CPHON: Practice Test Questions and Correct Answers

CPHON: Practice Test Questions and Correct Answers Which of the following is an indication that a child is experiencing precocious puberty? A-Testicular enlargement at age 10 B-Tall stature C-Delayed epiphyseal fusion D-Advanced bone age - Correct Answer D-advanced bone age --when child's body changes into adult's body too soon -age 10 is normal age to start puberty; would be a sign if 10 Parental grief following the death of a child from cancer generally plateau's at what point in time? A- 4 -10 months B- 12 - 18 months C- 20 - 26 months D- 30 - 36 months - Correct Answer B- 12-18mo The parent of a 7-year-old child with end-stage disease asks the nurse, "My child has been asking questions about death, what do I say?" What would be the most appropriate response from the nurse? A- Tell the patient that it is like a special sleep B- Suggest that the parent be genuine and sincere C- Ask a trained professional to talk with the parent D- Explain that the child is too young to understand death - Correct Answer B- suggest that the parents be genuine and sincere Phantom limb pain following a surgical amputation is an example of what type of pain? A- Somatic B- Nociceptive C- Neuropathic D- Visceral - Correct Answer C- neuropathic --a persistent, burning pain; result of injury to the SNS Moist desquamation of the skin occurs with radiation doses of: A- 20Gy