Foundations of Nursing Chapter 12 & 13
"It will be a more rounded shape within few days." - answer The mother of a newborn
infant who was birthed vaginally asks the nurse, "Is something wrong because it seems
my baby's head is not the proper shape?" Which is the nurse's best response?
An individual with bulimia may engage in binge eating.
An individual with bulimia may induce vomiting.
If untreated, bulimia may lead to significant morbidity and mortality. - answer The nurse
is preparing a teaching plan about eating disorders in adolescents. Which statements
about bulimia should the nurse include when teaching to adolescents?
Peer mediation program - answer A 12-year-old patient is showing signs of depression
after being a victim of bullying at school. Which program would be appropriate to
improve the child's situation?
Between 2 to 3 months the infant starts smiling responsively.
At 8 months, the infant can differentiate strangers from familiar faces.
At 9 months the infant can play simple games like peek-a-boo. - answer The nurse is
explaining to first-time parents the developmental milestones in an infant. Which options
indicate developmental milestones in infants?
":This colored solution is not medicine, it's a dye used to clean the wound." - answer
The student nurse is preparing a 5-year-old patient for a wound dressing. Which
statement made by the student nurse needs correction?
Iron-fortified formula - answer A woman is unable to breast feed her 7-month-old infant.
What alternative does the nurse recommend?
To help maintain the newborn's body temperature. - answer The nurse places a
newborn on the mother's abdomen. What is the objective of this nursing intervention?
Absence of reflexes - answer Which condition in a newborn requires immediate
intervention?
"You should provide nutritious finger foods to your child between meals." - answer A
mother of a 2-year-old child tells the nurse, "I am worried that my child is not eating
properly and is not gaining weight." Which advice given by the nurse to the mother will
be beneficial for the child?
Make an immediate referral to a mental health professional. - answer A mother of an
adolescent complains that her child's school performance has declined and the child
has been isolating herself over the past few days. The mother also suspects that the
child has also been engaging in substance abuse. After assessing the child, the nurse
, Foundations of Nursing Chapter 12 & 13
finds that the child is experiencing depression and has suicidal thoughts. What would be
the most appropriate intervention in this situation?
Spurt of height
Building muscles
Hoarseness of voice - answer The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old patient after surgical
repair for a tibia fracture. The mother of the adolescent tells the nurse about his
careless attitude and his arrogance at home. She also complains that he argues with his
siblings. What are the physical changes that the nurse can expect in this adolescent?
"I should place soft toys near my baby during sleep." - answer Which statement made
by a pregnant woman indicates the need for further teaching about necessary
interventions to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
School-age children should be educated and encouraged to plan, select, and prepare
healthy meals.
School-age children should be educated on the hazards of smoking.
School-age children should be provided with healthy and nutritious snacks.
School-age children should be given age-appropriate immunizations. - answer A school
health nurse is teaching a group of parents on how to promote the health of school-age
children. What are the instructions that the nurse should provide?
A sense of autonomy develops during toddlerhood.
Temper tantrums result when parental restrictions cause frustration in toddlers.
Toddlers strive for independence by using their muscles to do everything themselves. -
answer The nurse working in a pediatric clinic explains to a parent the psychosocial
changes in toddlers. What information should the nurse include?
Placing objects from hand to mouth - answer Which action does the nurse expect a 4-
month-old infant to perform?
The digestive system of a 5-month-old infant is not fully developed.
The extrusion reflux of a 5-month-old infant pushes the food out of the mouth. - answer
Why should solid foods be excluded from the diet of a 5-month-old infant?
"We moved to a new home recently."
"We had a second child last month."
"It will be a more rounded shape within few days." - answer The mother of a newborn
infant who was birthed vaginally asks the nurse, "Is something wrong because it seems
my baby's head is not the proper shape?" Which is the nurse's best response?
An individual with bulimia may engage in binge eating.
An individual with bulimia may induce vomiting.
If untreated, bulimia may lead to significant morbidity and mortality. - answer The nurse
is preparing a teaching plan about eating disorders in adolescents. Which statements
about bulimia should the nurse include when teaching to adolescents?
Peer mediation program - answer A 12-year-old patient is showing signs of depression
after being a victim of bullying at school. Which program would be appropriate to
improve the child's situation?
Between 2 to 3 months the infant starts smiling responsively.
At 8 months, the infant can differentiate strangers from familiar faces.
At 9 months the infant can play simple games like peek-a-boo. - answer The nurse is
explaining to first-time parents the developmental milestones in an infant. Which options
indicate developmental milestones in infants?
":This colored solution is not medicine, it's a dye used to clean the wound." - answer
The student nurse is preparing a 5-year-old patient for a wound dressing. Which
statement made by the student nurse needs correction?
Iron-fortified formula - answer A woman is unable to breast feed her 7-month-old infant.
What alternative does the nurse recommend?
To help maintain the newborn's body temperature. - answer The nurse places a
newborn on the mother's abdomen. What is the objective of this nursing intervention?
Absence of reflexes - answer Which condition in a newborn requires immediate
intervention?
"You should provide nutritious finger foods to your child between meals." - answer A
mother of a 2-year-old child tells the nurse, "I am worried that my child is not eating
properly and is not gaining weight." Which advice given by the nurse to the mother will
be beneficial for the child?
Make an immediate referral to a mental health professional. - answer A mother of an
adolescent complains that her child's school performance has declined and the child
has been isolating herself over the past few days. The mother also suspects that the
child has also been engaging in substance abuse. After assessing the child, the nurse
, Foundations of Nursing Chapter 12 & 13
finds that the child is experiencing depression and has suicidal thoughts. What would be
the most appropriate intervention in this situation?
Spurt of height
Building muscles
Hoarseness of voice - answer The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old patient after surgical
repair for a tibia fracture. The mother of the adolescent tells the nurse about his
careless attitude and his arrogance at home. She also complains that he argues with his
siblings. What are the physical changes that the nurse can expect in this adolescent?
"I should place soft toys near my baby during sleep." - answer Which statement made
by a pregnant woman indicates the need for further teaching about necessary
interventions to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
School-age children should be educated and encouraged to plan, select, and prepare
healthy meals.
School-age children should be educated on the hazards of smoking.
School-age children should be provided with healthy and nutritious snacks.
School-age children should be given age-appropriate immunizations. - answer A school
health nurse is teaching a group of parents on how to promote the health of school-age
children. What are the instructions that the nurse should provide?
A sense of autonomy develops during toddlerhood.
Temper tantrums result when parental restrictions cause frustration in toddlers.
Toddlers strive for independence by using their muscles to do everything themselves. -
answer The nurse working in a pediatric clinic explains to a parent the psychosocial
changes in toddlers. What information should the nurse include?
Placing objects from hand to mouth - answer Which action does the nurse expect a 4-
month-old infant to perform?
The digestive system of a 5-month-old infant is not fully developed.
The extrusion reflux of a 5-month-old infant pushes the food out of the mouth. - answer
Why should solid foods be excluded from the diet of a 5-month-old infant?
"We moved to a new home recently."
"We had a second child last month."
