NSG 3600 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The-nurse-knows-that-effective-communication-with-children-and-their-parents-is-critical-to-
providing-atraumatic-quality-nursing-care.-Which-of-the-following-statements-accurately-
describes-the-communication-patterns-of-children?---ans---Children-rely-more-on-
nonverbal-communication-and-silence.
Children-often-use-fewer-words-than-adults-and-may-rely-more-on-nonverbal-
communication-and-silence.-Communication-patterns-can-vary-greatly-from-one-child-to-
the-next.-Some-children-are-very-talkative,-while-others-are-quiet.-Parents-more-often-
require-neutral-communication-(i.e.,-verbal-communication-that-is-related-to-assessing-
and-solving-problems),-whereas-children-more-often-desire-affective-communication-
(establishment-of-rapport-and-trust,-giving-comfort).
The-nurse-uses-family-centered-care-to-care-for-children-in-a-pediatric-office.-Upon-what-
concept-is-family-centered-care-based?---ans---The-family-is-the-constant-in-the-child's-life-
and-the-primary-source-of-strength.
The-nurse-contacts-a-child-life-specialist-(CLS)-to-work-with-children-on-a-pediatric-ward.-
What-is-the-primary-goal-of-the-CLS?---ans---Decrease-anxiety-and-fear-during-
hospitalization-and-painful-procedures.
The-CLS-is-a-specially-trained-individual-who-provides-programs-that-prepare-children-for-
hospitalization,-surgery,-and-other-procedures-that-could-be-painful.-The-goal-of-the-CLS-
is-to-decrease-the-anxiety-and-fear-while-improving-and-encouraging-understanding-and-
cooperation-of-the-child.-The-CLS-may-use-distraction-techniques-and-act-as-a-liaison,-
but-that-is-not-the-primary-goal-of-the-CLS-role.-The-CLS-does-not-perform-medical-
procedures
The-nurse-is-assessing-the-temperature-of-a-diaphoretic-toddler-who-is-crying-and-being-
uncooperative.-What-would-be-the-best-method-to-assess-temperature-in-this-child?---
ans---Axillary-method
The-nurse-performing-a-health-history-on-a-child-asks-the-parents-if-their-child-has-
experienced-increased-appetite-or-thirst.-What-body-system-is-the-nurse-assessing-with-
this-question?---ans---Endocrine
ANSWERS
The-nurse-knows-that-effective-communication-with-children-and-their-parents-is-critical-to-
providing-atraumatic-quality-nursing-care.-Which-of-the-following-statements-accurately-
describes-the-communication-patterns-of-children?---ans---Children-rely-more-on-
nonverbal-communication-and-silence.
Children-often-use-fewer-words-than-adults-and-may-rely-more-on-nonverbal-
communication-and-silence.-Communication-patterns-can-vary-greatly-from-one-child-to-
the-next.-Some-children-are-very-talkative,-while-others-are-quiet.-Parents-more-often-
require-neutral-communication-(i.e.,-verbal-communication-that-is-related-to-assessing-
and-solving-problems),-whereas-children-more-often-desire-affective-communication-
(establishment-of-rapport-and-trust,-giving-comfort).
The-nurse-uses-family-centered-care-to-care-for-children-in-a-pediatric-office.-Upon-what-
concept-is-family-centered-care-based?---ans---The-family-is-the-constant-in-the-child's-life-
and-the-primary-source-of-strength.
The-nurse-contacts-a-child-life-specialist-(CLS)-to-work-with-children-on-a-pediatric-ward.-
What-is-the-primary-goal-of-the-CLS?---ans---Decrease-anxiety-and-fear-during-
hospitalization-and-painful-procedures.
The-CLS-is-a-specially-trained-individual-who-provides-programs-that-prepare-children-for-
hospitalization,-surgery,-and-other-procedures-that-could-be-painful.-The-goal-of-the-CLS-
is-to-decrease-the-anxiety-and-fear-while-improving-and-encouraging-understanding-and-
cooperation-of-the-child.-The-CLS-may-use-distraction-techniques-and-act-as-a-liaison,-
but-that-is-not-the-primary-goal-of-the-CLS-role.-The-CLS-does-not-perform-medical-
procedures
The-nurse-is-assessing-the-temperature-of-a-diaphoretic-toddler-who-is-crying-and-being-
uncooperative.-What-would-be-the-best-method-to-assess-temperature-in-this-child?---
ans---Axillary-method
The-nurse-performing-a-health-history-on-a-child-asks-the-parents-if-their-child-has-
experienced-increased-appetite-or-thirst.-What-body-system-is-the-nurse-assessing-with-
this-question?---ans---Endocrine
