MCN 374 Exam 1 Questions and Answers Already Passed
family and culture - AnswersChildren grow within the context of their _________and _________.
cephalocaudal and proximodistal - AnswersName 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 - AnswersWhat is important to consider
when assessing growth charts?
maturation - AnswersA 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 - AnswersWhat
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 -
AnswersWhat 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 - AnswersWhat 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 - AnswersWhat 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 - AnswersWhat 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 - AnswersWhat 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 - AnswersWhat 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 -
AnswersWhat 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 - AnswersWhat 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 - AnswersWhat are some nursing applications for
adolescents, according to Piaget?
, difficult - AnswersThe _________ 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 - AnswersThe ________ 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 - AnswersThe _______ 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 - AnswersAt what age range should whole milk be given?
it promotes proper brain development - AnswersWhy 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 - AnswersWhat is the connection between meconium and maternal drug use during pregnancy?
chronic traumatic encephalopathy - AnswersWhat 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 - AnswersWhat is
important to know about screening?
Denver II - AnswersName one developmental screening tool that is used.
-Recreational (child directed)
-Therapeutic (adult directed)
-Therapy (adult observation of play expressions and then interpretation) - AnswersName the 3 types of
play.
-mobiles
-moving toys - AnswersName the recommended toys for infants.
-life like toys (phones, tools)
-transitional objects
-push/pull toys
-blocks
-large balls - AnswersName the recommended toys for toddlers.
family and culture - AnswersChildren grow within the context of their _________and _________.
cephalocaudal and proximodistal - AnswersName 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 - AnswersWhat is important to consider
when assessing growth charts?
maturation - AnswersA 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 - AnswersWhat
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 -
AnswersWhat 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 - AnswersWhat 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 - AnswersWhat 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 - AnswersWhat 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 - AnswersWhat 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 - AnswersWhat 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 -
AnswersWhat 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 - AnswersWhat 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 - AnswersWhat are some nursing applications for
adolescents, according to Piaget?
, difficult - AnswersThe _________ 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 - AnswersThe ________ 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 - AnswersThe _______ 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 - AnswersAt what age range should whole milk be given?
it promotes proper brain development - AnswersWhy 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 - AnswersWhat is the connection between meconium and maternal drug use during pregnancy?
chronic traumatic encephalopathy - AnswersWhat 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 - AnswersWhat is
important to know about screening?
Denver II - AnswersName one developmental screening tool that is used.
-Recreational (child directed)
-Therapeutic (adult directed)
-Therapy (adult observation of play expressions and then interpretation) - AnswersName the 3 types of
play.
-mobiles
-moving toys - AnswersName the recommended toys for infants.
-life like toys (phones, tools)
-transitional objects
-push/pull toys
-blocks
-large balls - AnswersName the recommended toys for toddlers.
