NURS 3444 Latest Exam Questions And
All Correct Answers.
The 6-year-old child is being prepared for a venipuncture. The child is tearful and reports feeling afraid.
Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?
a. "Let's scream very loudly now and then you can sit quietly until we are finished."
b. "If you cannot sit still we will need to hold you so that it is safe for you."
c. "It is ok to cry if it hurts or you are afraid."
d. "When we are done you can pick a treat from the toy box."
e. "You are a big girl and big girls do not get scared of needles." - Answer c. "It is ok to cry if it hurts or
you are afraid."
During a well-child visit, an 11-year-old girl states to the nurse that she looks different from her friends
who are wearing bras. What is an appropriate response?
A. "You are doing well in school. Be happy with this success."
B. "It is common for girls your age to worry about being different."
C. "It is normal for there to be differences in the time and rate girls your age develop."
D. "Remember the methods you have been taught to manage peer pressure." - Answer C. "It is normal
for there to be differences in the time and rate girls your age develop."
The nurse in a pediatric clinic is reviewing the chart of an infant who is 12 months old. The infant
weighed 8 lb 3 oz (3720 g) at birth. What does the nurse anticipate the infant's weight to be in kilograms
if the infant meets normal growth expectations? Record your answer using one decimal place. - Answer
11.2
A nurse is determining whether or not informed consent has been obtained from the family of a child
who is going to have abdominal surgery. Which statement by the family would lead the nurse to suspect
that informed consent is lacking?
a. "Although there are risks involved, our son needs the surgery to cure the problem."
b. "We are amazed that he'll be up and walking around the day after surgery."
c. "We had to sign the form right away so the surgery could get scheduled."
, d. "He might miss some school afterwards, but he'll be feeling much better." - Answer c. "We had to
sign the form right away so the surgery could get scheduled."
Linda and her mother are in the office. As Linda uses the restroom, her mother asks you about the
changes that Linda is going through. She would like to talk to her about sexuality and its changes but she
is unsure of how to do this. As the nurse, what reminders should you give her when she discusses sex?
a) Promote open lines of communication; listen instead of lecture; and share family values.
b) Discuss with the teen the experiences that you had so that she can connect on a personal level.
c) Encourage her to talk to her peers and teachers in health class.
d) Do not initiate any conversation; let the teen come and seek the advice of the parent. - Answer a)
Promote open lines of communication; listen instead of lecture; and share family values.
During an emergency department visit for an asthma attack, a child receives care from two nurses.
Which intervention(s) represents care that provides atraumatic therapeutic care? Select all that apply.
a. One nurse uses distraction techniques while the other nurse inserts an intravenous catheter.
b. The nurse requests the parent stay in the room with the child during the nebulizer treatment.
c. The nurse utilizes closed-ended questions when obtaining the child's medical history from the parent.
d. One nurse talks with the parent while the other nurse assists the radiology technician in obtaining a
chest x-ray.
e. The nurse includes the parent in discharge teaching because the parent is the primary caregiver. -
Answer a. One nurse uses distraction techniques while the other nurse inserts an intravenous catheter.
b. The nurse requests the parent stay in the room with the child during the nebulizer treatment.
d. One nurse talks with the parent while the other nurse assists the radiology technician in obtaining a
chest x-ray.
e. The nurse includes the parent in discharge teaching because the parent is the primary caregiver.
The nurse is assessing the neurological status of a 10-month-old infant. Which finding(s) does the nurse
determine to be abnormal when performing this assessment? Select all that apply.
a. The infant turns to the right side, searching with mouth, when the right side of the cheek is stroked.
b. The infant reflexively grasps when the nurse touches the palm.
c. With sudden extension of the infant's head, the arms abduct and move upward and the hands form a
"C".
All Correct Answers.
The 6-year-old child is being prepared for a venipuncture. The child is tearful and reports feeling afraid.
Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?
a. "Let's scream very loudly now and then you can sit quietly until we are finished."
b. "If you cannot sit still we will need to hold you so that it is safe for you."
c. "It is ok to cry if it hurts or you are afraid."
d. "When we are done you can pick a treat from the toy box."
e. "You are a big girl and big girls do not get scared of needles." - Answer c. "It is ok to cry if it hurts or
you are afraid."
During a well-child visit, an 11-year-old girl states to the nurse that she looks different from her friends
who are wearing bras. What is an appropriate response?
A. "You are doing well in school. Be happy with this success."
B. "It is common for girls your age to worry about being different."
C. "It is normal for there to be differences in the time and rate girls your age develop."
D. "Remember the methods you have been taught to manage peer pressure." - Answer C. "It is normal
for there to be differences in the time and rate girls your age develop."
The nurse in a pediatric clinic is reviewing the chart of an infant who is 12 months old. The infant
weighed 8 lb 3 oz (3720 g) at birth. What does the nurse anticipate the infant's weight to be in kilograms
if the infant meets normal growth expectations? Record your answer using one decimal place. - Answer
11.2
A nurse is determining whether or not informed consent has been obtained from the family of a child
who is going to have abdominal surgery. Which statement by the family would lead the nurse to suspect
that informed consent is lacking?
a. "Although there are risks involved, our son needs the surgery to cure the problem."
b. "We are amazed that he'll be up and walking around the day after surgery."
c. "We had to sign the form right away so the surgery could get scheduled."
, d. "He might miss some school afterwards, but he'll be feeling much better." - Answer c. "We had to
sign the form right away so the surgery could get scheduled."
Linda and her mother are in the office. As Linda uses the restroom, her mother asks you about the
changes that Linda is going through. She would like to talk to her about sexuality and its changes but she
is unsure of how to do this. As the nurse, what reminders should you give her when she discusses sex?
a) Promote open lines of communication; listen instead of lecture; and share family values.
b) Discuss with the teen the experiences that you had so that she can connect on a personal level.
c) Encourage her to talk to her peers and teachers in health class.
d) Do not initiate any conversation; let the teen come and seek the advice of the parent. - Answer a)
Promote open lines of communication; listen instead of lecture; and share family values.
During an emergency department visit for an asthma attack, a child receives care from two nurses.
Which intervention(s) represents care that provides atraumatic therapeutic care? Select all that apply.
a. One nurse uses distraction techniques while the other nurse inserts an intravenous catheter.
b. The nurse requests the parent stay in the room with the child during the nebulizer treatment.
c. The nurse utilizes closed-ended questions when obtaining the child's medical history from the parent.
d. One nurse talks with the parent while the other nurse assists the radiology technician in obtaining a
chest x-ray.
e. The nurse includes the parent in discharge teaching because the parent is the primary caregiver. -
Answer a. One nurse uses distraction techniques while the other nurse inserts an intravenous catheter.
b. The nurse requests the parent stay in the room with the child during the nebulizer treatment.
d. One nurse talks with the parent while the other nurse assists the radiology technician in obtaining a
chest x-ray.
e. The nurse includes the parent in discharge teaching because the parent is the primary caregiver.
The nurse is assessing the neurological status of a 10-month-old infant. Which finding(s) does the nurse
determine to be abnormal when performing this assessment? Select all that apply.
a. The infant turns to the right side, searching with mouth, when the right side of the cheek is stroked.
b. The infant reflexively grasps when the nurse touches the palm.
c. With sudden extension of the infant's head, the arms abduct and move upward and the hands form a
"C".
