NS223 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
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NS223
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NS223
A 14-year-old has been diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes. Which technique is most appropriate in order to facilitate coping with this diagnosis?
a. Warn the teen of the consequences of noncompliance.
b. Introduce the adolescent to another teenager who is successfully managing his diabet...
NS223 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS
A 14-year-old has been diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes. Which technique is most
appropriate in order to facilitate coping with this diagnosis?
a. Warn the teen of the consequences of noncompliance.
b. Introduce the adolescent to another teenager who is successfully managing his diabetes.
c. Give the adolescent specific instructions.
d. Encourage increased dependence on the teen's parents for several weeks. - CORRECT ANSWER b.
Introduce the adolescent to another teenager who is successfully managing his diabetes.
Which toy is most age-appropriate for a 2-year-old?
a. Mobile
b. Toy vacuum cleaner
c. Nesting cups
d. Playhouse - CORRECT ANSWER b. Toy vacuum cleaner
The nurse is preparing a 4-year-old for surgery. Which technique is most appropriate?
a. Allow the child to handle safe medical equipment.
b. Limit the teaching to one 1-hour session.
c. Explain to the child that she will be put to sleep for the procedure.
d. Use an anatomically correct doll to explain the procedure. - CORRECT ANSWER a. Allow the child to
handle safe medical equipment.
Which nursing intervention is most developmentally appropriate for a hospitalized 10-year-old?
a. Encourage the child to play with safe medical equipment.
,b. Encourage dependency on the child's parents while the child is hospitalized.
c. Allow the child to assist with dressing changes.
d. Obtain a complete health history from the child. - CORRECT ANSWER c. Allow the child to assist with
dressing changes.
The nurse notes that a 6-month-old infant who weighed 7 pounds at birth now weighs 15 pounds. What
is the nurse's evaluation of the infant's current weight?
a. The infant should be hospitalized for failure to thrive.
b. The infant needs weekly follow-up to assess weight.
c. The infant has been consuming more calories than needed.
d. The infant's weight is appropriate for his age. - CORRECT ANSWER d. The infant's weight is appropriate
for his age.
Which strategy by the nurse is best when communicating with a 3-year-old?
a. Avoid telling the toddler about the hernia repair procedure too far in advance.
b. Talk and sing frequently during care.
c. Make sure to speak in a high-pitched voice to ensure the toddler pays attention.
d. Teach the toddler to count backwards from 10 in order to relax before the procedure. - CORRECT
ANSWER a. Avoid telling the toddler about the hernia repair procedure too far in advance.
Which intervention should the nurse suggest to the parents of a 12-month-old as the most effective way
to reduce the incidence of early-childhood caries?
a. Encourage parents to give the child a bottle of juice at bedtime.
b. Advise the parents to begin regular visits to the dentist.
c. Advise the parents to provide a pacifier instead of a bottle at bedtime.
d. Encourage parents to brush the child's teeth daily. - CORRECT ANSWER c. Advise the parents to
provide a pacifier instead of a bottle at bedtime.
,A mother is concerned that her 5-month-old infant spits out his rice cereal. She thinks he dislikes it.
What is the nurse's best response to the mother?
a. "You should try placing the cereal in an infant feeder."
b. "This is a normal response in some babies when they are first fed from a spoon."
c. "Try wheat cereal and see if the baby likes it better."
d. "Your child is not ready for solid foods. Try again in 2 months." - CORRECT ANSWER b. "This is a normal
response in some babies when they are first fed from a spoon."
A parent is concerned that his 4-year-old will eat only Cheerios and chicken nuggets. What is the best
anticipatory guidance that the nurse can offer this parent?
a. Offer chicken nuggets and Cheerios with other foods at mealtimes.
b. Make the child sit at the table until she eats all her food.
c. Give the child the desired food between mealtimes.
d. Encourage the child to drink at least 24 ounces of juice a day. - CORRECT ANSWER a. Offer chicken
nuggets and Cheerios with other foods at mealtimes.
Which is the most appropriate anticipatory guidance to give parents relative to food allergies in infants?
a. Document episodes of fussiness following eating.
b. Instruct parents to read all baby food labels carefully.
c. Allow 3-5 days between the introductions of new foods.
d. Instruct the parents on how to make their own baby food. - CORRECT ANSWER c. Allow 3-5 days
between the introductions of new foods.
Nursing assessment of a 14-year-old reveals a BMI in the 90th percentile and a lifestyle that includes
spending 4 hours a day playing video games and eating supper while watching television. What is the
priority nursing diagnosis for this adolescent?
a. Fatigue related to malnutrition
, b. Disturbed Body Image related to distorted perception of body size and shape
c. Delayed Growth and Development related to inappropriate intake
d. Imbalanced Nutrition: More than Body Requirements related to excessive intake and sedentary
lifestyle - CORRECT ANSWER d. Imbalanced Nutrition: More than Body Requirements related to excessive
intake and sedentary lifestyle
A new mother has questions about breastfeeding and infant formulas. She asks the nurse what the best
kind of milk is for her full-term baby. What is the best recommendation by the nurse?
a. Breast milk for the first year
b. Breast milk with human milk fortifier for the first 3 months
c. Iron-fortified formula for 6 months
d. Breast milk alternated with iron-fortified formula for the first 6 months - CORRECT ANSWER a. Breast
milk for the first year
At a 2-year-old's checkup, measurement of weight indicates that the infant has lost 4 pounds since his
last checkup. What should the nurse do first?
a. Plot the weight on a growth chart.
b. Assess the child for signs of malnutrition.
c. Reweigh the child.
d. Ask the mother about the child's daily intake. - CORRECT ANSWER c. Reweigh the child.
Nutritional assessment of a 10-year-old indicates the following findings. Which does the nurse recognize
as a risk alert? (Select all that apply.)
a. A BMI in the 25th percentile
b. Eating an apple and an orange every day for a snack
c. Having been diagnosed with asthma
d. Eating one vegetable a day, generally at suppertime
e. Playing basketball 5-6 days a week - CORRECT ANSWER C, D
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