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NR328 / NR 328 Pediatric Nursing
(Latest Update) |
Questions and Verified Answers | 100
out of 100 | Grade A - Chamberlain
Which topics should the nurse discuss with the parents of a young child to promote health in
their child?
a. Dental care needs to be started by age 7.
b. Immunization schedule and the importance of immunizations.
c. Human milk or iron fortified formula for the first 4 months of life.
d. Positioning the car seat in the front passenger seat.
Answer: B
Rationale: Immunizations have made a major impact in the prevention of disease in children. The
nurse should review individual immunization records at every clinic visit, avoid missing
opportunities to vaccinate, and encourage parents to keep immunizations current. Dental caries is
the single most common chronic disease of childhood and may begin before the first birthday.
Human milk or iron fortified formula for should be given for the first year of life to prevent Iron
Deficiency anemia. Children younger than 1 year of age have the highest rate of death from
motor vehicle accidents, primarily from a failure to properly use car restraints.
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What is the leading cause of death in children older than the age of 1 year?
a. Drowning
b. Burns
c. Motor vehicle accidents
d. Cancer
Answer(s): C
Rationale: a. Drowning is the second leading cause of death in children older than the age of 1
year. b. Burns cause fewer deaths than motor vehicle accidents in children older than the age of 1
year. c. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death in children older than the age of 1
year. d. Cancer causes fewer deaths than motor vehicle accidents in children older than the age of
1 year.
The nurse makes sure that a toddler has a teddy bear and that a nightlight is on in the hospital
room at bedtime. What concept would these nursing actions demonstrate?
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Exam 1 V2: NR328 / NR 328 Pediatric
Nursing (Latest Update) |
Questions and Verified Answers | 100
out of 100 | Grade A - Chamberlain
a. Atraumatic care
b. Nonmaleficence
c. Justice
d. Advocacy
Answer(s): A
Rationale: A. Atraumatic care is the provision of therapeutic care in settings, by personnel, and
through the use of interventions that eliminate or minimize the psychological and physical
distress experienced by children and their families in the health care system. In this case, it is
making sure that the toddler has a teddy bear and that a night light is on to prevent a dark
environment. B. Nonmaleficence is the obligation to minimize or prevent harm; there is no
situation present that would require this. C. Justice is the concept of fairness and is not applicable
to this situation. D. Advocacy involves ensuring that families are aware of all available health
services, adequately informed of treatments and procedures, involved in the child’s care, and
encouraged to change or support existing health care practices.
True or False: Open ended questions are most likely to encourage parents to talk about their
feelings r/t their child's illness.
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Exam 1 V2: NR328 / NR 328 Pediatric
Nursing (Latest Update) |
Questions and Verified Answers | 100
out of 100 | Grade A - Chamberlain
True
When the nurse interviews an adolescent, what is important to help establish a relationship?
a. Use the same type of language as the adolescent.
b. Emphasize that confidentiality will always be maintained.
c. Focus the discussion on the peer group.
d. Display a genuine interest in the adolescent.
Answer: D.
Rationale: Display a genuine interest in the adolescent.Adolescents accept anyone who shows a
genuine interest in them. Although peers are important to this age-group, the focus of the
interview should be on the adolescent. The nurse should clarify which information will be shared
with other members of the health care team and any limits to confidentiality. The nurse should
maintain a professional relationship with adolescents. To avoid misinterpretation of words and
phrases that the adolescent may use, the nurse should clarify terms frequently.
NR328 / NR 328 Pediatric Nursing
(Latest Update) |
Questions and Verified Answers | 100
out of 100 | Grade A - Chamberlain
Which topics should the nurse discuss with the parents of a young child to promote health in
their child?
a. Dental care needs to be started by age 7.
b. Immunization schedule and the importance of immunizations.
c. Human milk or iron fortified formula for the first 4 months of life.
d. Positioning the car seat in the front passenger seat.
Answer: B
Rationale: Immunizations have made a major impact in the prevention of disease in children. The
nurse should review individual immunization records at every clinic visit, avoid missing
opportunities to vaccinate, and encourage parents to keep immunizations current. Dental caries is
the single most common chronic disease of childhood and may begin before the first birthday.
Human milk or iron fortified formula for should be given for the first year of life to prevent Iron
Deficiency anemia. Children younger than 1 year of age have the highest rate of death from
motor vehicle accidents, primarily from a failure to properly use car restraints.
,2
What is the leading cause of death in children older than the age of 1 year?
a. Drowning
b. Burns
c. Motor vehicle accidents
d. Cancer
Answer(s): C
Rationale: a. Drowning is the second leading cause of death in children older than the age of 1
year. b. Burns cause fewer deaths than motor vehicle accidents in children older than the age of 1
year. c. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death in children older than the age of 1
year. d. Cancer causes fewer deaths than motor vehicle accidents in children older than the age of
1 year.
The nurse makes sure that a toddler has a teddy bear and that a nightlight is on in the hospital
room at bedtime. What concept would these nursing actions demonstrate?
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Exam 1 V2: NR328 / NR 328 Pediatric
Nursing (Latest Update) |
Questions and Verified Answers | 100
out of 100 | Grade A - Chamberlain
a. Atraumatic care
b. Nonmaleficence
c. Justice
d. Advocacy
Answer(s): A
Rationale: A. Atraumatic care is the provision of therapeutic care in settings, by personnel, and
through the use of interventions that eliminate or minimize the psychological and physical
distress experienced by children and their families in the health care system. In this case, it is
making sure that the toddler has a teddy bear and that a night light is on to prevent a dark
environment. B. Nonmaleficence is the obligation to minimize or prevent harm; there is no
situation present that would require this. C. Justice is the concept of fairness and is not applicable
to this situation. D. Advocacy involves ensuring that families are aware of all available health
services, adequately informed of treatments and procedures, involved in the child’s care, and
encouraged to change or support existing health care practices.
True or False: Open ended questions are most likely to encourage parents to talk about their
feelings r/t their child's illness.
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Exam 1 V2: NR328 / NR 328 Pediatric
Nursing (Latest Update) |
Questions and Verified Answers | 100
out of 100 | Grade A - Chamberlain
True
When the nurse interviews an adolescent, what is important to help establish a relationship?
a. Use the same type of language as the adolescent.
b. Emphasize that confidentiality will always be maintained.
c. Focus the discussion on the peer group.
d. Display a genuine interest in the adolescent.
Answer: D.
Rationale: Display a genuine interest in the adolescent.Adolescents accept anyone who shows a
genuine interest in them. Although peers are important to this age-group, the focus of the
interview should be on the adolescent. The nurse should clarify which information will be shared
with other members of the health care team and any limits to confidentiality. The nurse should
maintain a professional relationship with adolescents. To avoid misinterpretation of words and
phrases that the adolescent may use, the nurse should clarify terms frequently.
