NURS307 WEEK 1 PT. 1 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
### Pediatrics Theory (Numbered with Multiple Choice)
1. **Pediatrics consists of multiple areas. Which of the following are included in pediatrics theory?**
- A. Pediatrics, Med/Surg, Pharmacology
- B. Physical Assessment, Anatomy & Physiology
- C. A & B
- D. None of the above
**Answer:** C. A & B
2. **What is the age range of *newborns/neonates*?**
- A. 1-3 months
- B. 0-1 month
- C. 1-12 months
- D. 3-6 months
**Answer:** B. 0-1 month
3. **What is the age range of an *infant*?**
- A. 0-1 month
- B. 1-12 months
- C. 1-3 years
- D. 3-6 years
**Answer:** B. 1-12 months
4. **What is the age range of a *toddler*?**
- A. 1-12 months
- B. 1-3 years
- C. 3-6 years
- D. 6-12 years
**Answer:** B. 1-3 years
5. **What is the age range of a *preschooler*?**
- A. 1-3 years
- B. 3-6 years
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- C. 6-12 years
- D. 12-18 years
**Answer:** B. 3-6 years
6. **What is the age range of an *adolescent*?**
- A. 6-12 years
- B. 3-6 years
- C. 12-18 years
- D. 1-3 years
**Answer:** C. 12-18 years
7. **What is the primary focus of *pediatric nursing*?**
- A. Family-centered care
- B. Disease prevention and promotion
- C. Therapeutic relationships
- D. All of the above
**Answer:** D. All of the above
8. **What does *atraumatic care* aim to do?**
- A. Increase the number of treatments
- B. Minimize physical and emotional stress in children
- C. Focus only on medical treatments
- D. Avoid involving parents in care
**Answer:** B. Minimize physical and emotional stress in children
9. **What are some distraction techniques to minimize pain in children?**
- A. Lidocaine cream, toys, TV, books
- B. Strict discipline and punishment
- C. Ignoring the child’s needs
- D. Asking parents to leave the room
**Answer:** A. Lidocaine cream, toys, TV, books
10. **What is an example of disease prevention and health promotion among children?**
- A. Proper hand washing
- B. Strictly following medication plans
- C. Frequent visits to the emergency room
- D. Avoiding vaccinations
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**Answer:** A. Proper hand washing
11. **Which of the following is part of *health promotion* for children?**
- A. Promote development and improve nutrition
- B. Discourage vaccinations
- C. Increase screen time for children
- D. Promote sugary drinks
**Answer:** A. Promote development and improve nutrition
12. **An example of *ethical decision-making* in pediatrics is when:**
- A. The parents ignore the child's wishes
- B. A child diagnosed with cancer wants to stop treatment, but the parents want to continue
- C. Parents immediately accept all medical advice
- D. Medical professionals make all decisions without consulting the family
**Answer:** B. A child diagnosed with cancer wants to stop treatment, but the parents want to
continue
13. **What is a *traditional nuclear family*?**
- A. A married couple with their biological children
- B. A single parent and children
- C. A group of friends living together
- D. A blended family with stepchildren
**Answer:** A. A married couple with their biological children
14. **What does the *nuclear family* consist of?**
- A. Two parents and their children (biologic, adoptive, step, foster)
- B. A single parent and their child
- C. Grandparents raising grandchildren
- D. A group of unrelated individuals
**Answer:** A. Two parents and their children (biologic, adoptive, step, foster)
15. **What is a *blended family*?**
- A. A single parent raising children alone
- B. A family consisting of a biological parent, stepparent, and children from one or both parents
- C. A group of friends living together
- D. A traditional nuclear family with no stepparents
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**Answer:** B. A family consisting of a biological parent, stepparent, and children from one or both
parents
16. **What is a *single-parent family*?**
- A. One parent raising one or more children alone
- B. Two parents raising children together
- C. A group of unrelated people raising children
- D. Grandparents raising grandchildren
**Answer:** A. One parent raising one or more children alone
17. **What does *family systems theory* focus on?**
- A. The individual is the most important member
- B. The family interacts with each other and the environment, and change affects all members
- C. Families are isolated from one another
- D. Changes only impact the children
**Answer:** B. The family interacts with each other and the environment, and change affects all
members
18. **What does *family stress theory* consist of?**
- A. Families encounter stressors, both predictable and unpredictable
- B. Only positive events cause stress in families
- C. Families never break down due to stress
- D. Stressors don’t impact family health
**Answer:** A. Families encounter stressors, both predictable and unpredictable
19. **Which of the following are *unpredictable stressors* in family stress theory? (Select all that
apply)**
- A. Recent pregnancy
- B. Financial strain
- C. Car accident
- D. Death in the family
**Answer:** B. Financial strain
C. Car accident
D. Death in the family
20. **Which of the following are *predictable stressors* in family stress theory? (Select all that apply)**
- A. Divorce
- B. Planning a wedding