INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING

Chapters 21-25 Chapter 21: Complementary and Alternative Health Modalities in Pediatric Nursing Chapter 22: Chronic Conditions and Palliative Care: Caring for the Child and Family Chapter 23: The Child with an Eye, Ear, or Neurological Condition Chapter 24: The Child with a Musculoskeletal Condition Chapter 25: The Child with a Respiratory Condition

Chapter 01: Overview of Perinatal and Pediatric Nursing in Canada Chapter 02: The Nurse’s Role in Women’s Health Care Chapter 03: Fetal Development Chapter 04: Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy Chapter 05: Nursing Care of Women with Complications During Pregnancy

Chapter 11: The Term New-born Chapter 12: The High-Risk New-born Chapter 13: An Overview of Growth, Development, and Nutrition Chapter 14: The Infant Chapter 15: The Toddler

Chapter 06: Nursing Care of Mother and Infant During Labour and Birth Chapter 07: Pain Management During Labour and Birth Chapter 08: Nursing Care of Women with Complications During Labour and Birth Chapter 09: Nursing Care of the Woman and Family After Birth Chapter 10: Nursing Care of Women with Complications After Birth

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A mother reports that her 6-month-old infant is lethargic, sleeps 18 hours a day, and snores. The nurse recognizes these signs are characteristic of which condition? a. Hypothyroidism b. Hyperthyroidism c. Type 1 diabetes mellitus d. Tay-Sachs disease ANS: A The infant with hypothyroidism will appear sluggish, and the tongue will be enlarged, causing noisy respiration. DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 725 OBJ: 3 TOP: Hypothyroidism KEY: Nursing P...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 14-year-old girl with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) tells a nurse other adolescents tease her because she washes her hands many times during the school day. For what does this disorder put the adolescent at greater risk? a. Anorexia nervosa b. Anxiety c. ADHD d. A learning disability ANS: B OCD is related to anxiety and other psychiatric disorders. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 766 OBJ: 5 TOP: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder KEY: Nurs...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement made by a sexually active adolescent girl indicates an understanding of the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? a. “I always douche after intercourse.” b. “I think you can get a vaccination for STIs now.” c. “I insist that my partner wear a condom.” d. “I am protected because I take the pill.” ANS: C The use of condoms to prevent STIs is not considered 100% effective but is recommended for sexual intercourse. ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A child is brought to the emergency department because of ingesting an unknown quantity of acetaminophen (Tylenol). What does a nurse expect this child to most likely receive following gastric lavage? a. Activated charcoal b. N-acetylcysteine c. Vitamin K d. Syrup of ipecac ANS: B Gastric lavage is followed by N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst), the antidote for acetaminophen. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 681 OBJ: 16 TOP: Acetaminophen Poisoning ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. At a 2-month well-child visit, parents ask a nurse about the red area on the infant’s neck. They tell the nurse that the mark appeared a few weeks after birth. What does the nurse recognize this skin lesion as? a. A port wine nevus b. A strawberry nevus c. Exanthem d. Intertrigo ANS: B The strawberry nevus is a common hemangioma consisting of dilated capillaries in the dermal space, which may not become apparent for a few weeks after birth. DIF: Cognitiv...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What foods does a nurse recommend the child with acute glomerulonephritis avoid, to prevent hyperkalemia? a. Dairy products b. Wholegrain cereals c. Organ meats d. Bananas ANS: D Bananas are very high in potassium and should be avoided. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 697 OBJ: 9 TOP: AGN KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation 2. Which physical assessment technique will a nurse omit when caring for a 2-year-old child diagnosed with Wilm...