Pediatric Nursing Exam 1 with correct
answers
____________ is no longer recommended for immediate treatment of poison ingestion.
- CORRECT ANSWERS-Ipecac; it induces vomiting which could lead to aspiration
A 2 year old cannot distinguish between intentional acts and _________ ? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-mistakes
A trend in the care of children with special needs is to focus on the child's ___________
rather than his or her chronological age or diagnosis.... thus stressing the child's
strengths rather than his disabilities - CORRECT ANSWERS-Developmental level
ABCs of Safe Sleep for infants - CORRECT ANSWERS-- Alone
- on their Backs
- in the Crib
According to Piaget, ________ becomes the child's way of understanding, adjusting to,
and working out life's experiences. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Play
According to the TN law there must be a rear facing car seat until the child is....? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-1 year old or 20 lbs;
Adolescent: Erikson Stage - CORRECT ANSWERS-ego identity vs roll confusion
An infant who is 6 months of age should have ________ his or her body weight -
CORRECT ANSWERS-doubled
At what age are children most at risk for anemia due to cows milk being a staple of their
diet? - CORRECT ANSWERS-12 - 36 months
,At what age can an infant ascribe meaning to a word? - CORRECT ANSWERS-10 or
11 months
At what age can infants begin to trust that the parents will return? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-18 months; due to memory development
At what age can infants skip nighttime feeding? - CORRECT ANSWERS-4 to 6 months
At what age do infants begin cruising? - CORRECT ANSWERS-8-11 months
At what age do infants establish object permanence? - CORRECT ANSWERS-7
months
At what age should you begin starting whole milk? - CORRECT ANSWERS-12 months
of age
Blood-lead level > 70 - CORRECT ANSWERS-IMMEDIATELY provide medical
treatment and begin coordination of care, clinical management, environmental
investigation, and lead hazard control
Blood-lead level of < 5 - CORRECT ANSWERS-reassess or rescreen 1 year, unless
exposure status changes
By _________ to ______ months of age, head control is well established. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-4 to 6
Can infants retain memory of traumatic experiences? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Yes
Cephalocaudal growth - CORRECT ANSWERS-the progression of the growth pattern
that proceeds from head to toe
ex. Infants are able to lift head -> sit -> walk
Children should use specially designed restraints until they are ___________ tall or are
_________ to ________ years old. - CORRECT ANSWERS-4ft 9 in. ; 1 - 12 years old
Clinicians needs to know that siblings of children with chronic illness are at risk for
____________ - CORRECT ANSWERS-fears, anger, embarrassment
coping skill - CORRECT ANSWERS-a behavior that helps an individual adapt or
manage a stressful situation
defense mechanism - CORRECT ANSWERS-a reaction that is protective to the
individual or helps conceal conflicts or anxiety
ex. denial
, Define emancipated minor - CORRECT ANSWERS-One who is legally under the age of
majority but is recognized as having the legal capacity of an adult under circumstances
determined by law (Ex. marriage, pregnancy)
Define empowerment. - CORRECT ANSWERS-A process of recognizing, promoting,
and enhancing competence
Define informed consent. - CORRECT ANSWERS-the legal and ethical requirement
that the patient or the patient's legal guardian receive sufficient information on which to
make an informed health decision
Describe the younger school age (6 or 7 year) child's perception of rules and judgement
actions. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Interpret accidents and misfortunes as punishment for
misdeeds
Does the age of onset influence the impact of a chronic illness? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-yes
Eruption of the first deciduous teeth occurs when? - CORRECT ANSWERS-5-7 months
Feelings of immortality serve what important developmental function during
adolescence? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Give them the courage to separate from their
parents and become independent
For infants, stimulation (in the form of play) is as important for ___________ growth as
food is for biological growth. - CORRECT ANSWERS-cognitive
How are chelation agents administered? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Deeply into large
muscle mass
How can a nurse decrease the amount of pain of chelation therapy (injections)? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-- Distraction
- local anesthetic
-
How can having a sense of hope help adolescent children with special needs? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-It can increase participation in health-seeking behaviors and
improve a sense of well being
How can ordinal position influence development? - CORRECT ANSWERS-may
influence age and rapidity of mastering developmental tasks
How can you get verbal consent? - CORRECT ANSWERS-2 people witness
conversation; second person has to witness the ENTIRE conversation
answers
____________ is no longer recommended for immediate treatment of poison ingestion.
- CORRECT ANSWERS-Ipecac; it induces vomiting which could lead to aspiration
A 2 year old cannot distinguish between intentional acts and _________ ? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-mistakes
A trend in the care of children with special needs is to focus on the child's ___________
rather than his or her chronological age or diagnosis.... thus stressing the child's
strengths rather than his disabilities - CORRECT ANSWERS-Developmental level
ABCs of Safe Sleep for infants - CORRECT ANSWERS-- Alone
- on their Backs
- in the Crib
According to Piaget, ________ becomes the child's way of understanding, adjusting to,
and working out life's experiences. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Play
According to the TN law there must be a rear facing car seat until the child is....? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-1 year old or 20 lbs;
Adolescent: Erikson Stage - CORRECT ANSWERS-ego identity vs roll confusion
An infant who is 6 months of age should have ________ his or her body weight -
CORRECT ANSWERS-doubled
At what age are children most at risk for anemia due to cows milk being a staple of their
diet? - CORRECT ANSWERS-12 - 36 months
,At what age can an infant ascribe meaning to a word? - CORRECT ANSWERS-10 or
11 months
At what age can infants begin to trust that the parents will return? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-18 months; due to memory development
At what age can infants skip nighttime feeding? - CORRECT ANSWERS-4 to 6 months
At what age do infants begin cruising? - CORRECT ANSWERS-8-11 months
At what age do infants establish object permanence? - CORRECT ANSWERS-7
months
At what age should you begin starting whole milk? - CORRECT ANSWERS-12 months
of age
Blood-lead level > 70 - CORRECT ANSWERS-IMMEDIATELY provide medical
treatment and begin coordination of care, clinical management, environmental
investigation, and lead hazard control
Blood-lead level of < 5 - CORRECT ANSWERS-reassess or rescreen 1 year, unless
exposure status changes
By _________ to ______ months of age, head control is well established. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-4 to 6
Can infants retain memory of traumatic experiences? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Yes
Cephalocaudal growth - CORRECT ANSWERS-the progression of the growth pattern
that proceeds from head to toe
ex. Infants are able to lift head -> sit -> walk
Children should use specially designed restraints until they are ___________ tall or are
_________ to ________ years old. - CORRECT ANSWERS-4ft 9 in. ; 1 - 12 years old
Clinicians needs to know that siblings of children with chronic illness are at risk for
____________ - CORRECT ANSWERS-fears, anger, embarrassment
coping skill - CORRECT ANSWERS-a behavior that helps an individual adapt or
manage a stressful situation
defense mechanism - CORRECT ANSWERS-a reaction that is protective to the
individual or helps conceal conflicts or anxiety
ex. denial
, Define emancipated minor - CORRECT ANSWERS-One who is legally under the age of
majority but is recognized as having the legal capacity of an adult under circumstances
determined by law (Ex. marriage, pregnancy)
Define empowerment. - CORRECT ANSWERS-A process of recognizing, promoting,
and enhancing competence
Define informed consent. - CORRECT ANSWERS-the legal and ethical requirement
that the patient or the patient's legal guardian receive sufficient information on which to
make an informed health decision
Describe the younger school age (6 or 7 year) child's perception of rules and judgement
actions. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Interpret accidents and misfortunes as punishment for
misdeeds
Does the age of onset influence the impact of a chronic illness? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-yes
Eruption of the first deciduous teeth occurs when? - CORRECT ANSWERS-5-7 months
Feelings of immortality serve what important developmental function during
adolescence? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Give them the courage to separate from their
parents and become independent
For infants, stimulation (in the form of play) is as important for ___________ growth as
food is for biological growth. - CORRECT ANSWERS-cognitive
How are chelation agents administered? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Deeply into large
muscle mass
How can a nurse decrease the amount of pain of chelation therapy (injections)? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-- Distraction
- local anesthetic
-
How can having a sense of hope help adolescent children with special needs? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-It can increase participation in health-seeking behaviors and
improve a sense of well being
How can ordinal position influence development? - CORRECT ANSWERS-may
influence age and rapidity of mastering developmental tasks
How can you get verbal consent? - CORRECT ANSWERS-2 people witness
conversation; second person has to witness the ENTIRE conversation
