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Davis Advantage for Pediatric Nursing
Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions • Growth • Development • Disorders
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, Table Of Contents
I.Pediatric Nursing: An Overview
1.Issues And Trends In Pediatric Nursing
2.Standards Of Practice And Ethical Considerations
II.Psycho-Social-Cultural Assessment Of The Child And The Family
3.Family Dynamics And Communicating With Children And Families
4.Cultural, Spiritual, And Environmental Influences On The Child
5.End-Of-Life Care
6.Communicable Diseases
III.Growth And Development Of The Child
7.Growth And Development
8.Newborns And Infants
9.Toddlers And Preschoolers
10.School-Age Children
11.Adolescents
IV.Common Illnesses Or Disorders In Childhood And Home Care
12.Respiratory Disorders
13.Cardiovascular Disorders
14.Neurological And Sensory Disorders
15.Mental Health Disorders
16.Gastrointestinal Disorders
17.Renal Disorders
18.Endocrine Disorders
19.Reproductive And Genetic Disorders
20.Hematological, Immunological, And Neoplastic Disorders
21.Musculoskeletal Disorders
22.Dermatological Diseases
, Chapter 1 Issues and Trends in Pediatric Nursing
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. The nurse has provided a presentation to middle school children about nursing as a career.
One of the children stated that he wanted to be a pediatric nurse, because he wants to take
care of babies and little “kids.” What would be an appropriate response to this middle
school–aged child?
1. “Nursing is a general practice; all nurses must know how to take care of all ages
ofpatients.”
2. “As a pediatric nurse, you would get to care for babies and little kids as well
aschildren through their teenage years.”
3. “What you are describing is actually a neonatal nurse. Neonatal nurses work
withnewborn babies, toddlers, and preschool-age children.”
2. 4. “Being a pediatric nurse requires a master’s degree, so be sure to work hard
inschool!”
The medical-surgical float nurse is assigned to the pediatric unit for the first time and
states thatthe skills are “the same as general nursing since children are little adults with
smaller bodies.” What component of pediatric nursing contraindicates this statement?
1. Pediatric nursing involves care based on the developmental level of the patient.
3. 2. Pediatric nursing involves the patient’s family in the plan of care.
3. Pediatric nursing in based on prevention of infectious diseases.
4. Pediatric nursing involves cultural sensitivity in patient care.
The culturally sensitive pediatric nurse is aware of the racial makeup of the U.S. population.
Which of the following reflects the demographics of the U.S. pediatric population in 2018,
basedon U.S. Census Bureau data?
1. The American Indian and Alaska Native population represent one-fifth of
thepediatric population.
2. About half of the children fall in the category of something other than White
4. non-Hispanic.
3. The population of Asian children decreased from 2015 to 2018.
4. There was no change in the population of Non-Hispanic children who
representtwo or more races between 2015 and 2018.
The nurse at a family clinic is providing care to an adolescent patient diagnosed with
diabetes. The patient has verbalized discomfort with the feelings of isolation when unable to
drink alcohol with their friends. Which of the following would be the most appropriate
response to this statement?
1. “Drinking alcohol is not only illegal but dangerous for your blood sugar
controland overall well-being.”
2. “You can still drink alcohol, in moderation, if you control the sugar spike
withmore insulin.”
3. “Prepare for alcohol intake with more water and less carbohydrates before
drinkingto slow sugar spikes.”
4. “It is understandable that you want to be included, but perhaps we can work
out aplan on how to work through those situations.”