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ofthe children stated that he wanted to be a pediatric RN, because he wants to take care of babies
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and little ―kids.‖ What would be an appropriate response to this middle school–aged child?
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skills are ―the same as general nursing since children are little adults with smaller bodies.‖ What
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2. All models focus on importance of family relationship to the child.
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3. All models focus on safeguarding the child’s dignity during care.
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4. All models focus on coordination of care needs that arise during illness.
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thechild’s developmental level.
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3. The RN includes the family’s cultural celebrations and observations
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4. The RN develops the plan of care with the child and family as the focal point
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ofthe interventions.
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j1 7. The pediatric RN begins a research project on 8-year-old clients with the medical diagnosis
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ofpediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). The family has consented to the
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research, but as the RN begins to administer the intervention, the client refuses to cooperate.
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What is the appropriate response to this refusal?
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1. The RN should discuss with the family the options of performing
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2. The RN should explain to the child that this is necessary and promise a reward
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atthe end of the research project.
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3. The RN should refuse to perform the intervention until the child consents to
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theintervention and project.
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4. The RN should discuss the pros and cons of the research project with the
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childand focus on the outcomes.
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achallenge the RN is likely to encounter while using this model of care?
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andchildhood depression
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educator of pediatrics. Which of the following is necessary for this RN to achieve this careergoal?
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1. The RN is recommended to earn a minimum of a master’s degree in nursing.
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2. The RN must earn a minimum of a doctorate degree in nursing.
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3. The RN must implement and develop research in nursing practice.
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4. The RN must implement a plan to obtain certification in pediatrics.
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promotion of healthy foods. Which of the following interventions is most likely to be effective?
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1. Remove all unhealthy snacks from the vending machines. j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1
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tothe pediatric population by attending which of the following courses?
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RN’spractice in relationship to current trends?
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diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition related to a body mass index (BMI) of 37 and poor food
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choicesas evidenced by client’s mother’s food diary for the family and child’s statements of food
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preferences. Which of the following would be an appropriate nursing intervention?
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forhealthy food options.
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ofhealthy exercise options.
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diagnosisdecreased self-esteem related to transgender identity as evidenced by statements of
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feeling “worthless, different, and alone.” What would be the most appropriate intervention
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based on thediagnosis?
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1. Give positive feedback on personal choices as appropriate.
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DAVIS ADVANTAGE for Pediatric Nursing:Critical Components of
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ofthe children stated that he wanted to be a pediatric RN, because he wants to take care of babies
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and little ―kids.‖ What would be an appropriate response to this middle school–aged child?
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1. ―Nursing is a general practice; all RNs must know how to take care of all ages j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1
ofclients.‖ j1 j1
2. ―As a pediatric RN, you would get to care for babies and little kids as well
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aschildren through their teenage years.‖
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Census Bureau data?
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3. All models focus on safeguarding the child’s dignity during care.
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thechild’s developmental level.
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3. The RN includes the family’s cultural celebrations and observations
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whileproviding care to the child.
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4. The RN develops the plan of care with the child and family as the focal point
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ofthe interventions.
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ofpediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). The family has consented to the
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research, but as the RN begins to administer the intervention, the client refuses to cooperate.
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What is the appropriate response to this refusal?
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1. The RN should discuss with the family the options of performing
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2. The RN should explain to the child that this is necessary and promise a reward
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theintervention and project.
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childand focus on the outcomes.
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educator of pediatrics. Which of the following is necessary for this RN to achieve this careergoal?
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1. The RN is recommended to earn a minimum of a master’s degree in nursing.
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2. The RN must earn a minimum of a doctorate degree in nursing.
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3. The RN must implement and develop research in nursing practice.
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promotion of healthy foods. Which of the following interventions is most likely to be effective?
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1. Remove all unhealthy snacks from the vending machines. j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1
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1. Procedure with rationale to administer human papilloma vaccine to the j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1
middleschool population
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2. Study review of the incidence of bullying and intimidation in the
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elementaryschool population
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3. Demographic study of the U.S. population with regard to cultural diversity j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1
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4. How to provide individual health care education for the children without
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parentalinterference
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j1 j1 j1 j 1 12. Which of the following continuing education courses would best enhance the pediatric
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RN’spractice in relationship to current trends?
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1. Evidence-based practice on improving antibiotic adherence with education to j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1
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2. Evidence-based practice on proper administration of antibiotics for children j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1
withautoimmune diseases
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3. How to enhance communication with children in regards to adherence to
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4. How to decrease instances of exacerbation of infections of children
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withautoimmune diseases with antibiotics
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j1 j1 j1 j 1 13. The pediatric RN is developing interventions for a school-aged child based on the nursing
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diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition related to a body mass index (BMI) of 37 and poor food
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choicesas evidenced by client’s mother’s food diary for the family and child’s statements of food
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preferences. Which of the following would be an appropriate nursing intervention?
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1. Provide the child and family with information from https://www.MyPlate.gov j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1
forhealthy food options.
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2. Increase the child’s activity by incorporating the child’s friends into a plan j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1
ofhealthy exercise options.
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3. Explain the importance of balancing diet and exercise to prevent obesity to j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1 j1
thechild and family.
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4. Provide information on the increased risk for potential disease processes such
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asdiabetes and hypertension.
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j1 j1 j1 j 1 14. The RN is developing interventions for a transgender adolescent based on the nursing
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diagnosisdecreased self-esteem related to transgender identity as evidenced by statements of
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feeling “worthless, different, and alone.” What would be the most appropriate intervention
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based on thediagnosis?
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1. Give positive feedback on personal choices as appropriate.
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