MCN 374 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
family and culture - Answers :Children grow within the context of their _________and
_________.
cephalocaudal and proximodistal - Answers :Name the two types of growth exhibited in
infants.
the trajectory of growth, ex. a child may be growing normally even if he is at the 88th
percentile as long as he has been consistently around that number throughout his life;
when the number significantly increases or decreases is when further assessment is
needed - Answers :What is important to consider when assessing growth charts?
maturation - Answers :A qualitative change that is characterized by an increase in
competence and ability, resulting in functioning at a higher level
-hold the hospitalized baby often
-offer comfort after painful procedures
-meet the baby's needs for food and hygiene
-encourage parents to room in
-manage pain effectively with use of pain medications and other non-medical measures
- Answers :What are some nursing applications for infants, according to Erickson?
-accept regression in toileting during illness or hospitalization
-have potty chairs available in hospital and childcare centers
-allow self-feeding opportunities
-encourage child to remove and put on own clothes, brush teeth, and assist with
hygiene
-if immobilization for a procedure is necessary, proceed quickly, providing explanations
and comfort - Answers :What are some nursing applications for toddlers, according to
Erickson?
-encourage parental involvement in care
-plan for playtime and offer a variety of materials from which to choose
-offer medical equipment for play to lessen anxiety about strange objects - Answers
:What are some nursing applications for preschoolers, according to Erickson?
-explain treatments and procedures
-encourage the child to continue schoolwork while hospitalized
-encourage the child to bring favorite pastimes to the hospital
-help the child to adjust to limitations on favorite activities - Answers :What are some
nursing applications for school age children, according to Erickson?
-provide separate recreation room for hospitalized teens
-take health hx and perform exams without parents present
,-introduce adolescent to other teens with similar health problems - Answers :What are
some nursing applications for adolescents, according to Erickson?
-use crib mobiles, manipulative toys, wall murals, and bright colors to provide interesting
stimuli and comfort
-use toys to distract the baby during procedures and assessments - Answers :What are
some nursing applications for infants, according to Piaget?
-if immobilization for procedure is necessary, proceed quickly, providing explanations
and comfort
-ensure safe surroundings to allow opportunities to manipulate objects
-name objects and give simple explanations - Answers :What are some nursing
applications for toddlers, according to Piaget?
-assess child's concerns as expressed through their drawings
-accept the child's choices and expressions of feelings
-offer explanations about all procedures and treatments
-clearly explain that the child is not responsible for causing an illness in self or family
member - Answers :What are some nursing applications for preschoolers and early
school-age children, according to Piaget?
-give clear instructions about details of treatment
-show the child equipment that will be used in treatment - Answers :What are some
nursing applications for late school-age children, according to Piaget?
-give clear and complete information about health care and treatments
-offer both written and verbal instructions
-continue to provide education about the disease to the adolescent with a chronic
illness, because mature thought now leads to greater understanding - Answers :What
are some nursing applications for adolescents, according to Piaget?
difficult - Answers :The _________ child displays irregular schedules for eating,
sleeping and elimination; adapts slowly to new situations and persons; and displays a
predominantly negative mood (10% of children)
slow-to-warm-up - Answers :The ________ child has reactions of mild intensity and
slow adaptability to new situations; displays initial withdrawal followed by gradual, quiet,
and slow interaction with the environment (15% of children)
easy - Answers :The _______ child is generally moderate in activity; shows regularity in
patterns of eating, sleeping, and elimination; and is usually positive in mood and when
subjected to new stimuli; adapts to new situations and is able to accept rules and work
well with others (35% of children)
birth-3 yo - Answers :At what age range should whole milk be given?
, it promotes proper brain development - Answers :Why is a diet higher in fat important to
young children?
the meconium is similar to rings on a tree and can determine the stage of pregnancy
that drug use was present - Answers :What is the connection between meconium and
maternal drug use during pregnancy?
chronic traumatic encephalopathy - Answers :What condition is a major concern for
children that play tackle football or other intense contact sports?
it identifies that there MIGHT be a problem that should be further evaluated - Answers
:What is important to know about screening?
Denver II - Answers :Name one developmental screening tool that is used.
-Recreational (child directed)
-Therapeutic (adult directed)
-Therapy (adult observation of play expressions and then interpretation) - Answers
:Name the 3 types of play.
-mobiles
-moving toys - Answers :Name the recommended toys for infants.
-life like toys (phones, tools)
-transitional objects
-push/pull toys
-blocks
-large balls - Answers :Name the recommended toys for toddlers.
-coloring books
-books
-videos
-things to encourage imagination - Answers :Name the recommended toys for
preschoolers.
-cards
-books
-puzzles (100+)
-games (video and board)
-crafts - Answers :Name the recommended toys for school-age children.
-radio or other music device
-video or computer games
-phone - Answers :Name the recommended toys for adolescents.
reflexive play --> solitary play - Answers :Name the play behavior of infants.
family and culture - Answers :Children grow within the context of their _________and
_________.
cephalocaudal and proximodistal - Answers :Name the two types of growth exhibited in
infants.
the trajectory of growth, ex. a child may be growing normally even if he is at the 88th
percentile as long as he has been consistently around that number throughout his life;
when the number significantly increases or decreases is when further assessment is
needed - Answers :What is important to consider when assessing growth charts?
maturation - Answers :A qualitative change that is characterized by an increase in
competence and ability, resulting in functioning at a higher level
-hold the hospitalized baby often
-offer comfort after painful procedures
-meet the baby's needs for food and hygiene
-encourage parents to room in
-manage pain effectively with use of pain medications and other non-medical measures
- Answers :What are some nursing applications for infants, according to Erickson?
-accept regression in toileting during illness or hospitalization
-have potty chairs available in hospital and childcare centers
-allow self-feeding opportunities
-encourage child to remove and put on own clothes, brush teeth, and assist with
hygiene
-if immobilization for a procedure is necessary, proceed quickly, providing explanations
and comfort - Answers :What are some nursing applications for toddlers, according to
Erickson?
-encourage parental involvement in care
-plan for playtime and offer a variety of materials from which to choose
-offer medical equipment for play to lessen anxiety about strange objects - Answers
:What are some nursing applications for preschoolers, according to Erickson?
-explain treatments and procedures
-encourage the child to continue schoolwork while hospitalized
-encourage the child to bring favorite pastimes to the hospital
-help the child to adjust to limitations on favorite activities - Answers :What are some
nursing applications for school age children, according to Erickson?
-provide separate recreation room for hospitalized teens
-take health hx and perform exams without parents present
,-introduce adolescent to other teens with similar health problems - Answers :What are
some nursing applications for adolescents, according to Erickson?
-use crib mobiles, manipulative toys, wall murals, and bright colors to provide interesting
stimuli and comfort
-use toys to distract the baby during procedures and assessments - Answers :What are
some nursing applications for infants, according to Piaget?
-if immobilization for procedure is necessary, proceed quickly, providing explanations
and comfort
-ensure safe surroundings to allow opportunities to manipulate objects
-name objects and give simple explanations - Answers :What are some nursing
applications for toddlers, according to Piaget?
-assess child's concerns as expressed through their drawings
-accept the child's choices and expressions of feelings
-offer explanations about all procedures and treatments
-clearly explain that the child is not responsible for causing an illness in self or family
member - Answers :What are some nursing applications for preschoolers and early
school-age children, according to Piaget?
-give clear instructions about details of treatment
-show the child equipment that will be used in treatment - Answers :What are some
nursing applications for late school-age children, according to Piaget?
-give clear and complete information about health care and treatments
-offer both written and verbal instructions
-continue to provide education about the disease to the adolescent with a chronic
illness, because mature thought now leads to greater understanding - Answers :What
are some nursing applications for adolescents, according to Piaget?
difficult - Answers :The _________ child displays irregular schedules for eating,
sleeping and elimination; adapts slowly to new situations and persons; and displays a
predominantly negative mood (10% of children)
slow-to-warm-up - Answers :The ________ child has reactions of mild intensity and
slow adaptability to new situations; displays initial withdrawal followed by gradual, quiet,
and slow interaction with the environment (15% of children)
easy - Answers :The _______ child is generally moderate in activity; shows regularity in
patterns of eating, sleeping, and elimination; and is usually positive in mood and when
subjected to new stimuli; adapts to new situations and is able to accept rules and work
well with others (35% of children)
birth-3 yo - Answers :At what age range should whole milk be given?
, it promotes proper brain development - Answers :Why is a diet higher in fat important to
young children?
the meconium is similar to rings on a tree and can determine the stage of pregnancy
that drug use was present - Answers :What is the connection between meconium and
maternal drug use during pregnancy?
chronic traumatic encephalopathy - Answers :What condition is a major concern for
children that play tackle football or other intense contact sports?
it identifies that there MIGHT be a problem that should be further evaluated - Answers
:What is important to know about screening?
Denver II - Answers :Name one developmental screening tool that is used.
-Recreational (child directed)
-Therapeutic (adult directed)
-Therapy (adult observation of play expressions and then interpretation) - Answers
:Name the 3 types of play.
-mobiles
-moving toys - Answers :Name the recommended toys for infants.
-life like toys (phones, tools)
-transitional objects
-push/pull toys
-blocks
-large balls - Answers :Name the recommended toys for toddlers.
-coloring books
-books
-videos
-things to encourage imagination - Answers :Name the recommended toys for
preschoolers.
-cards
-books
-puzzles (100+)
-games (video and board)
-crafts - Answers :Name the recommended toys for school-age children.
-radio or other music device
-video or computer games
-phone - Answers :Name the recommended toys for adolescents.
reflexive play --> solitary play - Answers :Name the play behavior of infants.
