Practice Questions | Graded A+
1. What is a common psychological concern for adolescents undergoing
surgery for scoliosis?
Body image changes
Desire for independence
Fear of the dark
Increased appetite
2. When examining children, in which age group should the nurse understand
that body integrity is a significant development concern?
Preschooler
Adolescent
School-age
Toddler
3. Which question is most appropriate for assessing sexual activity in an
adolescent girl?
Are you having sex with a boyfriend?
Have you discussed this with your parents?
Are you sexually active?
Are you having sex with anyone?
4. What is the primary factor that influences the type of injury a child is prone to
based on their age?
, Number of responsible adults in the home
Developmental level of the child
Physical health of the child
Educational level of the child
5. If a nurse observes a group of children engaging in parallel play, what might
be an appropriate intervention to encourage social interaction among them?
Ask the children to stop playing and observe each other.
Encourage each child to play alone to avoid conflict.
Introduce a shared activity that requires cooperation.
Provide toys that can only be used individually.
6. Which factor places a child at greatest risk for specific types of injuries
sex of the child
educational level
overall hlth
developmental age
7. What is a key characteristic of moral development in older school-age
children?
They view rule violations in an isolated context.
They are able to judge an act by the intentions that prompted it
rather than just by the consequences.
Rule and judgments become more absolute and authoritarian.
They know the rules but cannot understand the reasons behind them.
,8. When caring for children, how does the nurse best incorporate the concept
of family-centered care?
Encourages the family to allow the physician to make health care
decisions for the child
Uses the concepts of respect, family strengths, diversity, and
collaboration with the family
Advises the family to choose a pediatric provider who is on the child's
health care plan
Recognizes that families undergoing stress related to the child's illness
cannot make good decisions
9. You hear a parent say "my son knows he better do what I say." Which of the
following parenting styles is the parent exhibiting?
Passive
Permissive
Authoritative
Authoritarian
10. If a 3-year-old child is unable to ride a tricycle during a developmental
screening, what should the nurse's next step be?
Refer the child for further evaluation and possible intervention.
Document the finding without further action.
Ignore the result as it is common for children to develop at different
rates.
Suggest the parents to provide more physical activity at home only.
, 11. The nurse is performing a developmental screening on a 3-year old. Which
of the following should the child be able to perform?
Walk backwards heel to toe
Draw a person
Jump rope
Ride a tricycle
12. Describe how a child's developmental level affects their risk of injury.
A child's developmental level determines their physical abilities and
understanding of safety, which influences their susceptibility to
different types of injuries.
A child's developmental level has no impact on their risk of injury.
A child's developmental level only affects their emotional responses
to injury.
A child's developmental level is irrelevant to injury risk.
13. Which of the following actions is NOT recommended for promoting family-
centered care for a child with leukemia?
Purchase toys and clothes for the child
Striving to empower the family
Call the child frequently after discharge to offer support
Explore the family's strengths that will support the child
14. Why is role-playing with miniature equipment beneficial for preschoolers
during a medical assessment?
It distracts the child from the examination.