TEST BANK FOR ESSENTIALS OF PEDIATRIC NURSING
4TH EDITION KYLE CARMAN
,Test Bank For Essentials Of Pediatric
Nursing 4th Edition Kyle Carman
CHAPTER 1 Introduction To Child Health And Pediatric Nursing MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A Nurse Is Planning A Teaching Session For Parents Of Preschool Children. Which Statement Explains
Why The Nurse Should Include Information About Morbidity And Mortality?
A. Life-Span Statistics Are Included In The Data.
B. It Explains Effectiveness Of Treatment.
C. Cost-Effective Treatment Is Detailed For The General Population.
D. High-Risk Age Groups For Certain Disorders Or Hazards Are Identified. ANSWER: D
Analysis Of Morbidity And Mortality Data Provides The Parents With Information About Which Groups
Of Individuals Are At Risk For Which Health Problems. Life-Span Statistics Is A Part Of The Mortality Data.
Treatment Modalities And Cost Are Not Included In Morbidity And Mortality Data.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: 6-8 TOP: Integrated Process: Nursing Process:
Planning
MSC: Area Of Client Needs: Health Promotion And Maintenance
2. A Clinic Nurse Is Planning A Teaching Session About Childhood Obesity Prevention For Parents
Of School-Age Children. The Nurse Should Include Which Associated Risk Of Obesity In The Teaching
Plan?
A. Type I Diabetes
B. Respiratory Disease
C. Celiac Disease
D. Type II Diabetes ANSWER: D
,Childhood Obesity Has Been Associated With The Rise Of Type II Diabetes In Children. Type I Diabetes Is
Not Associated With Obesity And Has A Genetic Component. Respiratory Disease Is Not Associated With
Obesity, And Celiac Disease Is The Inability To Metabolize Gluten In Foods And Is Not Associated With
Obesity.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: 3
TOP: Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: Area Of Client Needs: Health Promotion And Maintenance
3. Which Is The Leading Cause Of Death In Infants Younger Than 1 Year?
A. Congenital Anomalies
B. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
C. Respiratory Distress Syndrome
D. Bacterial Sepsis Of The Newborn ANSWER: A
Congenital Anomalies Account For 20.1% Of Deaths In Infants Younger Than 1 Year. Sudden Infant Death
Syndrome Accounts For 8.2% Of Deaths In This Age Group. Respiratory Distress Syndrome Accounts For
3.4% Of Deaths In This Age Group. Infections Specific To The Perinatal Period Account For 2.7% Of
Deaths In This Age Group.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember REF: 7 TOP: Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: Area Of Client Needs: Health Promotion And Maintenance
4. Which Leading Cause Of Death Topic Should The Nurse Emphasize To A Group Of African-
American Boys Ranging In Ages 15 To 19 Years?
A. Suicide
B. Cancer
C. Firearm Homicide
D. Occupational Injuries ANSWER: C
Firearm Homicide Is The Second Overall Cause Of Death In This Age Group And The Leading Cause Of
Death In African-American Males. Suicide Is The Third-Leading Cause Of Death In This Population.
Cancer, Although A Major Health Problem, Is The Fourth-Leading Cause Of Death In This Age Group.
Occupational Injuries Do Not Contribute To A Significant Death Rate For This Age Group.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: 5 | 8 TOP: Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: Area Of Client Needs: Health Promotion And Maintenance
, 5. Which Is The Major Cause Of Death For Children Older Than 1 Year?
A. Cancer
B. Heart Disease
C. Unintentional Injuries
D. Congenital Anomalies ANSWER: C
Unintentional Injuries (Accidents) Are The Leading Cause Of Death After Age 1 Year Through
Adolescence. Congenital Anomalies Are The Leading Cause Of Death In Those Younger Than 1 Year.
Cancer Ranks Either Second Or Fourth, Depending On The Age Group, And Heart Disease Ranks Fifth In
The Majority Of The Age Groups.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember REF: 8 TOP: Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: Area Of Client Needs: Health Promotion And Maintenance
6. Which Is The Leading Cause Of Death From Unintentional Injuries For Females Ranging In Age
From 1 To 14?
A. Mechanical Suffocation
B. Drowning
C. Motorvehicle-Related Fatalities
D. Fire- And Burn-Related Fatalities ANSWER: C
Motorvehicle-Related Fatalities Are The Leading Cause Of Death For Females Ranging In Age From 1 To
14, Either As Passengers Or As PedestriAnswer. Mechanical Suffocation Is Fourth Or Fifth, Depending On
The Age. Drowning Is The Second- Or Third-Leading Cause Of Death, Depending On The Age. Fire- And
Burn-Related Fatalities Are The Second-Leading Cause Of Death.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember REF: 4 TOP: Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: Area Of Client Needs: Health Promotion And Maintenance
7. Which Factor Most Impacts The Type Of Injury A Child Is Susceptible To, According To The Childs
Age?
A. Physical Health Of The Child
B. Developmental Level Of The Child
C. Educational Level Of The Child
D. Number Of Responsible Adults In The Home ANSWER: B
The Childs Developmental Stage Determines The Type Of Injury That Is Likely To Occur. The Childs
Physical Health May Facilitate The Childs Recovery From An Injury But Does Not Impact The Type Of
4TH EDITION KYLE CARMAN
,Test Bank For Essentials Of Pediatric
Nursing 4th Edition Kyle Carman
CHAPTER 1 Introduction To Child Health And Pediatric Nursing MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A Nurse Is Planning A Teaching Session For Parents Of Preschool Children. Which Statement Explains
Why The Nurse Should Include Information About Morbidity And Mortality?
A. Life-Span Statistics Are Included In The Data.
B. It Explains Effectiveness Of Treatment.
C. Cost-Effective Treatment Is Detailed For The General Population.
D. High-Risk Age Groups For Certain Disorders Or Hazards Are Identified. ANSWER: D
Analysis Of Morbidity And Mortality Data Provides The Parents With Information About Which Groups
Of Individuals Are At Risk For Which Health Problems. Life-Span Statistics Is A Part Of The Mortality Data.
Treatment Modalities And Cost Are Not Included In Morbidity And Mortality Data.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: 6-8 TOP: Integrated Process: Nursing Process:
Planning
MSC: Area Of Client Needs: Health Promotion And Maintenance
2. A Clinic Nurse Is Planning A Teaching Session About Childhood Obesity Prevention For Parents
Of School-Age Children. The Nurse Should Include Which Associated Risk Of Obesity In The Teaching
Plan?
A. Type I Diabetes
B. Respiratory Disease
C. Celiac Disease
D. Type II Diabetes ANSWER: D
,Childhood Obesity Has Been Associated With The Rise Of Type II Diabetes In Children. Type I Diabetes Is
Not Associated With Obesity And Has A Genetic Component. Respiratory Disease Is Not Associated With
Obesity, And Celiac Disease Is The Inability To Metabolize Gluten In Foods And Is Not Associated With
Obesity.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: 3
TOP: Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: Area Of Client Needs: Health Promotion And Maintenance
3. Which Is The Leading Cause Of Death In Infants Younger Than 1 Year?
A. Congenital Anomalies
B. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
C. Respiratory Distress Syndrome
D. Bacterial Sepsis Of The Newborn ANSWER: A
Congenital Anomalies Account For 20.1% Of Deaths In Infants Younger Than 1 Year. Sudden Infant Death
Syndrome Accounts For 8.2% Of Deaths In This Age Group. Respiratory Distress Syndrome Accounts For
3.4% Of Deaths In This Age Group. Infections Specific To The Perinatal Period Account For 2.7% Of
Deaths In This Age Group.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember REF: 7 TOP: Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: Area Of Client Needs: Health Promotion And Maintenance
4. Which Leading Cause Of Death Topic Should The Nurse Emphasize To A Group Of African-
American Boys Ranging In Ages 15 To 19 Years?
A. Suicide
B. Cancer
C. Firearm Homicide
D. Occupational Injuries ANSWER: C
Firearm Homicide Is The Second Overall Cause Of Death In This Age Group And The Leading Cause Of
Death In African-American Males. Suicide Is The Third-Leading Cause Of Death In This Population.
Cancer, Although A Major Health Problem, Is The Fourth-Leading Cause Of Death In This Age Group.
Occupational Injuries Do Not Contribute To A Significant Death Rate For This Age Group.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: 5 | 8 TOP: Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: Area Of Client Needs: Health Promotion And Maintenance
, 5. Which Is The Major Cause Of Death For Children Older Than 1 Year?
A. Cancer
B. Heart Disease
C. Unintentional Injuries
D. Congenital Anomalies ANSWER: C
Unintentional Injuries (Accidents) Are The Leading Cause Of Death After Age 1 Year Through
Adolescence. Congenital Anomalies Are The Leading Cause Of Death In Those Younger Than 1 Year.
Cancer Ranks Either Second Or Fourth, Depending On The Age Group, And Heart Disease Ranks Fifth In
The Majority Of The Age Groups.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember REF: 8 TOP: Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: Area Of Client Needs: Health Promotion And Maintenance
6. Which Is The Leading Cause Of Death From Unintentional Injuries For Females Ranging In Age
From 1 To 14?
A. Mechanical Suffocation
B. Drowning
C. Motorvehicle-Related Fatalities
D. Fire- And Burn-Related Fatalities ANSWER: C
Motorvehicle-Related Fatalities Are The Leading Cause Of Death For Females Ranging In Age From 1 To
14, Either As Passengers Or As PedestriAnswer. Mechanical Suffocation Is Fourth Or Fifth, Depending On
The Age. Drowning Is The Second- Or Third-Leading Cause Of Death, Depending On The Age. Fire- And
Burn-Related Fatalities Are The Second-Leading Cause Of Death.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember REF: 4 TOP: Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: Area Of Client Needs: Health Promotion And Maintenance
7. Which Factor Most Impacts The Type Of Injury A Child Is Susceptible To, According To The Childs
Age?
A. Physical Health Of The Child
B. Developmental Level Of The Child
C. Educational Level Of The Child
D. Number Of Responsible Adults In The Home ANSWER: B
The Childs Developmental Stage Determines The Type Of Injury That Is Likely To Occur. The Childs
Physical Health May Facilitate The Childs Recovery From An Injury But Does Not Impact The Type Of
