Wong, Ch. 4
Exams Questions
and Complete
Solution
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, Superficial palpation of the abdomen is often perceived by the child as tickling. Which measure by the
nurse is most likely to minimize this sensation and promote relaxation?
A. Palpate another area simultaneously.
B. Ask the child not to laugh or move if it tickles.
C. Begin with deeper palpation and gradually progress to superficial palpation.
D. Have the child "help" with palpation by placing his or her hand over the palpating hand. - Correct
Answer: D. Have the child "help" with palpation by placing his or her hand over the palpating hand.
What is the most accurate method of determining the length of a child younger than 12 months of age?
A. Standing height
B. Estimation of length to the nearest centimeter or 1/2 inch
C. Recumbent length measured in the prone position
D. Recumbent length measured in the supine position. - Correct Answer: D. Recumbent length measured
in the supine position.
When interviewing a patient, which statement/action indicates that the nurse is displaying empathy?
A. The nurse offers the patient a tissue when the patient is crying after hearing some sad news before
giving the patient medication.
B. The nurse and patient discuss their families and discover they each have two brothers.
Exams Questions
and Complete
Solution
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, Superficial palpation of the abdomen is often perceived by the child as tickling. Which measure by the
nurse is most likely to minimize this sensation and promote relaxation?
A. Palpate another area simultaneously.
B. Ask the child not to laugh or move if it tickles.
C. Begin with deeper palpation and gradually progress to superficial palpation.
D. Have the child "help" with palpation by placing his or her hand over the palpating hand. - Correct
Answer: D. Have the child "help" with palpation by placing his or her hand over the palpating hand.
What is the most accurate method of determining the length of a child younger than 12 months of age?
A. Standing height
B. Estimation of length to the nearest centimeter or 1/2 inch
C. Recumbent length measured in the prone position
D. Recumbent length measured in the supine position. - Correct Answer: D. Recumbent length measured
in the supine position.
When interviewing a patient, which statement/action indicates that the nurse is displaying empathy?
A. The nurse offers the patient a tissue when the patient is crying after hearing some sad news before
giving the patient medication.
B. The nurse and patient discuss their families and discover they each have two brothers.
