TEST BANK: PEDIATRIC NURSINGAN INTRODUCTORY TEXT, 10TH EDITION, PRICE

Price: Pediatric Nursing, 10th Edition Test Bank Chapter 1: Child Health Evolution MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. In the Middle Ages: a. Adolescence emerged as a separate phase of life b. A child was considered an adult by age 7 c. Childhood became a separate phase of life d. The average life span was about 40 years ANS: B A child was considered an adult by age 7. The average life span was only 30 years. Childhood became a separate phase of life after the work of Erickson and Piaget. Adolescence did not emerge as a separate phase of life until child labor laws were passed. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 1 OBJ: 2 TOP: Evolution of Child Health KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance 2. Mothers were taught the importance of pure milk and its preparation by: a. Abraham Jacobi b. Lillian Wald c. Jean Piaget d. Florence Kelley ANS: A Abraham Jacobi is considered the “father of pediatrics.” He established milk stations where mothers could bring their children for treatment. The mothers were also taught the importance of pure milk and its preparation. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 1 OBJ: 2 TOP: Evolution of Child Health KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A 3. The establishment of the Medicare system of payment for hospital stays: a. Had no impact on children’s health b. Led to shorter hospital stays for acutely ill children c. Decreased the need for discharge teaching d. Eliminated the need for home health care ANS: B