FA Davis Pediatric Exam 1 Practice
The nurse is performing a cultural assessment on a new patient. Which areas should
the nurse include in the assessment? Select all that apply. - (correct Answer) - -
Religious beliefs
- Patient and family perception of current health status
- Food preferences
- Typical daily schedule
The pediatric nurse recognizes that communication with the child and the family is
an important aspect of care. What strategies enhance therapeutic communication with
school-age children and their families? Select all that apply. - (correct Answer) -
- Being genuine and responsive
- Using open-ended questions
- Using active listening skills
- Using diverse senses to communicate
The pediatric emergency room nurse recognizes that parents are often anxious about
the treatment and prognosis of their child. Which supportive statements would the
nurse use when communicating with these parents? Select all that apply. - (correct
Answer) - - "we understand that you are anxious"
- "we will give you frequent updates"
- "we really want to provide your child with the best care possible"
- If you have any concerns, please let us know"
The nurse is caring for a 4-month-old infant. What communication strategies are
appropriate when caring for this client? Select all that apply. - (correct Answer)
- - respond to crying in a timely manner
- use a soothing tone of voice, smile often, and touch
- building a relationship with the primary caregiver/parent
- maintain routines
A nurse is admitting a child to the inpatient unit of the hospital. Identify
effective strategies that the nurse can use to facilitate establishment of a
therapeutic relationship with the client and family. Select all that apply. -
(correct Answer) - - use good listening skills and encourage the client and family
members to verbalize their questions & concerns
- encourage and assist the parents in providing care for their child
- begin discharge teaching as soon as the child is admitted
- provide positive feedback to parents addressing their role as a caregiver
An adolescent who weighs 110 pounds is admitted to an inpatient unit. The nurse
knows which statements are true regarding the daily fluid requirement of an
adolescent client? Select all that apply. - (correct Answer) - - daily fluid intake
should be based on weight in kg
- calculated daily fluid requirement of an adolescent can be applied to both oral
fluid intake and IV administration
Which attributes are imperatives for maintaining a positive nurse-patient
therapeutic relationship in the care of children and families? Select all that
apply. - (correct Answer) - - being culturally competent
- addressing one's cultural bias
- integrating EBP
- good listening skills
The nurse is preparing to perform an annual assessment on an 11-year-old girl. What
should the nurse prepare to assess? Select all that apply. - (correct Answer) - -
height
- weight
- BP
- vision
The nurse documents objective assessment data in the client record of a 9-year-old
girl. Which are causes for concern? Select all that apply. - (correct Answer) - -
HR 125
The nurse is performing a cultural assessment on a new patient. Which areas should
the nurse include in the assessment? Select all that apply. - (correct Answer) - -
Religious beliefs
- Patient and family perception of current health status
- Food preferences
- Typical daily schedule
The pediatric nurse recognizes that communication with the child and the family is
an important aspect of care. What strategies enhance therapeutic communication with
school-age children and their families? Select all that apply. - (correct Answer) -
- Being genuine and responsive
- Using open-ended questions
- Using active listening skills
- Using diverse senses to communicate
The pediatric emergency room nurse recognizes that parents are often anxious about
the treatment and prognosis of their child. Which supportive statements would the
nurse use when communicating with these parents? Select all that apply. - (correct
Answer) - - "we understand that you are anxious"
- "we will give you frequent updates"
- "we really want to provide your child with the best care possible"
- If you have any concerns, please let us know"
The nurse is caring for a 4-month-old infant. What communication strategies are
appropriate when caring for this client? Select all that apply. - (correct Answer)
- - respond to crying in a timely manner
- use a soothing tone of voice, smile often, and touch
- building a relationship with the primary caregiver/parent
- maintain routines
A nurse is admitting a child to the inpatient unit of the hospital. Identify
effective strategies that the nurse can use to facilitate establishment of a
therapeutic relationship with the client and family. Select all that apply. -
(correct Answer) - - use good listening skills and encourage the client and family
members to verbalize their questions & concerns
- encourage and assist the parents in providing care for their child
- begin discharge teaching as soon as the child is admitted
- provide positive feedback to parents addressing their role as a caregiver
An adolescent who weighs 110 pounds is admitted to an inpatient unit. The nurse
knows which statements are true regarding the daily fluid requirement of an
adolescent client? Select all that apply. - (correct Answer) - - daily fluid intake
should be based on weight in kg
- calculated daily fluid requirement of an adolescent can be applied to both oral
fluid intake and IV administration
Which attributes are imperatives for maintaining a positive nurse-patient
therapeutic relationship in the care of children and families? Select all that
apply. - (correct Answer) - - being culturally competent
- addressing one's cultural bias
- integrating EBP
- good listening skills
The nurse is preparing to perform an annual assessment on an 11-year-old girl. What
should the nurse prepare to assess? Select all that apply. - (correct Answer) - -
height
- weight
- BP
- vision
The nurse documents objective assessment data in the client record of a 9-year-old
girl. Which are causes for concern? Select all that apply. - (correct Answer) - -
HR 125
