TEST BANK FOR MATERNAL-CHILD NURSING CARE: OPTIMIZING OUTCOMES FOR MOTHERS, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES

Chapter 30: Caring for the Child with a Musculoskeletal Condition Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. The pediatric nurse explains to the student nurse that alterations in musculoskeletal functioning may be related to a congenital defect or an acquired defect. The nurse gives the following as an example of a congenital defect: a. osteomyelitis. b. juvenile arthritis. c. muscular dystrophy. d. Osgood-Schlatter disease. ____ 2. The student nurse studying the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system understands that bones are classified by their size and shape. The nurse learns that the pelvis is a(n): a. flat bone. b. long bone. c. short bone. d. irregular bone. ____ 3. The pediatrician orders blood work for a patient with juvenile arthritis. The pediatric nurse knows that a higher than normal white blood cell count (greater than 6000 to 17,000/microliter) indicates: a. bacterial infection. b. bleeding disorder. c. parasitic condition. d. inflammatory condition. ____ 4. The nurse checks the C-reactive protein for a patient with a bacterial infection and finds it to be elevated, indicating infection or septic arthritis. The nurse knows the normal value is: a. greater than l.0 mg/dl. b. less than l.0 mg/dl. c. greater than 2.0 mg/dl. d. less than 2.0 mg/dl. ____ 5. A pediatric nurse is caring for a 1-year-old child in a spica cast. The nurse teaches the parents that modifications need to be made for this child, including: a. using a sitting position on the floor to feed the child. b. using a wagon instead of a stroller to move the child. c. using a car seat with sturdy sides to transport the child. d. using a baby bath with shallow water to clean the child. ____ 6. A 15-year-old boy is brought to the emergency room by his parents following an injury to his arm that occurred during football practice. The x-ray shows a diagonal line that coils around the bone. The pediatric nurse knows that this indicates a type of fracture known as: a. spiral. b. oblique. c. transverse. d. greenstick.