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A 6-month old male is at his well-child checkup. The nurse weighs him, and his mother asks if his weight is normal for his age. The nurse's best response is: 1. "At 6 months his weight should be approximately three times his birth weight." 2. "Each child gains weight at his or her own pace." 3. "At 6 months his weight should be approximately twice his birth weight." 4. At 6 months a child should weigh about 10 lb more than his or her birth weight." - correct answer 3. "At 6 months h...

Which factor is most important in predisposing toddlers to frequent infections? a. Respirations are abdominal. b. Pulse and respiratory rates are slower than those in infancy. c. Defense mechanisms are less efficient than those during infancy. d. Toddlers have a short, straight internal ear canal and large lymph tissue. - correct answer ANS: D Toddlers continue to have the short, straight internal ear canal of infants. The lymphoid tissue of the tonsils and adenoids continues to be relativ...

Which should the nurse consider when having consent forms signed for surgery and procedures on children? a. Only a parent or legal guardian can give consent. b. The person giving consent must be at least 18 years old. c. The risks and benefits of a procedure are part of the consent process. d. A mental age of 7 years or older is required for a consent to be considered "informed." - correct answer ANS: C The informed consent must include the nature of the procedure, benefits and risks,...

A nurse is assessing a 12-month-old infant. Which statement best describes the infant's physical development a nurse should expect to find? a. Anterior fontanel closes by age 6 to 10 months. b. Binocularity is well established by age 8 months. c. Birth weight doubles by age 5 months and triples by age 1 year. d. Maternal iron stores persist during the first 12 months of life. - correct answer ANS: C Growth is very rapid during the first year of life. The birth weight has approximately ...

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. - correct answer ANS: D Analysis of morbidity and mortality data provides the parents with...

The etiology component of the nursing diagnosis describes the: projected changes in an individual's health status, clinical conditions, or behavior. individual's responses to health pattern deficits in the child, family, or community. cluster of cues and/or defining characteristics that are derived from patient assessment and indicate actual health problems. physiologic, situational, and maturational factors that cause the problem or influence its development. - correct answer phy...

1. Which of the following is the most common cause of death and disability to children aged 1 to 4 years in the United States? a. Fires and burns b. Firearms c. Unintentional injuries d. Falls - correct answer Unintentional injuries 2. Which of the following best defines the primary goal of Healthy People 2020? a. Reduce substance and tobacco use through educative measures. b. Increase quality and length of life, and eliminate health disparities. c. Avoid injury and violence by ad...

3. Which is most descriptive of the pathophysiology of leukemia? a. Increased blood viscosity occurs. b. Thrombocytopenia (excessive destruction of platelets) occurs. c. Unrestricted proliferation of immature white blood cells (WBCs) occurs. d. First stage of coagulation process is abnormally stimulated. - correct answer c. Unrestricted proliferation of immature white blood cells (WBCs) occurs ANS: C Leukemia is a group of malignant disorders of the bone marrow and lymphatic system. It is ...

Which should the nurse expect of a healthy 3-year-old child? a. Jump rope b. Ride a two-wheel bicycle c. Skip on alternate feet d. Balance on one foot for a few seconds - correct answer ANS: D Three-year-olds are able to accomplish this gross motor skill. Jumping rope, riding a two-wheel bicycle, and skipping on alternate feet are gross motor skills of 5-year-olds. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: p. 391 TOP: Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Area of Client Needs...

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. - correct answer ANS: D Analysis of morbidity and mortality data provides the pa...