NURS 4331 EVALUATION EXAM UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔The nurse is assessing a 5-year-old child. Which assessment finding would be
documented as abnormal? - ✔✔Inability to state address
✔✔Which type of play would the nurse use to prepare a preschooler for upcoming
surgery to reduce the stress of the event? - ✔✔Dramatic play
✔✔The parent of a 5-year-old child calls the doctor's office to seek advice about proper
nutrition for her child. Which statement by the mother indicates that further teaching is
needed? - ✔✔"Since she doesn't like vegetables, we no longer serve them to her."
✔✔A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child that will be undergoing a procedure to
remove a mass from the abdomen. In order to help the child remain calm in preparation
for getting an IV catheter placed, what intervention might the nurse implement? -
✔✔Allow the child to play with a procedure doll
✔✔The parent of a four year-old child has expressed concern that the child is wetting
her bed several times each week. What should the nurse teach the parent? - ✔✔Bed
wetting is not an unexpected behavior at this age
✔✔The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child. The child's parent reports that the parent
and child are constantly fighting about the child's choice of clothing. The child insists on
selecting ones own clothes. The parent is tired of the power struggle and is
embarrassed by the child's mismatched apparel. The parent asks for guidance. How
should the nurse respond? - ✔✔"Offer two or three coordinated outfits and let the child
choose."
✔✔A 12-year-old girl has recently begun menstruating and is well into puberty. She is
visiting the doctor today for a routine physical examination. Which of the following
findings should cause concern in the nurse? - ✔✔Vulvar irritation
✔✔A nurse is carrying on a conversation with a 7-year-old girl during an office visit.
Which of the following is an example of the level of language development the nurse
should expect in this child? - ✔✔Difficulty understanding the concept of "half past" in
reference to time
✔✔An anxious 12-year-old girl receives an injection from the nurse and sighs with relief
when it is done. After a moment of reflection, the girl asks the nurse, "Is it hard to give
someone an injection?" This girl's question is evidence that she has developed which
cognitive skill? - ✔✔Decentering
, ✔✔The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old girl. During a routine wellness examination, the
mother tells the nurse that the girl's father has enrolled her in a mini pom-pom cheering
squad. The girl dislikes it immensely, but her father doesn't want the girl to be a
"quitter." The mother asks for some guidance. How should the nurse respond? -
✔✔"Bad experiences can cause her to avoid other similar activities"
✔✔A nurse is working with the local community on promoting physical fitness for
children. The nurse encourages the community to develop programs that meet the
needs of the school-aged child for physical activity, based on the understanding that this
age group requires how much physical activity daily? - ✔✔60 minutes
✔✔When describing play by the school-aged child to a group of nursing students, the
instructor would emphasize the need for which of the following? - ✔✔Rules
✔✔A 12-year-old child tells the school nurse, "I do not understand why my parents will
not allow me to go to concerts without chaperones like some of my friends' parents. I
feel like a baby compared to my friends." How will the nurse respond? - ✔✔"Have you
given any thought to why they don't let you go without a chaperone? Let's talk about
some of the reasons they feel this way."
✔✔The parents of a 10-year-old boy report they are having problems with their son. The
child's mother reports her son is not a talented athlete but her husband continues to
encourage him to play and try to excel. The child's father reports sports will help his son
build character. What response by the nurse is most appropriate? - ✔✔"Perhaps
another pursuit would be better suited for your son."
✔✔The nurse has just completed an assessment on a child who voices an interest in
how things are made and who needs support when they are not successful. The child
further reports he is involved in clubs and sports outside the home. The nurse is aware
that this child is in which of Erikson's states of development? - ✔✔Industry versus
inferiority
✔✔A group of 10-year-old girls have formed a "girls only" club. It is only open to girls
who still like to play with dolls. How should this behavior be interpreted? -
✔✔appropriate social development
✔✔An otherwise healthy 18-month-old child with a history of febrile seizures is in the
well-child clinic. Which statement by the father would indicate to the nurse that
additional teaching should be done? - ✔✔"I always keep phenobarbital with me in case
of a fever."
✔✔A 6-month-old infant is admitted with a diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. The nurse
would place the infant in which room? - ✔✔A private room near the nurses' station
AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔The nurse is assessing a 5-year-old child. Which assessment finding would be
documented as abnormal? - ✔✔Inability to state address
✔✔Which type of play would the nurse use to prepare a preschooler for upcoming
surgery to reduce the stress of the event? - ✔✔Dramatic play
✔✔The parent of a 5-year-old child calls the doctor's office to seek advice about proper
nutrition for her child. Which statement by the mother indicates that further teaching is
needed? - ✔✔"Since she doesn't like vegetables, we no longer serve them to her."
✔✔A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child that will be undergoing a procedure to
remove a mass from the abdomen. In order to help the child remain calm in preparation
for getting an IV catheter placed, what intervention might the nurse implement? -
✔✔Allow the child to play with a procedure doll
✔✔The parent of a four year-old child has expressed concern that the child is wetting
her bed several times each week. What should the nurse teach the parent? - ✔✔Bed
wetting is not an unexpected behavior at this age
✔✔The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child. The child's parent reports that the parent
and child are constantly fighting about the child's choice of clothing. The child insists on
selecting ones own clothes. The parent is tired of the power struggle and is
embarrassed by the child's mismatched apparel. The parent asks for guidance. How
should the nurse respond? - ✔✔"Offer two or three coordinated outfits and let the child
choose."
✔✔A 12-year-old girl has recently begun menstruating and is well into puberty. She is
visiting the doctor today for a routine physical examination. Which of the following
findings should cause concern in the nurse? - ✔✔Vulvar irritation
✔✔A nurse is carrying on a conversation with a 7-year-old girl during an office visit.
Which of the following is an example of the level of language development the nurse
should expect in this child? - ✔✔Difficulty understanding the concept of "half past" in
reference to time
✔✔An anxious 12-year-old girl receives an injection from the nurse and sighs with relief
when it is done. After a moment of reflection, the girl asks the nurse, "Is it hard to give
someone an injection?" This girl's question is evidence that she has developed which
cognitive skill? - ✔✔Decentering
, ✔✔The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old girl. During a routine wellness examination, the
mother tells the nurse that the girl's father has enrolled her in a mini pom-pom cheering
squad. The girl dislikes it immensely, but her father doesn't want the girl to be a
"quitter." The mother asks for some guidance. How should the nurse respond? -
✔✔"Bad experiences can cause her to avoid other similar activities"
✔✔A nurse is working with the local community on promoting physical fitness for
children. The nurse encourages the community to develop programs that meet the
needs of the school-aged child for physical activity, based on the understanding that this
age group requires how much physical activity daily? - ✔✔60 minutes
✔✔When describing play by the school-aged child to a group of nursing students, the
instructor would emphasize the need for which of the following? - ✔✔Rules
✔✔A 12-year-old child tells the school nurse, "I do not understand why my parents will
not allow me to go to concerts without chaperones like some of my friends' parents. I
feel like a baby compared to my friends." How will the nurse respond? - ✔✔"Have you
given any thought to why they don't let you go without a chaperone? Let's talk about
some of the reasons they feel this way."
✔✔The parents of a 10-year-old boy report they are having problems with their son. The
child's mother reports her son is not a talented athlete but her husband continues to
encourage him to play and try to excel. The child's father reports sports will help his son
build character. What response by the nurse is most appropriate? - ✔✔"Perhaps
another pursuit would be better suited for your son."
✔✔The nurse has just completed an assessment on a child who voices an interest in
how things are made and who needs support when they are not successful. The child
further reports he is involved in clubs and sports outside the home. The nurse is aware
that this child is in which of Erikson's states of development? - ✔✔Industry versus
inferiority
✔✔A group of 10-year-old girls have formed a "girls only" club. It is only open to girls
who still like to play with dolls. How should this behavior be interpreted? -
✔✔appropriate social development
✔✔An otherwise healthy 18-month-old child with a history of febrile seizures is in the
well-child clinic. Which statement by the father would indicate to the nurse that
additional teaching should be done? - ✔✔"I always keep phenobarbital with me in case
of a fever."
✔✔A 6-month-old infant is admitted with a diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. The nurse
would place the infant in which room? - ✔✔A private room near the nurses' station
