Test Bank Burn’s Pediatric Primary Care 7th Edition By Maaks
,Chapter . Unique Issues in Pediatrics
1. A nurse is explaining the therapeutic milieu to a new nurse. The
bestexplanation of this term would be:
1. The place where the child is receiving care.
,2. Group therapy.
3. Personal interactions between patients and staff.
4. All of the above are
correct.ANS: 4
2. A 16-year-old male has received a pink-slip from the police for inpatient
psychiatric treatment. The teen
has been expressing thoughts of hanging himself because Life sucks. The
nursing staff should consider
placing the child:
1. With peers.
2. In an area where he can be watched one-on-one.
3. With a roommate that is expressing the same concerns.
4. In an area close to an external
door.ANS: 2
3. Learning disabilities in children have scientifically been linked to:
1. Poor nutrition.
2. The environment in which the child lives.
3. Genetics.
4. Watching more than four hours of television a
day.ANS: 3
4. A mental health nurse has assessed a child and determined that the
, 2. The child may exhibit violence toward others.
3. The child may be defiant or have tantrums.
4. The child will need special interventions for
learning.ANS: 3
5. A child that has not exhibited enuresis in four years has exhibited
thisbehavior pattern for the last week.
The reason a child may revert back to this behavior pattern is because of:
1. Hallucinations.
2. Behavioral challenges.
3. Delusions.
4. Stres
s.ANS: 4
6. An 18-year-old male has called the crisis line for help. The crisis nurse
recognizes the intervention needs
may consist of all of the following except:
1. Discussing the individuals everyday activities.
2. Recognizing that the patient may be in a catharsis state.
3. Expressing empathy toward the caller.
4. Avoiding
entropy.ANS: 1
7. An 8-year-old boy with a history of hallucinations and violent behavior
,Chapter . Unique Issues in Pediatrics
1. A nurse is explaining the therapeutic milieu to a new nurse. The
bestexplanation of this term would be:
1. The place where the child is receiving care.
,2. Group therapy.
3. Personal interactions between patients and staff.
4. All of the above are
correct.ANS: 4
2. A 16-year-old male has received a pink-slip from the police for inpatient
psychiatric treatment. The teen
has been expressing thoughts of hanging himself because Life sucks. The
nursing staff should consider
placing the child:
1. With peers.
2. In an area where he can be watched one-on-one.
3. With a roommate that is expressing the same concerns.
4. In an area close to an external
door.ANS: 2
3. Learning disabilities in children have scientifically been linked to:
1. Poor nutrition.
2. The environment in which the child lives.
3. Genetics.
4. Watching more than four hours of television a
day.ANS: 3
4. A mental health nurse has assessed a child and determined that the
, 2. The child may exhibit violence toward others.
3. The child may be defiant or have tantrums.
4. The child will need special interventions for
learning.ANS: 3
5. A child that has not exhibited enuresis in four years has exhibited
thisbehavior pattern for the last week.
The reason a child may revert back to this behavior pattern is because of:
1. Hallucinations.
2. Behavioral challenges.
3. Delusions.
4. Stres
s.ANS: 4
6. An 18-year-old male has called the crisis line for help. The crisis nurse
recognizes the intervention needs
may consist of all of the following except:
1. Discussing the individuals everyday activities.
2. Recognizing that the patient may be in a catharsis state.
3. Expressing empathy toward the caller.
4. Avoiding
entropy.ANS: 1
7. An 8-year-old boy with a history of hallucinations and violent behavior
