NR 328 PEDIATRIC NURSING PRACTICE QUESTIONS /NR328 PEDIATRIC TEST 1 PRACTICE: 100% CORRECT,CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING
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NR 328 PEDIATRIC NURSING PRACTICE QUESTIONS /NR328 PEDIATRIC TEST 1 PRACTICE: 100% CORRECT,CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSINGNR 328 PEDIATRIC NURSING PRACTICE QUESTIONS /NR328 PEDIATRIC TEST 1 PRACTICE: 100% CORRECT,CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSINGNR 328 PEDIATRIC NURSING PRACTICE QUESTIONS /NR328 PEDIAT...
NR 328 PEDIATRIC NURSING PRACTICE QUESTIONS /
NR328 PEDIATRIC TEST 1 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
NCLEX Review Questions
1. Because injuries are the most common cause of death and disability in children in the United
States, which stage of development correctly determines the type of injury that may occur? Select
all that apply.
A. A newborn may roll over and fall off an elevated surface.
B. The need to conform and gain acceptance from his peers may make a child accept a dare.
C. Toddlers who can run and climb may be susceptible to burns, falls, and collisions with objects.
D. A preschooler may ride her two-wheel bike in a reckless manner.
E. A crawling infant may aspirate due to the tendency to place objects in his mouth.
2. The National Children's Study is the largest prospective, long-term study of children's health and
development in the United States. Which of these options are the goals of this study? Select all that
apply.
A. Ensure that every child is immunized at the appropriate age.
B. Provide information for families to eradicate unhealthy diets, dental caries, and childhood
obesity.
C. Enlist the help of school lunch programs to reach the goal of vegetables and fruits as 30% of
each lunch.
D. Significantly reduce violence, substance abuse, and mental health disorders among the nation's
children.
E. Decrease tardiness and truancy and increase the high school graduation rate in each state over
the next 5 years.
3. The newest nurse on the Pediatric unit is concerned about maintaining a professional distance in
her relationship with a patient and the patient's family. Which comment indicates that she needs
more mentoring regarding her patient-nurse relationship?
A. “I realize that caring for the child means I can visit them on my days off if they ask me.”
B. “When the mother asks if I will care for her daughter every day, I explain that the assignments
change based on the needs of the unit.”
C. “When the mother asks me questions about my family, I answer politely, but I offer only
pertinent information.”
D. “I engage in multidisciplinary rounds and listen to the family's concerns.”
4. The overriding goal of atraumatic care is:
A. Prevent or minimize the child's separation from the family
,B. Do no harm
C. Promote a sense of control
D. Prevent or minimize bodily injury and pain
5. A family you are caring for on the Pediatric unit asks you about nutrition for their baby. What
facts will you want to include in this nutritional information? Select all that apply.
A. Breastfeeding provides micronutrients and immunologic properties.
B. Eating preferences and attitudes related to food are established by family influences and culture.
C. Most children establish lifelong eating habits by age 18 months.
D. During adolescence, parental influence diminishes and adolescents make food choices related to
peer acceptability and sociability.
E. Due to the stress of returning to work, most mothers use this as a time to stop breastfeeding.
,Correct Answers
1. B, C, E
2. B, D
3. A
4. B
5. A, B, D
1. Questions
1.What do morbidity rates measure?
A. Life span statistics
B. Acute illness, chronic disease, or disability
C. Cost-effective treatment for the general population
D. Prevalence of a specific illness in a population Correct
Morbidity measures prevalence of a specific illness in a population over a specific
period. Life span statistics are included in mortality data. Acute illness, chronic
disease, and disability are factors that give morbidity statistics. Cost is not included
in morbidity rates.
2.The health promotion interventions that have the greatest impact on injury prevention are
which of the following?
A. Utilization of auditory learning strategies for all families
B. Including the nutritional counseling for the food pyramid
C. Integrating Maslow’s hierarchy of needs in the lesson
D. Using a developmental approach to safety counseling Correct
Utilizing a developmental approach to safety counseling will ensure that the parents are
taught risks associated with developmental age and increased risk factors for that
population. Family members may have different learning styles, so the nurse should
include several strategies in the health promotion teaching session. Although
nutritional counseling is important, it is not an injury prevention health promotion
priority for preventing injury. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a theoretical model to
assist in assuring all the needs of an individual are met, but it is not the theoretical
model of choice in this scenario.
3.What is the leading cause of death from unintentional injuries in children?
A. Poisoning
B. Drowning
C. Motor vehicles Correct
D. Fires and burns
, Motor vehicle–related injuries are responsible for more than half of the injury-related
deaths in children. Half of all poisonings occur in children younger than the age of 4
years, and it is the third leading cause of injury in those 15 to 24 years of age.
Drowning and burns are among the top three causes of death for boys and girls
throughout childhood.
4.In 1935 Title V of the Social Security Act was passed. This was significant in the
evolution of child health care in the United States because it established what?
A. Medicaid
B. Children’s Bureau
C. Child Welfare Services Correct
D. White House Conferences on Children
This legislation provided for federal grants to be given to states for three major
programs, Maternal Child Health, Crippled Children’s Services, and Child Welfare
Services. Medicaid was created in 1965 to reduce financial barriers to health care
for poor individuals. The Children’s Bureau was established in 1912 and was placed
under the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. The White House
Converences on Children was first convened in 1909.
5.What nursing intervention is most descriptive of atraumatic care of children?
A. Preparing a child before any unfamiliar treatment or procedure Correct
B. Preparing a child for separation from parents during hospitalization
C. Helping a child accept pain that is associated with a treatment or
procedure
D. Helping a child accept the loss of control associated with hospitalization
Proper preparation of a child before any unfamiliar procedure is an essential
component of atraumatic care. A major principle of atraumatic care is to minimize
the separation from parents. Interventions are used to reduce and eliminate bodily
injury and pain whenever possible. Children should be allowed choices and control
whenever possible.
6.Which of the following is most suggestive that a nurse has a nontherapeutic relationship
with a patient or family?
A. Staff members are concerned about the nurse’s actions with the patient or
family. Correct
B. Staff assignments allow the nurse to care for the same patient or family
over an extended time.
C. The nurse uses teaching skills to instruct the patient or family rather than
doing everything for them.
D. The nurse is able to withdraw emotionally when emotional overload
occurs but still remain committed.
The concern of other staff members may indicate that the nurse is exhibiting negative
behaviors and may be involved in a nontherapeutic relationship. Consistent staff
assignments are important to provide continuity of care and contribute to
therapeutic relationships. Using teaching skills to instruct the patient or family
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