Lippincott CoursePoint for Kyle & Carman: Essentials of Pediatric Nursing Third, 12
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, Lippincott CoursePoint for Kyle & Carman: Essentials of Pediatric Nursing Third,
12 Month Edition
by Terri Kyle MSN CPNP (Author),
Chapter 1 Introduction To Child Health And Pediatric Nursing
Multiple Choice
1. A Nurse Is Planning A Teaching Session For Parents Of Preschool Children.
Which Statement Explains Why The Nurse Should Include Information About
Morbidity And Mortality?
a. Life-Span Statistics Are Included In The Data.
b. It Explains Effectiveness Of Treatment.
c. Cost-Effective Treatment Is Detailed For The General Population.
d. High-Risk Age Groups For Certain Disorders Or Hazards Are
Identified. Ans: D
Analysis Of Morbidity And Mortality Data Provides The Parents With Information
About Which Groups Of Individuals Are At Risk For Which Health Problems. Life-Span
Statistics Is A Part Of The Mortality Data. Treatment Modalities And Cost Are Not
Included In Morbidity And Mortality Data.
Pts: 1 Dif: Cognitive Level: Apply Ref: 6-8 Top:
Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Planning
Msc: Area Of Client Needs: Health Promotion And Maintenance
2. A Clinic Nurse Is Planning A Teaching Session About Childhood Obesity Prevention
For Parents Of School-Age Children. The Nurse Should Include Which Associated Risk
Of Obesity In The Teaching Plan?
a. Type I Diabetes
b. Respiratory Disease
c. Celiac Disease
d. Type Ii
Diabetes Ans: D
Childhood Obesity Has Been Associated With The Rise Of Type Ii Diabetes In Children.
Type I Diabetes Is Not Associated With Obesity And Has A Genetic Component.
Respiratory Disease Is Not Associated With Obesity, And Celiac Disease Is The
Inability To Metabolize Gluten In Foods And Is Not Associated With Obesity.
Pts: 1 Dif: Cognitive Level: Apply Ref: 3
Top: Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Planning
Msc: Area Of Client Needs: Health Promotion And Maintenance
3. Which Is The Leading Cause Of Death In Infants Younger Than 1 Year?
a. Congenital Anomalies
b. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
c. Respiratory Distress Syndrome
d. Bacterial Sepsis Of The
Newborn Ans: A
Congenital Anomalies Account For 20.1% Of Deaths In Infants Younger Than 1 Year.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Accounts For 8.2% Of Deaths In This Age Group.
Respiratory Distress Syndrome Accounts For 3.4% Of Deaths In This Age Group.
Infections Specific To The Perinatal Period Account For 2.7% Of Deaths In This Age
,Group.
, Pts: 1 Dif: Cognitive Level: Remember Ref: 7 Top:
Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Assessment
Msc: Area Of Client Needs: Health Promotion And Maintenance
4. Which Leading Cause Of Death Topic Should The Nurse Emphasize To A Group Of
African- American Boys Ranging In Ages 15 To 19 Years?
a. Suicide
b. Cancer
c. Firearm Homicide
d. Occupational Injuries
Ans: C
Firearm Homicide Is The Second Overall Cause Of Death In This Age Group And The
Leading Cause Of Death In African-American Males. Suicide Is The Third-Leading
Cause Of Death In This Population. Cancer, Although A Major Health Problem, Is The
Fourth-Leading Cause Of Death In This Age Group. Occupational Injuries Do Not
Contribute To A Significant Death Rate For This Age Group.
Pts: 1 Dif: Cognitive Level: Understand Ref: 5 | 8 Top:
Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Planning
Msc: Area Of Client Needs: Health Promotion And Maintenance
5. Which Is The Major Cause Of Death For Children Older Than 1 Year?
a. Cancer
b. Heart Disease
c. Unintentional Injuries
d. Congenital
Anomalies Ans: C
Unintentional Injuries (Accidents) Are The Leading Cause Of Death After Age 1 Year
Through Adolescence. Congenital Anomalies Are The Leading Cause Of Death In Those
Younger Than 1 Year. Cancer Ranks Either Second Or Fourth, Depending On The Age
Group, And Heart Disease Ranks Fifth In The Majority Of The Age Groups.
Pts: 1 Dif: Cognitive Level: Remember Ref: 8 Top:
Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Planning
Msc: Area Of Client Needs: Health Promotion And Maintenance
6. Which Is The Leading Cause Of Death From Unintentional Injuries For Females
Ranging In Age From 1 To 14?
a. Mechanical Suffocation
b. Drowning
c. Motorvehicle-Related Fatalities
d. Fire- And Burn-Related
Fatalities Ans: C
Motorvehicle-Related Fatalities Are The Leading Cause Of Death For Females Ranging In
Age From 1 To 14, Either As Passengers Or As Pedestrians. Mechanical Suffocation Is
Fourth Or Fifth, Depending On The Age. Drowning Is The Second- Or Third-Leading
Cause Of Death, Depending On The Age. Fire- And Burn-Related Fatalities Are The
Second-Leading Cause Of Death.
Pts: 1 Dif: Cognitive Level: Remember Ref: 4 Top:
Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Assessment
Msc: Area Of Client Needs: HEALTH PROMOTION AND MAINTENANCE