NURS 3444 Peds Practice Questions
Exam 2 With Solved Solutions.
The parents take A.P. home to treat her. Which statement by A.P.'s mother would help make A.P. the
most comfortable during this treatment period?
A) "Here is the shampoo. Be sure to scrub your head for several minutes."
B) "We can pretend you're at the beauty parlor! Lean back while I wash your hair."
C) "I sure hope this works. I never thought this would happen!"
D) "It might be best to go ahead and cut your hair. It will grow back quickly." - Answer B) "We can
pretend you're at the beauty parlor! Lean back while I wash your hair."
A.P.'s mother calls you to ask what complications may occur with the head lice infestation. Which answer
is correct?
A) "Head lice may transmit certain viral illnesses."
B) "Head lice are not known to transmit disease."
C) "Head lice are common carriers of impetigo."
D) "It is common to have a ringworm infection after a case of head lice." - Answer A) "Head lice may
transmit certain viral illnesses."
While waiting for a physical exam from the physician, the mother of a 4-month-old female begins
changing a soiled diaper. The nurse notes a reddened diaper area on the baby. Which of the following
interventions would be most appropriate in this situation?
A) Say nothing, as the mother appears comfortable with diaper care.
B) Ask the mother what care she provides to the diaper area during routine diaper changes.
C) Report the red area to the physician.
D) Give the mother a pamphlet on diaper rashes as she leaves the office. - Answer B) Ask the mother
what care she provides to the diaper area during routine diaper changes.
, Descriptions of young people with anorexia nervosa (AN) often include which of the following?
Impulsive
Extroverted
Perfectionist
Low achieving - Answer Perfectionist
ABG's: pH 7.28 PCO2 62 mm Hg HCO3- 23 mEq/L
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis - Answer Respiratory acidosis
Nutritional management of the child with Crohns disease includes a diet that has which of the following
components?
High fiber
Increased protein
Reduced calories
Exam 2 With Solved Solutions.
The parents take A.P. home to treat her. Which statement by A.P.'s mother would help make A.P. the
most comfortable during this treatment period?
A) "Here is the shampoo. Be sure to scrub your head for several minutes."
B) "We can pretend you're at the beauty parlor! Lean back while I wash your hair."
C) "I sure hope this works. I never thought this would happen!"
D) "It might be best to go ahead and cut your hair. It will grow back quickly." - Answer B) "We can
pretend you're at the beauty parlor! Lean back while I wash your hair."
A.P.'s mother calls you to ask what complications may occur with the head lice infestation. Which answer
is correct?
A) "Head lice may transmit certain viral illnesses."
B) "Head lice are not known to transmit disease."
C) "Head lice are common carriers of impetigo."
D) "It is common to have a ringworm infection after a case of head lice." - Answer A) "Head lice may
transmit certain viral illnesses."
While waiting for a physical exam from the physician, the mother of a 4-month-old female begins
changing a soiled diaper. The nurse notes a reddened diaper area on the baby. Which of the following
interventions would be most appropriate in this situation?
A) Say nothing, as the mother appears comfortable with diaper care.
B) Ask the mother what care she provides to the diaper area during routine diaper changes.
C) Report the red area to the physician.
D) Give the mother a pamphlet on diaper rashes as she leaves the office. - Answer B) Ask the mother
what care she provides to the diaper area during routine diaper changes.
, Descriptions of young people with anorexia nervosa (AN) often include which of the following?
Impulsive
Extroverted
Perfectionist
Low achieving - Answer Perfectionist
ABG's: pH 7.28 PCO2 62 mm Hg HCO3- 23 mEq/L
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis - Answer Respiratory acidosis
Nutritional management of the child with Crohns disease includes a diet that has which of the following
components?
High fiber
Increased protein
Reduced calories
