PEDIATRIC CASE STUDY QUESTIONS COMPREHENSIVE
IHUMAN CASE STUDY. 18-MONTHS-OLD, LAYLA STEVENS,
REASON FOR ENCOUNTER: VOMITTING AND DIARRHEA.
WITH A SOAP NOTE. EXAM STUDY GUIDE. GRADED A+.
LATEST 2026/2027 UPDATE.
Because injuries are the most common cause of
death and disability in children in the United
States, the stage of development can determine
the type of injury that is most likely to occur. A
nurse caring for a 2-year-old child would focus on
which areas when discussing safety concerns for
the home? Select all that apply.
A) A newborn may roll over and fall off an
elevated surface.
B) The need to conform and gain acceptance
from his or her peers may make a school-age
child accept a dare.
C) Toddlers who can run and climb may be
susceptible to burns, falls, and collisions with
objects.
,D) A toddler may drive a ride-on car in a reckless
man- ner.
E) A crawling infant may aspirate due to the
tendency to place objects on the floor in his or her
mouth. - CORRECT ANSWER-C,D
The newest nurse on the pediatric unit is
concerned about promoting family-centered care
for the patients the nurse cares for.The nurse is
working on an inpatient cancer unit and caring for
a 7-year-old child with leukemia. Which actions
are important for the nurse to consider that will
promote family-centered care for this child and the
child's family on the nurse's unit?
Select all that apply.
A) Strive to empower the family.
B) Purchase toys and clothes for the child.
C) Explore the family's strengths that will support
the
child.
D) Call the child frequently after discharge to offer
sup-
port.
E) Assess the family's concerns and anxiety.
F) Restrict visitor access to the child.
, G) Have a calming influence. - CORRECT
ANSWER-A,C,E,G
The nurse is explaining the importance of limit
setting and discipline to a toddler's parent. In what
ways do limit setting and discipline specifically
help children?
Select all that apply.
A) Protects them from danger
B) Helps them learn socially acceptable behavior
C) Tests the limits of their control
D) Helps them channel undesirable feelings into
constructive activity
E) Helps them achieve appropriate mastery at
their development level - CORRECT ANSWER-
A,B,C,D,E
The nurse is caring for a child and family that
have recently moved from China. It is important
for the nurse to understand the importance of
culture and the impact it has on the child and
family. Which of these questions would be used to
explore the family's concerns?
Select all that apply.
IHUMAN CASE STUDY. 18-MONTHS-OLD, LAYLA STEVENS,
REASON FOR ENCOUNTER: VOMITTING AND DIARRHEA.
WITH A SOAP NOTE. EXAM STUDY GUIDE. GRADED A+.
LATEST 2026/2027 UPDATE.
Because injuries are the most common cause of
death and disability in children in the United
States, the stage of development can determine
the type of injury that is most likely to occur. A
nurse caring for a 2-year-old child would focus on
which areas when discussing safety concerns for
the home? Select all that apply.
A) A newborn may roll over and fall off an
elevated surface.
B) The need to conform and gain acceptance
from his or her peers may make a school-age
child accept a dare.
C) Toddlers who can run and climb may be
susceptible to burns, falls, and collisions with
objects.
,D) A toddler may drive a ride-on car in a reckless
man- ner.
E) A crawling infant may aspirate due to the
tendency to place objects on the floor in his or her
mouth. - CORRECT ANSWER-C,D
The newest nurse on the pediatric unit is
concerned about promoting family-centered care
for the patients the nurse cares for.The nurse is
working on an inpatient cancer unit and caring for
a 7-year-old child with leukemia. Which actions
are important for the nurse to consider that will
promote family-centered care for this child and the
child's family on the nurse's unit?
Select all that apply.
A) Strive to empower the family.
B) Purchase toys and clothes for the child.
C) Explore the family's strengths that will support
the
child.
D) Call the child frequently after discharge to offer
sup-
port.
E) Assess the family's concerns and anxiety.
F) Restrict visitor access to the child.
, G) Have a calming influence. - CORRECT
ANSWER-A,C,E,G
The nurse is explaining the importance of limit
setting and discipline to a toddler's parent. In what
ways do limit setting and discipline specifically
help children?
Select all that apply.
A) Protects them from danger
B) Helps them learn socially acceptable behavior
C) Tests the limits of their control
D) Helps them channel undesirable feelings into
constructive activity
E) Helps them achieve appropriate mastery at
their development level - CORRECT ANSWER-
A,B,C,D,E
The nurse is caring for a child and family that
have recently moved from China. It is important
for the nurse to understand the importance of
culture and the impact it has on the child and
family. Which of these questions would be used to
explore the family's concerns?
Select all that apply.
