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EXAM 2 : NR328 / NR 328 (LATEST
UPDATES STUDY BUNDLE PACKAGE WITH SOLUTIONS)
PEDIATRIC NURSING | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS |
GRADE A | 100% CORRECT (VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) -
CHAMBERLAIN
Causes of growth hormone deficiency .....ANSWER.....Tumors
Pituitary gland abnormalities
Head trauma
Genetic abnormalities
The pituitary gland is part of the endocrine system and is
controlled by signals from the_________. The anterior gland
secretes growth hormones. .....ANSWER.....hypothalamus
Children with insufficient growth hormone may present with:
.....ANSWER.....short stature
low growth velocity for age
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increased abdominal fat
delayed tooth development
delayed onset of puberty
elevated LDL cholesterol levels
Children with growth hormone deficiency often have normal
growth during the first year of life. As they age, they present as
short in stature and are often __________ for their height.
.....ANSWER.....overweight
The nurse is caring for a pediatric client who was diagnosed with
growth hormone deficiency and is beginning growth hormone
therapy. Which statement by the parent indicates further
education is needed? .....ANSWER....."Growth hormone treatment
will help my child reach an adult height."
Children receiving growth hormone therapy will likely experience
the most growth during the ______ year of treatment, but they
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will still grow at a slower rate than other children.
.....ANSWER.....first
Growth hormone is administered subcutaneously in the arm, thigh,
or abdomen at _________ because that aligns with the
physiological release of growth hormone within 45-90 minutes
after the onset of sleep. .....ANSWER.....bedtime
Which is the best statement by the nurse when explaining an MRI
procedure to a child? .....ANSWER....."You will have a special
drink that makes you tired and then we will take some pictures."
*special drink=medicine*
*makes you tired= puts you to sleep*
findings that are consistent with familial short stature and
hypothyroidism .....ANSWER.....height at 2nd percentile
delayed growth
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findings consistent with growth hormone deficiency
.....ANSWER.....Delayed loss of baby teeth
Height at 2nd percentile
High low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol
Delayed growth
Clients with diabetes mellitus type __ have decreased or lack
insulin secretions and require insulin to lower their blood glucose
levels to the normal range .....ANSWER.....1
Clients with diabetes mellitus type __ have defective insulin
receptors and may be able to manage their blood glucose levels
by diet, exercise, or oral hypoglycemic agents. .....ANSWER.....2
The nurse is providing education for the family of a pediatric
client recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 1. Which
are important teaching points for the nurse to include?
.....ANSWER.....Medication management
EXAM 2 : NR328 / NR 328 (LATEST
UPDATES STUDY BUNDLE PACKAGE WITH SOLUTIONS)
PEDIATRIC NURSING | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS |
GRADE A | 100% CORRECT (VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) -
CHAMBERLAIN
Causes of growth hormone deficiency .....ANSWER.....Tumors
Pituitary gland abnormalities
Head trauma
Genetic abnormalities
The pituitary gland is part of the endocrine system and is
controlled by signals from the_________. The anterior gland
secretes growth hormones. .....ANSWER.....hypothalamus
Children with insufficient growth hormone may present with:
.....ANSWER.....short stature
low growth velocity for age
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increased abdominal fat
delayed tooth development
delayed onset of puberty
elevated LDL cholesterol levels
Children with growth hormone deficiency often have normal
growth during the first year of life. As they age, they present as
short in stature and are often __________ for their height.
.....ANSWER.....overweight
The nurse is caring for a pediatric client who was diagnosed with
growth hormone deficiency and is beginning growth hormone
therapy. Which statement by the parent indicates further
education is needed? .....ANSWER....."Growth hormone treatment
will help my child reach an adult height."
Children receiving growth hormone therapy will likely experience
the most growth during the ______ year of treatment, but they
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will still grow at a slower rate than other children.
.....ANSWER.....first
Growth hormone is administered subcutaneously in the arm, thigh,
or abdomen at _________ because that aligns with the
physiological release of growth hormone within 45-90 minutes
after the onset of sleep. .....ANSWER.....bedtime
Which is the best statement by the nurse when explaining an MRI
procedure to a child? .....ANSWER....."You will have a special
drink that makes you tired and then we will take some pictures."
*special drink=medicine*
*makes you tired= puts you to sleep*
findings that are consistent with familial short stature and
hypothyroidism .....ANSWER.....height at 2nd percentile
delayed growth
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findings consistent with growth hormone deficiency
.....ANSWER.....Delayed loss of baby teeth
Height at 2nd percentile
High low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol
Delayed growth
Clients with diabetes mellitus type __ have decreased or lack
insulin secretions and require insulin to lower their blood glucose
levels to the normal range .....ANSWER.....1
Clients with diabetes mellitus type __ have defective insulin
receptors and may be able to manage their blood glucose levels
by diet, exercise, or oral hypoglycemic agents. .....ANSWER.....2
The nurse is providing education for the family of a pediatric
client recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 1. Which
are important teaching points for the nurse to include?
.....ANSWER.....Medication management
