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30 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 60
What is the first action a nurse should take before administering a tube feeding to an infant?
1
Irrigating the tube with water
Correct2
Offering a pacifier to the infant
While assessing an 18-month-old child a nurse observes that the toddler can crawl up
stairs but needs assistance when climbing the stairs upright. What does this indicate to
the nurse?
What is the priority nursing intervention in the planning of nursing care for an
adolescent client with anorexia nervosa?
Correct1
Rewarding weight gain by increasing privileges
What is the first action a nurse should take before administering a tube feeding to an
infant?
1
Irrigating the tube with water
Correct2
Offering a pacifier to the infant
A 6-year-old child is found to have type 1 diabetes. In light of the child's cognitive
developmental level, which explanation of the illness is most appropriate?
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Term 2 of 60
A 9-year-old child has been found to have Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease and is on bedrest. The
nurse encourages the parents to look for something creative for the child to do or a hobby for
the child to begin with the purpose of:
1
Relieving pain
2
Stimulating the mind
Incorrect3
Encouraging the use of functional joints
Correct4
Meeting the developmental task of industry
A 7-month-old infant is brought to the pediatric clinic for a well-child visit. The nurse
assesses several of the infant's behaviors. What behavior is most unusual for an infant of
this age?
Correct1
Putting clothespins in a plastic bottle
A 9-year-old child has been found to have Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease and is on
bedrest. The nurse encourages the parents to look for something creative for the child to
do or a hobby for the child to begin with the purpose of:
1
Relieving pain
2
Stimulating the mind
Incorrect3
Encouraging the use of functional joints
Correct4
Meeting the developmental task of industry
occurs first and ending with the one that occurs last.
Correct
1.
Gains head control
Incorrect
2.
Turns from the back to the abdomen
Incorrect
3.
Turns from the abdomen to the back
Correct
4.
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Sits alone in the tripod position
Correct
5.
Assumes the sitting position independently
"Taking insulin for your diabetes is like getting new batteries for your superhero toys
Term 3 of 60
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who is terminally ill. The 4-year-old child's concept of
death is based on a sense of causality. In what stage of Piaget's cognitive development is this
child?
1
Formal operations
Correct2
Preoperational thought
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Definition 4 of 60
A nurse notes that a child is exhibiting signs of cerebral palsy. At what age are these signs
usually first noticeable?
Incorrect1
2 years
2
3 years
3
3 months
Correct4
12 months
A mother tells the nurse that her 7-month-old infant has just started sitting without
support. The nurse teaches the mother that this:
Correct1
Is expected developmental behavior at this age
A nurse notes that a child is exhibiting signs of cerebral palsy. At what age are these
signs usually first noticeable?
Incorrect1
2 years
2
3 years
3
3 months
Correct4
12 months
A nurse educator is leading a class on supporting middle-aged adults who are
experiencing midlife crises. What should the nurse include as the most significant factor
in the development of this type of crisis?
Correct1
The perception of their life situation
A nurse is caring for a group of children with the diagnosis of autism. Which signs and
symptoms are associated with this disorder? Select all that apply.
1
Lack of appetite
2
Depressed mood
Correct3
Repetitive activities
Correct4
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Name: Score:
30 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 60
What is the first action a nurse should take before administering a tube feeding to an infant?
1
Irrigating the tube with water
Correct2
Offering a pacifier to the infant
While assessing an 18-month-old child a nurse observes that the toddler can crawl up
stairs but needs assistance when climbing the stairs upright. What does this indicate to
the nurse?
What is the priority nursing intervention in the planning of nursing care for an
adolescent client with anorexia nervosa?
Correct1
Rewarding weight gain by increasing privileges
What is the first action a nurse should take before administering a tube feeding to an
infant?
1
Irrigating the tube with water
Correct2
Offering a pacifier to the infant
A 6-year-old child is found to have type 1 diabetes. In light of the child's cognitive
developmental level, which explanation of the illness is most appropriate?
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Term 2 of 60
A 9-year-old child has been found to have Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease and is on bedrest. The
nurse encourages the parents to look for something creative for the child to do or a hobby for
the child to begin with the purpose of:
1
Relieving pain
2
Stimulating the mind
Incorrect3
Encouraging the use of functional joints
Correct4
Meeting the developmental task of industry
A 7-month-old infant is brought to the pediatric clinic for a well-child visit. The nurse
assesses several of the infant's behaviors. What behavior is most unusual for an infant of
this age?
Correct1
Putting clothespins in a plastic bottle
A 9-year-old child has been found to have Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease and is on
bedrest. The nurse encourages the parents to look for something creative for the child to
do or a hobby for the child to begin with the purpose of:
1
Relieving pain
2
Stimulating the mind
Incorrect3
Encouraging the use of functional joints
Correct4
Meeting the developmental task of industry
occurs first and ending with the one that occurs last.
Correct
1.
Gains head control
Incorrect
2.
Turns from the back to the abdomen
Incorrect
3.
Turns from the abdomen to the back
Correct
4.
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Sits alone in the tripod position
Correct
5.
Assumes the sitting position independently
"Taking insulin for your diabetes is like getting new batteries for your superhero toys
Term 3 of 60
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who is terminally ill. The 4-year-old child's concept of
death is based on a sense of causality. In what stage of Piaget's cognitive development is this
child?
1
Formal operations
Correct2
Preoperational thought
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Definition 4 of 60
A nurse notes that a child is exhibiting signs of cerebral palsy. At what age are these signs
usually first noticeable?
Incorrect1
2 years
2
3 years
3
3 months
Correct4
12 months
A mother tells the nurse that her 7-month-old infant has just started sitting without
support. The nurse teaches the mother that this:
Correct1
Is expected developmental behavior at this age
A nurse notes that a child is exhibiting signs of cerebral palsy. At what age are these
signs usually first noticeable?
Incorrect1
2 years
2
3 years
3
3 months
Correct4
12 months
A nurse educator is leading a class on supporting middle-aged adults who are
experiencing midlife crises. What should the nurse include as the most significant factor
in the development of this type of crisis?
Correct1
The perception of their life situation
A nurse is caring for a group of children with the diagnosis of autism. Which signs and
symptoms are associated with this disorder? Select all that apply.
1
Lack of appetite
2
Depressed mood
Correct3
Repetitive activities
Correct4
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