Management
The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner uses a shared decision making (SDM)
model when working with families of children with chronic health conditions. When using
this model, the nurse practitioner can expect
A. considerably more time in each encounter.
B. improved patient health outcomes.
C. less PNP involvement in health care decisions.
D. lower provider and higher patient satisfaction. - answer B. improved patient health
outcomes.
The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner diagnoses a 5yearold child with asthma
and prescribes an oral steroid and a shortacting betaadrenergic medication via a
metereddose inhaler to manage acute symptoms. Along with education about the
prescribed medications, what information is important to give the child's family at this
visit?
A. An asthma action plan
B. Effects and side effects of current medications
C. Information about spirometry testing
D. Instructions for medications at school - answer B. Effects and side effects of current
medications
The parent of a child with complex health care needs tells the primary care pediatric
nurse practitioner that the child has had difficulty breathing the past two nights but can't
articulate specific symptoms. The child has normal oxygen saturations and a normal
respiratory rate with clear breath sounds. What will the nurse practitioner do?
A. Admit the child to the hospital for close observation and monitoring of respiratory
status.
B. Encourage the parent to call when concerned and schedule a followup appointment
the next day.
C. Perform a complete blood count, blood cultures, and a chest radiograph to evaluate
symptoms.
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D. Reassure the parent that the child has a normal exam and is most likely not ill. -
answer B. Encourage the parent to call when concerned and schedule a followup
appointment the next day.
Which characteristic is the key criterion that identifies a child has having special
needs?
A. Cognitive function
B. Emotional health
C. Health service requirements
D. Medical diagnosis - answer C. Health service requirements
The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is performing a well baby examination on a
2weekold infant who was recently discharged home from the neonatal intensive care
unit. The mother reports that the infant was born at 26 weeks' gestation and states she
was told that her baby will probably have developmental delays. What is the most
important aspect of longterm management for this infant?
A. Careful monitoring of attainment of developmental milestones
B. Familiarizing the parent with laws that mandate educational support
C. Providing genetic counseling to the infant's parents
D. Referral to social services for assistance with resources - answer A. Careful
monitoring of attainment of developmental milestones
The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is preparing to perform a well child
examination on a 5yearold child who has multiple developmental and cognitive delays.
The child's mother is angry and tells the nurse practitioner that her friends' children are
all preparing for kindergarten. The nurse practitioner will
A. allow the mother to express her feelings, understanding that she is experiencing
grief.
B. reassure the mother that special educational opportunities are available for her child.
C. suggest that the mother find a support group with other children with special needs.