COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
●● The parents of an adolescent treated for allergies privately tell the
nurse that they suspect that their child is a hypochondriac. Which
therapeutic response would the nurse provide?
a.) Discussing developmental behaviors of adolescents
b.) Explaining potentially serious complications of allergies
c.) Discussing some of the underlying causes of hypochondriasis
d.) Explaining that the parents may be transferring their fears to their
adolescent
Answer: a.) Discussing developmental behaviors of adolescents
●● Which characteristic can be observed in abusive parents? Select all
that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
a.) Social isolation
b.) Poor coping skills
c.) Family authorization
d.) Felling of no control over life
e.) Inability to seek help from others
f.) Expects child to satisfy needs for love
Answer: a, b, c, d, e, f (all)
, ●● Which would the nurse consider when caring for a family with three
school-aged children as the unit of service?
a.) Certain members of the family may be capable of giving more
support than the nurse
b.) Assessing each family member is not necessary to plan care for the
family as a whole
c.) Family values are not as important as other factors regarding how
assistance is perceived
d.) Helping the family requires separating health problems from other
aspects of the family's life
Answer: a.) Certain members of the family may be capable of giving
more support than the nurse
●● Which goal is the priority for a client with asthma who has a
prescription for an inhaled bronchodilator?
a.) Is able to obtain pulse oximeter readings
b.) Demonstrates use of a metered-dose inhaler
c.) Knows the health care provider's office hours
d.) Can identify triggers that may cause wheezing
Answer: b.) Demonstrates use of a metered-dose inhaler
●● Which is a complication that may develop in the child with
hypospadias with chordee?