1. The mother of a 6-year-old boy is concerned that her child is
much
smaller than the other children in the class. Despite adequate
appetite he
seems to lose weight and often indicates abdominal pain. His
mother reports
foul smelling stools. Which health problem is most likely causing
these symptoms?
A Type 1 diabetes mellitus.
B Cushing syndrome.
C Celiac disease.
D Hypothyroidism.
2. After assessing a newborn the nurse decides to notify the
health care
provider to report dislocated hips. What did the nurse assess in
this client?
A A shortened leg.
B Flexed extremities.
C Lack of leg movement.
D Legs shorter than arms.
3. The nurse is making a home visit to a family with an 18-month-
old
toddler. Which observation should the nurse consider as expected
development for the toddler?
, A Talks in 1 to 2 sentences.
B Draws a circle.
C Turns book pages one at a time.
D Eats with a spoon.
4. The nurse is caring for a newborn with a bulging anterior
fontanel. Which
statement regarding this observation is correct?
A The bulging is due to physiological compression of the skull
during the
delivery.
B The baby is most likely delivered through vacuum extraction.
C The mother of the baby experienced diabetes during
pregnancy.
D The baby has abnormal fluid accumulation in the skull.
5. The school nurse is planning disease prevention strategies for
the
upcoming school year. Which strategy should be included for
female
students between the ages of 10 and 13?
A Screen for scoliosis.
B Instructions on menstruation.
C Instructions on birth control measurements.
D Importance of obtaining vaccination with IPV (Inactivated
Poliovirus).
6. A child with cystic fibrosis needs chest physiotherapy at home.
After
teaching the parents the procedure which statement indicates that
instruction has been effective?
A “We should do chest physiotherapy after meals.”
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