NUR 108 Chapter 13
1. Social and emotional development occurs at a more simple level in the child who is
A) 5 y/o
B) 8 y/o
C) 10 y/o
D) 12 y/o
Answer
5 y/o
2. A 10 y/o male client is 20 pounds overweight. Which intervention by the nurse is the most
effective in this situation?
A) Place the client on a strictly controlled calorie-restricted diet
B) Talk to the client about why he is so overweight
C) Teach the client and his parents about healthy eating habits and choices
D) Make a list of foods that are to be restricted in the client's diets
Answer
Teach the client and his parents about healthy eating habits and choices
3. A couple comes to the sleep disorder clinic because their 3 y/o daughter has problems
falling asleep every night. The parents say that it takes their daughter 1 to 2 hours each night to
fall asleep, and one of the parents ends up having to lie down with her.Which intervention should
the nurse first suggest?
A) The parents should trade each night who tries to put her to bed
B) The daughter could start failing asleep in the parents bed then could mover to her own bed
C) Plane the child in bed at the same time each night, and don't allow her to get out of bed
D) Follow a bedtime ritual each night, such as reading one book
Answer
Follow a bedtime ritual each night, such as reading one book
4. The parents of a 2 y/o boy seek assistance at a family therapy clinic because their son throws a
temper tantrum every time he is not allowed to throw his food on the floor during meals.
Whichtherapeutic intervention does the nurse suggest?
A) Leave him during the tantrum, so that he feels isolated from positive behavior
B) Try to distract him when he becomes frustrated, and reward him for positive behavior
C) Hold the child down until the tantrum stops
, D) Put him in the corner for punishment while he is having the tantrum
Answer
Try to distract him when he becomes frustrated, and reward him for positive behavior
5. Poverty influences the growth and development of children and is often a precursor to
mental health disorders in children. Nearly of
children in the United States come from families that live at the poverty level.
A) 10%
B) 20%
C)30%
D)40%
Answer
20%
6. During the interview process with a homeless client, which is an appropriate nursing action?
A) Wait until later in the interview to ask questions such as address or nearest relative
B) Ask the client early in the interview what is his or her highest education level
C) Ask the client where he or she planned to sleep that night
D) Encourage the client to bathe as soon as possible
Answer
Wait until later in the interview to ask questions such as address or nearest relative
7. Which phrase most accurately describes neglect?
A) The process of causing harm
B) Causing harm
C) Basic needs not being met
D) Mistreatment of a person
Answer
Basic needs not being met
8. Adult disorders such as chronic anxiety and depression often are associated with childhood
A) Illnesses
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