, Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 4th Edition Kyle Carman Test Bank
TABLE OF CONTENT
CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Child Health and Pediatric Nursing
CHAPTER 2 Factors Influencing Child Health
CHAPTER 3 Growth and Development of the Newborn and Infant
CHAPTER 4 Growth and Development of the Toddler
CHAPTER 5 Growth and Development of the Preschooler
CHAPTER 6 Growth and Development of the School-Age Child
CHAPTER 7 Growth and Development of the Adolescent
CHAPTER 8 Atraumatic Care of Children and Families
CHAPTER 9 Health Supervision
CHAPTER 10 Health Assessment of Children
CHAPTER 11 Caring for Children in Diverse Settings
CHAPTER 12 Caring for the Special Needs Child
CHAPTER 13 Key Pediatric Nursing Interventions
CHAPTER 14 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Comfort–Pain Assessment and
Management
CHAPTER 15 Nursing Care of the Child With an Infection
CHAPTER 16 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Intracranial Regulation/Neurologic
Disorder
CHAPTER 17 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Sensory Perception/Disorder of the
Eyes or Ears
CHAPTER 18 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Gas Exchange/Respiratory Disorder
CHAPTER 19 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Perfusion/Cardiovascular Disorder
CHAPTER 20 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Bowel Elimination/Gastrointestinal
Disorder
CHAPTER 21 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Urinary Elimination/Genitourinary
Disorder
CHAPTER 22 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Mobility/Neuromuscular or
Musculoskeletal Disorder
CHAPTER 23 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Tissue Integrity/Integumentary
Disorder
CHAPTER 24 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Cellular Regulation/Hematologic or
Neoplastic Disorder
CHAPTER 25 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Immunity or Immunologic Disorder
CHAPTER 26 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Metabolism/Endocrine Disorder
CHAPTER 27 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Genetics
CHAPTER 28 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Behavior, Cognition, or Development
CHAPTER 29 Nursing Care During a Pediatric Emergency
, Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 4th Edition Kyle Carman Test Bank
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.
ANS: 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
ANS: 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
ANS: 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.
WWW.THENURSINGMASTERY.COM
WWW.NURSYLAB.COM
, 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
ANS: 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
ANS: 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
ANS: C
Motorvehicle-related fatalities are the leading cause of death for females ranging in age
from 1 to 14, either as passengers or as pedestrians. 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
WWW.THENURSINGMASTERY.COM
WWW.NURSYLAB.COM
TABLE OF CONTENT
CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Child Health and Pediatric Nursing
CHAPTER 2 Factors Influencing Child Health
CHAPTER 3 Growth and Development of the Newborn and Infant
CHAPTER 4 Growth and Development of the Toddler
CHAPTER 5 Growth and Development of the Preschooler
CHAPTER 6 Growth and Development of the School-Age Child
CHAPTER 7 Growth and Development of the Adolescent
CHAPTER 8 Atraumatic Care of Children and Families
CHAPTER 9 Health Supervision
CHAPTER 10 Health Assessment of Children
CHAPTER 11 Caring for Children in Diverse Settings
CHAPTER 12 Caring for the Special Needs Child
CHAPTER 13 Key Pediatric Nursing Interventions
CHAPTER 14 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Comfort–Pain Assessment and
Management
CHAPTER 15 Nursing Care of the Child With an Infection
CHAPTER 16 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Intracranial Regulation/Neurologic
Disorder
CHAPTER 17 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Sensory Perception/Disorder of the
Eyes or Ears
CHAPTER 18 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Gas Exchange/Respiratory Disorder
CHAPTER 19 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Perfusion/Cardiovascular Disorder
CHAPTER 20 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Bowel Elimination/Gastrointestinal
Disorder
CHAPTER 21 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Urinary Elimination/Genitourinary
Disorder
CHAPTER 22 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Mobility/Neuromuscular or
Musculoskeletal Disorder
CHAPTER 23 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Tissue Integrity/Integumentary
Disorder
CHAPTER 24 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Cellular Regulation/Hematologic or
Neoplastic Disorder
CHAPTER 25 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Immunity or Immunologic Disorder
CHAPTER 26 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Metabolism/Endocrine Disorder
CHAPTER 27 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Genetics
CHAPTER 28 Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Behavior, Cognition, or Development
CHAPTER 29 Nursing Care During a Pediatric Emergency
, Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 4th Edition Kyle Carman Test Bank
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.
ANS: 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
ANS: 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
ANS: 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.
WWW.THENURSINGMASTERY.COM
WWW.NURSYLAB.COM
, 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
ANS: 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
ANS: 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
ANS: C
Motorvehicle-related fatalities are the leading cause of death for females ranging in age
from 1 to 14, either as passengers or as pedestrians. 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
WWW.THENURSINGMASTERY.COM
WWW.NURSYLAB.COM
