Test Bank Davis Advantage for Pediatric Nursing; The Critical Components of Nursing Care 2nd Edition by
Kathryn Rudd Chapter 1-22
Test Bank Davis Advantage for Pediatric Nursing; The Critical Components
of Nursing Care 2nd Edition by Kathryn Rudd Chapter 1-22
,Test Bank Davis Advantage for Pediatric Nursing; The Critical Components of Nursing Care 2nd Edition by
Kathryn Rudd Chapter 1-22
Chapter 1 Issues and Trends in Pediatric Nursing
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. The nurse has provided a presentation to middle school children about nursing as a
career. One of the children stated that he wanted to be a pediatric nurse, because he
wants to take care of babies and little ―kids.‖ What would be an appropriate response
to this middle school–aged child?
1. ―Nursing is a general practice; all nurses must know how to take care of all
ages of patients.‖
2. ―As a pediatric nurse, you would get to care for babies and little kids as
well as children through their teenage years.‖
3. ―What you are describing is actually a neonatal nurse. Neonatal nurses
work with newborn babies, toddlers, and preschool-age children.‖
4. ―Being a pediatric nurse requires a master’s degree, so be sure to
work hard in school!‖
2. The medical-surgical float nurse is assigned to the pediatric unit for the first time and
states that the skills are ―the same as general nursing since children are little adults
with smaller bodies.‖ What component of pediatric nursing contraindicates this
statement?
1. Pediatric nursing involves care based on the developmental level of the patient.
2. Pediatric nursing involves the patient’s family in the plan of care.
3. Pediatric nursing in based on prevention of infectious diseases.
4. Pediatric nursing involves cultural sensitivity in patient care.
3.
The culturally sensitive pediatric nurse is aware of the changes in the racial population
of the United States. Which of the following reflects the historical changes in the
projected demographics of the U.S. pediatric population in 2020?
1. The American Indian and Alaska Native population will continue to decrease.
2. Less than half of the children will represent less than half of the population.
3. The Asian children will reflect no change from 2015 into 2020.
4. Non-Hispanic children who represent two or more races will increase in 2020.
4.
The nurse at a family clinic is providing care to an adolescent patient diagnosed with
diabetes. The patient has verbalized discomfort with the feelings of isolation when
unable to drink alcohol with their friends. Which of the following would be the most
appropriate response to this statement?
1. ―Drinking alcohol is not only illegal but dangerous for your blood sugar
control and overall well-being.‖
2. ―You can still drink alcohol, in moderation, if you control the sugar spike
with more insulin.‖
3. ―Prepare for alcohol intake with more water and less carbohydrates before drinking in order to
slow sugar spikes.void those situations.
5.
,Test Bank Davis Advantage for Pediatric Nursing; The Critical Components of Nursing Care 2nd Edition by
Kathryn Rudd Chapter 1-22
Which statement best describes the common core concepts of the different models of
6. pediatric nursing?
1. All models focus on the open communication between the child and nurse.
2. All models focus on importance of family relationship to the child.
3. All models focus on safeguarding the child’s dignity during care.
4. All models focus on coordination of care needs that arise during illness.
Which of the following tasks is associated with the pediatric medical home care model
of pediatric nursing?
1. The nurse refers the family to a childhood cancer support group prior to
discharge from the hospital.
2. The nurse includes a simple explanation of the procedure to the child
7. based upon the child’s developmental level.
3. The nurse includes the family’s cultural celebrations and
observations while providing care to the child.
4. The nurse develops the plan of care with the child and family as the focal
point of the interventions.
The pediatric nurse begins a research project on 8-year-old patients with the medical
diagnosis of pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, PANS. The family has
consented to the research, but as the nurse begins to administer the intervention, the
patient refuses to cooperate. What is the appropriate response to this refusal?
1. The nurse should discuss with the family the options of
performing the intervention without the child’s knowledge.
2. The nurse should explain to the child that this is necessary and promise a
8. reward at the end of the research project.
3. The nurse should refuse to perform the intervention until the child
consents to the intervention and project.
4. The nurse should discuss the pros and cons of the research project with
the child and focus on the outcomes.
A nurse is providing relationship-based care to a pediatric patient. Which of the
following is a challenge the nurse is likely to encounter while using this model of care?
1. Maintaining a sterile field for a procedure with a restless toddler
2. Communicating with the blended family on regular basis
3. Treating children with antibiotic-resistant illnesses
4. Caring for a larger number of children with autism spectrum
disorders and childhood depression
5. The pediatric nurse desires to expand her career options to become the
hospital’s nurse educator of pediatrics
, Test Bank Davis Advantage for Pediatric Nursing; The Critical Components of Nursing Care 2nd Edition by
Kathryn Rudd Chapter 1-22
9. Which of the following is necessary for this nurse to achieve this career goal?
1. The nurse must earn a minimum of a master’s degree in nursing.
2. The nurse must earn a minimum of a doctorate degree in nursing.
3. The nurse must implement and develop research in nursing practice.
4. The nurse must implement a plan to obtain certification in pediatrics.
10. The school nurse is developing a teaching session for the population of children in a middle
school. The nurse has determined that the greatest need for the overall health of the
children is promotion of healthy foods. Which of the following interventions is most
likely to be effective?
1. Remove all unhealthy snacks from the vending machines.
2. Have a poster contest on healthy eating options.
3. Survey the student population during lunch breaks.
4. Engage the students in healthy choices with cooking lessons.
11. The nurse recognizes the needs of professional development to provide safe and
effective care to the pediatric population by attending which of the following
courses?
1. Procedure with rationale to administer HPV vaccines to the middle
school population
2. Study review of the incidence of bullying and intimidation in the
elementary school population
3. Demographic study of the U.S. population with regard to cultural
diversity and practices
4. How to provide individual health care education for the children without
parental interference
12. Which of the following continuing education courses would best enhance the
pediatric nurse’s practice in relationship to current trends?
1. Evidence-based practice on improving antibiotic adherence with
education to the family unit
2. Evidence-based practice on proper administration of antibiotics for
children with autoimmune diseases
3. How to enhance communication with children in regards to adherence to
antibiotic use
4. How to decrease instances of exacerbation of infections of
children with autoimmune diseases with antibiotics
13. The pediatric nurse is developing interventions for a school-aged child based on the
nursing diagnosis of impaired body image related to BMI of 37 and poor food choices
as evidenced by patient’s mother’s food diary for the family and child’s statements of
food preferences. Which of the following would be an appropriate nursing
intervention?
1. Provide the child and family with information from MyPlate.gov for
healthy food options.
2. Increase the child’s activity by incorporating the child’s friends into a
plan of healthy exercise options.
3. Explain the importance of balancing diet and exercise to prevent
obesity to the child and family.
Kathryn Rudd Chapter 1-22
Test Bank Davis Advantage for Pediatric Nursing; The Critical Components
of Nursing Care 2nd Edition by Kathryn Rudd Chapter 1-22
,Test Bank Davis Advantage for Pediatric Nursing; The Critical Components of Nursing Care 2nd Edition by
Kathryn Rudd Chapter 1-22
Chapter 1 Issues and Trends in Pediatric Nursing
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. The nurse has provided a presentation to middle school children about nursing as a
career. One of the children stated that he wanted to be a pediatric nurse, because he
wants to take care of babies and little ―kids.‖ What would be an appropriate response
to this middle school–aged child?
1. ―Nursing is a general practice; all nurses must know how to take care of all
ages of patients.‖
2. ―As a pediatric nurse, you would get to care for babies and little kids as
well as children through their teenage years.‖
3. ―What you are describing is actually a neonatal nurse. Neonatal nurses
work with newborn babies, toddlers, and preschool-age children.‖
4. ―Being a pediatric nurse requires a master’s degree, so be sure to
work hard in school!‖
2. The medical-surgical float nurse is assigned to the pediatric unit for the first time and
states that the skills are ―the same as general nursing since children are little adults
with smaller bodies.‖ What component of pediatric nursing contraindicates this
statement?
1. Pediatric nursing involves care based on the developmental level of the patient.
2. Pediatric nursing involves the patient’s family in the plan of care.
3. Pediatric nursing in based on prevention of infectious diseases.
4. Pediatric nursing involves cultural sensitivity in patient care.
3.
The culturally sensitive pediatric nurse is aware of the changes in the racial population
of the United States. Which of the following reflects the historical changes in the
projected demographics of the U.S. pediatric population in 2020?
1. The American Indian and Alaska Native population will continue to decrease.
2. Less than half of the children will represent less than half of the population.
3. The Asian children will reflect no change from 2015 into 2020.
4. Non-Hispanic children who represent two or more races will increase in 2020.
4.
The nurse at a family clinic is providing care to an adolescent patient diagnosed with
diabetes. The patient has verbalized discomfort with the feelings of isolation when
unable to drink alcohol with their friends. Which of the following would be the most
appropriate response to this statement?
1. ―Drinking alcohol is not only illegal but dangerous for your blood sugar
control and overall well-being.‖
2. ―You can still drink alcohol, in moderation, if you control the sugar spike
with more insulin.‖
3. ―Prepare for alcohol intake with more water and less carbohydrates before drinking in order to
slow sugar spikes.void those situations.
5.
,Test Bank Davis Advantage for Pediatric Nursing; The Critical Components of Nursing Care 2nd Edition by
Kathryn Rudd Chapter 1-22
Which statement best describes the common core concepts of the different models of
6. pediatric nursing?
1. All models focus on the open communication between the child and nurse.
2. All models focus on importance of family relationship to the child.
3. All models focus on safeguarding the child’s dignity during care.
4. All models focus on coordination of care needs that arise during illness.
Which of the following tasks is associated with the pediatric medical home care model
of pediatric nursing?
1. The nurse refers the family to a childhood cancer support group prior to
discharge from the hospital.
2. The nurse includes a simple explanation of the procedure to the child
7. based upon the child’s developmental level.
3. The nurse includes the family’s cultural celebrations and
observations while providing care to the child.
4. The nurse develops the plan of care with the child and family as the focal
point of the interventions.
The pediatric nurse begins a research project on 8-year-old patients with the medical
diagnosis of pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, PANS. The family has
consented to the research, but as the nurse begins to administer the intervention, the
patient refuses to cooperate. What is the appropriate response to this refusal?
1. The nurse should discuss with the family the options of
performing the intervention without the child’s knowledge.
2. The nurse should explain to the child that this is necessary and promise a
8. reward at the end of the research project.
3. The nurse should refuse to perform the intervention until the child
consents to the intervention and project.
4. The nurse should discuss the pros and cons of the research project with
the child and focus on the outcomes.
A nurse is providing relationship-based care to a pediatric patient. Which of the
following is a challenge the nurse is likely to encounter while using this model of care?
1. Maintaining a sterile field for a procedure with a restless toddler
2. Communicating with the blended family on regular basis
3. Treating children with antibiotic-resistant illnesses
4. Caring for a larger number of children with autism spectrum
disorders and childhood depression
5. The pediatric nurse desires to expand her career options to become the
hospital’s nurse educator of pediatrics
, Test Bank Davis Advantage for Pediatric Nursing; The Critical Components of Nursing Care 2nd Edition by
Kathryn Rudd Chapter 1-22
9. Which of the following is necessary for this nurse to achieve this career goal?
1. The nurse must earn a minimum of a master’s degree in nursing.
2. The nurse must earn a minimum of a doctorate degree in nursing.
3. The nurse must implement and develop research in nursing practice.
4. The nurse must implement a plan to obtain certification in pediatrics.
10. The school nurse is developing a teaching session for the population of children in a middle
school. The nurse has determined that the greatest need for the overall health of the
children is promotion of healthy foods. Which of the following interventions is most
likely to be effective?
1. Remove all unhealthy snacks from the vending machines.
2. Have a poster contest on healthy eating options.
3. Survey the student population during lunch breaks.
4. Engage the students in healthy choices with cooking lessons.
11. The nurse recognizes the needs of professional development to provide safe and
effective care to the pediatric population by attending which of the following
courses?
1. Procedure with rationale to administer HPV vaccines to the middle
school population
2. Study review of the incidence of bullying and intimidation in the
elementary school population
3. Demographic study of the U.S. population with regard to cultural
diversity and practices
4. How to provide individual health care education for the children without
parental interference
12. Which of the following continuing education courses would best enhance the
pediatric nurse’s practice in relationship to current trends?
1. Evidence-based practice on improving antibiotic adherence with
education to the family unit
2. Evidence-based practice on proper administration of antibiotics for
children with autoimmune diseases
3. How to enhance communication with children in regards to adherence to
antibiotic use
4. How to decrease instances of exacerbation of infections of
children with autoimmune diseases with antibiotics
13. The pediatric nurse is developing interventions for a school-aged child based on the
nursing diagnosis of impaired body image related to BMI of 37 and poor food choices
as evidenced by patient’s mother’s food diary for the family and child’s statements of
food preferences. Which of the following would be an appropriate nursing
intervention?
1. Provide the child and family with information from MyPlate.gov for
healthy food options.
2. Increase the child’s activity by incorporating the child’s friends into a
plan of healthy exercise options.
3. Explain the importance of balancing diet and exercise to prevent
obesity to the child and family.
