a school-age child to select meals and activities.
21. The nurse is transporting a 6-month-old with a suspected blood disorder to the nursery. What is the most appropriate method of transporting the child by the nurse? A) A wagon with rails B) Cradle hold C) Football hold D) Over the shoulder
Ans: D Feedback: A 4-month-old should be carried in the "over-the-shoulder" method. A wagon with rails is for an older child. A cradle hold is for infants until 3 months of age. A football hold is for infants until 2 months of age.
15. During a well-child check-up, the parents of a 9-year-old boy tell the nurse that their son's friends told him that soccer is a stupid game, and now he wants to play baseball. Which comment by the nurse best explains the effects of peer groups? A) "The child's best friends will continue playing soccer." B) "The children will cheer for each other regardless of the sport being played." C) "Your child will rarely talk to you about his friends." D) "Acceptance by friends, especially of the same sex, is very important at this age."
Ans: D Feedback: Peer relationships, especially of the same sex, are very important and can influence the child's relationship with his parents. They can provide enough support that he can risk parental conflict and stand his ground about playing soccer. At this age, peer groups are made up of the child's best friends, and they happen to be playing baseball. Peer groups have rules and take up sides against the soccer player. Peers are an authority, so the child will let his parents know their opinions.
13. The adolescent continues to develop self-concept and self-esteem. Which of the following is most important to a teen's self-esteem? A) Strong authority figures B) Spirituality C) Morals and values D) Body image
Ans: D Feedback: Self-concept and self-esteem are tied to body image many times. Adolescents who perceive their body as being different than peers or as less than ideal may view themselves negatively. Sexual characteristics are important to the adolescent's self-concept and body image. Authority figures, spirituality, and morals and values play a role in development of self-esteem, but body image is most influential in the development of self-concept/self-esteem.
25. The parents of an 8-year-old boy are interested in promoting learning through reading to their son. Which of the following suggestions by the nurse would best promote this goal? A) Have the parents choose what he should read initially. B) Tell the child to read instead of watching TV with his parents. C) Tell the parents that reading is for the child to do by himself. D) Take the child to the library to check out some books.
Ans: D Feedback: Taking the child to the library can be a positive start to the reading experience. It is best to let the librarian recommend books that will be appropriate for the child, but let the child choose from recommended materials. Set an example by reading instead of watching TV while the child is not in bed. Reading to the child is a valuable parent-child activity that can expose the child to classic works that are beyond the child's present reading ability.
8. The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old girl who requires numerous venipunctures and injections daily. The nurse understands that the child is exhibiting signs of sensory overload and enlists the assistance of the child life specialist. What should the therapeutic play involve to best deal with the child's stressors? A) Puppets and dolls B) Drawing paper and crayons C) Wooden hammer and pegs D) Sewing puppets with needles
Ans: D Feedback: The nurse understands that the child may benefit from supervised needle play to assist the child undergoing frequent blood work, injections, or intravenous procedures. The child life specialist can determine what form of therapeutic play is best, but the nurse can recommend interventions based on his or her knowledge of the specific child.
16. The nurse teaching safety to teens knows that which of the following is the leading cause of death among adolescents? A) Drowning B) Poisoning C) Diseases D) Unintentional injuries .
Ans: D Feedback: Unintentional injuries are the leading causes of death in adolescents (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, 2008). Injuries kill more adolescents than all diseases combined, with 46% of injury-related deaths due to motor vehicle accidents (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2007). Unintentional injury accounts for about 48% of adolescent injury deaths, violence and homicide for 15.2%, and suicide for 11.8% of adolescent injury deaths (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2007). Males are more likely than females to die of any type of injury
The nurse is providing teaching about car safety to the parents of a 5-year-old girl who weighs 45 pounds. What should the nurse instruct the parents to do? A) "Place her in a booster seat with lap and shoulder belts in the front seat." B) "Place her in the back seat with the lap and shoulder belts in place." C) "Place her in a forward-facing car seat with a harness and top tether." D) "Place her in a booster seat with lap and shoulder belts in the back seat."
Ans: D Feedback: A child who weighs between 40 and 80 pounds should ride in a booster seat that utilizes both the lap and shoulder belts in the back seat. When a child is large enough to sit up straight with the knees bent at the front edge of the seat, then he or she may sit directly on the seat of the car with lap/shoulder belt securely and appropriately attached. The back seat of the car is the safest place for a child to ride. A forward-facing car seat with harness and top tether is for a preschooler who weighs less than 40 pounds.
The nurse is counseling the parents of a 9-year-old boy who is receiving morphine for postoperative pain. Which of the following statements from the nurse accurately reflects the pain experience in children? A) "You can expect that your child will tell you when he is experiencing pain." B) "Your child will learn to adapt to the pain he is experiencing." C) "Your child will experience more adverse effects to narcotics than adults." D) "It is very rare that children become addicted to narcotics."
Ans: D Feedback: Addiction to narcotics when used in children is very rare. Often children deny pain to avoid a painful situation or procedure, embarrassment, or loss of control. Repeated exposure to pain or painful procedures can result in an increase in behavioral manifestations. The risk of adverse effects of narcotic analgesics is the same for children as for adults.
A 6-month-old girl weighs 14.7 pounds during a scheduled check-up. Her birth weight was 8 pounds. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention? A) Talking about solid food consumption B) Discouraging daily fruit juice intake C) Increasing the number of breastfeedings D) Discussing the child's feeding patterns
Ans: D Feedback: Assessing the current feeding pattern and daily intake is the priority intervention. Talking about solid food consumption may not be appropriate for this child yet. Discouraging daily fruit juice intake or increasing the number of breastfeedings may not be necessary until the situation is assessed.
The mother of a 4-year-old boy tells the nurse that her son occasionally wets his pants during the day. How should the nurse respond? A) "Is there a family history of diabetes?" B) "Suddenly having accidents can be a sign of diabetes." C) "That's normal; don't worry about it." D) "Tell me about the circumstances when this occurs."
Ans: D Feedback: Bladder control is present in 4- and 5-year-olds, but an occasional accident may occur, particularly in stressful situations or when the child is absorbed in an interesting activity. The nurse needs to ask an open-ended question to determine the circumstances when the child has had accidents. Simply telling the mother that it is normal does not address the mother's concerns. The nurse does need to gather more information, because accidents in a previously potty-trained child can be a sign of diabetes.
The school nurse is teaching parents about the effects of bullying on school children. Which of the following accurately describes this developmental concern? A) Children who bully are those who report themselves as being lonely and having difficulty in forming friendships. B) Children who are bullied are reported to have low self-esteem, poor grades, and poor interpersonal skills. C) In general, about 20% of all children attending school are frightened and afraid most of the day. D) Both boys and girls are bullied; boys usually bully boys and use force more often.
Ans: D Feedback: Both boys and girls are bullied; boys usually bully boys and use force more often. Bullied children are those who report themselves as being lonely and having difficulty in forming friendships. The children who perform the bullying are those children who are reported to have low self-esteem, poor grades, and poor interpersonal skills. In general, about 10% of all children attending school are frightened and afraid most of the day.
The nurse is performing a health history on a 6-year-old boy who is having trouble adjusting to school. Which of the following questions would be most likely to elicit valuable information? A) "Do you like your new school?" B) "Are you happy with your teacher?" C) "Do you enjoy reading a book?" D) "What are your new classmates like?" .
Ans: D Feedback: Careful conversation and interview with the child and/or the caregiver will provide important information about the child's health. Depending on the intent of the health assessment, many of the questions will be direct, and many will require the caregiver or child to answer simply "yes" or "no." In other than emergency situations, though, asking open-ended questions such as "What are your classmates like?" offers an excellent opportunity to learn more about the child's life
The nurse is conducting an assessment of a high school track athlete. He tells the nurse he is experiencing pain along his outer thigh. He describes it as tight, achy, and tender, particularly after he runs. The nurse understands that he is most likely experiencing what kind of pain? A) Cutaneous B) Neuropathic C) Visceral D) Deep somatic
Ans: D Feedback: Deep somatic pain typically involves the muscles, tendons, joints, fasciae, and bones. It can be localized or diffuse and is usually described as dull, aching, or cramping with tenderness. It can also be due to overuse injuries commonly experienced by athletes. Cutaneous pain usually involves the skin and is described as sharp or burning. Neuropathic pain is due to a malfunctioning of the peripheral nervous system and is described as burning or tingling. Visceral pain is pain that develops within organs.
The nurse is promoting a healthy diet to guide a mother when feeding her 2-week-old girl. Which of the following is the most effective anticipatory guidance? A) Encouraging breastfeeding until the sixth month B) Advocating iron supplements with bottle-feeding C) Advising fluid intake per feeding of 5 or 6 ounces D) Discouraging the addition of fruit juice to the diet
Ans: D Feedback: Discouraging the addition of fruit juice to the child's diet is the most effective anticipatory guidance. Fruit juice can displace important nutrients from breast milk or formula. Encouraging breastfeeding until the sixth month is only halfway to the Healthy People goal of breastfeeding for the first year. Advising fluid intake per feeding of 5 or 6 ounces is too much for this neonate, but is typical for an infant 4 to 6 months of age. Advocating iron supplements with bottle-feeding is unnecessary so long as the formula is fortified with iron.
Two working parents are discussing with the school nurse the possibility of their 12-year-old girl going home alone after school. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse make? A) Provide entertainment until the parents come home. B) Allow the child to go to a friend's house. C) Teach her how to take a message if someone calls. D) Purchase caller ID for the phone.
Ans: D Feedback: Having caller ID allows the child to answer the phone if Mom or Dad calls while ignoring all other calls. Rather than entertaining the child, this would be a better time for homework, age-appropriate chores, and limited entertainment. If the child goes to a friend's house, it should be prearranged between the parents, not spur of the moment. It is safer if the child does not answer the phone instead of taking a message.
The nurse is promoting nutrition to a 13-year-old boy who is overweight. Which of the following comments should the nurse expect to include in the discussion? A) "You need to go on a low-fat diet." B) "Eat what your parents eat." C) "Go out for a sport at school." D) "Keep a food diary."
Ans: D Feedback: Having the boy keep a detailed food diary for 1 week will determine current patterns of eating. This can then be used to show him how to make small changes with results, especially if eating is done before periods of inactivity such as before going to bed or when he is bored. Speaking and thinking in terms of diet are negative and can lead to poor body image. If the parents have poor eating habits, telling the child to eat what his parents eat could be bad advice. The child could too easily choose the wrong sport or do poorly. It is best to offer solutions with more variety.
The nurse is teaching the parents of a 2-year-old girl how to deal with common toddler situations. Which is the best advice? A) Discipline the child for regressive behavior. B) Scold the child for public thumb sucking. C) Tell the older sibling to not act like a baby. D) Have the child help clean up a bowel accident.
Ans: D Feedback: Having the child help clean up a bowel accident is the best advice. Toddlers should never be punished for bowel or bladder "accidents," but gently reminded about toileting. Regressive behavior is best ignored, while appropriate behavior should be praised. Telling the older sibling to not act like a baby is a negative approach. It would be better to have the child be mother's helper. Calmly telling the child that thumb sucking is something that is done at home is better than scolding the child.
The nurse is performing a physical examination on a sleeping newborn. Which of the following body systems should the nurse examine last? A) Heart B) Abdomen C) Lungs D) Throat
Ans: D Feedback: If the infant is asleep, the nurse should auscultate the heart, lungs, and abdomen first while the baby is quiet. The nurse performs the assessment in a head-to-toe manner, leaving the most traumatic procedures, such as examination of the ears, nose, mouth, and throat, until last.
Which activity would the nurse least likely include as exemplifying the preconceptual phase of Piaget's preoperational stage? A) Displays of animism B) Use of active imaginations C) Understanding of opposites D) Beginning questioning of parents' values
Ans: D Feedback: In the intuitive phase of Piaget's preoperational stage, the child begins to question parents' values. Animism, active imaginations, and an understanding of opposites would characterize the preconceptual phase of Piaget's preoperational stage.
The nurse is conducting a pain assessment of a 10-year-old boy who has been taking acetaminophen for chronic knee pain. The assessment indicates that the recommended dose is no longer providing adequate relief. What is the appropriate nursing action? A) Increase the dosage of the acetaminophen. B) Tell the child he is experiencing the ceiling effect. C) Use guided imagery to help his pain. D) Obtain an order for a different medication.
Ans: D Feedback: Increasing the dose of the acetaminophen will not help his pain because he has reached as high a dose of that medication that will work. This is known as the ceiling effect, but explaining that to him will not help his pain. Guided imagery is not the best therapy for his pain, so the physician needs to order a different medication to manage his pain.
A nurse is assessing the fontanels of a crying newborn and notes that the posterior fontanel pulsates and briefly bulges. What do these findings indicate? A) Increased intracranial pressure B) Overhydration C) Dehydration D) These are normal findings.
Ans: D Feedback: It is common to see the fontanel pulsate or briefly bulge if a baby cries. Overhydration or increased intracranial pressure would cause a persistent bulging. Dehydration would cause the fontanel to be sunken.
The school nurse is planning to teach a segment on smoking during the freshman health classes. The nurse is aware that this needs to be a forum rather than a lecture. Which of the following techniques will also help deliver a "don't smoke" message? A) Showing a command of the facts on smoking B) Speaking with a tone of authority C) Keeping your personal experiences out of it D) Listening to all comments nonjudgmentally
Ans: D Feedback: It is very important to listen to the students' comments without judgment to avoid creating a resistance to information. Spouting too many facts too often and taking on an authoritative tone will show the audience that their opinions don't matter. Using personal experiences and admitting mistakes you have made can be helpful to communication.
A mother is concerned about her infant's spitting up. Which suggestion would be most appropriate? A) "Put the infant in an infant seat after eating." B) "Limit burping to once during a feeding." C) "Feed the same amount but space out the feedings." D) "Keep the baby sitting up for about 30 minutes afterward."
Ans: D Feedback: Keeping the baby upright for 30 minutes after the feeding, burping the baby at least two or three times during feedings, and feeding smaller amounts on a more frequent basis may help to decrease spitting up. Positioning the infant in an infant seat compresses the stomach and is not recommended.
The school nurse knows that school-age children are developing metalinguistic awareness. Which of the following is an example of this skill? A) The child enjoys reading books. B) The child enjoys conversations with peers. C) The child enjoys speaking on the phone. D) The child enjoys telling jokes.
Ans: D Feedback: Language skills continue to accelerate during the school-age years. School-age children develop metalinguistic awareness—an ability to think about language and comment on its properties. This enables them to enjoy jokes and riddles due to their understanding of double meanings and play on words and sounds.
The neonatal nurse assesses newborns for iron-deficiency anemia. Which of the following newborns is at highest risk for this disorder? A) A postterm newborn B) A term newborn with jaundice C) A newborn born to a diabetic mother D) A premature newborn
Ans: D Feedback: Maternal iron stores are transferred to the fetus throughout the last trimester of pregnancy. Infants born prematurely miss all or at least a portion of this iron store transfer, placing them at increased risk for iron-deficiency anemia compared with term infants. An infant having jaundice, having been born to a mother with diabetes, or have been born postterm does not significantly place the infant at risk for iron-deficiency anemia.
The nurse working with children in a hospital setting notes that they are being discharged earlier and earlier. Which of the following is a primary reason for this trend? A) Nursing shortages B) Increased funding for home care C) National health care initiatives D) Cost containment
Ans: D Feedback: Over the past century changes in health care, such as strained health care funding, shorter hospital stays, and cost containment, have led to a shift in responsibilities of care for children from the hospital to homes and communities. Nursing shortages influence the delivery of health care. National health care initiatives may or may not affect earlier discharge to home health care.
The nurse is providing discharge planning for a 12-year-old boy with multiple medical conditions. Which of the following would be the best teaching method for this child and his family? A) Demonstrate the care and ask for a return demonstration. B) Provide and review educational booklets and materials. C) Provide a written schedule for the child's care. D) Provide a trial period of home care.
Ans: D Feedback: Parents of children with multiple medical needs may benefit from a trial period of home care. This occurs while the child is still in the hospital, but the parents or caregivers provide all of the care that the child requires. The other options are also important teaching methods, but a trial period is the best solution for a child with multiple medical conditions.
The school nurse is preparing a talk on the influence of the media on school-age children to present at the next PTO meeting. Which of the following facts might the nurse include in the introduction? A) Children in the United States spend about 6 hours a day either watching TV or playing video games. B) A child will see 2,000 murders by the end of grade school and 20,000 commercials a year. C) A school-age child cannot determine what is real from what is fantasy; therefore, TV and video games can lead to aggressive behavior. D) Parents should limit television watching and video-game playing to 2 hours per day.
Ans: D Feedback: Parents should limit television watching and video-game playing to 2 hours per day. Children in the United States spend about 4 hours a day either watching TV or playing video games. A child will see 8,000 murders by the end of grade school and 40,000 commercials a year. Although school-age children can determine what is real from what is fantasy, research has shown that this amount of time in front of the TV—watching it or playing video games—can lead to aggressive behavior, less physical activity, and altered body image.
The nurse is providing discharge teaching regarding formula preparation for a new mother. Which of the following guidelines would the nurse include in the teaching plan? A) Always wash bottles and nipples in hot soapy water and rinse well; do not wash them in the dishwasher. B) Store tightly covered ready-to-feed formula can after opening in refrigerator for up to 24 hours. C) Warm bottle of formula by placing bottle in a container of hot water, or microwaving formula. D) Do not add cereal to the formula in the bottle or sweeten the formula with honey.
Ans: D Feedback: Proper formula preparation includes the following: wash nipples and bottles in hot soapy water and rinse well or run nipples and bottles through the dishwasher; store tightly covered ready-to-feed formula can after opening in refrigerator for up to 48 hours; after mixing concentrate or powdered formula, store tightly covered in refrigerator for up to 48 hours; do not reheat and reuse partially used bottles; throw away the unused portion after each feeding; do not add cereal to the formula in the bottle; do not sweeten formula with honey; warm formula by placing bottle in a container of hot water; and do not microwave formula.
The nurse is developing a teaching plan for toddler safety to present at a parenting seminar. Which of the following are safety interventions that the nurse should address? A) Encourage parents to enroll toddlers in swimming classes to avoid the need for constant supervision around water. B) Advise parents to keep pot handles on stoves turned outward to avoid accidental burns. C) Encourage parents to smoke only in designated rooms in the house or outside the house. D) Advise parents to use a forward-facing car seat with harness straps and a clip, placed in the backseat of the car.
Ans: D Feedback: Safety is of prime concern throughout the toddler period. The safest place for the toddler to ride is in the back seat of the car. Parents should use the appropriate size and style of car seat for the child's weight and age as required by the state. At a minimum, all children over 20 pounds and up to 40 pounds should be in a forward-facing car seat with harness straps and a clip. Parents who want to enroll a toddler in a swimming class should be aware that a water safety skills class would be most appropriate. However, even toddlers who have completed a swimming program still need constant supervision in the water. Pot handles on stoves should be turned inward to avoid accidental burn. Nurses should counsel parents to stop smoking (optimal), but if they continue smoking never to smoke inside the home or car with children present.
The nurse is preparing a presentation for a local parent-teacher organization about the growth and development of school-age children. Which of the following would the nurse include? A) Boys mature much more quickly than girls of the same age during this time. B) From 6 to 12 years of age, children grow an average of 4 inches per year. C) The child's body size is in direct correlation with his or her maturity level. D) Secondary sex characteristics are often embarrassing for both sexes.
Ans: D Feedback: Secondary sex characteristics are often a source of embarrassment for both sexes because preadolescent boys and girls do not want to be different from their peers of the same or opposite sex. In the later school years, girls begin to surpass boys in both height and weight. During this time, children grow an average of 2 inches (5 cm) per year. Physical maturity is not necessarily associated with emotional or social maturity.
The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old boy hospitalized for a bone marrow transplant. His parents are in and out of his room throughout the day. Which of the following behaviors of the child would alert the nurse that he is in the second stage of separation anxiety? A) He ignores his parents when they return to his room. B) He cries uncontrollably whenever they leave. C) He forms superficial relationships with his caregivers. D) He sits quietly and is uninterested in playing and eating.
Ans: D Feedback: Separation anxiety consists of three stages—protest, despair, and detachment. In the protest stage, the child reacts aggressively to separation and exhibits great distress by crying, expressing agitation, and rejecting others who attempt to offer comfort. In the despair phase the child displays hopelessness by withdrawing from others, becoming quiet without crying, and exhibiting apathy, depression, lack of interest in play and food, and overall feelings of sadness. In the detachment stage the child shows interest in the environment, starts to play again, and forms superficial relationships with the nurses and other children. If the parents return, the child ignores them. A child in this phase of separation anxiety exhibits resignation, not contentment.
The nurse emphasizes that a toddler younger than the age of 18 months should never be spanked primarily for which reason? A) Spanking in a child this age predisposes the child to a pro-violence attitude. B) The child will become resentful and angry, leading to more outbursts. C) Spanking demonstrates a poor model for problem-solving skills. D) There is an increased risk for physical injury in this age group.
Ans: D Feedback: Spanking should never be used with toddlers younger than 18 months of age because there is an increased possibility of physical injury. Although spanking or other forms of corporal punishment lead to a pro-violence attitude, create resentment and anger in the child, and are a poor model for learning effective problem-solving skills, the risk of physical injury in this age group is paramount.
The nurse is teaching the student nurse about abnormal findings when assessing the breasts of children. Which of the following may be associated with renal disorders? A) Swollen nipples upon inspection of a newborn's breasts B) Tender nodule palpated under the nipple of a 10-year-old C) Observation of enlarged breast tissue in a male adolescent D) Observation of a supernumerary nipple along the mammary ridge
Ans: D Feedback: Supernumerary nipples are usually of no concern as they do not change over time, but they may be associated with renal disorders. Newborns of both genders may have swollen nipples from the influence of maternal estrogen, but by several weeks of age the nipples should be flat. A tender nodule palpated just under the nipple confirms pubertal changes and is a normal finding. Adolescent boys may develop gynecomastia (enlargement of the breast tissue) due to hormonal pubertal changes. When the hormone levels stabilize, male adolescents then have flat nipples.
The nurse is performing a cognitive assessment of a 2-year-old. Which of the following behaviors would alert the nurse to a developmental delay in this area? A) The child cannot say name, age, and gender. B) The child cannot follow a series of two independent commands. C) The child has a vocabulary of 40 to 50 words. D) The child does not point to named body parts.
Ans: D Feedback: The 2-year-old can point to named body parts and has a vocabulary of 40 to 50 words. At 30 months old a child can follow a series of two independent commands and at 3 years old a child can say name, age, and gender.
The nurse is using the acronym QUESTT to assess the pain of a child. Which of the following is an accurate descriptor of this process? A) Question the child's parents. B) Understand the child's pain level. C) Establish a caring relationship with the child. D) Take the cause of pain into account when intervening.
Ans: D Feedback: The acronym QUESTT stands for the following: Question the child. Use a reliable and valid pain scale. Evaluate the child's behavior and physiologic changes to establish a baseline and determine the effectiveness of the intervention. The child's behavior and motor activity may include irritability and protection as well as withdrawal of the affected painful area. Secure the parent's involvement. Take the cause of pain into account when intervening. Take action.
The nurse is performing an assessment of the reproductive system of a 17-year-old girl. Which of the following would alert the nurse to a developmental delay in this girl? A) Areola and papilla separate from the contour of the breast B) Mature distribution and coarseness of pubic hair C) Developed breast tissue D) Occurrence of first menstrual period
Ans: D Feedback: The first menstrual period usually begins between the ages of 9 and 15 years (average 12.8 years). Breast budding (thelarche) occurs at approximately ages 9 to 11 years and is followed by the growth of pubic hair.
The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parents of an 18-month-old girl. Which guidance will be most helpful for toilet teaching? A) Telling them either one may demonstrate toilet use B) Assuring them that bladder control occurs first C) Telling them that curiosity is a sure sign of readiness D) Advising them to use praise, not scolding
Ans: D Feedback: The most helpful guidance for toilet teaching is to urge the parents to use only praise, but never to scold, throughout the process. It is best for the same-sex parent to demonstrate toilet use. Bowel control will occur first. It may take additional months for nighttime bladder control to be achieved. Curiosity is a sign of readiness for toilet teaching, but by no means a sure sign.
The nurse is assessing the heart rate of a healthy school-age child. The nurse expects that the child's heart rate will be in which of the following ranges? A) 80 to 150 bpm B) 70 to 120 bpm C) 65 to 110 bpm D) 60 to 100 bpm
Ans: D Feedback: The normal heart rate for a school-age child is 60 to 100 bpm, for an infant is 80 to 150 bpm, for a toddler is 70 to 120 bpm, and for a preschooler is 65 to 110 bpm.
Which tool would be the least appropriate scale for the nurse to use when assessing a 4-year-old child's pain? A) FACES pain rating scale B) Oucher pain rating scale C) Poker chip tool D) Numeric pain intensity scale
Ans: D Feedback: The numeric pain intensity scale can be used with children as young as 5 years of age, but the preferred minimum age for using this tool is 7 years. The FACES and Oucher pain rating scales and the poker chip tool are appropriate pain assessment tools for a 4-year-old.
The nurse is monitoring a child who has received epidural analgesia with morphine. The nurse is careful to monitor for which of the following adverse effects of the medication? A) Epidural hematoma B) Arachnoiditis C) Spinal headache D) Respiratory depression
Ans: D Feedback: The nurse needs to monitor for signs of respiratory depression, a potential adverse effect of the opioid medication. Epidural hematoma, arachnoiditis, and spinal headache are potential adverse effects of the insertion of the epidural catheter.
A mother calls the school nurse and is concerned because her 13-year-old daughter's friends wear heavy makeup and black clothes. Which of the following is the best advice for the mother? A) "This can lead to piercings and tattoos." B) "The teen years are a time for experimenting." C) "Encourage her to socialize with the kids at church." D) "Teen appearance might not accurately reflect their actual values."
Ans: D Feedback: The nurse should inform the mother that the statements adolescents make with their dress and grooming may not indicate what their actual values are. Mentioning piercings and tattoos will only worry the mother more. Minimizing the situation as experimentation is of no value to the mother. Telling the mother to choose her daughter's friends for her will destroy trust between mother and daughter.
The nurse is developing a nursing care plan for a hospitalized 6-year-old. Which of the following behaviors would warrant nursing intervention? A) The child pretends he is talking to an imaginary friend when the nurse addresses the child. B) The child states that her fairy godmother is going to come and take her home. C) The child starts talking about his grandmother and then quickly changes the subject to a new toy he received. D) The child does not want to play games with other children on the hospital ward.
Ans: D Feedback: The preschooler begins to plan activities, make up games, and initiate activities with others. Not wanting to play games with other children is a sign of a developmental delay and nursing intervention is recommended. The preschooler often has an imaginary friend who serves as a creative way for the preschooler to sample different activities and behaviors and practice conversational skills. Through make-believe and magical thinking, preschool children satisfy their curiosity about differences in the world around them. The preschooler uses transduction when reasoning: he or she extrapolates from a particular situation to another, even though the events may be unrelated.
The nurse of a preschool child is helping parents develop a healthy meal plan for their child. Which of the following nutritional requirements for this age group should the nurse consider? A) The 3- to 5-year-old requires 300 to 500 mg calcium and 10 mg iron daily. B) The 3-year-old should consume 10 mg dietary fiber daily. C) The 4- to 8-year-old requires 15 mg dietary fiber per day. D) The typical preschooler requires about 85 kcal/kg of body weight.
Ans: D Feedback: The typical preschooler requires about 85 kcal/kg of body weight. The 3- to 5-year-old requires 500 to 800 mg calcium and 10 mg iron daily. The 3-year-old should consume 19 mg dietary fiber daily, while the 4- to 8-year-old requires 25 mg dietary fiber per day.
The nurse is providing instructions to a mother on how to use thought stopping to help her child deal with anxiety and fear associated with frequent painful injections. Which of the following statements indicates the mother understands the technique? A) "We will imagine that we are on the beach in Florida." B) "We can talk about our favorite funny movie and laugh." C) "She can let her body parts go limp, working from head to toe." D) "We'll repeat 'quick stick, feel better, go home soon' several times."
Ans: D Feedback: Thought stopping is a technique that involves the use of short, concise phrases of positive ideas. Doing so helps to promote the child's sense of control. Imagining a favorite beach in Florida is using imagery. Talking about a favorite funny movie involves humor. Letting body parts go limp is a relaxation technique.
The nurse is designing a nursing care plan for a toddler with lymphoma, who is hospitalized for treatment. Which of the following is a priority intervention that the nurse should include in this child's nursing plan? A) Limiting visitors to scheduled visiting hours B) Planning physical therapy for the child C) Introducing the toddler to other toddlers in the unit D) Monitoring the toddler for developmental delays
Ans: D Feedback: When the toddler is hospitalized, growth and development may be altered. The toddler's primary task is establishing autonomy, and the toddler's focus is mobility and language development. The nurse caring for the hospitalized toddler must use knowledge of normal growth and development to be successful in interactions with the toddler, promote continued development, and recognize delays. Parents should be encouraged to stay with the toddler to avoid separation anxiety. Planning activities and socialization of the toddler is important, but the priority intervention is monitoring for, and addressing, developmental delays that may occur in the hospital.
The nurse uses the FLACC behavioral scale to assess a 6-year-old's level of postoperative pain and obtains a score of 9. The nurse interprets this to indicate that the child is experiencing: A) Little to no pain B) Mild pain C) Moderate pain D) Severe pain .
Ans: D Feedback: With the FLACC behavioral scale, five parameters are measured and scored as 0, 1, or 2. They are then totaled to achieve a maximum score of 10. The higher the score, the greater the pain. A score of 9 indicates severe pain
18. The nurse is ordered to apply restraints to a toddler who keeps pulling at the tubes in his arm. Which of the following criteria must occur to ensure proper use of these restraints? Select all answers that apply. A) The nurse must check the restraints every 15 minutes while they are in place. B) Secure the restraints with ties to the side rails, not the bed or crib frame. C) Assess the temperature of the affected extremities, pulses, and capillary refill every 15 minutes after placement. D) Use a clove-hitch type of knot to secure the restraints with ties. E) Remove the restraint every 2 hours to allow for range of motion and repositioning. F) Encourage parent participation, providing continuous explanations about the reasons and time frame for restraints.
Ans: D, E, F Feedback: The nurse should use a clove-hitch type of knot to secure the restraints with ties, remove the restraint every 2 hours to allow for range of motion and repositioning, and encourage parent participation, providing continuous explanations about the reasons and time frame for the restraints. The nurse must check restraints 15 minutes following initial placement and then every hour for proper placement and secure the restraints with ties to the bed or crib frame, not the side rails. The nurse should also assess the temperature of the affected extremities, pulses, and capillary refill, initially after 15 minutes and then every hour after placement.
The nurse is choosing foods for a toddler's diet that are high in vitamin A. Which of the following could be added to the menu? Select all answers that apply. A) Applesauce B) Avocados C) Broccoli D) Sweet potatoes E) Spinach F) Carrots
Ans: D, E, F Feedback: Foods that are high in vitamin A include apricots, cantaloupe, carrots, mangos, spinach and dark greens, and sweet potatoes. Applesauce is high in fiber, and avocados and broccoli are high in folate.
The pediatric nurse is planning quiet activities for hospitalized 18-month-olds. Which of the following would be an appropriate activity for this age group? Painting by number Putting shapes into appropriate holes Stacking blocks Using crayons to color in a coloring book
C Feedback: At 18 months the child can stack four blocks. The 24-month-old can paint (but not by number), scribble, and color, and put round pegs into holes.
The nurse is testing the sensory development of a toddler brought to the clinic for a well visit. Which of the following might alert the nurse to a potential problem with the child's sensory development? The toddler places the nurse's stethoscope in his mouth. The toddler's vision tests at 20/50 in both eyes The toddler does not respond to commands whispered in his ear. The toddler's taste discrimination is not at adult levels yet.
C Feedback: Hearing should be at the adult level, as infants are ordinarily born with hearing intact. Therefore, the toddler should hear commands whispered in his ear. Toddlers examine new items by feeling them, looking at them, shaking them to hear what sound they make, smelling them, and placing them in their mouths. Toddler vision continues to progress and should be 20/50 to 20/40 in both eyes. Though taste discrimination is not completely developed, toddlers may exhibit preferences for certain flavors of foods.
The nurse is caring for a toddler who is in Piaget's sensorimotor stage of cognitive development. Which of the following tasks would the nurse expect the toddler to be able to perform? Completing puzzles with four pieces Winding up a mechanical toy Playing make-believe with dolls Knowing which are his or her toys
D Feedback: The toddler in Piaget's sensorimotor stage of cognitive development (18 to 24 months) understands requests, is capable of following simple directions, and has a sense of ownership (knowing which toys are his). The other tasks are accomplished by the child in the preoperational stage (2 to 7 years).
