Carman Essentials of Pediatric Nursing
3rd Ed - Ch. 8 Atraumatic Care of
Children and Families 2025/2026 Exam
Questions and Answers | 100% Pass
The nurse is assessing the learning needs of the parents of 5-year-old girl who is
scheduled for surgery. Which nonverbal cue should the nurse use to show interest
in what the family members are saying?
a. Sit straight with feet flat on the floor
b. Look at child when the father is talking
c. Nod head while the mother speaks
d. Stand several steps away from parents - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Answer: c
Nodding the head while the other person speaks indicates interest in what they are
saying. When children and parents feel they are being heard, it builds trust. Sitting
straight with feet flat on the floor, looking away from the speaker, and keeping
distance from the family may send a message of disinterest.
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, The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old boy who must have a lumbar puncture. Which
action provides the greatest contribution toward atraumatic care?
a. Having a child-life nurse practitioner play with the child
b. Explaining the lumbar puncture procedure
c. Letting the child take his teddy bear with him
d. Keeping the parents calm in front of the child - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Answer: a
Having a child life specialist play with the child would provide the greatest support
for the child and make the greatest contribution to atraumatic care. It is important
to explain the procedure to the child and parents, let the child have a favorite toy
and keep the parents calm, but these interventions are not as effective for
atraumatic care.
The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old boy, and his parents, who has just been
diagnosed with a malignant tumor on his liver. Which intervention is most
important to this child and family?
a. Arranging an additional meeting with the nurse practitioner
b. Discussing treatment options with the child and parents
c. Involving the child and family in decision making
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3rd Ed - Ch. 8 Atraumatic Care of
Children and Families 2025/2026 Exam
Questions and Answers | 100% Pass
The nurse is assessing the learning needs of the parents of 5-year-old girl who is
scheduled for surgery. Which nonverbal cue should the nurse use to show interest
in what the family members are saying?
a. Sit straight with feet flat on the floor
b. Look at child when the father is talking
c. Nod head while the mother speaks
d. Stand several steps away from parents - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Answer: c
Nodding the head while the other person speaks indicates interest in what they are
saying. When children and parents feel they are being heard, it builds trust. Sitting
straight with feet flat on the floor, looking away from the speaker, and keeping
distance from the family may send a message of disinterest.
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old boy who must have a lumbar puncture. Which
action provides the greatest contribution toward atraumatic care?
a. Having a child-life nurse practitioner play with the child
b. Explaining the lumbar puncture procedure
c. Letting the child take his teddy bear with him
d. Keeping the parents calm in front of the child - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Answer: a
Having a child life specialist play with the child would provide the greatest support
for the child and make the greatest contribution to atraumatic care. It is important
to explain the procedure to the child and parents, let the child have a favorite toy
and keep the parents calm, but these interventions are not as effective for
atraumatic care.
The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old boy, and his parents, who has just been
diagnosed with a malignant tumor on his liver. Which intervention is most
important to this child and family?
a. Arranging an additional meeting with the nurse practitioner
b. Discussing treatment options with the child and parents
c. Involving the child and family in decision making
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
