Pediatric Nursing Exam Materials
Course Introduction
Pediatric Nursing is a specialized course designed to equip students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to care for infants, children, and adolescents in various healthcare settings. The course emphasizes child growth and development, family-centered care, pediatric assessments, and evidence-based nursing interventions for common acute and chronic health conditions. Through theoretical learning and practical clinical experiences, students develop critical thinking, communication, and advocacy skills essential for supporting young patients and their families while collaborating within multidisciplinary healthcare teams. The course also addresses ethical, cultural, and legal aspects unique to pediatric nursing practice.
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Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 6th Edition by Gloria Leifer
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Chapter 1: The Past, Present, and Future
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Q1) As a result of research done in the 1930s by the Children's Bureau:
A) children with heart problems are now cared for by pediatric cardiologists.
B) the Child Abuse and Prevention Act was passed.
C) hot lunch programs were established in many schools.
D) children's asylums were founded.
Answer: C
Q2) The nurse clarifies to a patient that diagnosis related groups (DRGs) are designed to contain medical care costs by:
A) determining payment based on diagnosis.
B) requiring two medical opinions to confirm a diagnosis.
C) organizing HMOs.
D) defining a person who will require hospitalization.
Answer: A
Q3) One of the major advantages to the application of critical thinking is that it results in:
A) problem-free care.
B) limited approaches to care.
C) less need for assessment.
D) problem prevention.
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Human Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) Maturation of the ovarian follicle is initiated by which hormone?
A) Estrogen
B) Follicle-stimulating hormone
C) Progesterone
D) Luteinizing hormone
Answer: B
Q2) The nurse explains that the decrease in estrogen and progesterone during the menstrual cycle is responsible for:
A) degeneration of the corpus luteum.
B) ovulation.
C) follicle maturation.
D) shedding of the endometrium.
Answer: D
Q3) A 10-year-old girl asks the nurse, "What is the first sign of puberty?" The correct nursing response is:
A) an increase in height.
B) breast development.
C) appearance of axillary hair.
D) the first menstrual period.
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Fetal Development
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Q1) The amniotic fluid has several functions. What are they? Select all that apply.
A) Maintaining an even temperature
B) Impeding excessive fetal movement
C) Lubricating fetal skin
D) Acting as reservoir for nutrients
E) Acting as cushion for fetus
Answer: A, E
Q2) The vessels comprising the umbilical cord are cushioned and protected by a substance called ___________ _____________.
Answer: Wharton's jelly
Wharton's jelly is a substance in the umbilical cord that cushions and protects the vessels.
Q3) The nurse explains that if one parent has a dominant gene and the other parent does not, the percentage of children carrying the dominant gene will be:
A) 10%.
B) 25%.
C) 50%.
D) 100%.
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy
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Q1) The nurse recognizes which behavior characteristic(s) of women in their first trimester of pregnancy? Select all that apply.
A) Showing off her sonogram photos
B) Ambivalence about pregnancy
C) Emotional and labile mood
D) Focusing on her infant
E) Fatigue
Q2) A woman tells the nurse that she is quite sure she is pregnant. The nurse recognizes which as a positive sign of pregnancy?
A) Amenorrhea
B) Uterine enlargement
C) HCG detected in the urine
D) Fetal heartbeat
Q3) During the physical examination for the first prenatal visit, it is noted that Chadwick's sign is present. This refers to the:
A) bluish or purplish discoloration of the vulva, vagina, and cervix.
B) presence of early fetal movements.
C) darkening of the areola and breast tenderness.
D) palpation of the fetal outline.
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Chapter 5: Nursing Care of Women with Complications
During Pregnancy
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Q1) Rh incompatibility occurs in which situation?
A) Rh-negative mother, Rh-positive fetus
B) Rh-positive mother, Rh-negative fetus
C) Rh-negative mother, Rh-negative fetus
D) Rh-positive mother, Rh-positive fetus
Q2) The nurse teaches a woman who is 8 weeks pregnant about how rubella can affect the developing fetus. The nurse realizes the woman understands the information when she says that rubella during pregnancy can result in:
A) facial abnormalities.
B) mental retardation.
C) liver failure.
D) limb deformities.
Q3) What would the nurse include in a teaching plan for the pregnant patient who has iron deficiency anemia and has been placed on iron supplement? Select all that apply.
A) Citrus fruits enhance absorption of iron.
B) Bran products support iron deficiency.
C) Milk will disguise the taste of the iron.
D) The iron therapy will continue for about 3 months.
E) Tea should be avoided while taking iron.
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Chapter 6: Nursing Care of Mother and Infant During Labor and
Birth
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Q1) What do late decelerations indicate? Select all that apply.
A) A nonreassuring pattern
B) Uteroplacental insufficiency
C) Fetal heart depression
D) Cord compression
E) Head compression
Q2) While caring for a laboring woman, the nurse notices a pattern of variable decelerations in fetal heart rate with uterine contractions. The nurse's initial action is to:
A) stop the oxytocin infusion.
B) increase the intravenous flow rate.
C) reposition the woman to her side.
D) start oxygen via nasal cannula.
Q3) After the membranes have ruptured, the nurse should assess the fetal heart rate (FHR) for ________ minute(s).
Q4) The most important nursing activity during the fourth stage of labor is to:
A) monitor the frequency and intensity of contractions.
B) provide comfort measures.
C) assess for hemorrhage.
D) promote bonding.
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Chapter 7: Nursing Management of Pain During Labor and Birth
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Q1) The nurse points out the major advantages of nonpharmacological pain control methods. What are they? Select all that apply.
A) They sedate the mother.
B) They do not slow labor.
C) They do not dull the excitement of the birth experience.
D) They do not have the potential to cause allergic reactions.
E) They do not have to be delayed until labor is well established.
Q2) When a pregnant woman arrives at the labor suite, she tells the nurse that she wants to have an epidural for delivery. The nurse is aware that a contraindication to an epidural block is:
A) abnormal clotting.
B) previous cesarean delivery.
C) history of migraine headaches.
D) history of diabetes mellitus.
Q3) The nurse explains that the Dick-Read method of childbirth preparation is based on:
A) mild sedation throughout labor.
B) relaxation techniques.
C) skin stimulation.
D) deep massage.
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Chapter 8: Nursing Care of Women with Complications
During Labor and Birth
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Q1) When a woman is admitted to the labor and delivery unit, she tells the nurse that she is anxious about delivery, the welfare of her infant, and how quickly she will recover. The nurse is aware that anxiety can affect labor by:
A) decreasing a woman's pain sensitivity.
B) reducing blood flow to the uterus.
C) increasing the ability to tolerate pain.
D) enhancing maternal pushing through greater muscle tension.
Q2) The nursing care of a woman with a third-degree laceration immediately after delivery would include:
A) warm compresses to the perineum.
B) cold pack to the perineum.
C) warm sitz bath.
D) elevation of hips to prevent edema.
Q3) A(n) _______________ is a narrow cone inserted into the cervix to "ripen" the cervix to increase uterine contractions.
Q4) The nurse explains to a patient that a minimum score of _____ on the Bishop scale is predictive of successful labor induction.
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Chapter 9: The Family After Birth
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Q1) The hormone responsible for milk "let-down" or ejection from the breasts is
Q2) The nurse assesses the initial lochia postdelivery, which is known as:
A) serosa.
B) rubra.
C) alba.
D) vaginalis.
Q3) The nurse is giving a shower to a patient who had a cesarean section 2 days previously. What intervention(s) should be included before, during, and after the shower? Select all that apply.
A) Leave abdominal dressing open to air.
B) Position patient with back to water stream.
C) Cover infusion site with rubber glove.
D) Provide a shower chair.
E) Confirm ambulation ability.
Q4) The nurse assessing a newborn recognizes a sign of hypoglycemia, which is:
A) increased nasal mucus.
B) increased temperature.
C) active muscle movements.
D) high-pitched cry.
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Chapter 10: Nursing Care of Women with Complications
After Birth
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Q1) One day after discharge, the postpartum patient calls the clinic complaining of a reddened area on her lower leg, temperature elevation of 37 ° C (99.8° F), rust-colored lochia, and sore breasts. From these symptoms, the nurse suspects:
A) phlebitis.
B) puerperal infection.
C) late postpartum hemorrhage.
D) mastitis.
Q2) When the 4-week postpartum patient with mastitis asks the nurse if she can continue to breastfeed, the nurse's most helpful response is:
A) "Stop breastfeeding until the infection clears."
B) "Pump the breasts to continue milk production, but do not give breast milk to the infant."
C) "Begin all feedings with the affected breast until the mastitis is resolved."
D) "Breastfeeding can continue unless there is any abscess formation."
Q3) The nurse explains that the process of the body returning to the nonpregnant state is called _______________.
Q4) The nurse weighs a saturated perineal pad and finds it to weigh 15 grams. The nurse is aware that this indicates a blood loss of _____ mL.
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Chapter 11: The Nurses Role in Womens Health Care
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Q1) On day 13 of a 28-day cycle, a woman's basal body temperature is 36.5° C (97.7° F). If she ovulates on day 14, her temperature measurement on day 14 would most likely be:
A) 35.9° C (96.7° F).
B) 36.3° C (97.3° F).
C) 36.7° C (98.1° F).
D) 37.1° C (98.9° F).
Q2) The nurse tells a woman who is trying to conceive to check her cervical mucus for changes. A few days before ovulation, the cervical mucus is:
A) cloudy and tacky.
B) scant and thick.
C) thin and white.
D) clear and slippery.
Q3) The nurse instructing a man considering a vasectomy should state that after a vasectomy:
A) intercourse should be delayed for 6 weeks.
B) sperm will still be ejaculated for a month.
C) erections will be difficult to maintain.
D) monthly sperm counts for a year will be necessary.
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Chapter 12: The Term Newborn
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Q1) The parents of a newborn girl express concern about the infant's vaginal discharge, which appears to be bloody mucus. The nurse explains that this is caused by:
A) premature stimulation of the ovarian hormones by the pituitary system.
B) cessation of female sex hormones transferred in utero from mother to infant.
C) the increased amount of circulating blood from the mother throughout pregnancy.
D) trauma to the genitalia during the birth process.
Q2) The nurse is going to use a bulb syringe to clear mucus from a newborn's nose and mouth. The nurse's first action is to:
A) place the tip in the nose and squeeze the bulb gently.
B) suction secretions from the nose before the mouth.
C) depress the bulb before inserting the syringe tip into the mouth.
D) insert the tip into the back of the mouth to reach mucus.
Q3) The statement that indicates the parent understands the guidelines for bathing a newborn is:
A) "I'll use a mild soap to clean all of the body parts."
B) "I am going to add bath oil to the water to keep the baby's skin soft."
C) "I should shampoo the head after washing the rest of the body."
D) "I'll wash from the feet upward and change the wash cloth for the face."
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Chapter 13: Preterm and Postterm Newborns
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Q1) Assessment of altered skin integrity in the preterm infant is made difficult because of the immature immune system that cannot produce a(n) __________ reaction.
Q2) The nurse explains that a 4-day-old infant born at 33 weeks of gestation may need to be fed by gavage during the first few days of life because the infant:
A) often has a very weak or absent sucking or swallowing reflex.
B) is unable to digest food properly.
C) refuses to take formula by mouth.
D) needs a larger quantity of formula at each feeding.
Q3) The nurse knows that a postterm infant may experience which potential problem(s)? Select all that apply.
A) Seizures
B) Asphyxia
C) Paralysis
D) Visual defects
E) Polycythemia
Q4) The nurse is aware that the preterm infant has an increased tendency to bleed due to deficient levels of ________.
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Chapter 14: The Newborn with a Perinatal Injury or Congenital
Malformation
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Q1) The assessment made that would lead the nurse to suspect hip dysplasia would be:
A) asymmetrical gluteal folds.
B) limited adduction of the affected side.
C) foot turned inward.
D) deep inguinal creases.
Q2) Parents of a 2-month-old infant with Down syndrome should be instructed, because of the generalized hypotonicity of the child, that special attention should be given to:
A) preventing hyperthermia.
B) respiratory care.
C) prevention of diarrhea.
D) incontinence care.
Q3) Parents of a newborn with a unilateral cleft lip are concerned about having the defect repaired. The nurse explains that a child with a cleft lip usually undergoes surgical repair:
A) immediately after birth.
B) by 3 months of age.
C) after 12 months of age.
D) varies in every case.
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Chapter 15: An Overview of Growth, Development, and Nutrition
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Q1) The nurse suggests what approach(es) for introducing a toddler to new foods? Select all that apply.
A) Serve one food at a time.
B) Avoid showing personal likes or dislikes.
C) Offer foods in small amounts, less than a teaspoon.
D) Entice the toddler to eat with sweets.
E) Serve food warm.
Q2) The nurse cautions that children who are put to sleep with a bottle are at risk for a dental problem called ___________ _____________.
Q3) The nurse assessing patterns of growth in a child would investigate further if:
A) previous weight was in the 75th percentile, and present weight is in the 25th percentile.
B) height is in the 90th percentile, and weight is in the 75th percentile.
C) last weight was in the 5th percentile, and present weight is in the 10th percentile.
D) weight is in the 50th percentile, and sibling's weight at the same age was in the 75th percentile.
Q4) The correct term for the child aged 4 weeks to 1 year is ______________.
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Chapter 16: The Infant
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Q1) A parent brings a 6-month-old infant to the pediatric clinic for her well-baby examination. Her birth weight was 8 pounds, 2 ounces. The nurse weighing the infant today would expect her weight to be at least _____ pounds.
A) 12
B) 16
C) 20
D) 24
Q2) The nurse is aware that the earliest age at which the infant should be able to walk independently is _____ months.
A) 8 to 10
B) 12 to 15
C) 15 to 18
D) 18 to 21
Q3) The abnormal finding in an evaluation of growth and development for a 6-month-old infant would be:
A) weight gain of 4 to 7 ounces per week.
B) length increase of 1 inch in 2 months.
C) head lag present.
D) can sit alone for a few seconds.
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Chapter 17: The Toddler
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Q1) How would the nurse advise a parent who states, "I never know how much food to feed my child"?
A) Serving sizes should not exceed 1 teaspoon of each type of food.
B) Food quantities must be carefully measured to avoid overfeeding.
C) Use 1 tablespoon of each food for each year of age as a guideline.
D) A toddler should eat three balanced meals. Snacks are not necessary.
Q2) When assessing language development in a 2-year-old, an expected finding would be:
A) a 900-word vocabulary.
B) use of two-word sentences.
C) use of pronouns and prepositions.
D) 100% of speech is understandable.
Q3) The nurse has explained the use of time-outs to the parent of a 3-year-old. The nurse determines the parent understands the information when she states an appropriate period for a time-out is _____ minutes.
A) 3
B) 6
C) 10
D) 15
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Chapter 18: The Preschool Child
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Q1) A preschool-age child is asked, "Why do trees have leaves?" Which response would be an example of animism?
A) "So I can have shade over my sandbox."
B) "Because God made them that way."
C) "To hide behind when they are scared."
D) "For the squirrels to play in."
Q2) The nurse suggests a measure that might be helpful for the child with enuresis, such as:
A) applying an electric pad that gently shocks the child.
B) waking the child several times during the night to urinate.
C) decreasing fluid intake after the evening meal.
D) increasing dietary fiber intake.
Q3) The nurse is aware that children who are unable to express themselves with words often will:
A) become reclusive and introspective.
B) develop other methods of verbal communication.
C) engage in more creative play.
D) have tantrums and act out.
Q4) ____________ is a preschooler's idea that the world and all of its contents are created by people.
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Chapter 19: The School-Age Child
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Q1) A seventh-grade girl tells the school nurse that her art teacher, a woman, is her hero. The most appropriate interpretation of the girl's comment is:
A) the student may be exploring her career options.
B) the comment is cause for concern about sexual abuse.
C) the child may have difficulty interacting with her peers.
D) hero worship is a normal phenomenon.
Q2) The parents of an 8-year-old tell the nurse the child wakes the household crying out during his frequent nightmares. The nurse's most helpful response is to explain that nightmares are a(n):
A) normal extension of the child's fear of mutilation.
B) abnormal response to repressed feelings.
C) common result of latent sexuality.
D) side effect of overactivity and stimulation.
Q3) The nurse is aware that by the age of _____, the first permanent teeth erupt.
Q4) The nurse advises the parents of a 6-year-old to try and ensure at least ______ hours of sleep daily for the child.
Q5) The nurse reminds the parents who are trying to select a dog for their allergic child that the best selection would be a female dog that is ______________ and _______________.
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Chapter 20: The Adolescent
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Q1) The nurse suggests a good dietary source of zinc for an adolescent who is a vegetarian would be:
A) green, leafy vegetables.
B) citrus fruits.
C) nuts.
D) enriched breads.
Q2) The nurse using the PACE interview guide for persons at risk for substance abuse arrives at a score of 2 for an adolescent patient. The nurse should assess this score as:
A) nonindicative of potential substance abuse.
B) normal experimentation of the adolescent.
C) need to schedule another PACE interview in 3 months.
D) indication for referral for counseling.
Q3) A 13-year-old boy states, "The girls in my class tower over me." The nurse's most informative response would be:
A) "It may seem that way because girls have a growth spurt 2 years earlier than boys."
B) "Perhaps your parents are not exceptionally tall."
C) "Boys usually experience a growth spurt 1 year earlier than girls."
D) "You may feel short, but you are actually average height for your age."
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Chapter 21: The Childs Experience of Hospitalization
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Q1) The nurse must make a room assignment for a 16-year-old with cystic fibrosis. An optimal roommate might be:
A) a 4-year-old child who had an appendectomy.
B) a 10-year-old child with sickle cell disease in vaso-occlusive crisis.
C) a 15-year-old with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
D) to assign the adolescent to a private room.
Q2) When a 2-year-old returns to her hospital room following a diagnostic procedure, her parents are not available, and the child is crying loudly. The technique that is most appropriate to alleviate the child's distress is to:
A) rock the child gently to sleep.
B) play with the child using pop-up toys.
C) role play with the child to act out her feelings.
D) ask the child to draw a picture about her feelings.
Q3) When the preschooler who is hospitalized for surgery to correct a poorly healed fracture says, "My doctor is going to unscrew my bent arm and screw on a new one," the nurse should ________________ this misconception.
Q4) A(n) _______________ ______________ is a person under the age of 18 who can legally sign for consent for medical treatment for themselves or their children.
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Chapter 22: Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family
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Q1) After topical administration of hydrocortisone cream to the buttocks and abdomen of an infant, the nurse should:
A) diaper the infant snugly with a disposable diaper.
B) cover the area with a transparent dressing.
C) apply a cloth diaper.
D) place the infant on a plastic pad, undiapered.
Q2) A child who has a continuous intravenous infusion should be assessed every:
A) hour.
B) two hours.
C) three hours.
D) four hours.
Q3) The strategy the nurse might use when administering oral medications to a young child who is reluctant to take it is to:
A) mix the medication with chocolate milk.
B) tell the child that the medication is candy.
C) give the medication quickly if the child is crying.
D) offer the child fruit juice after the medication is swallowed.
Q4) The order reads, "Give ampicillin oral suspension 400 mg PO every day." The vial reads, "Ampicillin 125 mg/5 mL." The nurse will give a dose of ______ mL.
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Chapter 23: The Child with a Sensory or Neurological Condition
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Q1) The nurse urges the mother of a 6-month-old to get her child inoculated with Haemophilus influenzae type B to protect against:
A) encephalitis.
B) influenza.
C) bacterial meningitis.
D) otitis media.
Q2) An adolescent has just had a generalized seizure and collapsed in the school nurse's office. The nurse should call 911 if the student:
A) has a seizure lasting more than 5 minutes.
B) is sleepy and lethargic after the seizure.
C) fell at the onset of the seizure.
D) is confused and has slurred speech after the seizure.
Q3) The best way for the nurse to communicate with a 10-year-old child who has a hearing impairment would be to:
A) use gestures and signs as much as possible.
B) let the child's parents communicate for her.
C) face the child and speak clearly in short sentences.
D) recognize that the child's ability to communicate will be on a 6-year-old child's level.
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Chapter 24: The Child with a Musculoskeletal Condition
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Q1) The nurse explains that the child's fracture heals more rapidly than the adult's because the child's bones:
A) are less porous than adult bone.
B) are covered by a thicker periosteum.
C) are not affected by bone overgrowth.
D) have faster callus formation.
Q2) How does the pediatric skeletal system differ from that of the adult? Select all that apply.
A) Lower mineral content
B) More ossification
C) Open epiphyses
D) Less porosity
E) Greater strength
Q3) The observation that may cause the nurse to consider the possibility of child abuse when a mother says that her young child fell down the basement stairs is:
A) red, green, and yellow bruises on his body.
B) bruises are dispersed on his head, arms, and legs.
C) a broken arm last year, and the child being described as accident-prone.
D) the mother is very anxious for her son to get medical attention.
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Chapter 25: The Child with a Respiratory Disorder
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Q1) The nurse would suggest to the parents of an asthmatic child to encourage participation in which sport(s)? Select all that apply.
A) Swimming
B) Gymnastics
C) Baseball
D) Cross-country skiing
E) Distance running
Q2) The nurse offers a variety of fluids to a 5-year-old asthmatic child to compensate for the fluid loss through dyspnea. Appropriate fluids would be:
A) room temperature water.
B) carbonated beverages.
C) iced fruit juice.
D) cold milk.
Q3) After the 3-month-old child with respiratory syncytial virus is given a protocol of antiviral medications, the nurse explains that routine immunizations will need to be delayed for _______ months.
Q4) The nurse explains that the ____________________ can sense the oxygen concentration in the blood and signal the brainstem to increase respiration.
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Chapter 26: The Child with a Cardiovascular Disorder
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Q1) The nurse uses a diagram to illustrate what four structural heart anomalies that comprise tetralogy of Fallot? Select the four that apply.
A) Hypertrophied right ventricle
B) Patent ductus arteriosus
C) Ventral septal defect
D) Narrowing of pulmonary artery
E) Dextroposition of aorta
Q2) Because the diagnosis of rheumatic fever is difficult, an aid used to identify the presence of rheumatic fever is the _____________ _______________.
Q3) The nurse explains that which congenital cardiac defect(s) cause(s) increased pulmonary blood flow? Select all that apply.
A) Atrial septal defects (ASDs)
B) Tetralogy of Fallot
C) Dextroposition of aorta
D) Patent ductus arteriosus
E) Ventricular septal defects (VSDs)
Q4) The nurse takes into consideration that the most common congenital heart defect is the ____________ ____________ defect.
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Chapter 27: The Child with a Condition of the Blood,
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Q1) The nurse would instruct the parent to give ferrous sulfate drops to the child:
A) with milk.
B) with orange juice.
C) with water.
D) on a full stomach.
Q2) The nurse explains that the COPP medical regimen for the treatment of Hodgkin's disease uses a combination of which drugs? Select all that apply.
A) Vincristine
B) Cyclophosphamide
C) Methotrexate
D) Prednisone
E) Procarbazine hydrochloride
Q3) On admission, a child with leukemia has widespread purpura and a platelet count of 19,000/mm³. The priority nursing intervention is:
A) assessing neurological status.
B) inserting an intravenous line.
C) monitoring vital signs during platelet transfusions.
D) providing family education about how to prevent bleeding.
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Chapter 28: The Child with a Gastrointestinal Condition
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Q1) On the second day of hospitalization for a 3-month-old brought in for treatment for gastroenteritis, the nurse makes all of the assessments listed below. Which assessment finding indicates ineffectiveness of treatment?
A) Weight loss of 4 ounces
B) Dry mucous membranes
C) Decreased skin turgor
D) Depressed fontanelle
Q2) What sign(s) indicate(s) moderate dehydration? Select all that apply.
A) 10% weight loss
B) Dry mucous membranes
C) Normal anterior fontanel
D) Increased urinary output
E) Lethargy
Q3) Intussusception would be suspected when parents describe the child's stools as:
A) currant jelly.
B) black and tarry.
C) green liquid.
D) greasy and foul-smelling.
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Chapter 29: The Child with a Genitourinary Condition
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Q1) An appropriate intervention for the edematous child with reduced mobility related to nephrotic syndrome would be to:
A) teach the child to minimize body movements.
B) change the child's position frequently.
C) keep the head of the child's bed flat.
D) keep edematous areas moist and covered.
Q2) When a child's ureter becomes completely obstructed from scarring, the nurse explains that urinary diversion may be necessary to prevent the reflux back into the renal pelvis from causing ____________________.
Q3) The nurse is explaining to a 17-year-old female the actions to prevent urinary tract infection. The nurse determines the adolescent understands the information when she says a good drink to keep urine acidic is:
A) milk.
B) grape juice.
C) apple juice.
D) orange juice.
Q4) The nurse uses a diagram to show how the _______________, the working unit of the kidney, filters and regulates fluids.
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Chapter 30: The Child with a Skin Condition
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Q1) The statement made by a parent indicating the need for further teaching about strategies to control itching for the infant with eczema is:
A) "Wool is the best fabric for the infant's clothing."
B) "I should avoid laundry detergents with fragrances."
C) "I put cotton gloves on the infant's hands."
D) "The infant's fingernails are kept short."
Q2) When teaching about general skin care measures that could help prevent acne, the nurse would include:
A) eliminating chocolate, peanuts, and cola from the diet.
B) washing the face with a cleansing product frequently.
C) planning indoor activities to avoid sun exposure.
D) eating a balanced diet and getting sufficient rest.
Q3) When the nurse caring for a patient with severe frostbite observes a purple flush on the hands and feet, the nurse should:
A) report this sign immediately.
B) place a warm towel over the extremities.
C) gently sponge with cool water.
D) medicate for pain.
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Chapter 31: The Child with a Metabolic Condition
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Q1) An important consideration for the school-age child taking DDAVP for diabetes insipidus would be:
A) observing for signs of water deprivation.
B) restricting his physical education program.
C) arranging for the child to use the bathroom when needed.
D) limiting fluid intake other than during the lunch period.
Q2) The nurse explains that the diagnosis of diabetes is made when the fasting blood glucose level is _______ mg/dL on two separate occasions, and the history is positive for indication of the disease.
Q3) A child receives a combination of regular and NPH insulin at 8:00 AM At 8:45 AM, when the breakfast trays have not yet arrived from the kitchen, the nurse should:
A) notify the charge nurse.
B) give the patient a snack of graham crackers and milk.
C) ambulate the patient in the hall for a short time.
D) give the patient more insulin according to the sliding scale.
Q4) The nurse assessing a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA?c) test is aware that this test can evaluate average glucose levels over a period of _____ to _____ months.
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Chapter 32: The Child with a Communicable Disease
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Q1) A 9-year-old child hospitalized for neutropenia is placed in protective isolation. What is the most appropriate response for the nurse to make when the child asks, "Why do you have to wear a gown and mask when you are in my room?"
A) "Nurses and doctors wear gowns and masks because you have a condition that could be spread to others."
B) "The gown and mask are to protect you because you could get an infection very easily."
C) "I'm wearing this because there are a lot of bacteria in the hospital."
D) "I might look scary but you won't need this after you have had medication for 24 hours."
Q2) The nurse would document a rash that has erythematous circular raised lesions as: A) macular.
B) papular.
C) vesicular.
D) pustular.
Q3) The nurse uses a diagram showing how the wood tick acts as a(n) ______________ in the transmission of Lyme disease.
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Chapter 33: The Child with an Emotional or Behavioral Condition
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Q1) The school nurse cautions a group of parents about the prevalence of children who get high by inhaling hydrocarbons and fluorocarbons that are included in which product(s)? Select all that apply.
A) Glue
B) Chlorine
C) Cleaning fluid
D) Copy machine toner
E) Aerosol sprays
Q2) When a parent asks the nurse to describe what is meant by a "learning disability," the nurse's most helpful response would be:
A) "A child may have difficulty with perception, language, comprehension, or memory."
B) "It is characterized by inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity."
C) "The child's intellectual ability limits his learning."
D) "The child has difficulty learning because of brain damage."
Q3) The nurse documents that every time the child is directed to discuss the relationship with her brother, she complains of shortness of breath and begins to have asthma-like symptoms. The nurse assesses this behavior as a(n) _________________ reaction.
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Chapter 34: Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
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Q1) The nurse explains that the focus of acupressure is to restore the balance of:
A) Chi.
B) shiatsu.
C) yin and yang.
D) Ayurveda.
Q2) The nurse clarifies that the difference between complementary therapy and alternative therapy is that complementary therapy:
A) must be administered by a medical doctor.
B) is administered with conventional therapy.
C) replaces conventional therapy.
D) is administered to a group of patients at the same time.
Q3) A pregnant woman wishes to use aromatherapy during her labor and delivery. The nurse would recommend the essential oil of:
A) juniper.
B) wintergreen.
C) thyme.
D) citrus.
Q4) The nurse clarifies that a person who is ____________ _____________ demonstrates sensitivity and respect for different practices and philosophies.
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