NUR 102 Exam 3 Questions And Verified Detailed
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The pediatric unit receives an admission of a 3-year-old client with Down syndrome who
also has asthma. The child speaks words that are not well enunciated, and the client
holds on to furniture when walking. Which is a more appropriate question for the nurse
to ask the parent?
A. "How long has your child been like this?"
B. "Is your child able to walk without holding on to furniture?"
C. "How does your child's condition today differ from their normal condition?"
D. "Does your child slobber all the time?"
C. "How is your child's condition different today compared to his usual state?"
A 4-year-old client is hospitalized after suspected sexual abuse. The child is withdrawn
and does not make eye contact easily. Select the nursing actions that facilitate client
communication. Select all that apply.
A. The nurse can use touch, such as rubbing shoulders or back.
B. The nurse can have paper and crayons available and encourage drawing.
C. The nurse can have a videotape about sexual abuse available.
D. Use toys and dolls to play with.
E. Read a book to gain rapport.
B. Bring out paper and crayons and ask to color.
D. Use toys and dolls to play with.
E. Read a book to gain rapport.
The LPN is assigned to care for a 4-year-old child who had a Harrington rod inserted the
day before and notice the client is receiving antibiotics by a syringe pump. The nurse is
,IV certified, but uncomfortable because they are unfamiliar with the equipment. What
would be the best course of action?
A. Request another assignment.
B. Refuse the assignment for safety reasons.
C. Request in-service education for use of the syringe pump.
D. Read the unit policy and procedure manual.
C. Request in-service education for use of the syringe pump.
A previously continent 4-year-old child begins to wet the bed following admission to the
hospital. Which is the nurse's best statement to the parents?
A. "It is normal for a child to start wetting the bed again when hospitalized."
B. "Your child must not have been fully potty trained."
C. "It is not uncommon for 4-year-olds to still have accidents."
D. "Try not to worry. We can just cut back on fluids at night."
A. "It is normal for a child to regress to bed wetting when hospitalized."
A child diagnosed with HIV-positive is put into foster care. The foster parents approach
the nurse and ask how they can prevent the transmission of HIV to other members of
their family. What is the appropriate response by the nurse?
A. "Have the child always use disposable plates and utensils.
B. "Clean up surfaces contaminated with the child's blood or body fluids using isopropyl
alcohol."
C. "Do not let the child share toys with other children."
D. "Wear gloves when in contact with the child's blood or body fluids, if possible."
, D. "Wear gloves when in contact with the child's blood or body fluids, if possible."
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A parent asks the nurse for advice on setting limits and disciplining a 4-year-old child. In
the teaching session, which of the following information is most important for the nurse
to emphasize?
A. Children younger than age 5 rarely need to be punished.
B. Parents should set firm, consistent limits.
C. Parents should always use a "timeout" seat.
D. Parents should enforce rules rigidly.
B. Parents should set firm, consistent limits.
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The nurse is caring for a preschooler who was just diagnosed with an allergy to wheat.
When teaching the mother about dietary restrictions, the nurse should tell her to
eliminate which food from the child's diet?
A. Hot dogs
B. Milk
C. Gelatin
D. French fries
A. Hot dogs
The nurse is caring for a preschool-age child who sustained burns in a house fire. The
child is prescribed morphine every 4 hours for pain. Which assessment parameter is
most important when monitoring a child who's receiving morphine?
A. Pulse
B. Respirations
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