CHAPTER 16 - PEDIATRICS QUIZLET
1)A 3-month-old infant is admitted. Upon admission, the nurse assesses her
developmental status as appropriate for age. Which of the following is the child least
likely to be able to do? - Answers-Sit with slight support
Mobile with a music box - Answers-A 3-month-old infant is doing well after the repair of
a cleft lip. The nurse wants to provide the client with appropriate stimulation. What is the
best toy for the nurse to provide?
Soft, washable toys - Answers-Which toys would be best for a 5-month-old infant who
has infantile eczema?
A game of peek-a-boo - Answers-Which diversion would be appropriate for the nurse to
plan to use with an 8-month-old infant?
String of large snap beads and a large plastic bowl - Answers-Which activity would best
occupy a 12-month- old child while the nurse is interviewing the parents?
Talk with the parents to assess their knowledge and how they can help with the child's
care. - Answers-An 18-month-old child is admitted for a repeat cardiac catheterization.
The parents are continuously present and do everything for the child—dress him, feed
him, and even play for him. The nurse wants to prepare the child and the parents for the
procedure. Which of the following should be included in the care plan?
feed himself and drink from a cup - Answers-In planning care for an 18-month-old child,
the nurse would expect him to be able to do which of the following?
As long as the child is safe, ignore him during the tantrum. - Answers-The mother of a
2-year-old child asks the nurse how to cope with the child's frequent temper tantrums
when he does not get what he wants immediately. What information should the nurse
include when responding?
Bring your child's favorite teddy bear and security blanket to the hospital. - Answers-A 3-
year-old child is admitted to the pediatric unit for diagnostic tests. His mother is
discussing the child's hospitalization with the nurse. She
Cry when the parents leave - Answers-The parents of a 3-year-old child are leaving for
the evening. Which behavior would the nurse expect the child to exhibit?
Sandbox - Answers-When planning outdoor play activities for a normal 4-year-old child,
which activity is most appropriate?
, Encourage the child to play house with other children - Answers-A 5-year-old child had
major surgery several days ago and is allowed to be up. When planning diversional
activity, which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
the number and location of any loose teeth - Answers-A 6-year-old child is admitted for
a tonsillectomy. Considering the child's age, which of the following would be the most
important to include in a preoperative physical assessment?
Discuss with the child the reasons for her fears - Answers-A 6-year-old child is in the
terminal stage of leukemia. The child appears helpless and afraid. How can the nurse
best help the child?
Have the child practice procedures that will be performed postoperatively, such as
coughing and deep breathing. - Answers-The nurse is preparing a 6-year-old child for
cardiac surgery. Which preoperative teaching technique is most appropriate?
Making craft items from felt - Answers-A 10-year-old girl is being treated for rheumatic
fever. Which would be an appropriate activity while she is on bed rest?
Pounding clay - Answers-A 10-year-old boy who is immobilized in a cast following an
accident has been squirting other children and the staff with a syringe filled with water.
The nurse wants to provide other activities to help him express his aggression. Which
activity would be most appropriate?
Hero worship - Answers-An 11-year-old boy is admitted to the pediatric unit in traction
with a fractured femur sustained in a motorcycle accident. His uncle, who was driving
the cycle when the accident occurred, received only minor injuries. The child tells ...
Building with popsicle sticks - Answers-The nurse is planning care for an 11-year-old
child who has a fractured femur and is in traction. Which activity would be most
appropriate?
He is experiencing anxiety. - Answers-A 2-year-old child is hospitalized for a fractured
femur. During his first two days in the hospital, he lies quietly, sucks his thumb, and
does not cry. Which is the best interpretation of his behavior?
This behavior is a normal response to limit setting in a child of this age. - Answers-A
hospitalized 2.5-year-old child has a temper tantrum while her mother is bathing her.
Her mother asks the nurse how she should handle this behavior. Which information
should be included in the nurse's reply?
Here is your blanket. It's time to go to sleep - Answers-A 3-year-old child resists going to
bed at night. Her mother asks the nurse what she should say to her. Which response
should the nurse suggest to the mother as most appropriate?
1)A 3-month-old infant is admitted. Upon admission, the nurse assesses her
developmental status as appropriate for age. Which of the following is the child least
likely to be able to do? - Answers-Sit with slight support
Mobile with a music box - Answers-A 3-month-old infant is doing well after the repair of
a cleft lip. The nurse wants to provide the client with appropriate stimulation. What is the
best toy for the nurse to provide?
Soft, washable toys - Answers-Which toys would be best for a 5-month-old infant who
has infantile eczema?
A game of peek-a-boo - Answers-Which diversion would be appropriate for the nurse to
plan to use with an 8-month-old infant?
String of large snap beads and a large plastic bowl - Answers-Which activity would best
occupy a 12-month- old child while the nurse is interviewing the parents?
Talk with the parents to assess their knowledge and how they can help with the child's
care. - Answers-An 18-month-old child is admitted for a repeat cardiac catheterization.
The parents are continuously present and do everything for the child—dress him, feed
him, and even play for him. The nurse wants to prepare the child and the parents for the
procedure. Which of the following should be included in the care plan?
feed himself and drink from a cup - Answers-In planning care for an 18-month-old child,
the nurse would expect him to be able to do which of the following?
As long as the child is safe, ignore him during the tantrum. - Answers-The mother of a
2-year-old child asks the nurse how to cope with the child's frequent temper tantrums
when he does not get what he wants immediately. What information should the nurse
include when responding?
Bring your child's favorite teddy bear and security blanket to the hospital. - Answers-A 3-
year-old child is admitted to the pediatric unit for diagnostic tests. His mother is
discussing the child's hospitalization with the nurse. She
Cry when the parents leave - Answers-The parents of a 3-year-old child are leaving for
the evening. Which behavior would the nurse expect the child to exhibit?
Sandbox - Answers-When planning outdoor play activities for a normal 4-year-old child,
which activity is most appropriate?
, Encourage the child to play house with other children - Answers-A 5-year-old child had
major surgery several days ago and is allowed to be up. When planning diversional
activity, which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
the number and location of any loose teeth - Answers-A 6-year-old child is admitted for
a tonsillectomy. Considering the child's age, which of the following would be the most
important to include in a preoperative physical assessment?
Discuss with the child the reasons for her fears - Answers-A 6-year-old child is in the
terminal stage of leukemia. The child appears helpless and afraid. How can the nurse
best help the child?
Have the child practice procedures that will be performed postoperatively, such as
coughing and deep breathing. - Answers-The nurse is preparing a 6-year-old child for
cardiac surgery. Which preoperative teaching technique is most appropriate?
Making craft items from felt - Answers-A 10-year-old girl is being treated for rheumatic
fever. Which would be an appropriate activity while she is on bed rest?
Pounding clay - Answers-A 10-year-old boy who is immobilized in a cast following an
accident has been squirting other children and the staff with a syringe filled with water.
The nurse wants to provide other activities to help him express his aggression. Which
activity would be most appropriate?
Hero worship - Answers-An 11-year-old boy is admitted to the pediatric unit in traction
with a fractured femur sustained in a motorcycle accident. His uncle, who was driving
the cycle when the accident occurred, received only minor injuries. The child tells ...
Building with popsicle sticks - Answers-The nurse is planning care for an 11-year-old
child who has a fractured femur and is in traction. Which activity would be most
appropriate?
He is experiencing anxiety. - Answers-A 2-year-old child is hospitalized for a fractured
femur. During his first two days in the hospital, he lies quietly, sucks his thumb, and
does not cry. Which is the best interpretation of his behavior?
This behavior is a normal response to limit setting in a child of this age. - Answers-A
hospitalized 2.5-year-old child has a temper tantrum while her mother is bathing her.
Her mother asks the nurse how she should handle this behavior. Which information
should be included in the nurse's reply?
Here is your blanket. It's time to go to sleep - Answers-A 3-year-old child resists going to
bed at night. Her mother asks the nurse what she should say to her. Which response
should the nurse suggest to the mother as most appropriate?
