UNIT 1

Which recommendation would the nurse make to the parent of a 6mo old regarding safe sleep practices? a) place infant in a supine position for sleep b) avoid positioning head on alternating sides c) a prone position is more beneficial for sleeping d) if the infant is restless, place it on one side to sleep

a) place infant in a supine position for sleep

Which consideration is MOST important for the nurse when planning to communicate with a preschool child? a) state of health b) developmental level c) ability for self expression d) fear of authoritarian figures

developmental level

For which age group would the nurse anticipate experiencing the MOST challenge in providing care? a) from 1-4 years of age b) from 6-8 years of age c) from 6-12 months of age d) from birth-6 months of age

a) from 1-4 years of age the child learns to use the body and manipulate and experiment with all aspects of the environment

Which strategy would the nurse adopt while performing the health assessment of an adolescent? Select all that apply. a) treating adolescents as adults b) addressing adolescents as "Mr." or "Ms." c) maintaining an adolescent's right of confidentiality d) performing the examination in a nonthreatening area e) gathering all the history of an adolescent from their parent/guardian

a) treating adolescents as adults c) maintaining an adolescent's right of confidentiality d) performing the examination in a nonthreatening area

Which factors place an infant at risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? Select all that apply. a) breast-feeding b) cigarette smoking c) prone sleep position d) advanced maternal age e) lower socioeconomic status

b) cigarette smoking c) prone sleep position e) lower socioeconomic status also: young maternal age

Which teaching methods are suitable for preschoolers? Select all that apply. a) fostering independent learning b) encouraging questions and offering explanations c) teaching the psychomotor skills needed to maintain health d) using role play, imitation, and play to make learning fun e) allowing them to make decisions about health and health promotion

b) encouraging questions and offering explanations d) using role play, imitation, and play to make learning fun

Which developmentally appropriate actions would the nurse take when caring for a hospitalized preschool-age child? Select all that apply. a) provide brochures regarding home care options b) use toys for distraction during a painful procedure c) knock on the child's hospital room door before entering d) offer medical equipment to play with before a procedure e) provide clear instructions about details of a procedure that will occur near discharge

b) use toys for distraction during a painful procedure d) offer medical equipment to play with before a procedure

Which developmental vulnerability would the nurse expect when caring for a hospitalized 4yr old? a) separation anxiety b) altered fam roles c) intrusive procedures d) enforced dependency

c) intrusive procedures

Which action by the new parent requires correction by the nurse? a) bathing infant in warm water b) sitting infant in a rear facing car seat c) placing infant prone on a pillow to nap d) suctioning the infant's secretions with bulb syringe

c) placing infant prone on a pillow to nap

Which parental statement would the nurse recognize as indicating a need for further education about the importance of play in the development of their preschool-age child? Select all that apply. a) 'playing helps the child socialize with others' b) 'pretend play helps children learn to understand others' c) 'playing is important because it helps the child release frustration' d) 'we should eliminate all tv, electronic games, and computer games' e) 'if the child fantasizes about imaginary playmates, we should bring him or her back to reality'

d) 'we should eliminate all tv, electronic games, and computer games' e) 'if the child fantasizes about imaginary playmates, we should bring him or her back to reality' Function of Play: SIC STM Sensorimotor skills Intellectual skills Creativity Self awareness Therapeutic value Moral value