WONG'S NURSING CARE FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN PACKAGE DEAL

What behavior should most likely be manifested in an infant experiencing the protest phase of separation anxiety? a. Inactivity b. Depression and sadness c. Inconsolable and crying d. Regression to earlier behavior ANS: C For older infants, being inconsolable and crying is seen during the pr...

What is the most common cause of cerebral palsy (CP)? a. Central nervous system (CNS) diseases b. Birth asphyxia c. Cerebral trauma d. Neonatal encephalophathy ANS: D Approximately 80% of CP is caused by unknown prenatal causes. Neonatal encephalopathy in term and preterm infants is believed...

The nurse is seeing an adolescent and the parents in the clinic for the first time. Which should the nurse do first? a. Introduce him- or herself. b. Make the family comfortable. c. Give assurance of privacy. d. Explain the purpose of the interview. ANS: A The first thing that nurses must do i...

A 16-year-old girl comes to the pediatric clinic for information on birth control. The nurse knows that before this young woman can be examined, consent must be obtained from which source? a. Herself b. Her mother c. Court order d. Legal guardian A Contraceptive advice is one of the condit...

A hallmark of cognitive development in the school-age child is in what Piaget describes as concrete operations. In this stage the child: A. Uses thought processes to experience events and actions B. Is unable to see things from another's point of view C. Has a limited perspective of how others'...

Superficial palpation of the abdomen is often perceived by the child as tickling. Which measure by the nurse is most likely to minimize this sensation and promote relaxation? A. Palpate another area simultaneously. B. Ask the child not to laugh or move if it tickles. C. Begin with deeper pa...

Which factor is most important in predisposing toddlers to frequent infections? a. Respirations are abdominal. b. Pulse and respiratory rates are slower than those in infancy. c. Defense mechanisms are less efficient than those during infancy. d. Toddlers have a short, straight internal ear ca...