PEDIATRIC NURSING THE CRITICAL COMPONENTS OF
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Contents
Chapter 1. Issues and Trends in Pediatric Nursing ........................................................................................... 1
Chapter 2. Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations ........................................................................... 9
Chapter 3. Family Dynamics and Communicating with Children and Families ............................................. 20
Chapter 4. Cultural, Spiritual, and Environmental Influences on the Child ................................................... 31
Chapter 5. End-of-Life Care ........................................................................................................................... 44
Chapter 6. Growth and Development ............................................................................................................. 60
Chapter 7. Newborns and Infants.................................................................................................................... 72
Chapter 8. From Toddlers to Preschoolers ...................................................................................................... 86
Chapter 9. School-Age Children ................................................................................................................... 103
COMPLETION............................................................................................................................................. 114
Chapter 10. Adolescents ............................................................................................................................... 115
Chapter 11. Respiratory Disorders ................................................................................................................ 128
COMPLETION............................................................................................................................................. 145
Chapter 12. Cardiovascular Disorders .......................................................................................................... 146
Chapter 13. Neurological and Sensory Disorders ......................................................................................... 161
Chapter 14. Mental Health Disorders ........................................................................................................... 175
Chapter 15. Gastrointestinal Disorders ......................................................................................................... 189
Chapter 16. Renal disorders .......................................................................................................................... 205
COMPLETION............................................................................................................................................. 217
Chapter 17. Endocrine disorders ................................................................................................................... 218
COMPLETION............................................................................................................................................. 232
Chapter 18. Reproductive and Genetic Disorders ......................................................................................... 233
COMPLETION............................................................................................................................................. 247
Chapter 19. Hematologic, Immunologic, and Neoplastic Disorders ............................................................. 248
COMPLETION............................................................................................................................................. 264
Chapter 20. Musculoskeletal Disorders ........................................................................................................ 264
COMPLETION............................................................................................................................................. 277
Chapter 21. Dermatologic Diseases .............................................................................................................. 278
COMPLETION............................................................................................................................................. 292
Chapter 22. Communicable Diseases............................................................................................................ 293
Chapter 1. Issues and Trends in Pediatric Nursing
, 1. When planning a parenting class, the nurse should explain that the leading cause of death in
children 1 to 4 years of age in the United States is:
a. premature birth.
b. congenital anomalies.
c. accidental death.
d. respiratory tract illness.
ANS: C
Accidents are the leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 19 years. Disorders of short
gestation and unspecified low birth weight make up one of the leading causes of death in
neonates. One of the leading causes of infant death after the first month of life is congenital
anomalies. Respiratory tract illnesses are a major cause of morbidity in children.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 9
OBJ: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
2. A nurse is completing a clinical pathway for a child admitted to the hospital with pneumonia.
Which characteristic of a clinical pathway is correct?
a. Developed and implemented by nurses
b. Used primarily in the pediatric setting
c. Specific time lines for sequencing interventions
d. One of the steps in the nursing process
ANS: C
Clinical pathways measure outcomes of client care and are developed by multiple healthcare
professionals. Each pathway outlines specific time lines for sequencing interventions and reflects
interdisciplinary interventions. Clinical pathways are used in multiple settings and for clients
throughout the life span. The steps of the nursing process are assessment, diagnosis, planning,
implementation, and evaluation.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 6
OBJ: Nursing Process Step: Planning MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
, 3. In most states, adolescents who are not emancipated minors must have parental permission
before:
a. treatment for drug abuse.
b. treatment for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
c. obtaining birth control.
d. surgery.
ANS: D
An emancipated minor is a minor child who has the legal competence of an adult. Legal counsel
may be consulted to verify the status of the emancipated minor for consent purposes. Most states
allow minors to obtain treatment for drug or alcohol abuse and STDs and allow access to birth
control without parental consent.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 12
OBJ: Nursing Process Step: Planning MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
4. A nurse is referring a low-income family with three children under the age of 5 years to a
program that assists with supplemental food supplies. Which program should the nurse refer this
family to?
a. Medicaid
b. Medicare
c. Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) program
d. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program
ANS: D
WIC is a federal program that provides supplemental food supplies to low-income women who
are pregnant or breast-feeding and to their children until the age of 5 years. Medicaid and the
Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) program provides
for well-child examinations and related treatment of medical problems. Children in the WIC
program are often referred for immunizations, but that is not the primary focus of the program.
Public Law 99-457 provides financial incentives to states to establish comprehensive early
intervention services for infants and toddlers with, or at risk for, developmental disabilities.
Medicare is the program for Senior Citizens.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 7
OBJ: Nursing Process Step: Implementation