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MCN 374 EXAM 1 ACTUAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS ANDCORRECT ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+(LATEST )
Children grow within the context of their _________and _________. - ANSWER:
family and culture
Name the two types of growth exhibited in infants. - ANSWER: cephalocaudal and
proximodistal
What is important to consider when assessing growth charts? - ANSWER: the
trajectory of growth, ex. a child may be growing normally even if he is at the 88th
percentile as long as he has been consistently around that number throughout his
life; when the number significantly increases or decreases is when further
assessment is needed
A qualitative change that is characterized by an increase in competence and ability,
resulting in functioning at a higher level - ANSWER: maturation
What are some nursing applications for infants, according to Erickson? - ANSWER: -
hold the hospitalized baby often
-offer comfort after painful procedures
-meet the baby's needs for food and hygiene
-encourage parents to room in
-manage pain effectively with use of pain medications and other non-medical
measures
What are some nursing applications for toddlers, according to Erickson? - ANSWER: -
accept regression in toileting during illness or hospitalization
-have potty chairs available in hospital and childcare centers
-allow self-feeding opportunities
-encourage child to remove and put on own clothes, brush teeth, and assist with
hygiene
-if immobilization for a procedure is necessary, proceed quickly, providing
explanations and comfort
What are some nursing applications for preschoolers, according to Erickson? -
ANSWER: -encourage parental involvement in care
-plan for playtime and offer a variety of materials from which to choose
-offer medical equipment for play to lessen anxiety about strange objects
What are some nursing applications for school age children, according to Erickson? -
ANSWER: -explain treatments and procedures
-encourage the child to continue schoolwork while hospitalized
-encourage the child to bring favorite pastimes to the hospital
-help the child to adjust to limitations on favorite activities
,What are some nursing applications for adolescents, according to Erickson? -
ANSWER: -provide separate recreation room for hospitalized teens
-take health hx and perform exams without parents present
-introduce adolescent to other teens with similar health problems
What are some nursing applications for infants, according to Piaget? - ANSWER: -use
crib mobiles, manipulative toys, wall murals, and bright colors to provide interesting
stimuli and comfort
-use toys to distract the baby during procedures and assessments
What are some nursing applications for toddlers, according to Piaget? - ANSWER: -if
immobilization for procedure is necessary, proceed quickly, providing explanations
and comfort
-ensure safe surroundings to allow opportunities to manipulate objects
-name objects and give simple explanations
What are some nursing applications for preschoolers and early school-age children,
according to Piaget? - ANSWER: -assess child's concerns as expressed through their
drawings
-accept the child's choices and expressions of feelings
-offer explanations about all procedures and treatments
-clearly explain that the child is not responsible for causing an illness in self or family
member
What are some nursing applications for late school-age children, according to
Piaget? - ANSWER: -give clear instructions about details of treatment
-show the child equipment that will be used in treatment
What are some nursing applications for adolescents, according to Piaget? - ANSWER:
-give clear and complete information about health care and treatments
-offer both written and verbal instructions
-continue to provide education about the disease to the adolescent with a chronic
illness, because mature thought now leads to greater understanding
The _________ child displays irregular schedules for eating, sleeping and
elimination; adapts slowly to new situations and persons; and displays a
predominantly negative mood (10% of children) - ANSWER: difficult
The ________ child has reactions of mild intensity and slow adaptability to new
situations; displays initial withdrawal followed by gradual, quiet, and slow interaction
with the environment (15% of children) - ANSWER: slow-to-warm-up
The _______ child is generally moderate in activity; shows regularity in patterns of
eating, sleeping, and elimination; and is usually positive in mood and when subjected
to new stimuli; adapts to new situations and is able to accept rules and work well
with others (35% of children) - ANSWER: easy
, At what age range should whole milk be given? - ANSWER: birth-3 yo
Why is a diet higher in fat important to young children? - ANSWER: it promotes
proper brain development
What is the connection between meconium and maternal drug use during
pregnancy? - ANSWER: the meconium is similar to rings on a tree and can determine
the stage of pregnancy that drug use was present
What condition is a major concern for children that play tackle football or other
intense contact sports? - ANSWER: chronic traumatic encephalopathy
What is important to know about screening? - ANSWER: it identifies that there
MIGHT be a problem that should be further evaluated
Name one developmental screening tool that is used. - ANSWER: Denver II
Name the 3 types of play. - ANSWER: -Recreational (child directed)
-Therapeutic (adult directed)
-Therapy (adult observation of play expressions and then interpretation)
Name the recommended toys for infants. - ANSWER: -mobiles
-moving toys
Name the recommended toys for toddlers. - ANSWER: -life like toys (phones, tools)
-transitional objects
-push/pull toys
-blocks
-large balls
Name the recommended toys for preschoolers. - ANSWER: -coloring books
-books
-videos
-things to encourage imagination
Name the recommended toys for school-age children. - ANSWER: -cards
-books
-puzzles (100+)
-games (video and board)
-crafts
Name the recommended toys for adolescents. - ANSWER: -radio or other music
device
-video or computer games
-phone
Name the play behavior of infants. - ANSWER: reflexive play --> solitary play
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