NU 170 MATERNAL CHILD EXAM #1 QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS
A 5-year old child is hospitalized and wants to drink from a bottle. This is an
example of: correct answer regression
A 7-year-old child was given baby aspirin when she exhibited flu-like symptoms.
This puts the child at risk for: correct answer reye's syndrome
A child dx w/ strep pharyngitis has been started on pcn therapy. Which
instructions should the nurse provide to the pt's mother? Correct answer the child
should complete the course of antibiotics even if symptoms improve
A malignant disease of the lymph system characterized by reed-sternberg cells is
correct answer hodgkin's lymphoma
A nurse caring for a hospitalized 4-year-old boy with cerebral palsy should: correct
answer be sure that his head is not tilted back when eating or drinking
A nurse sees a 5 year old child fall and bump his head in the parking lot. What
question should the nurse ask the child in order to assess the child's level of
consciousness? Correct answer what is your name?
A reading disability involving a defect in the way the brain processes graphic
symbols is... Correct answer dyslexia
A sunken anterior fontanelle indicates correct answer dehydration
,Administering prophylactic antibiotics to children with heart defects before
surgical or dental procedures helsp prevent correct answer bacterial endocarditis
After a blood specimen is obtained from the femoral or jugular vein of an infant
or child, the pt should be monitored frequently for correct answer bleeding
An 8-year-old child has a blank stare, then rapidly starts blinking. He starts to
chew but has nothing in his mouth. These behaviors last 7 seconds. What type of
seizure is he most likely experiencing? Correct answer absence (petit mal)
An early sign that a 2 month old infant may be hearing impaired is: correct answer
lack of startle response
An example of a transitional object is a: correct answer favorite toy
Cyanotic and acyanotic are 2 classifications of what type of heart disease? Correct
answer congenital
Deposition of iron into organs and tissues is termed correct answer hemosiderosis
Erythropoietin production after birth is controlled by the correct answer kidneys
Excessive amounts of acetaminophen in children can cause what type of
complications? Correct answer liver failure
Explain discharge planning and family education: correct answer o ideally begins
at the moment of admission to hospital
, O teach at level of development
O written instructions should be given for any home treatments
O parents also must be prepared for behavioral problems that may arise after
hospitalization
O discharge documentation
Explain erikson's stages of development for each age group: correct answer --
infant- trust/mistrust (getting needs met)
--toddler- autonomy/shame and doubt (doing things on own)
--preschooler- initiative/guilt (begin activities on their own)
--school age- industry/inferiority (complete activities successfully)
--adolescent- identity/role diffusion (make life decisions)
Explain language/communication development for the infant, toddler,
preschooler, school- age, and adolescent: correct answer
Explain nursing care for the hospitalized adolescent: correct answer • hospitalized
adolescent
O 12-18 years
O adjustment to illness
O can think abstractly and solve problems
O do better with roommate
O body image
O peers
Explain nursing care for the hospitalized infant: correct answer o birth to 1 year
ACCURATE ANSWERS
A 5-year old child is hospitalized and wants to drink from a bottle. This is an
example of: correct answer regression
A 7-year-old child was given baby aspirin when she exhibited flu-like symptoms.
This puts the child at risk for: correct answer reye's syndrome
A child dx w/ strep pharyngitis has been started on pcn therapy. Which
instructions should the nurse provide to the pt's mother? Correct answer the child
should complete the course of antibiotics even if symptoms improve
A malignant disease of the lymph system characterized by reed-sternberg cells is
correct answer hodgkin's lymphoma
A nurse caring for a hospitalized 4-year-old boy with cerebral palsy should: correct
answer be sure that his head is not tilted back when eating or drinking
A nurse sees a 5 year old child fall and bump his head in the parking lot. What
question should the nurse ask the child in order to assess the child's level of
consciousness? Correct answer what is your name?
A reading disability involving a defect in the way the brain processes graphic
symbols is... Correct answer dyslexia
A sunken anterior fontanelle indicates correct answer dehydration
,Administering prophylactic antibiotics to children with heart defects before
surgical or dental procedures helsp prevent correct answer bacterial endocarditis
After a blood specimen is obtained from the femoral or jugular vein of an infant
or child, the pt should be monitored frequently for correct answer bleeding
An 8-year-old child has a blank stare, then rapidly starts blinking. He starts to
chew but has nothing in his mouth. These behaviors last 7 seconds. What type of
seizure is he most likely experiencing? Correct answer absence (petit mal)
An early sign that a 2 month old infant may be hearing impaired is: correct answer
lack of startle response
An example of a transitional object is a: correct answer favorite toy
Cyanotic and acyanotic are 2 classifications of what type of heart disease? Correct
answer congenital
Deposition of iron into organs and tissues is termed correct answer hemosiderosis
Erythropoietin production after birth is controlled by the correct answer kidneys
Excessive amounts of acetaminophen in children can cause what type of
complications? Correct answer liver failure
Explain discharge planning and family education: correct answer o ideally begins
at the moment of admission to hospital
, O teach at level of development
O written instructions should be given for any home treatments
O parents also must be prepared for behavioral problems that may arise after
hospitalization
O discharge documentation
Explain erikson's stages of development for each age group: correct answer --
infant- trust/mistrust (getting needs met)
--toddler- autonomy/shame and doubt (doing things on own)
--preschooler- initiative/guilt (begin activities on their own)
--school age- industry/inferiority (complete activities successfully)
--adolescent- identity/role diffusion (make life decisions)
Explain language/communication development for the infant, toddler,
preschooler, school- age, and adolescent: correct answer
Explain nursing care for the hospitalized adolescent: correct answer • hospitalized
adolescent
O 12-18 years
O adjustment to illness
O can think abstractly and solve problems
O do better with roommate
O body image
O peers
Explain nursing care for the hospitalized infant: correct answer o birth to 1 year
