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The etiology component of the nursing diagnosis describes the: projected changes in an individual's health status, clinical conditions, or behavior. individual's responses to health pattern deficits in the child, family, or community. cluster of cues and/or defining characteristics that are derived from patient assessment and indicate actual health problems. physiologic, situational, and maturational factors that cause the problem or influence its development. - correct answer phy...

1. Which of the following is the most common cause of death and disability to children aged 1 to 4 years in the United States? a. Fires and burns b. Firearms c. Unintentional injuries d. Falls - correct answer Unintentional injuries 2. Which of the following best defines the primary goal of Healthy People 2020? a. Reduce substance and tobacco use through educative measures. b. Increase quality and length of life, and eliminate health disparities. c. Avoid injury and violence by ad...

3. Which is most descriptive of the pathophysiology of leukemia? a. Increased blood viscosity occurs. b. Thrombocytopenia (excessive destruction of platelets) occurs. c. Unrestricted proliferation of immature white blood cells (WBCs) occurs. d. First stage of coagulation process is abnormally stimulated. - correct answer c. Unrestricted proliferation of immature white blood cells (WBCs) occurs ANS: C Leukemia is a group of malignant disorders of the bone marrow and lymphatic system. It is ...

Which should the nurse expect of a healthy 3-year-old child? a. Jump rope b. Ride a two-wheel bicycle c. Skip on alternate feet d. Balance on one foot for a few seconds - correct answer ANS: D Three-year-olds are able to accomplish this gross motor skill. Jumping rope, riding a two-wheel bicycle, and skipping on alternate feet are gross motor skills of 5-year-olds. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: p. 391 TOP: Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Area of Client Needs...

A nurse is planning a teaching session for parents of preschool children. Which statement explains why the nurse should include information about morbidity and mortality? a. Life span statistics are included in the data. b. It explains effectiveness of treatment. c. Cost-effective treatment is detailed for the general population. d. High-risk age groups for certain disorders or hazards are identified. - correct answer ANS: D Analysis of morbidity and mortality data provides the pa...

Which condition in a child should alert a nurse for increased fluid requirements? a. Fever b. Mechanical ventilation c. Congestive heart failure d. Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) - correct answer ANS: A Fever leads to great insensible fluid loss in young children because of increased body surface area relative to fluid volume. Respiratory rate influences insensible fluid loss and should be monitored in the mechanically ventilated child. Congestive heart failure is a case of fluid o...

Physical Examination Tips - correct answer Examine heart/lungs/abd first if patient is quiet/asleep Distractions for Young Patients - correct answer ID badges, pen lights, pacifier, bottle Neuro Exam Observation - correct answer 60-75% of neuro exam can be done by close observation Vital Signs in Children - correct answer Smaller kids have higher HR and RR, lower BP Fontanelle Closure - correct answer Anterior: 12-18 months, Posterior: 2-3 months Vision Development in Newborns - c...

1. The clinic nurse is reviewing statistics on infant mortality for the United States versus other countries. Compared with other countries that have a population of at least 25 million, the nurse makes which determination? a. The United States is ranked last among 27 countries. b. The United States is ranked similar to 20 other developed countries. c. The United States is ranked in the middle of 20 other developed countries. d. The United States is ranked highest among 27 other ind...

The clinic nurse is reviewing statistics on infant mortality for the United States versus other countries. Compared with other countries that have a population of at least 25 million, the nurse makes which determination? a. The United States is ranked last among 27 countries. b. The United States is ranked similar to 20 other developed countries. c. The United States is ranked in the middle of 20 other developed countries. d. The United States is ranked highest among 27 other industriali...

Which is the most appropriate recommendation for relief of teething pain? - correct answer Give the child a frozen teething ring to relieve inflammation. Rationale: Cold reduces inflammation and should be used for relief of teething irritation. Aspirin and aspirin products should never be used in infants and children for inflammation or pain relief. Hydrogen peroxide will not be effective and may irritate the gums more. Cold, not warm, reduces inflammation; therefore, heat is not effective fo...