Chapter 30: Basic Pediatric Nursing Care NCLEX QUESTIONS QUIZ 8 2022

What was one of the major strides in pediatric care made by Dr. Abraham Jacobi? a. Pediatric wards in hospitals b. Free inoculations against smallpox c. Milk stations in the city of New York d. Serving nutritious foods in orphanages - ANS: C Dr. Abraham Jacobi, referred to as the father of pediatrics, initiated the establishment of milk stations in New York demonstrating how to sanitize milk for children. 2. What was founded by Lillian Wald? a. National Commission on Children b. Henry Street Settlement c. White House Conference d. U.S. Children's Bureau - ANS: B Lillian Wald, regarded as the founder of public health, founded Henry Street Settlement, which provided nursing services and social assistance. 3. When the pediatric nurse is attempting to establish a trusting relationship with a child, what is the most important and lasting thing to do? a. Convey respect b. Talk with the child c. Be honest d. Talk with family - ANS: C To establish a trusting relationship, the most important thing is to be honest. 4. What is the special category that encompasses children who have congenital abnormalities, malignancies, gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, or central nervous system (CNS) anomalies? a. Very dependent children b. Children requiring special education c. Children with special needs d. Children requiring long-term care - ANS: C The definition of children with special needs includes congenital abnormalities, malignancies, GI diseases, and CNS anomalies. 5. The mother of a child with diabetes asks the nurse in charge of the familycentered pediatric unit if she might see her child's laboratory reports. What response by the nurse is the most appropriate? a. "Although the actual reports are not shared, I can tell you the blood sugar is 200 mg." b. "I'll write them down for you and bring them to your room." c. "Come to the conference room where we can have privacy while you look at them." d. "I'll notify the physician that you wish to see the reports." - ANS: C