Obstetric Nursing Mock Exam
Course Introduction
Obstetric Nursing focuses on the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, as well as the management of newborns in the immediate postnatal stage. This course covers essential topics such as prenatal assessment, labor and delivery management, complications during pregnancy and birth, pain management strategies, and postpartum care. Students will gain comprehensive knowledge about the physiological and psychological changes that occur during the childbearing process, the role of the obstetric nurse in promoting maternal and fetal health, and the importance of family-centered care. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practices, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure safe and effective outcomes for mothers and infants.
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Maternal and Child Nursing Care 5th Edition by Marcia L London
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Chapter 1: Contemporary Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Nursing
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Q1) The nurse is reviewing the 1973 Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade for a patient asking about an abortion. What should the nurse explain about the induction of a legal abortion?
A) It must be performed at a federally funded clinic.
B) It must be performed before the period of viability.
C) It must be performed at a military hospital overseas.
D) It must be performed to provide tissue for therapeutic research.
Answer: B
Q2) A female client is considering ovulation-inducing medications to achieve pregnancy. What should the nurse explain as potential adverse effects of this type of assisted reproductive technology (ART)? Select all that apply.
A) Miscarriage
B) Preterm birth
C) Neonatal morbidity
D) Multifetal pregnancy
E) Pelvic inflammatory disease
Answer: A,B,C,D
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Chapter 2: Culture and the Family
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Q1) The charge nurse is reviewing the healthcare plans written by the unit's staff nurses. Which NANDA nursing diagnosis is most likely to be construed as culturally biased and possibly offensive?
A) Fear related to separation from support system during hospitalization
B) Spiritual Distress related to discrepancy between beliefs and prescribed treatment
C) Interrupted Family Processes related to a shift in family roles secondary to demands of illness
D) Impaired verbal communication related to recent immigration from non-English-speaking area
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Genetic and Genomic Influences in Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health
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Q1) A pregnant patient is scheduled for fetal genetic testing to determine the presence of multifactorial disorders. Which health problems can occur in the fetus from this type of genetic anomaly? Select all that apply.
A) Autism
B) Asthma
C) Cleft lip
D) Scoliosis
E) Cleft palate
Answer: A,B,C,E
Q2) A family is scheduled for a genetic consultation. What should the nurse explain to the family about this appointment? Select all that apply.
A) A diagnosis will be made.
B) Photographs may be taken.
C) An interview will be conducted.
D) A geneticist will examine the child.
E) The appointment can last several hours.
Answer: B,C,D,E
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Chapter 4: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) A client desiring to become pregnant is concerned because the opening of her spouse's penis is below the tip. How should the nurse respond to this client?
A) "This is epispadias and it will cause infertility."
B) "This is hypospadias and it will cause infertility."
C) "This is epispadias and is not likely to impact fertility."
D) "This is hypospadias and is not likely to impact fertility."
Q2) The nurse is teaching a client who recently learned that she is pregnant. Which hormone should the nurse instruct as being secreted by the fertilized egg?
A) Estrogen
B) Progesterone
C) Luteinizing hormone
D) Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
Q3) The nurse is preparing a handout on the ovarian cycle for a group of middle school girls. Which information should the nurse include?
A) There are two phases of the ovarian cycle: luteal and follicular.
B) The hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) stimulates ovulation.
C) The ovum travels from the ovary to the tube during the luteal phase.
D) Irregular menstrual cycles have varying lengths of the follicular phase.
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Chapter 5: Health Promotion for Women
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Q1) A 63-year-old female client requests information about complementary and alternative therapies that promote wellness during menopause. Which therapy should the nurse recommend?
A) Soy for reducing insomnia symptoms
B) Non-weight-bearing exercise, such as swimming
C) Calcium intake of 600 mg per day to help prevent osteoporosis
D) Increased consumption of phytoestrogens for women with a history of endometriosis or fibroids
Q2) The nurse is preparing a community education session on the stages of the rape trauma syndrome. In which order should the nurse explain the phases of this syndrome?
A) Buys a weapon
B) Advocates for others
C) Desires revenge and feels guilty
D) Changes email address and phone number
Q3) Which client is not a good candidate for Depo-Provera (DMPA)?
A) One with a vaginal prolapse
B) One who weighs 200 pounds
C) One who wishes to breastfeed
D) One who wishes to get pregnant within 3 months
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Chapter 6: Common Gynecologic Problems
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Q1) Which diagnostic test should the nurse question if prescribed for a client with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
A) RPR (rapid plasma reagin)
B) Throat culture for streptococcus A
C) Vaginal culture for Neisseria gonorrhoeae
D) CBC (complete blood count) with differential
Q2) The nurse learns that a client is being considered for a total abdominal hysterectomy. Which health problem should the nurse suspect this client is experiencing? Select all that apply.
A) Small fibroids
B) Ovarian cancer
C) Cervical cancer
D) Pelvic relaxation
E) Abnormal uterine bleeding
Q3) Which statement indicates that client teaching about vaginal infections has been effective?
A) "The fishy vaginal odor I have is caused by a bacterial infection."
B) "I can use this antiyeast medication weekly to prevent another infection."
C) "My diabetes is unrelated to the frequency of my vaginal yeast infections."
D) "I should douche weekly to prevent a recurrence of my bacterial vaginosis."
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Chapter 7: Conception and Fetal Development
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Q1) A pregnant client who restricted the intake of fat, protein, and sugar to prevent a large weight gain delivers a small-for-gestational-age fetus. What long-term health problems is this child at risk for developing as an adult? Select all that apply.
A) Arthritis
B) Diabetes
C) Hypertension
D) Cystic fibrosis
E) Coronary heart disease
Q2) A young woman claims that contraception is not needed because she avoids intercourse on the day of ovulation. How should the nurse instruct this patient?
A) Sperm survive 48 to 72 hours in the female reproductive tract.
B) After ovulation, ova are considered fertile for about 72 to 96 hours.
C) Sperm are believed to be healthy and highly fertile for at least 5 days.
D) Refraining from intercourse on the day of ovulation will effectively prevent pregnancy.
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Chapter 8: Physical and Psychologic Changes of Pregnancy
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Q1) The nurse notes that a client who is 10 weeks pregnant is experiencing changes to the upper respiratory system. What should the nurse explain as being the reason for these changes? Select all that apply.
A) Estrogen-induced edema
B) Hypersecretion of mucus
C) Decreased white blood cell production
D) Vascular congestion of the nasal mucosa
E) Amniotic fluid reducing total fluid volume
Q2) The nurse is preparing an educational program on the different types of pregnancy tests. What should the nurse include about the -subunit radioimmunoassay (RIA) test?
Select all that apply.
A) It causes a color change.
B) It takes 2 to 3 hours to perform.
C) It is able to detect trophoblastic disease.
D) It is able to detect an ectopic pregnancy.
E) It is the same as an over-the-counter test.
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Chapter 9: Antepartum Nursing Assessment
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Q1) A pregnant client's quadruple screen shows a risk for the fetus to have Down syndrome. Which test results within the screen were used to make this determination? Select all that apply.
A) Inhibin-A
B) Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
C) Unconjugated estriol (UE)
D) Hemoglobin electrophoresis
E) Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
Q2) The nurse is completing an assessment for a prenatal visit. Which client statement indicates that further teaching is necessary?
A) "Now that I've felt fetal movement, I should feel movement regularly."
B) "Because I'm in my third trimester, I should return to the clinic in a month."
C) "Alcohol is possibly harmful to my baby, even at the end of my pregnancy."
D) "Before I take any over-the-counter medications, I should contact my doctor."
Q3) Which client should the nurse identify as being a multipara?
A) A client at 28 weeks' gestation with no previous pregnancies
B) A client at 32 weeks' gestation who previously delivered one term infant
C) A client at 13 weeks' gestation who previously delivered two term infants
D) A client at 34 weeks' gestation who previously had one spontaneous abortion
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Chapter 10: The Expectant Family: Needs and Care
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Q1) The nurse is assisting an expectant couple in developing a birth plan. Which instructions should the nurse include when teaching about this plan?
A) It is a communication tool between the client and the healthcare provider.
B) It is a legally binding contract between the client and the healthcare provider.
C) It allows the client to make choices about the birth process; however, these choices cannot be altered.
D) It includes only client choices and does not take into account standard choices of the healthcare provider.
Q2) The spouse accompanies a pregnant client to a prenatal visit. Which question should the nurse use to determine the amount of anticipatory guidance the spouse will need?
A) "What kind of work do you do?"
B) "How moody has your wife been lately?"
C) "What furniture have you gotten for the baby?"
D) "How are you feeling about becoming a father?"
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Chapter 11: Maternal Nutrition
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Q1) Which statement is best to include when teaching a pregnant adolescent about nutritional needs?
A) "You just need to pay attention to what you eat now."
B) "Folic acid intake is the key to having a healthy baby."
C) "It is important eat iron-rich foods like meat every day."
D) "Calcium and milk aren't needed until the third trimester."
Q2) A newly pregnant client weighs 75.0 kg and has a body mass index of 28.5. What is the maximum amount of weight in pounds that this client should weigh during the pregnancy?
Q3) The nurse is instructing a newly pregnant client who follows a vegan eating plan about folic acid. What should the nurse include when teaching the client about this nutrient? Select all that apply.
A) The best sources are fresh green leafy vegetables.
B) Overcooking foods high in folic acid is preferred.
C) Foods high in folic acid should be protected from light.
D) Cook foods high in folic acid with small amounts of water.
E) Peanuts and whole-grain breads and cereals are good sources.
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Chapter 12: Pregnancy in Selected Populations
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Q1) The nurse has been asked by a community organization to give a presentation on prevention of teen pregnancy. Which statement indicates appropriate steps toward reduction of the local teen pregnancy rate?
A) Classes on how to parent will be mandatory in high school.
B) Plans are made to create a low-cost reproductive health clinic.
C) Parents will be encouraged to avoid discussing sexual activity.
D) Abstinence-only education will be offered in the school and clinics.
Q2) The nurse is working with a group of pregnant teens. Which statement indicates that teaching has been successful?
A) "My baby could come late because I am a teenager."
B) "Because I am young, I have a low risk for preeclampsia."
C) "I am more likely to use birth control after I have this baby."
D) "Pregnant teens are more likely to quit school prior to graduation."
Q3) A 16-year-old is making her first prenatal visit to the clinic in her fourth month of pregnancy. What is the nurse's first responsibility?
A) Contact the social worker.
B) Develop a trusting relationship.
C) Teach the patient about proper nutrition.
D) Schedule the patient for prenatal classes.
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Chapter 13: Assessment of Fetal Well-Being
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Q1) At 32 weeks' gestation, a woman is scheduled for a second non-stress test. Which client response indicates an adequate understanding of this procedure?
A) "I'll have an IV started before the test."
B) "I need to have a full bladder for this test."
C) "I cannot get up and walk around during the test."
D) "I must avoid drinks containing caffeine for 24 hours before the test."
Q2) A pregnant client is hesitant to have nuchal translucency testing. What should the nurse explain as being the advantages of having this test? Select all that apply.
A) It has a high false-positive rate.
B) It is performed early in the pregnancy.
C) There is no risk of spontaneous abortion.
D) It provides reassurance of the fetus's development.
E) It accurately detects 90% of Down syndrome fetuses.
Q3) The nurse is responding to phone calls. Which call should the nurse return first?
A) 29 weeks' gestation, reports increased fetal movement
B) 37 weeks' gestation, reports no fetal movement for 24 hours
C) 32 weeks' gestation, reports decreased fetal movement for 2 days
D) 35 weeks' gestation, reports decreased fetal movement for 4 hours
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Chapter 14: Pregnancy at Risk: Pregestational Problems
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Q1) The nurse is doing preconception counseling with a 28-year-old woman with no prior pregnancies. Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) "A beer once a week will not damage the fetus."
B) "I can continue to drink alcohol until I am diagnosed as being pregnant."
C) "I can drink alcohol while breastfeeding since it does not pass into breast milk."
D) "I need to stop drinking alcohol completely when I start trying to get pregnant."
Q2) The nurse suspects that a pregnant client is a substance user. Which approach should the nurse take during the health history?
A) Explaining how harmful drugs can be for her baby.
B) Asking the woman directly, "Do you use any street drugs?"
C) Asking the woman if she would like to talk to a counselor.
D) Asking some questions about over-the-counter medications and avoiding the mention of illicit drugs.
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Chapter 15: Pregnancy at Risk: Gestational Onset
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Q1) A client who is at 32 weeks' gestation is determined to be at high risk for ABO incompatibility. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate implementing?
A) Intramuscular administration of 300 mcg of Rh immune globulin (RhoGAM).
B) Obtain an antibody screen (indirect Coombs test) to determine whether the client has developed isoimmunity.
C) Note the potential for ABO incompatibility and plan to carefully assess the neonate for the development of hyperbilirubinemia.
D) Notify the primary care provider and document the potential need for treatment of fetal hemolytic anemia in the baby after delivery.
Q2) The nurse is caring for a client at 35 weeks' gestation who has been critically injured in a shooting. Which statement by the paramedics bringing the woman to the hospital should cause the greatest concern?
A) "Blood pressure 110/68, pulse 90)"
B) "Clear fluid is leaking from the vagina."
C) "Client is positioned in a left lateral tilt."
D) "Entrance wound present below the umbilicus."
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Chapter 16: Processes and Stages of Labor and Birth
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Q1) A pregnant client expresses a desire to use the Lamaze method for the upcoming birth of her child. What should the nurse explain as elements of this birthing process? Select all that apply.
A) Guided imagery
B) Sensory memory
C) Dissociative relaxation
D) Controlled muscle relaxation
E) Differentiated breathing patterns
Q2) The spouse is concerned that the client in labor will be hungry since the last time any food was eaten was several hours ago. What should the nurse explain as effects of the labor process on the client's gastrointestinal system? Select all that apply.
A) Reduced gastric motility
B) Increased gastric volume
C) Increased gastric motility
D) Reduced absorption of food
E) Prolonged gastric emptying time
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Chapter 17: Intrapartum Nursing Assessment
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Q1) The nurse is preparing to assess a client who has just arrived in the labor and birth unit. Which statement indicates that additional education is needed?
A) "When you check my cervix, you will find out how thinned out it is."
B) "After you assess my pelvis, you will be able to tell when I will deliver."
C) "You are going to do a vaginal examination to see how far dilated my cervix is."
D) "The reason for a pelvic examination is to determine how low in the pelvis my baby is."
Q2) A client's amniotic fluid is meconium stained. What should the nurse do immediately?
A) Change the client's position in bed.
B) Administer oxygen at 2 L per minute.
C) Notify the healthcare provider that birth is imminent.
D) Begin continuous fetal heart rate monitoring.
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Chapter 18: The Family in Childbirth: Needs and Care
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Q1) The client in labor arrives at the birthing unit with her partner. Which step of the admission process should be completed first?
A) Welcoming the couple
B) The sterile vaginal examination
C) Auscultation of the fetal heart rate
D) Checking for ruptured membranes
Q2) What should be the nurse's priority when caring for an adolescent in labor?
A) Support persons
B) Developmental level
C) Cultural background
D) Plans for keeping the infant
Q3) A client in labor did not attend prenatal classes and is experiencing severe pain. In which breathing technique should the nurse instruct the client to help with relaxation and control? Select all that apply.
A) Kussmaul breathing
B) Abdominal breathing
C) Slow-paced breathing
D) Pant-pant-blow breathing
E) Modified-paced breathing
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Chapter 19: Pharmacologic Pain Management
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Q1) The blood pressure of a client receiving continuous epidural anesthesia for labor has changed from 132/78 mmHg to 78/42 mmHg. What action should the nurse perform first?
A) Administer oxygen.
B) Administer ephedrine 5 to 10 mg intravenously.
C) Verify the client is positioned to promote left uterine displacement.
D) Increase the flow rate of infusion of intravenous crystalloid solution.
Q2) A client in labor who rates pain as 9 on a scale from 1 to 10 requests pain medication after refusing epidural anesthesia. What action should the nurse take prior to administering butorphanol tartrate (Stadol) as prescribed?
A) Offer epidural anesthesia again.
B) Administer oxygen via face mask at 6 to 10 L per minute.
C) Obtain maternal vital signs and assess the fetal heart rate (FHR).
D) Instruct on the actions and contraindications associated with the medication.
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Chapter 20: Childbirth at Risk: Prelabor and Intrapartum
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Q1) A pregnant client is diagnosed with central abruptio placentae. What can the nurse infer about the client's condition?
A) The slight separation of the client's placenta from the uterine wall will not produce any bleeding.
B) The total separation of the client's placenta from the uterine wall will lead to massive hemorrhage.
C) Blood is trapped between the client's placenta and the uterine wall, and there may be concealed bleeding.
D) Blood is passing between the fetal membranes and the client's uterine wall, which will lead to some vaginal bleeding.
Q2) For which reason should the nurse suspect hydramnios in a pregnant client?
A) The client is pregnant with twins.
B) The quadruple screen comes back positive.
C) There is less amniotic fluid than normal for gestation.
D) The fundal height increases disproportionately to the gestation.
Q3) A client who weighed 60 kg before becoming pregnant with twins is having a routine prenatal examination at gestational week 24. What should be this client's weight in kilograms at this time? (Round to the nearest whole number.)
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Chapter 21: Childbirth at Risk: Labor-Related Complications
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Q1) For delivery, a client received a midline episiotomy, which extended into a third-degree laceration. What should the nurse include when explaining the location of the episiotomy to the client?
A) "Up near your urethra."
B) "Into the muscle layer."
C) "Through your rectal mucosa."
D) "Through your rectal sphincter."
Q2) The nurse is assisting in the preparation of a pregnant client in labor for intrauterine resuscitation. For which fetal finding is this intervention indicated? Select all that apply.
A) Prolonged decelerations
B) Persistent late decelerations
C) Last fetal movement 5 minutes ago
D) Fetal heart rate 140 beats per minute
E) Persistent and severe variable decelerations
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Chapter 22: Birth-Related Procedures
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Q1) A client experiencing a difficult labor is going to have vacuum extraction to facilitate delivery. Which statement indicates that the client needs additional information about vacuum extraction assistance?
A) "The baby's head might have a bruise from the vacuum cup."
B) "The vacuum will be applied for a total of 10 minutes or less."
C) "I can stop pushing and just rest if the vacuum extractor is used."
D) "A small cup will be put onto the baby's head, and a gentle suction will be applied."
Q2) A pregnant client receiving oxytocin for labor induction begins demonstrating adverse effects of the medication. In which order should the nurse provide care to this client?
A) Notify the healthcare provider.
B) Discontinue the oxytocin infusion.
C) Position the client onto the left side.
D) Infuse prescribed intravenous fluids.
E) Administer oxygen 8 to 10 L per tight face mask.
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Chapter 23: The Physiologic Responses of the Newborn to Birth
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Q1) The newborn at 24 hours of age has a red blood cell (RBC) count of A)4 million per milliliter. Which entry should the nurse expect to find in the newborn's chart to explain this laboratory value?
B) Cord clamping delayed until pulsation ceased.
C) Infant is breastfed 15 to 20 minutes every 3 hours.
D) CBC drawn from the anterior surface of the left hand.
E) Placental abruption noted to be 80% at time of delivery.
Q2) The mother of a 2-day-old infant newly diagnosed with sepsis asks why she could not detect the symptoms. What should the nurse reply to this mother?
A) "Your mothering skills will improve with time. You should take the newborn class."
B) "Newborns have immature immune function at birth, and illness is very hard to detect."
C) "Your baby did not get enough active acquired immunity from you during the pregnancy."
D) "The immunity your baby gets in utero does not start to function until 4 to 8 weeks of age."
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Chapter 24: Nursing Assessment of the Newborn
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Q1) The nurse suspects that a newborn needs a complete neurologic examination by a healthcare provider. What finding did the nurse use to make this clinical decision? Select all that apply.
A) Absence of the plantar grasp
B) Absence of the truncal reflex
C) Presence of the stepping reflex
D) Presence of a nonnutritive sucking reflex
E) Presence of bringing the hand to the mouth
Q2) During an assessment of a 12-hour-old newborn, the nurse notices pale pink spots on the nape of the neck. How should the nurse document this finding?
A) Nevus flammeus
B) Nevus vasculosus
C) A Mongolian spot
D) Telangiectatic nevi
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Chapter 25: The Normal Newborn: Needs, Care, and Feeding
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Q1) The nurse receives shift change reports on infants born within the last 4 hours. Which newborn should the nurse see first?
A) Term male, grunting respirations
B) 37-week male, respiratory rate 45
C) 8 lb, 1 oz female, pulse 150
D) 39-week female, temperature 97°F
Q2) A pregnant client has not decided on a feeding method for her infant and asks for more information about breastfeeding and formula-feeding. Which client statement indicates that the teaching was successful?
A) "Breastfeeding is more expensive than formula-feeding."
B) "My baby has a lower risk of food allergies if I breastfeed."
C) "Formula-feeding gives the baby protection from infections."
D) "Breast milk cannot be stored; it has to be thrown away after pumping."
Q3) The nurse is not familiar with the cultural background of new parents who have recently immigrated to the United States. What statement is best?
A) "You appear to be Muslim. Do you want your son to be circumcised?"
B) "Let me explain how newborn care takes place here in the United States."
C) "Your baby is a U.S. citizen. You must be very happy about that."
D) "Could you explain what your preferences are regarding child care?"
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Chapter 26: The Newborn at Risk: Conditions Present at Birth
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Q1) A client has delivered a small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infant. What long-term effect should the nurse recognize that this infant is at risk for experiencing?
A) Permanent disfiguration
B) Paralysis below the hips
C) Poor fine motor coordination
D) Thin and underweight as a child to overweight or obese as an adolescent
Q2) The nurse is reviewing clients scheduled for prenatal care. Which client should the nurse identify as being most likely to have a newborn at risk for mortality or morbidity?
A) 37-year-old G8 P2323, works in a chemical factory
B) 16-year-old primipara, began prenatal care at 30 weeks
C) 28-year-old G2 P1001, history of gestational diabetes
D) 23-year-old primipara, low socioeconomic status, unmarried
Q3) The newborn of a mother with type 2 diabetes mellitus is experiencing tremors. What nursing action has the highest priority?
A) Obtain a bilirubin level.
B) Obtain a blood calcium level.
C) Measure the newborn's temperature.
D) Place a pulse oximeter on the newborn.
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Chapter 27: The Newborn at Risk: Birth-Related Stressors
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Q1) Place the following nursing interventions related to resuscitation in the correct order according to complexity of the method and seriousness of the infant's condition.
A) Perform chest compressions.
B) Administer epinephrine.
C) Rub the infant's back with a blanket.
D) Administer 21% oxygen in a positive-pressure ventilator.
E) Administer 100% oxygen in a positive-pressure ventilator.
Q2) The mother of a 4-day-old infant is concerned that the infant's skin tone is yellow and asks if the baby should be hospitalized. What should the nurse consider as being the cause of this infant's skin color change?
A) Pathologic jaundice
B) Physiologic jaundice
C) Acute bilirubin encephalopathy
D) Hemolytic disease of the newborn
Q3) An infant weighing 1500 g is prescribed intravenous normal saline 10 mL/kg. How many milliliters of fluid should the nurse expect to provide this infant? (Calculate to the nearest whole number.)
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Chapter 28: Postpartum Adaptation and Nursing Assessment
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Q1) During a home visit the nurse is concerned that a new mother is experiencing postpartum blues. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical determination? Select all that apply.
A) Fear
B) Anger
C) Euphoria
D) Anorexia
E) Weepiness
Q2) A new mother rarely interacts with the infant unless the infant begins to cry vigorously and she appears relieved when the nurse comes to check on the infant. What is the appropriate nursing intervention for this patient?
A) Contact Social Services with concerns of neglect.
B) Teach the client how to interact appropriately with the infant.
C) Take the infant to the nursery so the baby can receive more consistent care.
D) Provide the care the infant needs while continuing to evaluate the mother's actions.
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Chapter 29: The Postpartum Family: Early Care Needs and Home Care
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Q1) The nurse completes a postpartum assessment on a client who gave birth to her first child 12 hours ago. Assessment findings include: the client nauseated, but has not vomited in the last 2 hours; fundus was boggy but firmed with massage to 1 FB the uterus; client is experiencing moderately heavy lochia rubra and the perineum ecchymotic and edematous. The client's pain rating is 6 on scale of 1 to 10) Her partner is present and supportive. Breastfeeding has been successful 3 times. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority for this client?
A) Acute Pain related to perineal trauma
B) Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume related to uterine bleeding and nausea
C) Readiness for Enhanced Family Coping related to vaginal childbirth experience
D) Knowledge Deficit related to newborn care
Q2) The nurse is teaching a postpartum client when light housekeeping can be resumed. Which response by the client indicates accurate understanding of the information provided?
A) "I can resume light housekeeping after the 6-week postpartum checkup."
B) "I can resume light housekeeping during my first week at home."
C) "I can resume light housekeeping during my second day at home."
D) "I can resume light housekeeping after my second week at home."
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Chapter 30: The Postpartum Family at Risk
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Q1) The nurse is assisting a multiparous postpartum woman to the bathroom for the first time since her delivery 3 hours ago. When the client stands up, blood runs down her legs and pools on the floor. The client turns pale and feels weak. Which is the priority nursing action?
A) Assist the client to empty her bladder.
B) Help the client back to bed to check her fundus.
C) Assess her blood pressure and pulse.
D) Begin an IV of lactated Ringer infusion.
Q2) The nurse is conducting discharge instruction for a postpartum client. Which client response indicates accurate understanding of when to notify the healthcare provider?
A) "If I am having trouble getting the baby to latch on, I should call my doctor."
B) "If I continue to have pain after taking my prescribed analgesic, I should call my doctor."
C) "If I saturate one pad every 8 hours, I should call my doctor."
D) "If I don't have a bowel movement within 24 hours of going home, I should call my doctor."
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Chapter 31: Growth and Development
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Q1) Which nursing actions are developmentally appropriate when providing care to a hospitalized toddler-age child? Select all that apply.
A) Using a crib mobile for distraction during a procedure
B) Having a potty-chair available
C) Allowing self-feeding opportunities
D) Showing equipment that will be used during the scheduled surgery
E) Assessing drawings to determine concerns
Q2) Which nursing actions are developmentally appropriate when caring for a hospitalized school-age child? Select all that apply.
A) Knocking on the school-age child's hospital room door prior to entering
B) Giving clear instructions about details of treatment
C) Providing brochures regarding sexuality
D) Offering medical equipment to play with prior to a procedure
E) Using toys for distraction during a painful procedure
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Chapter 32: Infant, Child, and Adolescent Nutrition
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Q1) The nurse is providing nutritional guidance to the parents of a school-age child. Which comment by a parent would prompt the nurse to provide further education?
A) "We use separate utensils for food preparation and for eating."
B) "We allow our child to drink only pasteurized apple cider."
C) "We let our child sample cookie dough while making cookies."
D) "We always wash our hands well before any food preparation."
Q2) The nurse is providing care to a toddler-age client who is diagnosed with celiac disease. Which interventions will the nurse include in the toddler's plan of care? Select all that apply.
A) Temporary removal of wheat products from the diet
B) Permanent removal of oat products from the diet
C) Fat-soluble vitamin supplements
D) Avoidance of processed foods
E) Obtaining a dietary prescription
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Chapter 33: Pediatric Assessment
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Q1) Which actions by the nurse are appropriate to enhance cooperation when assessing a 10-month-old infant? Select all that apply.
A) Placing the infant on the examination table
B) Using toys to distract the infant
C) Touching the infant's feet before moving on to the trunk
D) Keeping the infant's clothing on during the process
E) Observing the infant's interaction with the mother while she is holding the baby
Q2) The nurse is taking a health history from the family of a 3-year-old child. Which statement or question by the nurse would be most likely to establish rapport and elicit an accurate response from the family?
A) "Tell me about the concerns that brought you to the clinic today."
B) "Does any member of your family have a history of asthma, heart disease, or diabetes?"
C) "Hello, I would like to talk with you and get some information about you and your child."
D) "You will need to fill out these forms; make sure that the information is as complete as possible."
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Chapter 34: Health Promotion and Maintenance: General
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Q1) The mother of a newborn asks the nurse what the purpose of the first scheduled health maintenance visit will be. Which are appropriate responses by the nurse to this question? Select all that apply.
A) "To determine if your baby is being abused."
B) "To determine compatibility between you and the provider."
C) "To discuss policies related to provision of care."
D) "To evaluate your understanding of the services offered."
E) "To determine your baby's risk for obesity."
Q2) The nurse is working with first-time parents. Which activity will the nurse suggest to encourage the development of good muscle tone in their infant?
A) Placing the infant in an infant seat rather than lying down in a crib
B) Surrounding the infant with toys and other stimulating items to encourage motor movement
C) Swaddling the infant
D) Putting the infant to bed each night at 8 p.m., even if the infant protests with crying
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Chapter 35: Health Promotion and Maintenance: the
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A) Recognizing that food jags are common
B) Involving the child in snack selection and preparation
C) Encouraging the use of a highchair with a safety strap
D) Recommending the child consumes high-fat foods
Q2) Which assessment finding for a toddler-age child indicates an increased risk for an unhealthy self-concept?
A) A parent who praises the child for his or her accomplishments
B) A parent who is attempting potty training but who understands that accidents will happen
C) A parent who is observed spanking a child for taking a toy from another child in the waiting room
D) A parent who reads a book to the toddler-age child each night before bed to encourage cooperation
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Chapter 36: Health Promotion and Maintenance: the
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Q1) The mother of a 12-year-old child informs the nurse that the child's father died from sudden cardiac death at 44 years old. Which laboratory tests does the nurse anticipate will be prescribed by the healthcare provider?
A) Chest x-ray
B) Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
C) Electroencephalogram (EEG)
D) Lipid profile
Q2) A mother reports that her adolescent daughter is always late. The mother states, "She was born late and has been late every day of her life." Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
A) "Setting specific alarms and reinforcing the value of being 'on-time' may assist her to be more of an 'on-time' individual."
B) "Just let it go for now. Teachers and, in the future, employers will be the best people to help her be 'on-time.' "
C) "You need to establish specific time frames for your adolescent and be certain she adheres to them."
D) "You have a major problem. There must be a lot of screaming in your home."
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Chapter 37: Family Assessment and Concepts of Nursing
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Q1) The home health nurse is providing care to a 2-week-old newborn, and notes that the baby has a necklace with a charm around the neck. The parents state that they believe the charm will keep the baby healthy. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
A) Report the parent to Social Services for endangering the child.
B) Respect the parents' wishes and leave the necklace in place.
C) Remove the necklace and inform the parents that it is dangerous.
D) Ask the parents to remove the necklace.
Q2) In which situation will the school nurse collaborate with the family and other members of the healthcare team in order to develop an individualized health plan (IHP)?
A) For a child who recently developed a penicillin allergy
B) For a child who has been treated for head lice
C) For a child who has missed 2 weeks of school due to mononucleosis
D) For a child who is newly diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
Q3) Which pediatric client will the community health nurse assess first?
A) A 6-year-old who is wheezing and short of breath.
B) A 2-year-old who has been pulling at his ear.
C) A 2-month-old with a 2-day history of diarrhea.
D) A 10-year-old with a sore throat and low-grade fever.
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Chapter 38: Nursing Considerations for the Child and
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Q1) The nurse provides care to pediatric clients with chronic disease process. Which diagnoses does the nurse categorize as needing increased use of healthcare services? Select all that apply.
A) Cancer
B) Sickle cell disease
C) Renal failure
D) Cystic fibrosis
E) Autism spectrum disorder
Q2) The nurse works in a clinic for medically fragile children who require home care. The nurse has noticed that a high percentage of the families parents divorce. In an attempt to reduce the divorce rate among the parents, the nurse creates an educational session for parents of medically fragile children. Which should be the focus of this session?
A) Communication
B) Financial stability
C) Ways to meet the child's physical needs
D) The state laws that have relevance to the medically fragile child.
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Chapter 39: Nursing Considerations for the Hospitalized Child
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Q1) A school-age client is in the playroom when the respiratory therapist arrives to give a scheduled breathing treatment. Which is the most appropriate nursing action?
A) Escorting the child to his room and asking the child-life specialist to bring toys to the bedside
B) Rescheduling the treatment for a later time
C) Assisting the child back to his room for the treatment but reassuring him that he may return when the procedure is completed
D) Showing the respiratory therapist to the playroom so the treatment can be performed
Q2) Prior to discharging the child from the hospital, what routine discharge instructions should the nurse discuss with the family?
A) Monitoring signs and symptoms specific to condition
B) Instruction on performing a medical examination on the child
C) No instructions are needed; the family is familiar with the child.
D) A list of all diagnostic tests obtained during the hospitalization and their results
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Chapter 40: Pain Assessment and Management in Children
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Q1) Which statement by the parent of a preschool-age child would indicate the need for further teaching regarding pain management?
A) "I will call the office tomorrow if the pain medicine is not relieving the pain."
B) "I can expect my child to have some pain for the next few days."
C) "Because my child just had surgery today, I can expect the pain level to be higher tomorrow."
D) "I will plan to give my child pain medicine around the clock for the next day or so."
Q2) ) While making rounds, the nurse observes all of the following client behaviors. Which child should the nurse further evaluate for postoperative pain?
A) The 6-month-old in deep sleep.
B) The 2-year-old who is cooperative when the nurse takes vital signs.
C) The 4-year-old who is actively watching cartoons.
D) The 14-month-old who is thrashing his arms and legs.
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Chapter 41: The Child With a Life-Threatening Condition and
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Q1) The emergency department (ED) nurse is talking with a preschooler about the death of the child's parents in a motor vehicle crash. Which should the nurse take into consideration when formulating the client's plan of care?
A) Preschool-age children often believe that death is their fault.
B) Preschool-age children believe death is permanent.
C) Preschool-age children engage in reality-based thinking.
D) Preschool-age children may believe the parents will not come back home.
Q2) Which is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for the adolescent diagnosed with cystic fibrosis who is intubated with an endotracheal tube?
A) Anxiety related to leaving chores undone at home
B) Fear of future pain related to medical procedures
C) Risk for Overweight related to inactivity
D) Powerlessness (moderate) related to inability to speak or communicate with friends
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Chapter 42: Social and Environmental Influences on the Child
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Q1) A child is admitted to the hospital unit for physical injuries. The mother's boyfriend is suspected of child abuse. Which is the primary role of the nurse in addition to reporting the information to the proper authorities?
A) Gathering information about how the injuries occurred.
B) Collecting evidence against the suspected abuser.
C) Encouraging the child to talk about his experience.
D) Protecting the child from further injury.
Q2) The nurse is providing care to a child who is admitted to the hospital due to environmental exposure to a toxic agent. Which questions should the nurse ask the child and the parent during the assessment process?
A) "Do you work around harmful substances that could have been brought to the home environment?"
B) "What year was your home built?"
C) "Does your child have a hobby that includes working with glue?"
D) "Does your home have a smoke detector?"
E) "Does your home have a carbon monoxide detector?"
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Chapter 43: Immunizations and Communicable Diseases
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Q1) Which nursing actions allow a child to acquire active immunity against a disease?
A) Administering a dose of immunoglobulins
B) Administering a killed virus vaccine
C) Administering a toxoid vaccine
D) Administering antibiotic therapy
E) Administering antiviral therapy
Q2) Which vaccines should the nurse prepare to administer to a 6-month-old infant during a scheduled well-child visit? Select all that apply.
A) DTaP vaccine
B) Hib vaccine
C) HPV4 vaccine
D) MMR vaccine
E) PCV13 vaccine
Q3) Which should the nurse use when reconstituting vaccines?
A) The diluents provided
B) Normal saline
C) Any solution available
D) Sterile water
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Q1) A child is admitted to the hospital for hypercalcemia and is placed on diuretic therapy. Which diuretic would the nurse expect to give?
A) Furosemide (Lasix)
B) Hydrochlorothiazide (Aquazide)
C) Spironolactone (Aldactone)
D) Mannitol (Osmitrol)
Q2) The nurse is assessing a pediatric client who is experiencing metabolic alkalosis. Which assessment questions should the nurse include when interviewing the child's parents? Select all that apply.
A) "Has your child consumed any aspirin?"
B) "Has your child consumed any boric acid?"
C) "Has your child consumed any antifreeze?"
D) "Has your child consumed any baking soda?"
E) "Has your child consumed any antacids?"
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Chapter 45: The Child With Alterations in Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Function
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Q1) A nurse is caring for a visually impaired 20-month-old client who has not begun to walk. Which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for this child?
A) Self-care Deficit
B) Impaired Physical Mobility
C) Impaired Home Maintenance
D) Delayed Development
Q2) Which parental statement indicates correct understanding of discharge instructions for a pediatric client after a tonsillectomy?
A) "We will call the healthcare provider for any indication of ear pain."
B) "We will be sure to give our child adequate amounts of citrus juices."
C) "We will plan on administering acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain."
D) "We will keep our child on bed rest for 10 days after the surgery."
Q3) Which is the priority nursing assessment for a pediatric client who is postoperative for tonsillectomy?
A) Arrhythmias
B) Dehydration
C) Increased blood sugar
D) Increased urinary output
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Chapter 46: The Child With Alterations in Respiratory Function
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Q1) Which nursing assessment data would indicate that a pediatric client sustained a large pulmonary contusion in a motor vehicle crash? Select all that apply.
A) Eupnea
B) Dyspnea
C) Hemoptysis
D) Fever
E) Crackles
Q2) Which parental statement indicates correct understanding regarding pancreatic enzyme administration in the treatment of cystic fibrosis?
A) "I will administer this medication 4 times each day."
B) "I will administer this medication twice each day."
C) "I will administer this medication with meals and snacks."
D) "I will administer this medication every 6 hours around the clock."
Q3) Which is the priority nursing action for a premature neonate who is experiencing apnea?
A) Administering oxygen
B) Performing back blows and chest thrusts
C) Calling a code blue
D) Providing stimulation by stroking the back
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Chapter 47: The Child With Alterations in Cardiovascular Function
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Q1) Which parental statement indicates correct understanding for the reason a cardiac catheterization is needed for a child who is diagnosed with a congenital heart defect?
A) "This procedure will keep the ductus arteriosus open and oxygenated and unoxygenated blood mixed."
B) "This procedure is used to close the ductus arteriosus to prevent mixing of arterial and venous blood."
C) "This procedure will redirect the blood so that blood bypasses the right ventricle."
D) "This procedure connects the ventricle to the atrium."
Q2) Which is the priority nursing action when providing care to a pediatric client who is diagnosed with hypovolemic shock?
A) Assessing the cause of bleeding
B) Establishing an open airway and administering oxygen
C) Administering analgesics for pain control
D) Providing replacement of volume
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Chapter 48: The Child With Alterations in Immune Function
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Q1) A parent of a newborn asks the nurse why young children seem to become ill so often when compared with older children and adults. Which is the best response by the nurse?
A) "Newborns have lower numbers of natural killer cells."
B) "Newborns have high levels of IgA in their systems."
C) "Newborns are lacking lymphoid tissue."
D) "Newborns have an immature thymus gland."
Q2) An adolescent female client is diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which action by the client indicates acceptance of the body changes that occur because of SLE?
A) Attends school but does not stay for after-school activities
B) Discusses the body changes with healthcare providers only
C) Discusses the body changes with her best friend
D) Only attends small parties at friends' homes
Q3) A nurse is planning care for a child with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for this child?
A) Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion
B) Ineffective Thermoregulation
C) Risk for Fluid Volume Deficit
D) Risk for Infection
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Chapter 49: The Child With Alterations in Hematologic Function
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Q1) Which is the priority teaching point for the nurse to include in the discharge instructions for the parents of a child who was admitted in a sickle-cell crisis?
A) Rapid weaning of pain medications
B) A diet high in protein
C) Adequate hydration
D) Restriction of activities
Q2) The parents of an infant diagnosed with sickle-cell disease ask, "How did our child get this disease? Neither one of us has it." Which should the nurse consider when responding to the parents?
A) The father is not the biologic father of the infant.
B) The mother of the child has the trait, but the father does not.
C) The father of the child has the trait, but the mother does not.
D) The mother and the father of the child have the sickle-cell trait.
Q3) Which parental statement indicates correct understanding of information presented regarding the treatment for infant anemia?
A) "We will add green leafy vegetables to our child's low-iron formula."
B) "We will discontinue the use of vitamin C supplements by 6 months of age."
C) "We will begin an iron-fortified infant cereal at 4 to 6 months of age."
D) "We will introduce cow's milk by 6 months of age."
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Chapter 50: The Child With Cancer
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Q1) The nurse is providing care for a pediatric client who is diagnosed with a Wilms tumor. Which laboratory test result should the nurse monitor prior to administering the prescribed chemotherapy dose?
A) Hemoglobin
B) Red blood cell count
C) Platelets
D) Absolute neutrophil count (ANC)
Q2) The nurse is providing care to a pediatric client who will require radiation as a portion of the treatment regimen. Which topics should the nurse include in the teaching session related to long- term ramifications associated with this treatment option?
A) Scoliosis
B) Adhesions
C) Hypothyroidism
D) Visual impairment
E) Cardiotoxicity
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Chapter 51: The Child With Alterations in Gastrointestinal Function
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Q1) Which is the priority nursing action when preparing a neonate born with a gastroschisis defect for transport to a pediatric hospital for corrective surgery?
A) Covering the exposed intestines with sterile moist gauze
B) Wrapping the newborn warmly in two or three blankets
C) Providing a sterile water feeding to maintain hydration during transport
D) Allowing the parents of the newborn to see their child prior to transport
Q2) A nurse is preparing for the delivery of a newborn with a known diaphragmatic hernia defect. Which equipment should the nurse have on hand for the delivery?
A) Bag-valve-mask system
B) Sterile gauze and saline
C) Soft arm restraints
D) Endotracheal tube
Q3) A toddler is admitted to the surgical unit for a planned closure of a temporary colostomy. Which medical prescription should the nurse question?
A) Clear liquids today. NPO tomorrow
B) Type and cross-match for 1 unit of packed red blood cells.
C) Rectal temperatures every 4 hours
D) Start an intravenous line with D<sub>5</sub>NS at 20 mL per hour.
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Chapter 52: The Child With Alterations in Genitourinary Function
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Q1) Which actions should the nurse implement when assessing the physical growth for a child who is diagnosed with chronic renal failure? Select all that apply.
A) Asking the child to step on the scale
B) Measuring the child's height
C) Measuring the child's head circumference
D) Using the Denver II with the child
E) Monitoring the child's blood pressure
Q2) Which urinalysis result should the nurse anticipate for a child who is admitted with acute glomerulonephritis?
A) Bacteriuria and increased specific gravity
B) Hematuria and proteinuria
C) Proteinuria and decreased specific gravity
D) Bacteriuria and hematuria
Q3) Which is the priority nursing intervention when caring for a neonate who is born with bladder exstrophy?
A) Measuring intake and output
B) Inserting a Foley catheter
C) Covering the defect with sterile plastic wrap
D) Palpating the bladder mass to ensure urine is expelled
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Chapter 53: The Child With Alterations in Endocrine Function
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Q1) The nurse is giving discharge instructions to the parents of a child whose adrenal glands have been removed due to a tumor. Which parental statement indicates the need for further education?
A) "I will call the doctor if my child has restlessness and confusion."
B) "If my child has any gastric irritation, I will give him antacids."
C) "If my child has vomiting and diarrhea, I will hold his hydrocortisone."
D) "I will give my child his hydrocortisone in the morning."
Q2) The nurse is providing information to an adolescent newly diagnosed with diabetes. Which clinical manifestations of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) should the nurse include in the teaching session? Select all that apply.
A) Change in mental status
B) Tachycardia
C) Fruity breath odor
D) Rapid, shallow respirations
E) Abdominal pain
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Chapter 54: The Child With Alterations in Neurologic Function
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Q1) The nurse is planning a teaching session for the parents of a child who is diagnosed with simple partial seizures. Which causes should the nurse include when teaching the parents? Select all that apply.
A) Lesions
B) Cysts
C) Tumor
D) Brain abscesses
E) Brain trauma
Q2) Which assessment finding for a 4-month-old infant would require further action by the nurse?
A) The posterior fontanel is open.
B) The infant has good head control when held upright.
C) The infant is able to roll only from abdomen to back.
D) The anterior fontanel is open and soft.
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Chapter 55: The Child With Alterations in Mental Health and Cognitive Function
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Q1) Which activities should the nurse include in the plan of care for a child diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to improve behavior and learning? Select all that apply.
A) Asking the mother to seek a prescription for methylphenidate (Ritalin) for the child
B) Placing the child's desk at the back of the room to reduce distractions
C) Developing a consistent routine for the classroom
D) Limiting the decorations in the classroom
E) Determining areas where the child performs well and using these areas to promote self-esteem
Q2) Which nursing action assists in the diagnosis of mental health and cognitive disorders that occur during childhood?
A) Monitoring vital signs
B) Administering prescribed medications
C) Conducting a developmental assessment
D) Documenting an accurate history and physical
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Chapter 56: The Child With Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function
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Q1) Which are appropriate interventions for the nurse to include in the plan of care for a child who is casted? Select all that apply.
A) Monitoring breath sounds
B) Assessing neurovascular status every 4 hours
C) Repositioning every 2 to 3 hours
D) Using moleskin to protect the skin from rough edges
E) Encouraging the parents cuddle with their child
Q2) Which assessment finding would require an immediate nursing action when providing care to an adolescent who is postoperative for spinal fusion surgery?
A) Sleeps when not bothered but arouses easily with stimuli
B) Impaired color, sensitivity, and movement to lower extremities
C) Nausea relieved by antiemetics
D) Pain relieved by analgesics
Q3) Which action by the nurse is appropriate for a child who presents in the emergency department with an ankle injury?
A) Avoid compressing the area to allow tissue swelling as necessary.
B) Perform passive range-of-motion to the extremity.
C) Lower the extremity below the level of the heart.
D) Apply ice to the extremity.
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Chapter 57: The Child With Alterations in Skin Integrity
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Q1) Which is the priority intervention when planning care for an infant who is diagnosed with eczema?
A) Applying antibiotics to lesions
B) Keeping the baby content
C) Maintaining adequate nutrition
D) Preventing infection of lesions
Q2) Which topics should be included in a teaching session with parents of school-age children to prevent sunburn? Select all that apply.
A) Playing in the shade
B) Wearing a hat while outdoors
C) Restricting outside activities between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
D) Using sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher
E) Avoiding sunglasses
Q3) Which adolescent statement regarding skin care and acne prevention would indicate the need for further education by the nurse?
A) "I shouldn't squeeze my blackheads or pimples."
B) "I need to watch my diet and cut out all chocolates."
C) "I should avoid applying drying materials, such as astringents, to my face"
D) "I should wash my hands frequently and avoid touching my face."
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