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Pediatrics Quiz Graded A+- Unit 1A 2-year-old child has been crying constantly for his mother since he was
hospitalized 3 days ago. What does this behavior suggest?
a.) The child is not separated from his mother often.
b.) The child still has not adjusted to his hospitalization.
c.) There is a poor mother-child bond.
d.) The toddler feels abandoned by his mother. - ANS-D
A 4-year-old asks tearfully if the IM injection will hurt. What is the nurse's most effective
response?
a.) "Yes. It will sting a little."
b.) "No. Would you like to see the syringe?"
c.) "Yes. Your mom and I are going to hold you to help you be still."
d.) "No. Its over before you know it." - ANS-A
A 4-year-old begins to cry when his mother tells him it is time for his operation. The
nurse understands this is an expected reaction. On which particular fear of the
preschooler does the nurse base this understanding?
a.)Unfamiliar routines
b.) Loss of control
c.) Restricted mobility
d.) Invasive procedures - ANS-D
A nurse encourages a school-age child to draw a picture after a painful
procedure. What is the best rationale for this nursing intervention?
a.) Encourage quiet play.
b.) Providing a way for the child to express his feelings.
c.) Attempt to re-establish rapport.
d.) Distracting the child from thinking about the pain. - ANS-B
, A parent brings a 6-month-old infant to the pediatric clinic for her well-baby examination.
Her birth weight was 8 pounds, 2 ounces. What will the nurse weighing the infant today
would expect her weight to be?
a.) At least 16 pounds
b.) At least 12 pounds
c.) At least 20 pounds
d.) At least 24 pounds - ANS-A
The mother of a 3-year-old tells the nurse that she will be in to visit tomorrow
around 12:00 PM. The next morning, the child asks the nurse, "When is my mommy
coming?" What is the nurse's best response?
a.) "Your mommy is coming in 4 hours."
b.) "Your mommy will be here around noon."
c.) "Your mommy will be here when you have lunch."
d.) "Mommy will be here very soon." - ANS-C
The mother of a hospitalized toddler states, "He cries when I visit. Maybe I should just
stay away." What is the nurse's best response?
a.) "Perhaps you are right. He only gets upset when you have to leave."
b.) "We take good care of him and he seems fine when you are not here."
c.) "It is important that you are here. This is a common reaction in children when they
are separated from their parents."
d.) "It might be easier for your child if you would stay with him, but this decision is up to
you." - ANS-C
The nurse discusses child-proofing the home for safety with the mother of a
9-month-old. Which statement made by the mother would indicate an unsafe behavior?
a.) "I have a gate at the top and bottom of the stairs."
b.) "I put covers on all of the electrical outlets."
c.) "In the car, she rides in a front-facing car seat."
d.) "There are locks on all of the cabinets in the house." - ANS-C
The nurse instructed an adolescent female about collecting a clean-catch
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