NURS 431 exam 2 questions and
answers
Which of the following mobility issues is known to be a genetically inherited disorder? -
Answer-muscular dystrophy
The nurse works in a pediatric unit. In working with a parent who is suspected of
Munchausen syndrome by proxy, it is very important for the nurse to:
Select one:
a. Confront the parent with concerns of possible abuse.
b. Explain to the child that her parent is causing her illness, and that the health team will
prevent her from being harmed.
c. Try to keep the parent separated from the child as much as possible.
d. Carefully document parent—child interactions - Answer-D. carefully document parent-
child interactions
a mother brings her 7 year old daughter to the health clinic with concerns that the child
is exhibiting unusual behaviors such as bed wetting and thumb sucking. She has also
been treated for a urinary tract infection numerous times over the past couple months.
based on this information, the nurse suspects which of the following? - Answer-The
child may be a victim of sexual abuse
An adolescent is receiving palliative care. Which of the following related to anticipatory
grief can be associated with a positive outcome for both the adolescent and parent -
Answer-strong spiritual beliefs, acceptance of the expected death of the patient,
adequate time for the patient to prepare for the death.
A child with mobility issues can experience all of the following except:
A) decreased lung expansion and gas exchange
B) increased risk of skin integrity issues
C) increased bowel and bladder tone
D) decreased muscle strength and tone, joint mobility and ROM - Answer-C) Increased
bowel and bladder tone
Potential causes for cerebral palsy include which of the following (Select 2)
A) High Apgar scores
B) Neonatal seizures
C) injury to the brain prior to age 3
D) Baby born to term - Answer-B) Neonatal seizures
C) Injury to the brain prior to age 3
Children with mobility disorders have the same functional ability with any of the
disorders discussed in class (True or False) - Answer-False
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