Chapter 1– Introduction to Children's Health Care Pediatric Nursing Care: A Concept -Based Approach 2nd Edition , Luanne Linnard -Palmer Test Bank Multiple Choice 1. A family presents with an infant who has recently been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Which of the following is an appropriate task for a pedia tric nurse regarding the care of this infant? A) Reassure the family that everything is alright and the infant is receiving the best quality care B) Recuse yourself from the situation and let the pediatrician handle this situation C) Segregate the majority of the family so that you can deal with just the infant and primary caregiver D) Provide education to the parents so that can expect, plan for, and cope with problem associated with normal growth and development of the child Ans: D Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Introduction: Contemporary Issues in Children’s Health Subject: Chapter 1 Taxonomy: Application 2. As a pediatric nurse, what advice would you give to a new mother that would be in compliance with the goals of Healthy People 2030 ? A) Encourage breast feeding B) Encourage bottle -feeding C) Encourage reading aloud D) Encourage postpartum vitamins Ans: A Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Frameworks of Pediatric Health Subject: Chapter 1 Taxonomy: Analysis 3. A pediatric nurse received an order for a STAT brain MRI on a 6 -year-old client. Which individual should be involved in preparing the child and family members? A) Charge nurse B) Child life specialist C) Pediatric physical therapist D) Unlicensed assistive personnel Ans: B Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Caring for Families Subject: Chapter 1 Taxonomy: Analysis Test Bank For - Pediatric Nursing Care: A Con cept-Based Approach 2nd Edition, Luanne Linnard -Palmer / All Chapters Covered 1 -30 (2024 Updated) TEST BANK Pediatric Nursing Care: A Concept -Based Approach , 2e Luanne Linnard -Palmer (Assessment Quiz ) Test Bank 4. As a pediatric nurse, what can you infer from an adolescent who lives in a distressed neighborhood with food insecurity ? A) The adolescent is likely to engage in risky behavior . B) The adolescent is less likely to engage in risky behavior . C) The adolescent is at increased risk for poor physical and mental health . D) The adolescent will have a greater chance of educational achievement . Ans: C Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Introduction: Contemporary Issues in Child Health Subject: Chapter 1 Taxonomy: Recall 5. As a pediatric nurse, you can assist family members to develop components of the family strengths models. Which action would be indicative of a nurse promoting components of this model? A) Encouraging positive communication B) Ensuring the family knows the child’s needs C) Educating the famil y on the child’s needs D) Determining who the primary decision maker of the family is Ans: A Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Caring for Families Subject: Chapter 1 Taxonomy: Application 6. If a child has a chronic illness and the family cares for the child, as a pediatric nurse, what can you assume from this situation? A) The family is seeking advice on the care of their child . B) The family thinks of you as an expert on the care of their child . C) The family knows what the child needs and how to respond to t heir needs . D) The child requires more care than the family is able to provide . Ans: C Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Caring for Families Subject: Chapter 1 Taxonomy: Analysis 7. As a pediatric nurse, how can you be sure you that have successfully empowered a family to care for their child? A) The child is safe and well -taken care of . B) The child’s condition is showing signs of improvement . C) You have educated the family on how to properly care for their child . D) The family feels competent to provide care for their child as a result of your support . Ans: D Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Caring for Families Subject: Chapter 1 Taxonomy: Application Pediatric Nursing Care: A Concept -Based Approach , 2e Luanne Linnard -Palmer (Assessment Quiz ) Test Bank 8. Critical thinking is a means of problem -solving that is often used by the pediatric nurse. What does the pediatric nurse accomplish when incorporating this method of problem solving? A) Confirms the diagnosis B) Separates what is known from what is unknown C) Identifies who the primary decision maker of the family is D) Gathers a complete medical history of t he child Ans: B Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Concept -Based Care in Pediatrics Subject: Chapter 1 Taxonomy: Application 9. As a pediatric nurse, what is the most important consideration when you are assessing the structure of a child’s family? A) Identifyi ng the primary decision maker B) A ccepting that a family is who they say they are C) Recognizing the family as the primary caregiver of the child D) Instructing a ll family members on how to care for the child Ans: B Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Caring for Families Subject: Chapter 1 Taxonomy: Recall 10. As a pediatric nurse, which action would you perform if you were asked to enable a family to care for their child? A) Use the tools promoted by the Bright Futures Tool Kit B) Allow the family to make decisions on their own, without guidance C) Educate and demonstrate to the family how to properly care for their child D) Ensure the family feels competent to provide care for their child as a result of your support Ans: C Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Carin g for Families Subject: Chapter 1 Taxonomy: Application Trend Extended Multiple Response Chart information: Health History: 14-year-old female complaining of sore throat, fever, and loss of appetite. Began 1 day ago, sudden onset. Temperature max of 102.2°F at home. Tylenol was administered at home 1 hour ago. History includes ADHD, anxiety disorder, eczema, and asthma. Both p arents present at this visit. Pediatric Nursing Care: A Concept -Based Approach , 2e Luanne Linnard -Palmer (Assessment Quiz ) Test Bank A&Ox3. Follows command. Moves all extremities well. PERRLA. Swollen lymph nodes in neck; tonsils appear swollen, erythematous, with white exudate. Chapped lips. Presence of multiple papules and pustules over forehead, nose, c hin, and upper back. Lungs clear to auscultation. Heart with regular rate and rhythm. Bowel sounds present. Pulses palpable. Last urination this morning. Last stool yesterday evening. Laboratory Results: WBC 16,000 cells/mcL (3,000 -10,000 cells/mcL) Influenza A – Influenza B – Rapid Strep Test + 11. Based on the client’s health record, which condition does the nurse identify as being a new morbidity affecting children? Select all that apply. A) Acne B) ADHD C) Anxiety disorder D) Asthma E) Strep thro at F) Suicidal ideation Ans: B, C Rationale/feedback: A) Acne, while a condition affecting this adolescent, is not considered part of the new morbidity present in the pediatric population. B) ADHD, which this client has a history of, is considered part o f the new morbidity, conditions that are the result of current environmental and social issues. C) Anxiety disorder, which this client has a history of, is considered part of the new morbidity, conditions that are the result of current environmental and so cial issues. D) Asthma, while a condition affecting this adolescent, is not considered part of the new morbidity present in the pediatric population. E) Strep throat, while a condition affecting this adolescent, is not considered part of the new morbidity present in the pediatric population. F) Suicidal ideation is considered part of the new morbidity, conditions that are the result of current environmental and social issues, but it does not affect this client. Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Frameworks of Ped iatric Health Subject: Chapter 1 Taxonomy: Application Trend Extended Multiple Response Chart information: Health History: Thirteen -year-old female is admitted to the pediatric unit for head trauma following a domestic dispute at home. Child and 9 -month -old sibling were in the home when the mother’s boyfriend
