MATERNAL EXAM 2 HORTON QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ELABORATION WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION!!
Children younger than 5 years of age are usually unable to describe any symptoms
they may be experiencing.
True or False?
answers: True
Reducing the ill effects of separation and hospitalization for children and their
parents should be a high priority.
True or False
answers: True
When admitting a child to an ambulatory or inpatient hospital unit, children and
parents need to be admitted as a single entity.
True or False
answers: True
Hospitalization for children should be as long as necessary to ensure a healthy
outcome.
True or False
answers: False
All painful procedures should be done in the child's room.
,True or False
answers: False
The hospital playroom or play space should be maintained as a(n) _____ zone.
answers: Pain
The purpose of _____ sleep, the first phase, is rest and restoration of the body.
answers: NREM
_____, or the work of children, is an invaluable component of child health care.
answers: Play
_____ play is a technique that can be used to better understand children's feelings
and thoughts.
answers: Therapeutic
For infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, anxiety due to _____ is an important aspect
all nurses must address.
answers: Separation
The most efficient way to reduce children's stress from hospitalization is to reduce
the length of stay as much as possible.
True or False?
,answers: True
When explaining procedures to children, use correct medical terms.
True or False
answers: False
Restraints can be used whenever the nurse deems them necessary.
True or False
answers: False
Applying an anesthetic cream before performing a venipuncture is an acceptable
technique to reduce pain in a child.
True or False
answers: True
Preparing children for procedures will help reduce anxiety.
True or False?
answers: True
_____ _____ is legally required and must be obtained before any procedure and/or
treatment that has the risk of causing injury to the child is performed.
answers: Informed consent
, ______ ______ ______ or nutrition administered intravenously has become one of
the most important therapies for children who have gastrointestinal illnesses that
prevent proper absorption of basic requirements.
answers: TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition)
Following the use of conscious sedation, children should be observed and
evaluated for the ______ ______.
answers: Gag reflex
Infants become dehydrated quickly, so they should not remain NPO for more than
_____ hours.
answers: 6
Newborns should not have their temperature taken _____.
answers: Rectally
To administer drugs safely, it is important to have a good understanding of
pharmacokinetics.
True or False?
answers: True
Before giving a child medication, always ask his or her name.
True or False?
ANSWERS ELABORATION WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION!!
Children younger than 5 years of age are usually unable to describe any symptoms
they may be experiencing.
True or False?
answers: True
Reducing the ill effects of separation and hospitalization for children and their
parents should be a high priority.
True or False
answers: True
When admitting a child to an ambulatory or inpatient hospital unit, children and
parents need to be admitted as a single entity.
True or False
answers: True
Hospitalization for children should be as long as necessary to ensure a healthy
outcome.
True or False
answers: False
All painful procedures should be done in the child's room.
,True or False
answers: False
The hospital playroom or play space should be maintained as a(n) _____ zone.
answers: Pain
The purpose of _____ sleep, the first phase, is rest and restoration of the body.
answers: NREM
_____, or the work of children, is an invaluable component of child health care.
answers: Play
_____ play is a technique that can be used to better understand children's feelings
and thoughts.
answers: Therapeutic
For infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, anxiety due to _____ is an important aspect
all nurses must address.
answers: Separation
The most efficient way to reduce children's stress from hospitalization is to reduce
the length of stay as much as possible.
True or False?
,answers: True
When explaining procedures to children, use correct medical terms.
True or False
answers: False
Restraints can be used whenever the nurse deems them necessary.
True or False
answers: False
Applying an anesthetic cream before performing a venipuncture is an acceptable
technique to reduce pain in a child.
True or False
answers: True
Preparing children for procedures will help reduce anxiety.
True or False?
answers: True
_____ _____ is legally required and must be obtained before any procedure and/or
treatment that has the risk of causing injury to the child is performed.
answers: Informed consent
, ______ ______ ______ or nutrition administered intravenously has become one of
the most important therapies for children who have gastrointestinal illnesses that
prevent proper absorption of basic requirements.
answers: TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition)
Following the use of conscious sedation, children should be observed and
evaluated for the ______ ______.
answers: Gag reflex
Infants become dehydrated quickly, so they should not remain NPO for more than
_____ hours.
answers: 6
Newborns should not have their temperature taken _____.
answers: Rectally
To administer drugs safely, it is important to have a good understanding of
pharmacokinetics.
True or False?
answers: True
Before giving a child medication, always ask his or her name.
True or False?
