TEST BANK FOR DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR PEDIATRIC NURSING: CRITICAL
COMPONENTS OF NURSING CARE, 3RD EDITION BY KATHRYN RUDD
,Chapter 1 Issues and Trends in Pediatric Nursing
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1.
The medical-
surgical float nurse is assigned to the pediatric unit for the first time and states that the skills ar
e “the same as general nursing since children are little adults with smaller bodies.” What com
ponent of pediatric nursing contraindicates this statement?
1. Pediatric nursing involves care based on the developmental level of the patient.
2. Pediatric nursing involves the patient’s family in the plan of care.
3. Pediatric nursing in based on prevention of infectious diseases.
4. Pediatric nursing involves cultural sensitivity in patient care.
The culturally sensitive pediatric nurse is aware of the racial makeup of the U.S. population
. Which of the following reflects the demographics of the U.S. pediatric population in 2018, b
2.
ased on U.S. Census Bureau data?
1. The American Indian and Alaska Native population represent one-
fifth of thepediatric population.
2. About half of the children fall in the category of something other than White n
on- Hispanic.
3. The population of Asian children decreased from 2015 to 2018.
4. There was no change in the population of Non-
3. Hispanic children who representtwo or more races between 2015 and 2018.
The nurse at a family clinic is providing care to an adolescent patient diagnosed with diabetes.
Thepatient has verbalized discomfort with the feelings of isolation when unable to drink alcohol
with their friends. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response to this state
ment?
1. “Drinking alcohol is not only illegal but dangerous for your blood sugar cont
roland overall well-being.”
2. “You can still drink alcohol, in moderation, if you control the sugar spike
withmore insulin.”
3. “Prepare for alcohol intake with more water and less carbohydrates before drinki
4. ngto slow sugar spikes.”
4. “It is understandable that you want to be included, but perhaps we can work o
ut a plan on how to work through those situations.”
,5. Which statement best describes the common core concepts of the different models of pediatric
nursing?
1. All models focus on the open communication between the child and nurse.
2. All models focus on importance of family relationship to the child.
3. All models focus on safeguarding the child’s dignity during care.
4. All models focus on coordination of care needs that arise during illness.
6. Which of the following tasks is associated with the pediatric medical home care model of pediat
ricnursing?
1. The nurse refers the family to a childhood cancer support group prior to discha
rgefrom the hospital.
2. The nurse includes a simple explanation of the procedure to the child based on
the child’s developmental level.
3. The nurse includes the family’s cultural celebrations and observations whi
leproviding care to the child.
4. The nurse develops the plan of care with the child and family as the focal poin
t of the interventions.
7. The pediatric nurse begins a research project on 8-year-
old patients with the medical diagnosis ofpediatric acute-
onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). The family has consented to the research, but as the
nurse begins to administer the intervention, the patient refuses to cooperate. What is the appro
priate response to this refusal?
1. The nurse should discuss with the family the options of performing
theintervention without the child’s knowledge.
2. The nurse should explain to the child that this is necessary and promise a rewar
d at the end of the research project.
3. The nurse should refuse to perform the intervention until the child consents to
theintervention and project.
4. The nurse should discuss the pros and cons of the research project with the c
hildand focus on the outcomes.
8.
A nurse is providing relationship-
based care to a pediatric patient. Which of the following is achallenge the nurse is likely to enc
ounter while using this model of care?
1. Maintaining a sterile field for a procedure with a restless toddler
2. Communicating with the blended family on regular basis
3. Treating children with antibiotic-resistant illnesses
4. Caring for a larger number of children with autism spectrum disorders a
9. nd childhood depression
The pediatric nurse desires to expand his or her career options to become the hospital’s nur
se educator of pediatrics. Which of the following is necessary forvthis nurse to achieve this care
ergoal?
1. The nurse is recommended to earn a minimum of a master’s degree in nursing.
2. The nurse must earn a minimum of a doctorate degree in nursing.
3. The nurse must implement and develop research in nursing practice.
4. The nurse must implement a plan to obtain certification in pediatrics.
, 10. The school nurse is developing a teaching session for the population of children in
a middle school. The nurse has determined that the greatest need for the overall health of th
e children is promotion of healthy foods. Which of the following interventions is most likely
to be effective?
1. Remove all unhealthy snacks from the vending machines.
2. Have a poster contest on healthy eating options.
3. Survey the student population during lunch breaks.
4. Engage the students in healthy choices with cooking lessons.
11. The nurse recognizes the needs of professional development to provide safe and eff
ective care to the pediatric population by attending which of the following courses?
1. Procedure with rationale to administer human papilloma vaccine to the mid
dle school population
2. Study review of the incidence of bullying and intimidation in the elementary
school population
3. Demographic study of the U.S. population with regard to cultural diversity a
ndpractices
4. How to provide individual health care education for the children without paren
tal interference
12. Which of the following continuing education courses would best enhance the pedi
atric nurse’s practice in relationship to current trends?
1. Evidence-
based practice on improving antibiotic adherence with education to the family
unit
2. Evidence-
based practice on proper administration of antibiotics for children withautoim
mune diseases
3. How to enhance communication with children in regards to adherence to antibio
ticuse
4. How to decrease instances of exacerbation of infections of children w
ithautoimmune diseases with antibiotics
13. The pediatric nurse is developing interventions for a school-
aged child based on the nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition related to a body mass index
(BMI) of 37 and poorvfood choicesas evidenced by patient’s mother’s food diary for the family
and child’s statements of food preferences. Which of the following would be an appropriate n
ursing intervention?
1. Provide the child and family with information from https://www.MyPlate.gov f
orhealthy food options.
2. Increase the child’s activity by incorporating the child’s friends into a plan
ofhealthy exercise options.
3. Explain the importance of balancing diet and exercise to prevent obesity to
the child and family.
4. Provide information on the increased risk for potential disease processes such
as diabetes and hypertension.
14. The nurse is developing interventions for a transgender adolescent based on the nursi
ng diagnosis decreased self-
COMPONENTS OF NURSING CARE, 3RD EDITION BY KATHRYN RUDD
,Chapter 1 Issues and Trends in Pediatric Nursing
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1.
The medical-
surgical float nurse is assigned to the pediatric unit for the first time and states that the skills ar
e “the same as general nursing since children are little adults with smaller bodies.” What com
ponent of pediatric nursing contraindicates this statement?
1. Pediatric nursing involves care based on the developmental level of the patient.
2. Pediatric nursing involves the patient’s family in the plan of care.
3. Pediatric nursing in based on prevention of infectious diseases.
4. Pediatric nursing involves cultural sensitivity in patient care.
The culturally sensitive pediatric nurse is aware of the racial makeup of the U.S. population
. Which of the following reflects the demographics of the U.S. pediatric population in 2018, b
2.
ased on U.S. Census Bureau data?
1. The American Indian and Alaska Native population represent one-
fifth of thepediatric population.
2. About half of the children fall in the category of something other than White n
on- Hispanic.
3. The population of Asian children decreased from 2015 to 2018.
4. There was no change in the population of Non-
3. Hispanic children who representtwo or more races between 2015 and 2018.
The nurse at a family clinic is providing care to an adolescent patient diagnosed with diabetes.
Thepatient has verbalized discomfort with the feelings of isolation when unable to drink alcohol
with their friends. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response to this state
ment?
1. “Drinking alcohol is not only illegal but dangerous for your blood sugar cont
roland overall well-being.”
2. “You can still drink alcohol, in moderation, if you control the sugar spike
withmore insulin.”
3. “Prepare for alcohol intake with more water and less carbohydrates before drinki
4. ngto slow sugar spikes.”
4. “It is understandable that you want to be included, but perhaps we can work o
ut a plan on how to work through those situations.”
,5. Which statement best describes the common core concepts of the different models of pediatric
nursing?
1. All models focus on the open communication between the child and nurse.
2. All models focus on importance of family relationship to the child.
3. All models focus on safeguarding the child’s dignity during care.
4. All models focus on coordination of care needs that arise during illness.
6. Which of the following tasks is associated with the pediatric medical home care model of pediat
ricnursing?
1. The nurse refers the family to a childhood cancer support group prior to discha
rgefrom the hospital.
2. The nurse includes a simple explanation of the procedure to the child based on
the child’s developmental level.
3. The nurse includes the family’s cultural celebrations and observations whi
leproviding care to the child.
4. The nurse develops the plan of care with the child and family as the focal poin
t of the interventions.
7. The pediatric nurse begins a research project on 8-year-
old patients with the medical diagnosis ofpediatric acute-
onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). The family has consented to the research, but as the
nurse begins to administer the intervention, the patient refuses to cooperate. What is the appro
priate response to this refusal?
1. The nurse should discuss with the family the options of performing
theintervention without the child’s knowledge.
2. The nurse should explain to the child that this is necessary and promise a rewar
d at the end of the research project.
3. The nurse should refuse to perform the intervention until the child consents to
theintervention and project.
4. The nurse should discuss the pros and cons of the research project with the c
hildand focus on the outcomes.
8.
A nurse is providing relationship-
based care to a pediatric patient. Which of the following is achallenge the nurse is likely to enc
ounter while using this model of care?
1. Maintaining a sterile field for a procedure with a restless toddler
2. Communicating with the blended family on regular basis
3. Treating children with antibiotic-resistant illnesses
4. Caring for a larger number of children with autism spectrum disorders a
9. nd childhood depression
The pediatric nurse desires to expand his or her career options to become the hospital’s nur
se educator of pediatrics. Which of the following is necessary forvthis nurse to achieve this care
ergoal?
1. The nurse is recommended to earn a minimum of a master’s degree in nursing.
2. The nurse must earn a minimum of a doctorate degree in nursing.
3. The nurse must implement and develop research in nursing practice.
4. The nurse must implement a plan to obtain certification in pediatrics.
, 10. The school nurse is developing a teaching session for the population of children in
a middle school. The nurse has determined that the greatest need for the overall health of th
e children is promotion of healthy foods. Which of the following interventions is most likely
to be effective?
1. Remove all unhealthy snacks from the vending machines.
2. Have a poster contest on healthy eating options.
3. Survey the student population during lunch breaks.
4. Engage the students in healthy choices with cooking lessons.
11. The nurse recognizes the needs of professional development to provide safe and eff
ective care to the pediatric population by attending which of the following courses?
1. Procedure with rationale to administer human papilloma vaccine to the mid
dle school population
2. Study review of the incidence of bullying and intimidation in the elementary
school population
3. Demographic study of the U.S. population with regard to cultural diversity a
ndpractices
4. How to provide individual health care education for the children without paren
tal interference
12. Which of the following continuing education courses would best enhance the pedi
atric nurse’s practice in relationship to current trends?
1. Evidence-
based practice on improving antibiotic adherence with education to the family
unit
2. Evidence-
based practice on proper administration of antibiotics for children withautoim
mune diseases
3. How to enhance communication with children in regards to adherence to antibio
ticuse
4. How to decrease instances of exacerbation of infections of children w
ithautoimmune diseases with antibiotics
13. The pediatric nurse is developing interventions for a school-
aged child based on the nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition related to a body mass index
(BMI) of 37 and poorvfood choicesas evidenced by patient’s mother’s food diary for the family
and child’s statements of food preferences. Which of the following would be an appropriate n
ursing intervention?
1. Provide the child and family with information from https://www.MyPlate.gov f
orhealthy food options.
2. Increase the child’s activity by incorporating the child’s friends into a plan
ofhealthy exercise options.
3. Explain the importance of balancing diet and exercise to prevent obesity to
the child and family.
4. Provide information on the increased risk for potential disease processes such
as diabetes and hypertension.
14. The nurse is developing interventions for a transgender adolescent based on the nursi
ng diagnosis decreased self-
