PEDS FINAL| 222 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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Module
PEDS 204
Institution
Jersey College Of Nursing
Which child would have the most difficulty in coping with separation from parents because of hospitalization? A. A 4-year-old child В. A 16-month-old child C. A7-year-old child D. A 3-month old child correct answer: В. A 16-month-old child
A 2-year- old has been constantly crying for his moth...
PEDS FINAL| 222 QUESTIONS| WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which child would have the most difficulty in coping with separation from parents because of hospitalization? A. A 4-year-
old child В. A 16-month-old child C. A7-year-old child D. A 3-
month old child correct answer: В. A 16-month-old child
A 2-year- old has been constantly crying for his mother since he was hospitalized 3 days ago. What does this behavior suggest? A. The child still has not adjusted to his hospitalization. B. There is a poor mother-child bond. C. The child is separated from his mother often. D. The toddler feels abandoned by his mother. correct answer: D. The toddler feels abandoned by his mother.
The mother of a hospitalized toddler could best explain when she will return by saying, "I will be back: A. in 3 hours." B. before you know it." C. before six o'clock." D. after your nap." correct answer: D. after your nap."
The parents of a hospitalized 9-month-old infant ask if their preschool child may visit his younger sibling. What understanding would assist the nurse most in formulating a response? A. Seeing his younger sibling would probably frighten the preschooler and thus should be avoided. B. The sibling could view the infant from the doorway but not enter the room to prevent the spread of microorganisms. C. The preschooler needs to visit his infant sister to reassure himself that she is OK. D. Preschool children can be disruptive in the hospital environment. correct answer: C. The preschooler needs
to visit his infant sister to reassure himself that she is OK.
A hospitalized toddler was drinking from a cup at home but now
refuses to drink from anything except his favorite bottle. What is
the most likely reason for this behavior? A. He is dealing with the anxiety of hospitalization by regressing. В. He is demonstrating attention-seeking behaviors because of an overabundance of attention in the hospital. С. He is attempting to refocus the attention of the adults around him to avoid further painful procedures. D. He is exhibiting normal behavior for his age, as children often stop new behaviors after they believe they have mastered them. correct answer: A. He is dealing with the anxiety of hospitalization by regressing.
A nurse is preparing to collect data from a preschool-age child. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse to prepare the child? А. Separate the child from the parent during the examination. В. Keep medical equipment visible to the child.
С. Use medical terminology to describe what will happen. D. Allow the child to role-play using miniature equipment. correct answer: D. Allow the child to role-play using miniature equipment.
A nurse is checking the vita! signs of a 3-year-old curing a well-
child visit. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the .provider? A. Pulse 104/min. B. Temperature 37.2 C(99.0 F) C. Blood pressure 90/52 mm Hg. D. Respirations 35/min. correct answer: D. Respirations 35/min. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about dental care and teething to the parent of a 9- month old infant. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. I can give Advil for up to 5 days while my baby is teething. B. I should dilute juice with water in the bottle my baby drinks while failing asleep. C. I can give my baby a frozen,
fluid-filled teething ring to relieve discomfort. D. I could clean my baby's teeth with a cool, wet washcloth. correct answer: D. I
could clean my baby's teeth with a cool, wet washcloth.
The nurse should encourage the parent to introduce a tooth brushing to the child by the age of: А. 1 year В. 3 years С. 6 months D. 7 years correct answer: А. 1 year
To detect allergies when feeding new foods: А. Mix the food with one the infant likes. В. Offer two new foods at a time. С. introduce single-ingredient foods. D. Mix the food with formula.
correct answer: С. introduce single-ingredient foods.
The best time to start introducing solid foods to an infant because the tongue extrusion reflex has completely disappeared and the G! tract is mature to digest foods is: A. 10-12 weeks В. 7-9 months. C. 4-6 months D. 8-12 months. correct answer: C. 4-6 months
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about introducing new foods to the parents of a 4month-old. Which if the following foods should the nurse recommend the parents to introduce first? A. Pureed fruits B. Whole milk C. Strained yellow vegetables D. D.
Iron-fortified cereals. correct answer: D. D. Iron-fortified cereals. The best way to minimize separation anxiety in a hospitalized infant is to : A. Encourage parents to room in. B. Provide an age appropriate toy. C. C. Provide age appropriate roommates D. D. Explain routines carefully. correct answer: A. Encourage parents to room in.
When a 4-year-old hospitalized child wets his bed. The parents tell the nurse the child is potty trained. What should the nurse understand? А. The child is probably "punishing" the parents. В.
The child may be developmentally delayed. C. The child may be
experiencing regression. D. The parents are denying a problem exists. correct answer: C. The child may be experiencing regression.
The preferred site for an intramuscular injection for an Infant is :
A. deltoid. B vastus lateralis C ventrogluteal D. dorsogluteal. correct answer: B vastus lateralis
The physician order 15 mg. of Demerol for an infant after surgery. If the label reads 50mg/ ml., the nurse would administer: а. 0.2 ml. b. 0.8 ml. c. 0,3 ml, d. 1.0 ml correct answer: c. 0,3 ml,
What is the best suggestion by the nurse when parents ask, "When is the best time to begin to prepare a 5-year-old for surgery and hospitalization?" A "As soon as the surgery is scheduled" B. "About 2 weeks before surgery" C. "About 4 days
before surgery" D. "On the night before admission to the hospital" correct answer: C. "About 4 days before surgery"
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