NUR 2513 MateRNal Child FiNal exaM QUestioNs aNd
aNsweRs PRaCtiCe QUestioNs with solUtioNs Newest 2026
2027 | alReady GRaded a+
The benefits of play for children - ANSWER-- learn to socialize
-learning society rules
-communication; express thoughts
-learning fine & gross motor skills
-creativity & conceptualize
-master skills
-get stronger (muscles)
-Enables child to explore, express, solve problems
-Cognitive and Physical development, helps form independence over time.
-provides psychosocial needs of child
How do we respond to their fears - separation/ pain - ANSWER-1.) Separation anxiety starts
around 4 to 8 months and peaks in toddlers. Separation anxiety differs from normal clinginess.
Children with the disorder can't think about anything but the present fear of separation. They
may have nightmares or regular physical complaints. They may be reluctant to go to school or
other places.
Treatment includes talk therapy and possibly anti-anxiety medication.
-with favorite items or activity, distraction, parents room in or go with child to procedures.
-Child will protest separation due to anxiety, [prep with tours and explanation, use transitional
objects] reinforce when they will see parent again.
-Despair follows due to grief of separation, detachment due to ongoing anger/coping skills.
2.) Fear of pain - explain procedure, distraction, ask parent to stay and participate in care and
explain what's going on.
How do we communicate with children - ANSWER-Children in general - Get to their level
physically. Simple words. Eye contact. Play to demonstrate. Approachable. Tie a certain time to
an event.
, Discipline and limit setting - what is appropriate. - ANSWER-Harmful discipline
-Corporal punishment [okay to hit, slap or harm]
-Isolation (in some cases)
-Demoralizing; screaming/verbal abuse
-Neglect - passive aggression.
Types: Authoritarian- dictator & Authoritative/democratic (is most effective)
*Parent can go in and out of different style modes sometimes
Beneficial Discipline
Time out [without isolation], redirection, distraction, positive reinforcement, modeling preferred
/desired behavior, removal of privileges, natural consequences of actions.
how do children cope with stress? - ANSWER-Positive = child expands world when the parent is
absent, adaptation, learning to cope
Negative = long term stress = BAD
can have PHYSICAL manifestations
What is the role of the child life specialist? - ANSWER-Therapeutic play. Education.
Communication resource.
ICP signs and some causes? - ANSWER--The intracranial pressure (ICP) is the pressure of the
CSF in the subarachnoid space between the skull and the brain.
-Causes: contusions (bruises), brain tumor, subdural or epidural hematoma, abscess, ischemic
anoxic-states, hypertensive encephalopathy, acute liver failure, hypercapnia, Reye's Syndrome,
venous sinus obstruction, CSF obstructed; hydrocephalus, meningeal disease choroid plexus
tumor, subarachnoid hemorrhage.
-Priority nursing interventions: keep head elevated! maintenance of a patent airway; inadequate
oxygenation or excess carbon dioxide causes cerebral blood vessels to dilate, resulting in an
increase in ICP. Monitor vitals closely (intracranial bleeding = increase in body temp.), loosen
clothing around neck, protect child from injury (seizures).
aNsweRs PRaCtiCe QUestioNs with solUtioNs Newest 2026
2027 | alReady GRaded a+
The benefits of play for children - ANSWER-- learn to socialize
-learning society rules
-communication; express thoughts
-learning fine & gross motor skills
-creativity & conceptualize
-master skills
-get stronger (muscles)
-Enables child to explore, express, solve problems
-Cognitive and Physical development, helps form independence over time.
-provides psychosocial needs of child
How do we respond to their fears - separation/ pain - ANSWER-1.) Separation anxiety starts
around 4 to 8 months and peaks in toddlers. Separation anxiety differs from normal clinginess.
Children with the disorder can't think about anything but the present fear of separation. They
may have nightmares or regular physical complaints. They may be reluctant to go to school or
other places.
Treatment includes talk therapy and possibly anti-anxiety medication.
-with favorite items or activity, distraction, parents room in or go with child to procedures.
-Child will protest separation due to anxiety, [prep with tours and explanation, use transitional
objects] reinforce when they will see parent again.
-Despair follows due to grief of separation, detachment due to ongoing anger/coping skills.
2.) Fear of pain - explain procedure, distraction, ask parent to stay and participate in care and
explain what's going on.
How do we communicate with children - ANSWER-Children in general - Get to their level
physically. Simple words. Eye contact. Play to demonstrate. Approachable. Tie a certain time to
an event.
, Discipline and limit setting - what is appropriate. - ANSWER-Harmful discipline
-Corporal punishment [okay to hit, slap or harm]
-Isolation (in some cases)
-Demoralizing; screaming/verbal abuse
-Neglect - passive aggression.
Types: Authoritarian- dictator & Authoritative/democratic (is most effective)
*Parent can go in and out of different style modes sometimes
Beneficial Discipline
Time out [without isolation], redirection, distraction, positive reinforcement, modeling preferred
/desired behavior, removal of privileges, natural consequences of actions.
how do children cope with stress? - ANSWER-Positive = child expands world when the parent is
absent, adaptation, learning to cope
Negative = long term stress = BAD
can have PHYSICAL manifestations
What is the role of the child life specialist? - ANSWER-Therapeutic play. Education.
Communication resource.
ICP signs and some causes? - ANSWER--The intracranial pressure (ICP) is the pressure of the
CSF in the subarachnoid space between the skull and the brain.
-Causes: contusions (bruises), brain tumor, subdural or epidural hematoma, abscess, ischemic
anoxic-states, hypertensive encephalopathy, acute liver failure, hypercapnia, Reye's Syndrome,
venous sinus obstruction, CSF obstructed; hydrocephalus, meningeal disease choroid plexus
tumor, subarachnoid hemorrhage.
-Priority nursing interventions: keep head elevated! maintenance of a patent airway; inadequate
oxygenation or excess carbon dioxide causes cerebral blood vessels to dilate, resulting in an
increase in ICP. Monitor vitals closely (intracranial bleeding = increase in body temp.), loosen
clothing around neck, protect child from injury (seizures).
