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Are you a nursing student, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) candidate, or educator preparing for high-stakes examinations? Look no further. This comprehensive test bank for Burns' Pediatric Primary Care, 7th Edition is the definitive tool to help you assess your knowledge, identify weak areas, and build the confidence needed to excel. Based on the trusted "Bible" of pediatric primary care, this question bank provides an extensive collection of exam-style questions that mirror the complexity and content of your actual course tests and national certification exams. From well-child assessments to complex chronic disease management, this resource covers every critical aspect of pediatric care across all developmental stages. Test Bank For Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition By Eliopoulos Chapter 1 The Aging Population MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When discussing extended care with a patient who has had a hip replacement and needs physical therapy, the nurse would recommend a(n): a. basic care facility. b. skilled care facility. c. subacute care facility. d. assisted-living residence. ANS: B Skilled care facilities offer not only basic care but also services from trained licensed professionals such as nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 16 OBJ: 9 TOP: Extended-Care Facilities KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care 2. The 80-year-old woman who is recovering from a stroke is being sent to an extended-care facility. She is concerned about the expense. The nurse can allay anxiety by explaining that Medicare will cover extended-care facility costs: a. for a period of 30 days. b. for a period of 45 days for physical therapy. c. for a period of 100 days for needed skilled care. d. until she is able to be discharged home. ANS: C Medicare will cover extended-care costs for 100 days while skilled care is being applied to the resident. After 100 days, the resident must revert to private pay or ancillary long-term care insurance. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 16 OBJ: 8 TOP: Extended Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care 3. The senior citizen political action group that uses volunteers and lobbyists to advance the interests of older adults is the: a. American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). b. National Council of Senior Citizens (NCSC). c. National Alliance of Senior Citizens (NASC). d. Gray Panthers. ANS: A The AARP uses volunteers and lobbyists to advance the interests and welfare of older adults. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 12 OBJ: 7 TOP: Political Action Groups KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A 4. The nurse gives an example of the caregiver who is guilty of elder abuse as the: a. daughter who uses her mother’s Social Security money to purchase her mothers medication. b. son who puts an alarm on the front door to prevent his mother from wandering out of the house. c. wife who allows her mentally competent husband to refuse to take a bath for a week. d. frail spouse who is unable to bathe or change the clothes of her physically dependent husband. ANS: D Unintentional abuse or neglect can occur when the caregiver lacks the stamina to meet care needs. Even though physically unable, the frail wife is guilty of elder abuse. The wife should seek assistance to prevent neglect. DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 22 OBJ: 13 TOP: Elder Abuse KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort 5. The nurse cautions that the most frequent response to elder abuse by the abused older adult is: a. anger. b. physical retaliation. c. notification of authorities. d. nothing at all. ANS: D Fear of retaliation or abandonment keeps most abused elders silent. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 25-26 OBJ: 14 TOP: Response to Abuse KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation 6. Many nurses today do not seek careers in gerontology because: a. the physical work is too difficult. b. their technological skills are not used. c. there is not enough challenge. d. there are limited options for employment. ANS: B any nurses feel that their technical skills will not be used in the care of the older adult. There are many employment options that offer challenge and fulfillment. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 5 OBJ: 2 TOP: Employment Options KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A 7. The nurse clarifies that the term baby boomers refers to persons who: a. entered school in 1945. b. served in the military in World War II. c. were born between 1946 and 1964. d. were eligible for Social Security benefits in 2000. ANS: C Baby boomers are those born between 1946 and 1964. The impact of the retirement of this cohort is unprecedented in terms of the impact on society. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 8 OBJ: 5 TOP: Baby boomers KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation 8. Restraining an older adult in a recliner to prevent wandering is an example of: a. physical abuse. b. neglect. c. emotional abuse. d. self-neglect. ANS: A Physical abuse is any action that causes physical pain or injury. Inappropriate use of drugs, force-feeding, physical restraints, or punishment of any kind are examples of physical abuse. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 23 OBJ: 13 TOP: Types of Abuse KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A 9. Non-provision of medical care because of lack of finances is an example of: a. physical abuse. b. neglect. c. emotional abuse. d. self-neglect. ANS: B Neglect is a passive form of abuse in which caregivers fail to provide for the needs of the older person under their care. Failure to provide necessary medical care may constitute neglect because with no means of going to the doctor or pharmacy, the older person may suffer or even die. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 23 OBJ: 13 TOP: Types of Abuse KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A 10. Health care workers eating a residents candy without permission is an example of: a. physical abuse. b. neglect. c. emotional abuse. d. self-neglect. ANS: C Emotional abuse is more subtle and difficult to recognize than physical abuse or neglect. It often includes behaviors such as isolating, ignoring, or depersonalizing older adults. Health care workers eating a residents candy without permission is an ignorant behavior that can be depersonalizing. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 23 OBJ: 13 TOP: Types of Abuse KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A MULTIPLE RESPONSE 1. The nurse is aware that a person’s attitude about aging is influenced mainly by his or her . (Select all that apply.) a. life experiences b. income level c. level of education d. current age e. occupation ANS: A, D A persons current age and life experiences are the main influences on his or her attitude relative to aging. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 4 OBJ: 2 TOP: Attitudes toward Aging KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation 2. Gerontology encompasses application to . (Select all that apply.) a. appropriate housing b. health care c. public education d. business ventures e. government-sponsored pensions ANS: A, B, C, D Gerontological concerns extend and influence provision of appropriate housing, health care, public education, business ventures, and political stands relative to the welfare of the older adult. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 2 OBJ: 1 TOP: Gerontology KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A

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,Chapter 1: Health Status of Children: Global and National
Perspectives


1. Which region globally has the highest infant mortality rate?
A. Indonesia
B. Southern Asia
C. SubSaharan Africa Correct
D. Syria


2. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner understands that, to achieve
the
greatest worldwide
reduction in child mortality from pneumonia and diarrhea, which interventionis
most effective?
A. Antibiotics
B. Optimal nutrition
C. Vaccinations Correct
D. Water purification


3. Which is true about the health status of children in the United States?
.
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A. Globalism has relatively little impact on child health measures in the U.S.
B. Obesity rates among 2to5yearolds have shown a
recentsignificant
decrease. Correct
.
C. The rate of household poverty is lower than in other economically
developed nations.
D. Young children who attend preschool or day care have higher food
insecurity.
4. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner understands that a major
child
health outcome associated with worldwide climate change is
A. cost of living.
B. education.
C. nutrition. Correct
D. pollution.

,5. When providing well child care for an infant in the first year of life, the
primary
care pediatric nurse practitioner is adhering to the most recent American
Academy of
PediatricsRecommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care guidelines
by
A. focusing less on development and more on illness prevention and
nutrition.
B. following guidelines established by theBright Futures publication.
C. scheduling wellbaby visits to coincide with key
developmentalmilestones. Correct
D. seeing the infant at ages 2, 4, 6, and 12 months when immunizations are
due.


Chapter 2. Unique Issues in Pediatrics

1. A nurse is explaining the therapeutic milieu to a new nurse. The best
explanation of this term would be:
1. The place where the child is receiving care.

2. Group therapy.
3. Personal interactions between patients and staff.
4. All of the above are correct.
ANS: 4


2. A 16-year-old male has received a pink-slip from the police for inpatient
psychiatric treatment. The teen
has been expressing thoughts of hanging himself because Life sucks. The
nursing staff should consider
placing the child:
1. With peers.
2. In an area where he can be watched one-on-one.
3. With a roommate that is expressing the same concerns.
4. In an area close to an external door.
ANS: 2


3. Learning disabilities in children have scientifically been linked to:
1. Poor nutrition.
2. The environment in which the child lives.
3. Genetics.
4. Watching more than four hours of television a day.
ANS: 3


4. A mental health nurse has assessed a child and determined that the child
exhibits behavioral challenges.
When the school nurse explains this to a teacher, the best description wouldbe:

, .
1. The child may exhibit physical outbursts.
2. The child may exhibit violence toward others.
3. The child may be defiant or have tantrums.
4. The child will need special interventions for learning.
ANS: 3


5. A child that has not exhibited enuresis in four years has exhibited this
behavior pattern for the last week.
The reason a child may revert back to this behavior pattern is because of:
1. Hallucinations.
2. Behavioral challenges.
3. Delusions.
4. Stress.
ANS: 4


6. An 18-year-old male has called the crisis line for help. The crisis nurse
recognizes the intervention needs
may consist of all of the following except:

1. Discussing the individuals everyday activities.
2. Recognizing that the patient may be in a catharsis state.
3. Expressing empathy toward the caller.
4. Avoiding entropy.
ANS: 1


7. An 8-year-old boy with a history of hallucinations and violent behavior has
been place in a seclusion room
at the hospital because he has been hurting others. The nurse checks on the
patient and realizes she must take
him out of the seclusion room when:
1. He is crying to be released.

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