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MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A school nurse is conducting a class on safety for parents of school-age children. Which statement indicates the parents need further teaching? a. Our child needs to wear sunscreen when playing soccer. b. Our young school-age child will continue to ride belted in the back seat. c. We will monitor the volume when our child is listening to music on the i-Pod with ear buds. d. Were glad our child will be home after school to let repairmen in while we are working. ANS: ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A child age 4 1/2 years sometimes wakes her parents up at night screaming, thrashing, sweating, and apparently frightened, yet she is not aware of her parents presence when they check on her. She lies down and sleeps without any parental intervention. This is most likely what? a. Nightmare b. Sleep terror c. Sleep apnea d. Seizure activity ANS: B This is a description of a sleep terror. The child is observed during the episode and not disturbed unless there is a ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which comment indicates that the mother of a toddler needs further teaching about dental care? a. We use well water so I give my toddler fluoride supplements. b. My toddler brushes his teeth with my help. c. My child will not need a dental checkup until his permanent teeth come in. d. I use a small nylon bristle brush for my toddlers teeth. ANS: C 2. Which assessment finding in a preschooler would suggest the need for further investigation? a. The child is able ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 3-year-old child is experiencing pain after a tonsillectomy. The child has not taken in any fluids and does not want to drink anything, saying, My tummy hurts. The following health care prescriptions are available: acetaminophen (Tylenol) PO (orally) or PR (rectally) PRN, ice chips, clear liquids. What should the nurse implement to relieve the childs pain? a. Ice chips b. Tylenol PO c. Tylenol PR d. Popsicle ANS: C The throat is very sore after a tonsillectomy....

Chapter 11: Second-Degree Burns Chapter 12: Sickle Cell Anemia Chapter 13: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Chapter 14: Obesity Chapter 15: Care of the Newborn and Infant

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate to a 15-year-old adolescent whose friend has mentioned suicide? a. Tell your friend to come to the clinic immediately. b. You need to gather details about your friends suicide plan. c. Your friends threat needs to be taken seriously and immediate help for your friend is important. d. If your friend mentions suicide a second time, you will want to get your friend some help. ANS: C Suicide is the third most common ca...

1. How should the nurse respond when asked by the mother of a child with beta-thalassemia why the child is receiving deferoxamine? a. To improve the anemia. b. To decrease hepatosplenomegaly. c. To prevent organ damage. d. To prepare your child for a bone marrow transplant. ANS: C Multiple transfusions result in hemosiderosis. Deferoxamine is given to chelate iron and prevent organ damage and complications from repeated transfusions. Preparation for a bone marrow transplant would not ...

1. The process of burn shock continues until which physiological mechanism occurs? 2. To assess the child with severe burns for adequate perfusion, the nurse monitors which area? 3. Which medication would be best for the nurse to administer before a dressing change for the severely burned child?

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement concerning physiological factors of infancy is true? a. The infant has a slower metabolic rate than an adult. b. An infant is not able to digest protein and lactase. c. Infants have a slower circulatory response than adults. d. The kidneys of an infant are less efficient in concentrating urine than an adults kidneys. ANS: D The infants kidneys are not as effective at concentrating urine compared with an adults kidneys because of immaturity of the ...

1. The nurse is teaching a class on obesity prevention to parents in the community. What is a contributing factor to childhood obesity? a. Birth weight b. Parental overweight c. Age at the onset of puberty d. Asian ethnic background ANS: B There is a high correlation between parental adiposity and childhood adiposity. Obese children do not have higher birth weights than nonobese children. Early menarche is associated with obesity, but the age of puberty is not a contributing factor. A...