The hormone that dominates during the alarm phase of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) is - CORRECT ANSWERS-Epinephrine
the condition known as goiter can result from too - CORRECT ANSWERS-little iodine in the diet
The adrenal medulla produces - CORRECT ANSWERS-epinephrine
The hormone(s...
Test Bank - Wong's
Nursing Care of
Infants and Children
,1. The clinic nurse is reviewing statistics on infant mortality in the United States versus
other countries. Compared with other countries that have a population of at least 25
million, the nurse makes which
determination?
a. The United States is ranked last among 27 countries.
b. The United States is ranked similarly to 20 other developed countries.
c. The United States is Ranked in the middle of 20 other developed countries.
d. The United States is ranked highest among 27 other industries - CORRECT
ANSWERS-A- The United States is ranked last among 27 countries.
2. Which is the leading cause of death in infants younger than 1 year in the United
States?
a. Congenital anomalies
b. Sudden infant death syndrome
c. Disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight
d. Maternal complications specific to the perinatal period - CORRECT ANSWERS-A-
Congenital anomalies
3. What is the major cause of death for children older than 1 year in the United States?
a. Heart disease
b. Childhood cancer
c. Unintentional injuries
d. Congenital anomalies - CORRECT ANSWERS-C- Unintentional injuries
4. In addition to injuries, what are the leading causes of death in adolescents ages 15 to
19 years?
,a. Suicide and cancer
b. Suicide and homicide
c. Drowning and cancer
d. Homicide and heart disease - CORRECT ANSWERS-B- Suicide and homicide
5. The nurse is planning a teaching session for adolescents about deaths by
unintentional injuries. Which should
the nurse include in the session about deaths caused by injuries?
a. More deaths occur in males.
b. More deaths occur in females.
c. The pattern of deaths does not vary according to age and sex.
d. The pattern of deaths does not vary widely among different ethnic groups. -
CORRECT ANSWERS- More deaths occur in males.
7. The nurse should assess which age group for suicide ideation since suicide in which
age group is the third
leading cause of death.
a. Preschoolers
b. Young school age
c. Middle school age
d. Late school age and adolescents - CORRECT ANSWERS-D- Late school age and
adolescents
8. Parents of a hospitalized toddler ask the nurse, What is meant by family-centered
care? The nurse should
respond with which statement?
a. Family-centered care reduces the effect of cultural diversity on the family.
b. Family-centered care encourages family dependence on the health care system.
c. Family-centered care recognizes that the family is the constant in a child's life.
, d. Family-centered care avoids expecting families to be part of the decision-making
process. - CORRECT ANSWERS-C- Family-centered care recognizes that the family is
the constant in a child's life.
10. Evidence-based practice (EBP), a decision-making model, is best described as
which?
a. Using information in textbooks to guide care
b. Combining knowledge with clinical experience and intuition
c. Using a professional code of ethics as a means for decision making
d. Gathering all evidence that applies to the child's health and family situation -
CORRECT ANSWERS-B - Combining knowledge with clinical experience and intuition
11. Which best describes signs and symptoms as part of a nursing diagnosis?
a. Description of potential risk factors
b. Identification of actual health problems
c. Human response to state of illness or health
d. Cues and clusters derived from patient assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS-D-
Cues and clusters derived from patient assessment
12. The nurse is talking to a group of parents of school-age children at an after-school
program about
childhood health problems. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Childhood obesity is the most common nutritional problem among children.
b. Immunization rates are the same among children of different races and ethnicities.
c. Dental caries is not a problem commonly seen in children since the introduction of
fluoridated
water.
d. Mental health problems are typically not seen - CORRECT ANSWERS-A-Childhood
obesity is the most common nutritional problem among children.
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