Test Bank for Davis Advantage for Pediatric Nursing Critical
Components of Nursing Latest 2026/2027 Version
, Chapter 1 Issues and Trends in Pediatric Nursing
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1.
The nurse has provided a presentation to middle school children about nursing as a
career. One of the children stated that he wanted to be a pediatric nurse because he
wants to take care of babies and little “kids.” What would be an appropriate
response to this middle school–aged child?
1. “Nursing is a general practice; all nurses must know how to take care of all
ages of patients.”
2. “As a pediatric nurse, you would get to care for babies and little kids as well as
children through their teenage years.”
3. “What you are describing is actually a neonatal nurse. Neonatal nurses work
with newborn babies, toddlers, and preschool-age children.”
4. “Being a pediatric nurse requires a master’s degree, so be sure to work hard in
school!”
2.
,The medical-surgical float nurse is assigned to the pediatric unit for the first time
and states that the skills are “the same as general nursing since children are little
adults with smaller bodies.” What component of pediatric nursing contraindicates
this statement?
1. Pediatric nursing involves care based on the developmental level of the patient.
2. Pediatric nursing involves the patient’s family in the plan of care.
3. Pediatric nursing is based on prevention of infectious diseases.
4. Pediatric nursing involves cultural sensitivity in patient care.
3.
The culturally sensitive pediatric nurse is aware of the racial makeup of the U.S.
population. Which of the following reflects the demographics of the U.S. pediatric
population in 2018, based on U.S. Census Bureau data?
1. The American Indian and Alaska Native population represents one-fifth of the
pediatric population.
2. About half of the children fall in the category of something other than White
non-Hispanic.
3. The population of Asian children decreased from 2015 to 2018.
4. There was no change in the population of non-Hispanic children who represent
two or more races between 2015 and 2018.
4.
,The nurse at a family clinic is providing care to an adolescent patient diagnosed with
diabetes. The patient has verbalized discomfort with the feelings of isolation when
unable to drink alcohol with their friends. Which of the following would be the most
appropriate response to this statement?
1. “Drinking alcohol is not only illegal but dangerous for your blood sugar control
and overall well-being.”
2. “You can still drink alcohol, in moderation, if you control the sugar spike with
more insulin.”
3. “Prepare for alcohol intake with more water and fewer carbohydrates before
drinking to slow sugar spikes.”
4. “It is understandable that you want to be included, but perhaps we can work out
a plan on how to work through those situations.”
5.
Which statement best describes the common core concepts of the different models of
pediatric nursing?
1. All models focus on open communication between the child and nurse.
2. All models focus on the importance of the family relationship to the child.
3. All models focus on safeguarding the child’s dignity during care.
4. All models focus on coordination of care needs that arise during illness.
6.
Components of Nursing Latest 2026/2027 Version
, Chapter 1 Issues and Trends in Pediatric Nursing
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1.
The nurse has provided a presentation to middle school children about nursing as a
career. One of the children stated that he wanted to be a pediatric nurse because he
wants to take care of babies and little “kids.” What would be an appropriate
response to this middle school–aged child?
1. “Nursing is a general practice; all nurses must know how to take care of all
ages of patients.”
2. “As a pediatric nurse, you would get to care for babies and little kids as well as
children through their teenage years.”
3. “What you are describing is actually a neonatal nurse. Neonatal nurses work
with newborn babies, toddlers, and preschool-age children.”
4. “Being a pediatric nurse requires a master’s degree, so be sure to work hard in
school!”
2.
,The medical-surgical float nurse is assigned to the pediatric unit for the first time
and states that the skills are “the same as general nursing since children are little
adults with smaller bodies.” What component of pediatric nursing contraindicates
this statement?
1. Pediatric nursing involves care based on the developmental level of the patient.
2. Pediatric nursing involves the patient’s family in the plan of care.
3. Pediatric nursing is based on prevention of infectious diseases.
4. Pediatric nursing involves cultural sensitivity in patient care.
3.
The culturally sensitive pediatric nurse is aware of the racial makeup of the U.S.
population. Which of the following reflects the demographics of the U.S. pediatric
population in 2018, based on U.S. Census Bureau data?
1. The American Indian and Alaska Native population represents one-fifth of the
pediatric population.
2. About half of the children fall in the category of something other than White
non-Hispanic.
3. The population of Asian children decreased from 2015 to 2018.
4. There was no change in the population of non-Hispanic children who represent
two or more races between 2015 and 2018.
4.
,The nurse at a family clinic is providing care to an adolescent patient diagnosed with
diabetes. The patient has verbalized discomfort with the feelings of isolation when
unable to drink alcohol with their friends. Which of the following would be the most
appropriate response to this statement?
1. “Drinking alcohol is not only illegal but dangerous for your blood sugar control
and overall well-being.”
2. “You can still drink alcohol, in moderation, if you control the sugar spike with
more insulin.”
3. “Prepare for alcohol intake with more water and fewer carbohydrates before
drinking to slow sugar spikes.”
4. “It is understandable that you want to be included, but perhaps we can work out
a plan on how to work through those situations.”
5.
Which statement best describes the common core concepts of the different models of
pediatric nursing?
1. All models focus on open communication between the child and nurse.
2. All models focus on the importance of the family relationship to the child.
3. All models focus on safeguarding the child’s dignity during care.
4. All models focus on coordination of care needs that arise during illness.
6.
