TCAT Nashville LPN 082015 Peds Test
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This type of data collection is gathered when the information is spoken by
the child or caregiver; and this type of data can be used to develop a plan of
care for the child. - ANSWER Subjective Data
Most subjective data are collect through interviewing who? Select all that
apply.
a)the child's teachers
b)the child
c)caregiver and friends
d)the caregiver - ANSWER b. the child d. the caregiver
rationale: most subjective data is collected through interviewing the child
and caregiver.
The PN knows that during the interview this is the best time to establish your
relationship with both child and caregiver. Listening and using appropriate
communication techniques help promote a good interview. What techniques
below will help promote a good interview? Select all that apply.
a)introducing yourself to child and caregiver
b)conducting interview in private, quiet setting
c)using focused questions and allowing time for responses
d)having caregiver sit outside the room while interview is going on -
,ANSWER a. introducing yourself to child and caregiver b. conducting
interview in private, quiet setting c. using focused questions and allowing
time for responses
rationale: a,b,c are word for word correct; also, having a calm, reassuring
manner helps establis trust and comfort; past experiences with health care;
interviewer and caregiver should be comfortably seated and child included in
interviewing process.
The interview process is goal directed; and focuses on the child and caregiver
and their needs. What type of conversation will the interviewer and caregiver,
child NOT be participating in? - ANSWER answer: social conversation
(communication)
Rationale: Social: involves superficial communication with shifting roles;
where as the communication spoke during the interview process is goal
directed and roles DO NOT shift-it's only focused on those of the caregiver
and child.
During the interview this is who provides most of the information needed for
the child and especially for the infant/toddler; therefore, its important to be
nonjudgemental, not to indicate disapproval by verbal/nonverbal responses;
and allow their concerns and anxieties to be expressed-who is this person(s)?
- ANSWER interviewing (family) caregivers
True/False.
Having the nurse ask and write down the questions, answers during the
interview not only gives the nurse a better chance at getting to gather
observational data but can also ease the problem of the caregiver who may
not be literate. - ANSWER True
,Rationale: both of these situations promote useful data taking abilities.
True/False:
The reason most doctor offices have age-appropriate and safe toys and
activities in the exam rooms are to help keep young children occupied,
allowing caregivers the ability to focus on the questions being asked. -
ANSWER True
During this interview, include them in the process; use age-appropriate
questions; show interest in them and the things they say; be honest and
stories/books at their level; using dolls/stuffed animals that are familiar;
listen attentively to their comments; and making them feel important--who
can you assume the nurse would be interviewing here? Select all the apply.
a)the preschool child
b)the adolescent
c)the older child
d)the caregiver - ANSWER answer: a, c
rationale: this interview is being conducted on the preschool child(3-6yrs)
and older child(6-11yr&11-14yr).
Interviewing the adolescent can be hard. The adolescents can provide
information about themselves; so when interviewing teens-what's the best
way to do so? Select all that apply.
a)privacy during an interview can encourage information to be shared that
they may not want/feel comfortable to in front of caregivers.
b)allowing a texting of information between interviewer and teen
, c)stand over-top of them and demand them to fully explain everything -
ANSWER a. privacy during an interview can encourage information to be
shared that they may not want/feel comfortable to in front of caregivers.
rationale: giving the adolescent a chance to be interviewed in privacy can
encourage them to discuss things otherwise not likely to be discussed of,
especially in front of caregivers, such as: drug use/sexual practices.
Fill in the Blank:
When interviewing and obtaining a client history-including biographical data,
this information becomes part of the __1__ record and should be treated as
__2___. - ANSWER answer:
1. legal
2. confidential
Rationale: ALL data gathered about the child is now a legal record and should
be treated confidential-think: HIPPA.
Child's name, address, phone #, caregiver information; nicknames, ADLs;
special words used by the child that indicate needs/desires. What type of
data is this?
a)emperical data
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