WONGS ESSENTIALS OF PEDIATRIC NURSING
BY MARILYN J HOCKENBERRY CHAPTER 1 TO
43 PRACTICE EXAM 2026 FULL SOLUTIONS
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◉ What cognitive level is involved when a nurse is collecting
information about target populations?
Answer: Apply.
◉ What is the main goal of health promotion and maintenance in
nursing?
Answer: To improve the health status of target populations.
◉ What is the significance of the nursing process in community
health?
Answer: It provides a structured approach to address community
health needs.
◉ In the context of nursing, what does 'Management of Care' refer
to?
Answer: The organization and coordination of care to ensure safety
and effectiveness.
,◉ What format should clinical questions follow for evidence-based
practice?
Answer: The PICOT format (population, intervention, comparison,
outcome, time) for clarity and literature searching.
◉ What are the components of the PICOT format?
Answer: Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Time.
◉ Which conditions account for nearly half of all deaths in infants
younger than 1 year?
Answer: Congenital anomalies, Sudden infant death syndrome, and
Disorders relating to short gestation.
◉ What are the positive behaviors by a nurse that indicate a
therapeutic relationship with children and families?
Answer: Asking questions if families are not participating in care,
clarifying information for families, and learning about the family's
religious preferences.
◉ What behaviors indicate a non-therapeutic relationship with
children and families?
Answer: Visiting families on off-duty days and purchasing clothes
and toys for the child.
,◉ Which family theory describes a series of tasks for the family
throughout its life span?
Answer: Duvall's developmental theory.
◉ What does Duvall's developmental theory describe?
Answer: Eight developmental tasks of the family throughout its life
span.
◉ What is the significance of asking questions if families are not
participating in care?
Answer: It fosters therapeutic relationships.
◉ What is a negative action that indicates overinvolvement with
children and families?
Answer: Spending off-duty time with children and families.
◉ What is the role of communication in establishing therapeutic
nurse-family boundaries?
Answer: Communication should be open and two-way.
◉ What is the cognitive level associated with understanding the
PICOT format?
Answer: Cognitive Level: Understand.
, ◉ What is the cognitive level associated with identifying non-
therapeutic behaviors?
Answer: Cognitive Level: Analyze.
◉ Which organization provided statistics on infant deaths related to
congenital anomalies and other conditions?
Answer: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
◉ What is the area of client needs related to health promotion and
maintenance?
Answer: Assessment.
◉ What is the area of client needs related to psychosocial integrity?
Answer: Therapeutic relationships with children and families.
◉ What are the negative actions by a nurse that indicate non-
therapeutic relationships?
Answer: Buying toys for a hospitalized child and visiting families on
off-duty days.
◉ What is the importance of learning about a family's religious
preferences?
BY MARILYN J HOCKENBERRY CHAPTER 1 TO
43 PRACTICE EXAM 2026 FULL SOLUTIONS
STUDY GUIDE REVIEW PACK
◉ What cognitive level is involved when a nurse is collecting
information about target populations?
Answer: Apply.
◉ What is the main goal of health promotion and maintenance in
nursing?
Answer: To improve the health status of target populations.
◉ What is the significance of the nursing process in community
health?
Answer: It provides a structured approach to address community
health needs.
◉ In the context of nursing, what does 'Management of Care' refer
to?
Answer: The organization and coordination of care to ensure safety
and effectiveness.
,◉ What format should clinical questions follow for evidence-based
practice?
Answer: The PICOT format (population, intervention, comparison,
outcome, time) for clarity and literature searching.
◉ What are the components of the PICOT format?
Answer: Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Time.
◉ Which conditions account for nearly half of all deaths in infants
younger than 1 year?
Answer: Congenital anomalies, Sudden infant death syndrome, and
Disorders relating to short gestation.
◉ What are the positive behaviors by a nurse that indicate a
therapeutic relationship with children and families?
Answer: Asking questions if families are not participating in care,
clarifying information for families, and learning about the family's
religious preferences.
◉ What behaviors indicate a non-therapeutic relationship with
children and families?
Answer: Visiting families on off-duty days and purchasing clothes
and toys for the child.
,◉ Which family theory describes a series of tasks for the family
throughout its life span?
Answer: Duvall's developmental theory.
◉ What does Duvall's developmental theory describe?
Answer: Eight developmental tasks of the family throughout its life
span.
◉ What is the significance of asking questions if families are not
participating in care?
Answer: It fosters therapeutic relationships.
◉ What is a negative action that indicates overinvolvement with
children and families?
Answer: Spending off-duty time with children and families.
◉ What is the role of communication in establishing therapeutic
nurse-family boundaries?
Answer: Communication should be open and two-way.
◉ What is the cognitive level associated with understanding the
PICOT format?
Answer: Cognitive Level: Understand.
, ◉ What is the cognitive level associated with identifying non-
therapeutic behaviors?
Answer: Cognitive Level: Analyze.
◉ Which organization provided statistics on infant deaths related to
congenital anomalies and other conditions?
Answer: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
◉ What is the area of client needs related to health promotion and
maintenance?
Answer: Assessment.
◉ What is the area of client needs related to psychosocial integrity?
Answer: Therapeutic relationships with children and families.
◉ What are the negative actions by a nurse that indicate non-
therapeutic relationships?
Answer: Buying toys for a hospitalized child and visiting families on
off-duty days.
◉ What is the importance of learning about a family's religious
preferences?
