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Growth and development milestones: physical, cognitive, psychosocial stages (Erikson, Piaget)

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Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 5th Edition
Maternity
Ricci
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Pediatric
Carman Nursing
Test Bank.pdf
5th Edition
Maternity
Ricci
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Pediatric
Carman Nursing
Test Bank.pdf
5th Edition Ricci Kyle Carman Test Bank.pdf




Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 5th Edition
Ricci Kyle Carman Test Bank
Chapter 1

1. When integrating the principles of family-centered care into the
birthing process, the nurse would base care upon which belief?
A. Birth is viewed as a medical event.
B. Families are unable to make informed choices due to stress.
C. Birth results in changes in relationships.
D. Families require little information to make appropriate decisions for care.

Answer: C

Rationale: Family-centered care is based on the followinagb i rpb .rc ionmc/ t ieps tles: Birth affects
the entire family, and relationships will change; birth is viewed as a normal, healthy
event in the life of the family; and families are capable of making decisions about
their own care if given adequate information and professional support.
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Perspectives on Maternal and Child Health Care
Cognitive Level: Apply
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
Integrated Process: Caring
Reference: p. 7

2. The nurse is working with a group of community health members to develop
a plan to address the special health needs of women. The group would design
educational programs to address which priority condition?
A. Smoking
B. Heart disease
C. Diabetes
D. Cancer

Answer: B

Rationale: The group needs to address cardiovascular d ise as e, the number one cause
of death in women regardless of racial or ethnic group. Smoking is related to heart
disease and the development of cancer. However, heart disease and cancer
can occur in any woman regardless of her smoking hist oarbyi r b.. cCo ma/nt ecs ter is the second
leading cause of death, with women having a one in three lifetime risk of
developing cancer. Diabetes is another important health condition that can affect
women. However, it is not the major health problem that heart disease is.
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Perspectives on Maternal and Child Health Care
Cognitive Level: Apply
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Integrated Process: Nursing Process




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Reference: p. 12

3. A nurse is conducting an orientation program for a group of newly hired nurses.
As part of the program, the nurse is reviewing the issuea ob i rfb .icno fmo/ tre m s t ed consent. The
nurse determines that the teaching was effective when the group identifies which
situation as a violation of informed consent?
A. Performing a procedure on a 15-year-old without parental consent
B. Serving as a witness to the signature process on an oapb ier br. caotmi v/ t ees t permit
C. Asking whether the client understands what she is signing following receiving
education
D. Getting verbal consent over the phone for an emergeanbicrby. c opmr / ot ecs tedure from the
spouse of a unconscious woman

Answer: A

Rationale: In most states, only clients over the age of 18 can legally provide
consent for health care. Serving as a witness to the signature process, asking
whether the client understands what she is signing, a nda gb i reb t. ctoi mn / gt e svt erbal consent over
the phone for emergency procedures are all key to informed consent and are not
violations.
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Perspectives on Maternal and Child Health Caabr i er b
Cognitive Level: Analyze
Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
Integrated Process: Nursing Process
Reference: p. 45

4. A pregnant woman is to undergo an invasive procedure to evaluate the status of
her fetus. To ensure informed consent, which action wouabldirb.bcoem/ttehset priority
responsibility of the nurse providing care to this woman?
A. Asking relevant questions to determine the client's understanding
B. Providing a detailed description of the risks and benefits of the procedure
C. Explaining the exact steps that will occur during the pa rb oi rbc.ceo dm u/ terset
D. Offering suggestions for alternative options for treatment

Answer: A

Rationale: The nurse's responsibilities related to informed consent include: Ensuring
the consent form is completed with signatures from the client; serving as a witness
to the signature process; and determining whether the ca lbiier bn. c to mu/ tne sdt erstands what she
is signing by asking her pertinent questions. The physician, advanced practice
nurse, or midwife is responsible for informing the client about the procedure and
obtaining consent by providing a detailed description of the procedure or treatment,
its potential risks and benefits, and alternative methods a ab i vr ba. c iolma/bt elset .
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Perspectives on Maternal and Child Health Care
Cognitive Level: Apply
Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Management of Care




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Integrated Process: Nursing Process
Reference: p. 45

5. A 9-month-old with glaucoma requires surgery. The i na bfi ar b n. c to 'ms/t epsat
rents are divorced. To obtain informed consent, which action would be
most appropriate?
A. Contacting the father for informed consent
B. Obtaining informed consent from the mother
C. Seeking a court ruling on the course of care
D. Determining sole or joint custody by the parents

Answer: D

Rationale: The most appropriate action would be to determine legal custody by
court decree. If the parents have joint custody, then either parent may give
consent, but it is always best to have consent given by ba boi rtbh. c opma/ t erset nts. The parent
with only physical custody may give consent for emergency care. The last resort is
getting a court ruling; usually this is not necessary unless the parents disagree
about the care of the child.
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Perspectives on Maternal and Child Health Care
Cognitive Level: Apply
Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Manageam b irbe.cnotm /otefs tCare
Integrated Process: Nursing Process
Reference: p. 47

6. Which statement made by a nursing student would b ea bsi r tb . cionmd/ tiecsat te
that her education on family-centered care was fully understood?
A. "Childbirth affects the entire family, and relationships will change."
B. "Families are usually not capable of making health c aarbei r bd. ceo mc /itse isot ns for themselves,
especially in stressful situations."
C. "Mothers are the only family member affected by childbirth."
D. "Since childbirth is a medical procedure, it may affect

everyone." Answer: A

Rationale: Childbirth affects the entire family, and relati oa bni r bs . hc oi mp / st e s wt ill change.
Childbirth is viewed as a normal life event, not a medical procedure. Families are
very capable of making health care decisions about their own care with proper
information and support.
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Perspectives on Maternal and Child Health Care
Cognitive Level: Apply
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
Integrated Process: Nursing Process
Reference: p. 15

7. Which aspect of client wellness has not been a focus aob fi r bh. ceo ma/lt te hs t
during the 21st century ?




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A. Disease prevention
B. Health promotion
C. Wellness
D. Analysis of morbidity and mortality

Answer: D

Rationale: The focus on health has shifted to disease pr ea bvi reb .nc otmi o/ t ne s,t health promotion,
and wellness. In the last century, much of the focus was on analyzing morbidity
and mortality rates.
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Perspectives on Maternal and Child Health Care
Cognitive Level: Remember
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Integrated Process: Nursing Process
Reference: , p. Health Status of Women and Children

8. A nurse is planning a continuum of care for a client d ua briirbn. cgo mp/ treestgnancy,
labor, and childbirth. What is the most important factor in enhancing the
birthing experience?
A. Adhering to strict specific routines
B. Involving a pediatric physician
C. Educating the client about the importance of a suppora tb irp
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D. Assigning several nurses as a support

team Answer: C

Rationale: Educating the client about the importance of a support person during
labor and delivery has been shown to improve and enhance the birthing experience.
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Perspectives on Maternal and Child Health Care
Cognitive Level: Remember
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
Reference: p. 5-7

9. The nurse is administering a number of therapeutic i natbei r br.vc oemn/ tteisot ns for
neonates, infants, and children on the pediatric unit. Which intervention
contributes to an increase in chronic illness seen in early childhood?
A. Administering antibiotics to prevent lethal infections
B. Vaccinating children to prevent childhood diseases
C. Using mechanical ventilation for premature infants
D. Using corticosteroids as a treatment for asthma

Answer: C

Rationale: Using mechanical ventilation and medications to foster lung development
in premature infants increases their survival rate. Yet t haeb i ribn. cfoamn/ t te ss t who survive are
often faced with myriad chronic illnesses. Administering antibiotics to prevent lethal




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