Test Bank for Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 8th Edition
Exam Questions AND Correct Answers
Abnormal hemoglobin - ✔✔An abnormal amount of normal
hemoglobin or an abnormal type of hemoglobin in the blood
may indicate the presence of a disease.
Absorption of iron - ✔✔Interfered with by food and milk, but
aided by vitamin C.
Acetaminophen Poisoning - ✔✔Gastric lavage is followed by
N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst), the antidote for
acetaminophen.
Acidosis - ✔✔This is a potential acid-base imbalance that
could occur, but not the expected result from persistent
vomiting.
Activated Charcoal - ✔✔A treatment option following gastric
lavage for certain poisonings.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia - ✔✔An overproduction of
immature white blood cells increases the child's susceptibility
to infection.
,Adequate oral intake - ✔✔Adequate oral intake is crucial to
the dying child.
alkalosis - ✔✔Hydrochloric acid and sodium chloride from the
stomach are lost from persistent vomiting, resulting in
alkalosis.
Altered skin integrity - ✔✔Refers to changes in the skin that
may occur due to medical conditions or treatments.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) - ✔✔An organization
that provides guidelines and recommendations for pediatric
care.
Anorexia - ✔✔Loss of appetite that may be seen in
malnourished children.
Anticipatory Guidance - ✔✔Providing information to parents
about what to expect in their child's development.
,Antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer - ✔✔An elevated ASO titer can
indicate a diagnosis of rheumatic fever when combined with
specific symptoms.
Aortic and Pulmonic Valves - ✔✔Heart valves that may be
affected by carditis in rheumatic fever.
Apathetic - ✔✔Describes a child who appears weak and
lacking in energy, often seen in malnutrition.
Apical Heart Rate - ✔✔The heart rate measured at the apex of
the heart, important for determining the administration of
digoxin.
Arthralgia - ✔✔Arthralgia can be a symptom of rheumatic
fever.
Ascariasis - ✔✔A condition diagnosed as a roundworm
infection.
, Aspirin and low platelet count - ✔✔Aspirin interferes with
platelet function and should be avoided to prevent the risk of
prolonged bleeding.
Assessment focus for leukemia - ✔✔Assessing neurological
status is a priority intervention for a child with leukemia and
low platelet count.
Assessment for 14-year-old urine output - ✔✔A urine output
of 800 mL in 24 hours for a 14-year-old is considered normal.
Assessment for 2-month-old urine output - ✔✔A nurse would
report a urine output of 150 mL in 24 hours for a 2-month-old
immediately.
Assessment for 3-year-old urine output - ✔✔A urine output of
650 mL in 24 hours for a 3-year-old is considered normal.
Assessment for 8-year-old urine output - ✔✔A urine output of
over 1000 mL in 24 hours for an 8-year-old is considered high.
Exam Questions AND Correct Answers
Abnormal hemoglobin - ✔✔An abnormal amount of normal
hemoglobin or an abnormal type of hemoglobin in the blood
may indicate the presence of a disease.
Absorption of iron - ✔✔Interfered with by food and milk, but
aided by vitamin C.
Acetaminophen Poisoning - ✔✔Gastric lavage is followed by
N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst), the antidote for
acetaminophen.
Acidosis - ✔✔This is a potential acid-base imbalance that
could occur, but not the expected result from persistent
vomiting.
Activated Charcoal - ✔✔A treatment option following gastric
lavage for certain poisonings.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia - ✔✔An overproduction of
immature white blood cells increases the child's susceptibility
to infection.
,Adequate oral intake - ✔✔Adequate oral intake is crucial to
the dying child.
alkalosis - ✔✔Hydrochloric acid and sodium chloride from the
stomach are lost from persistent vomiting, resulting in
alkalosis.
Altered skin integrity - ✔✔Refers to changes in the skin that
may occur due to medical conditions or treatments.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) - ✔✔An organization
that provides guidelines and recommendations for pediatric
care.
Anorexia - ✔✔Loss of appetite that may be seen in
malnourished children.
Anticipatory Guidance - ✔✔Providing information to parents
about what to expect in their child's development.
,Antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer - ✔✔An elevated ASO titer can
indicate a diagnosis of rheumatic fever when combined with
specific symptoms.
Aortic and Pulmonic Valves - ✔✔Heart valves that may be
affected by carditis in rheumatic fever.
Apathetic - ✔✔Describes a child who appears weak and
lacking in energy, often seen in malnutrition.
Apical Heart Rate - ✔✔The heart rate measured at the apex of
the heart, important for determining the administration of
digoxin.
Arthralgia - ✔✔Arthralgia can be a symptom of rheumatic
fever.
Ascariasis - ✔✔A condition diagnosed as a roundworm
infection.
, Aspirin and low platelet count - ✔✔Aspirin interferes with
platelet function and should be avoided to prevent the risk of
prolonged bleeding.
Assessment focus for leukemia - ✔✔Assessing neurological
status is a priority intervention for a child with leukemia and
low platelet count.
Assessment for 14-year-old urine output - ✔✔A urine output
of 800 mL in 24 hours for a 14-year-old is considered normal.
Assessment for 2-month-old urine output - ✔✔A nurse would
report a urine output of 150 mL in 24 hours for a 2-month-old
immediately.
Assessment for 3-year-old urine output - ✔✔A urine output of
650 mL in 24 hours for a 3-year-old is considered normal.
Assessment for 8-year-old urine output - ✔✔A urine output of
over 1000 mL in 24 hours for an 8-year-old is considered high.
