Essentials of Pediatric Nursing CH
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Origin: Chapter 1, 1
The nurse providing family-centered care in a hospital setting
reflects on the focus of the health care provided in today's
society. Which statement best describes the current definition of
health?
A) Health is described as 'an absence of disease.'
B) Health is measured by monitoring mortality and morbidity of a
group.
C) Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-
being.
D) Technological gains made in health care are shared equally
among all children. - Answer ✔✔ - Ans: C
Feedback:
In the past, health was defined simply as the absence of disease;
health was measured by monitoring the mortality and morbidity
of a group. Over the past century, however, the focus of health
has shifted to disease prevention, health promotion, and wellness.
The World Health Organization (2013) defines health as "a state
of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not
merely the absence of disease or infirmity." The gains in child
,health have been huge, but, unfortunately, these gains are not
shared equally among all children.
Origin: Chapter 1, 2
The student nurse is learning about the past history of child
health and health care in the United States. Which statement
accurately reflects the condition of health care in the past and
current centuries?
A) In past centuries in the United States, the health of the country
was better than it is today due to the simpler style of living.
B) In the current century, mortality rates are high, but life
expectancy has increased due to technological advances.
C) In the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries urban
public health improvements made cities healthier places for
growing children.
D) By the late twentieth century unintentional injuries rather than
infectious diseases had become the leading cause of death for
children older than 1 year old. - Answer ✔✔ - Ans: D
Feedback:
In past centuries in the United States, the health of the country
was poorer than it is today; mortality rates were high and life
expectancy was short. Over the years the health of children
received more and more attention, leading to a better
understanding of sources of illness and improvements in
sanitation, water, and nutrition. As a result, by the late twentieth
century unintentional injuries rather than infectious diseases had
become the leading cause of death for children older than 1 year
old.
Origin: Chapter 1, 3
, The nurse is administering a number of therapeutic interventions
for neonates, infants, and children on the pediatric unit. Which
intervention contributes to an increase in chronic illness seen in
early childhood?
A) Administering antibiotics to prevent lethal infections
B) Vaccinating children to prevent childhood diseases
C) Using mechanical ventilation for premature infants
D) Using corticosteroids as a treatment for asthma - Answer ✔✔ -
Ans: C
Feedback:
Using mechanical ventilation and medications to foster lung
development in premature infants increases their survival rate.
Yet the infants who survive are often faced with myriad chronic
illnesses. Administering antibiotics to prevent lethal infections,
vaccinating children to prevent childhood diseases, and using
corticosteroids as a treatment for asthma may cause side effects,
but do not contribute to chronic illness in children.
Origin: Chapter 1, 4
The nurse is reviewing a copy of the U.S. Surgeon General's
Report, Healthy People. Which nursing action best reflects the
nurse fostering this health care agenda?
A) The nurse signs up for classes to obtain an advanced degree in
nursing
B) The nurse volunteers at a local health care clinic providing free
vaccinations for low-income populations
C) The nurse performs an in-service on basic hospital equipment
for student nurses
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Origin: Chapter 1, 1
The nurse providing family-centered care in a hospital setting
reflects on the focus of the health care provided in today's
society. Which statement best describes the current definition of
health?
A) Health is described as 'an absence of disease.'
B) Health is measured by monitoring mortality and morbidity of a
group.
C) Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-
being.
D) Technological gains made in health care are shared equally
among all children. - Answer ✔✔ - Ans: C
Feedback:
In the past, health was defined simply as the absence of disease;
health was measured by monitoring the mortality and morbidity
of a group. Over the past century, however, the focus of health
has shifted to disease prevention, health promotion, and wellness.
The World Health Organization (2013) defines health as "a state
of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not
merely the absence of disease or infirmity." The gains in child
,health have been huge, but, unfortunately, these gains are not
shared equally among all children.
Origin: Chapter 1, 2
The student nurse is learning about the past history of child
health and health care in the United States. Which statement
accurately reflects the condition of health care in the past and
current centuries?
A) In past centuries in the United States, the health of the country
was better than it is today due to the simpler style of living.
B) In the current century, mortality rates are high, but life
expectancy has increased due to technological advances.
C) In the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries urban
public health improvements made cities healthier places for
growing children.
D) By the late twentieth century unintentional injuries rather than
infectious diseases had become the leading cause of death for
children older than 1 year old. - Answer ✔✔ - Ans: D
Feedback:
In past centuries in the United States, the health of the country
was poorer than it is today; mortality rates were high and life
expectancy was short. Over the years the health of children
received more and more attention, leading to a better
understanding of sources of illness and improvements in
sanitation, water, and nutrition. As a result, by the late twentieth
century unintentional injuries rather than infectious diseases had
become the leading cause of death for children older than 1 year
old.
Origin: Chapter 1, 3
, The nurse is administering a number of therapeutic interventions
for neonates, infants, and children on the pediatric unit. Which
intervention contributes to an increase in chronic illness seen in
early childhood?
A) Administering antibiotics to prevent lethal infections
B) Vaccinating children to prevent childhood diseases
C) Using mechanical ventilation for premature infants
D) Using corticosteroids as a treatment for asthma - Answer ✔✔ -
Ans: C
Feedback:
Using mechanical ventilation and medications to foster lung
development in premature infants increases their survival rate.
Yet the infants who survive are often faced with myriad chronic
illnesses. Administering antibiotics to prevent lethal infections,
vaccinating children to prevent childhood diseases, and using
corticosteroids as a treatment for asthma may cause side effects,
but do not contribute to chronic illness in children.
Origin: Chapter 1, 4
The nurse is reviewing a copy of the U.S. Surgeon General's
Report, Healthy People. Which nursing action best reflects the
nurse fostering this health care agenda?
A) The nurse signs up for classes to obtain an advanced degree in
nursing
B) The nurse volunteers at a local health care clinic providing free
vaccinations for low-income populations
C) The nurse performs an in-service on basic hospital equipment
for student nurses
