Test Bank: Essentials Of Pediatric Nursing. 3rd Edition
Contents:
Unit 1 Foundations Of Pediatric Nursing
TEST BANK Chapter 1: Introduction To Child Health And Pediatric Nursing
Chapter 2: Factors Infl Uencing Child Health
Unit 2 Health Promotion Of The Growing Child And Family
Chapter 3: Growth And Development Of The Newborn And Infant
Chapter 4: Growth And Development Of The Toddler
Chapter 5: Growth And Development Of The Preschooler
Chapter 6: Growth And Development Of The School-Age Child
ESSENTIALS OF Chapter 7: Growth And Development Of The Adolescent
Unit 3 Working With Children And Families
Chapter 8: Atraumatic Care Of Children And Families
PEDIATRIC NURSING Chapter 9: Health Supervision
Chapter 10: Health Assessment Of Children
Chapter 11: Caring For Children In Diverse Settings
Chapter 12: Caring For The Special Needs Child
3RD EDITION BY KYLE, Chapter 13: Key Pediatric Nursing Interventions
Chapter 14: Pain Management In Children
Unit 4 Nursing Care Of The Child With A Health Disorder
Chapter 15: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Infection
TERRI AND CARMAN, S. Chapter 16: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteration In Intracranial Regulation/ Neurologic
Disorder
Chapter 17: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteraion In Sensory Perception/Disorder Of The
Eyes Or Ears
Chapter 18: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteration In Gas Exchange/Respiratory Disorder
Chapter 19: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteration In Perfusion/Cardiovascular Disorder
Chapter 20: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteration In Bowel Elimination/Gastrointestinal
Disorder
Chapter 21: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteration In Urinary Elimination/Genitourinary
Disorder
Chapter 22: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteration In Mobility/Neuromuscular Or
Musculoskeletal Disorder
Chapter 23: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteration In Tissue Integrity/Integumentary Disorder
Chapter 24: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteration In Cellular Regulation/ Hematologic Or
Neoplastic Disorder
Chapter 25: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteration In Immunity/Immunologic Disorder
Chapter 26: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteration In Metabolism/Endocrine Disorder
Chapter 27: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteration In Genetics
Chapter 28: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteration In Behavior, Cognition, Development, Or
Mental Health/Cognitive Or Mental Health Disorder
Chapter 29: Nursing Care During A Pediatric Emergency
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Child Health and Pediatric Nursing Origin: Chapter 1, 3
Kyle: Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 3rd Edition 3. The nurse is administering a number of therapeutic interventions for neonates, infants,
and children on the pediatric unit. Which intervention contributes to an increase in
chronic illness seen in early childhood?
Origin: Chapter 1, 1 A) Administering antibiotics to prevent lethal infections
1. The nurse providing family-centered care in a hospital setting reflects on the focus of B) Vaccinating children to prevent childhood diseases
the health care provided in today's society. Which statement best describes the current C) Using mechanical ventilation for premature infants
definition of health? D) Using corticosteroids as a treatment for asthma
A) Health is described as 'an absence of disease.' Ans: C
B) Health is measured by monitoring mortality and morbidity of a group. Feedback:
C) Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. Using mechanical ventilation and medications to foster lung development in premature
D) Technological gains made in health care are shared equally among all children. infants increases their survival rate. Yet the infants who survive are often faced with
Ans: C myriad chronic illnesses. Administering antibiotics to prevent lethal infections,
Feedback: vaccinating children to prevent childhood diseases, and using corticosteroids as a
In the past, health was defined simply as the absence of disease; health was measured by treatment for asthma may cause side effects, but do not contribute to chronic illness in
monitoring the mortality and morbidity of a group. Over the past century, however, the children.
focus of health has shifted to disease prevention, health promotion, and wellness. The
World Health Organization (2013) defines health as "a state of complete physical,
mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." The Origin: Chapter 1, 4
gains in child health have been huge, but, unfortunately, these gains are not shared 4. The nurse is reviewing a copy of the U.S. Surgeon General's Report, Healthy People.
equally among all children. Which nursing action best reflects the nurse fostering this health care agenda?
A) The nurse signs up for classes to obtain an advanced degree in nursing
B) The nurse volunteers at a local health care clinic providing free vaccinations for
Origin: Chapter 1, 2 low-income populations NURSINGTB.COM
2. The student nurse is learning about the past history of child health and health care in the C) The nurse performs an in-service on basic hospital equipment for student nurses
United States. Which statement accurately reflects the condition of health care in the D) The nurse compiles nursing articles on evidence-based practices in nursing to
past and current centuries? present at a hospital training seminar
A) In past centuries in the UnNitU edRSSItNaG
teTsB, .tChO
eMhealth of the country was better than it is Ans: B
today due to the simpler style of living. Feedback:
B) In the current century, mortality rates are high, but life expectancy has increased Healthy People is a comprehensive health promotion and disease prevention agenda that
due to technological advances. is working toward improving the quantity and quality of life for all Americans (U.S.
C) In the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries urban public health Department of Health and Human Services, 2010). Overarching goals are to eliminate
improvements made cities healthier places for growing children. preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death; achieve health equity,
D) By the late twentieth century unintentional injuries rather than infectious diseases eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups; create physical and social
had become the leading cause of death for children older than 1 year old. environments that promote good health; and promote healthy development and
Ans: D behaviors across every stage of life. Volunteering at a local health care clinic directly
Feedback: reflects the goal of improving the health of all groups of people. Signing up for classes,
In past centuries in the United States, the health of the country was poorer than it is performing in-services on equipment, and compiling nursing articles on evidence-based
today; mortality rates were high and life expectancy was short. Over the years the health practices in nursing are all worthwhile activities that foster health care delivery, but are
of children received more and more attention, leading to a better understanding of not as directly linked to the agenda of promoting health in the community.
sources of illness and improvements in sanitation, water, and nutrition. As a result, by
the late twentieth century unintentional injuries rather than infectious diseases had
become the leading cause of death for children older than 1 year old.
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Origin: Chapter 1, 5 Origin: Chapter 1, 6
5. The neonatal nurse researches the neonatal and mortality rates in the United States. 6. The nurse researcher investigates the morbidity rate in the United States. Which
Which statements accurately describe these measurements of child health? Select all statement accurately reflects this concept?
that apply. A) Morbidity measures the prevalence of a specific illness in a population at a
A) Neonatal mortality is the number of infant deaths occurring in the first 28 days of particular time.
life per 1,000 live births. B) Morbidity is presented in rates per 100,000 population.
B) The infant mortality rate refers to the number of deaths occurring in the first 6 C) Morbidity statistics are revised more frequently because of the ease in defining or
months of life. obtaining the information.
C) Neonatal mortality is documented as the number of deaths in relation to 1,000 live D) In general, 76% of children in the United States enjoyed excellent health and 27%
births. had very good health in a 2007 report.
D) The infant mortality rate is used as an index of the general health of a country. Ans: A
E) In 2007, the infant mortality rate in the United States was 6.8 per 1,000 live births. Feedback:
F) The infant mortality rate is consistent from state to state as well as between ethnic Morbidity is the measure of prevalence of a specific illness in a population at a
groups. particular time. It is presented in rates per 1,000 population. Morbidity is often difficult
Ans: A, C, D, E to define and record because the definitions used vary widely. For example, morbidity
Feedback: may be defined as visits to the physician or diagnosis for hospital admission. Also, data
Neonatal mortality is the number of infant deaths occurring in the first 28 days of life may be difficult to obtain. Morbidity statistics are revised less frequently because of the
per 1,000 live births. The infant mortality rate refers to the number of deaths occurring difficulty in defining or obtaining the information. In general, 56% of children in the
in the first 12 months of life and is documented as the number of deaths in relation to United States enjoyed excellent health and 27% had very good health as reported in a
1,000 live births. The infant mortality rate is used as an index of the general health of a summary of health statistics for children in 2007.
country; generally, this statistic is one of the most significant measures of children's
health. In 2007, the infant mortality rate in the United States was 6.8 per 1,000 live
births. The infant mortality rate varies greatly from state to state as well as between Origin: Chapter 1, 7
ethnic groups. NURSINGTB.COM 7. When assessing a family for barN riU
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are, the nurse documents checks for
psychosocial barriers. What is an example of this type of health care deficit?
A) Academic difficulties
B) Respiratory illness
C) Poor sanitation
D) Inherited diseases
Ans: A
Feedback:
Environmental and psychosocial factors are now an identified area of concern in
children. They include academic differences, complex psychiatric disorders, self-harm
and harm to others, use of firearms, hostility at school, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and
adverse effects of the media. Respiratory illness and inherited diseases are health
problems, and poor sanitation is an environmental factor.
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Origin: Chapter 1, 8 Origin: Chapter 1, 11
8. When integrating the principles of family-centered care, the nurse would include which 11. The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old boy with a neuroblastoma. Which activities best
concept? describe the role of the nurse as a care coordinator, collaborator, and consultant? Select
A) Parents want nurses to make decisions about their child's treatment. all that apply.
B) Families are unable to make informed choices. A) Collaborating with the family throughout the care path
C) People have taken increased responsibility for their own health. B) Advancing the interests of children and their families by knowing their needs
D) Families require little information to make appropriate decisions. C) Informing children and families of their rights and options
Ans: C D) Coordinating care provided by the interdisciplinary team
Feedback: E) Ensuring that the child's and family's needs are met through activities such as
Due to the influence of managed care, the focus on prevention, better education, and support groups
technological advances, people have taken increased responsibility for their own health. F) Providing appropriate client education based on the child's developmental level
Parents now want information about their child's illness, to participate in making Ans: A, D, E
decisions about treatment, and to accompany their children to all health care situations. Feedback:
The pediatric nurse serves as a collaborator, care coordinator, and consultant.
Collaborating with the interdisciplinary health care team, the pediatric nurse integrates
Origin: Chapter 1, 9 the child's and family's needs into a coordinated plan of care. In the role of consultant,
9. The nurse is caring for a 2-week-old girl with a metabolic disorder. Which activity the pediatric nurse ensures that the child's and family's needs are met through such
would deviate from the characteristics of family-centered care? activities as support group facilitation or working with the school nurse to plan the
A) Softening unpleasant information or prognoses child's care. In the role as a child and family advocate, the nurse safeguards and
B) Evaluating and changing the nursing plan of care advances the interests of children and their families by knowing their needs and
C) Collaborating with the child and family as equals resources, informing them of their rights and options, and assisting them to make
D) Showing respect for the family's beliefs and wishes informed decisions. In the role of educator, the nurse instructs and counsels children and
Ans: A their families about all aspects of health and illness. In this role the pediatric nurse also
Feedback: NURSINGTB.COM ensures that communication withNU thReScIN
hiGldTBa.nCdOfMamily is based on the child's age and
Family-centered care requires that the nurse provide open and honest information to the developmental level.
child and family. It is inappropriate to soften unpleasant information or prognoses.
Evaluating and changing the nursing plan of care to fit the needs of the child and family,
collaborating with them as equals, and showing respect for their beliefs and wishes are
guidelines for family-centered care.
Origin: Chapter 1, 10
10. The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old girl with multiple health problems. Which of the
following activities would best reflect evidence-based practice by the nurse?
A) Following blood pressure monitoring recommendations
B) Determining how often the vital signs are monitored
C) Using hospital protocol for ordering diagnostic tests
D) Deciding the prescribed medication dose
Ans: A
Feedback:
Using hospital protocol for ordering a diagnostic test, determining how often the vital
signs are monitored, and deciding the medication dose ordered would be the physician's
responsibility. However, following blood pressure monitoring recommendations would
be part of evidence-based practice reflected in the nursing care delivered.
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Contents:
Unit 1 Foundations Of Pediatric Nursing
TEST BANK Chapter 1: Introduction To Child Health And Pediatric Nursing
Chapter 2: Factors Infl Uencing Child Health
Unit 2 Health Promotion Of The Growing Child And Family
Chapter 3: Growth And Development Of The Newborn And Infant
Chapter 4: Growth And Development Of The Toddler
Chapter 5: Growth And Development Of The Preschooler
Chapter 6: Growth And Development Of The School-Age Child
ESSENTIALS OF Chapter 7: Growth And Development Of The Adolescent
Unit 3 Working With Children And Families
Chapter 8: Atraumatic Care Of Children And Families
PEDIATRIC NURSING Chapter 9: Health Supervision
Chapter 10: Health Assessment Of Children
Chapter 11: Caring For Children In Diverse Settings
Chapter 12: Caring For The Special Needs Child
3RD EDITION BY KYLE, Chapter 13: Key Pediatric Nursing Interventions
Chapter 14: Pain Management In Children
Unit 4 Nursing Care Of The Child With A Health Disorder
Chapter 15: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Infection
TERRI AND CARMAN, S. Chapter 16: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteration In Intracranial Regulation/ Neurologic
Disorder
Chapter 17: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteraion In Sensory Perception/Disorder Of The
Eyes Or Ears
Chapter 18: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteration In Gas Exchange/Respiratory Disorder
Chapter 19: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteration In Perfusion/Cardiovascular Disorder
Chapter 20: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteration In Bowel Elimination/Gastrointestinal
Disorder
Chapter 21: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteration In Urinary Elimination/Genitourinary
Disorder
Chapter 22: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteration In Mobility/Neuromuscular Or
Musculoskeletal Disorder
Chapter 23: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteration In Tissue Integrity/Integumentary Disorder
Chapter 24: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteration In Cellular Regulation/ Hematologic Or
Neoplastic Disorder
Chapter 25: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteration In Immunity/Immunologic Disorder
Chapter 26: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteration In Metabolism/Endocrine Disorder
Chapter 27: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteration In Genetics
Chapter 28: Nursing Care Of The Child With An Alteration In Behavior, Cognition, Development, Or
Mental Health/Cognitive Or Mental Health Disorder
Chapter 29: Nursing Care During A Pediatric Emergency
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Child Health and Pediatric Nursing Origin: Chapter 1, 3
Kyle: Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 3rd Edition 3. The nurse is administering a number of therapeutic interventions for neonates, infants,
and children on the pediatric unit. Which intervention contributes to an increase in
chronic illness seen in early childhood?
Origin: Chapter 1, 1 A) Administering antibiotics to prevent lethal infections
1. The nurse providing family-centered care in a hospital setting reflects on the focus of B) Vaccinating children to prevent childhood diseases
the health care provided in today's society. Which statement best describes the current C) Using mechanical ventilation for premature infants
definition of health? D) Using corticosteroids as a treatment for asthma
A) Health is described as 'an absence of disease.' Ans: C
B) Health is measured by monitoring mortality and morbidity of a group. Feedback:
C) Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. Using mechanical ventilation and medications to foster lung development in premature
D) Technological gains made in health care are shared equally among all children. infants increases their survival rate. Yet the infants who survive are often faced with
Ans: C myriad chronic illnesses. Administering antibiotics to prevent lethal infections,
Feedback: vaccinating children to prevent childhood diseases, and using corticosteroids as a
In the past, health was defined simply as the absence of disease; health was measured by treatment for asthma may cause side effects, but do not contribute to chronic illness in
monitoring the mortality and morbidity of a group. Over the past century, however, the children.
focus of health has shifted to disease prevention, health promotion, and wellness. The
World Health Organization (2013) defines health as "a state of complete physical,
mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." The Origin: Chapter 1, 4
gains in child health have been huge, but, unfortunately, these gains are not shared 4. The nurse is reviewing a copy of the U.S. Surgeon General's Report, Healthy People.
equally among all children. Which nursing action best reflects the nurse fostering this health care agenda?
A) The nurse signs up for classes to obtain an advanced degree in nursing
B) The nurse volunteers at a local health care clinic providing free vaccinations for
Origin: Chapter 1, 2 low-income populations NURSINGTB.COM
2. The student nurse is learning about the past history of child health and health care in the C) The nurse performs an in-service on basic hospital equipment for student nurses
United States. Which statement accurately reflects the condition of health care in the D) The nurse compiles nursing articles on evidence-based practices in nursing to
past and current centuries? present at a hospital training seminar
A) In past centuries in the UnNitU edRSSItNaG
teTsB, .tChO
eMhealth of the country was better than it is Ans: B
today due to the simpler style of living. Feedback:
B) In the current century, mortality rates are high, but life expectancy has increased Healthy People is a comprehensive health promotion and disease prevention agenda that
due to technological advances. is working toward improving the quantity and quality of life for all Americans (U.S.
C) In the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries urban public health Department of Health and Human Services, 2010). Overarching goals are to eliminate
improvements made cities healthier places for growing children. preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death; achieve health equity,
D) By the late twentieth century unintentional injuries rather than infectious diseases eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups; create physical and social
had become the leading cause of death for children older than 1 year old. environments that promote good health; and promote healthy development and
Ans: D behaviors across every stage of life. Volunteering at a local health care clinic directly
Feedback: reflects the goal of improving the health of all groups of people. Signing up for classes,
In past centuries in the United States, the health of the country was poorer than it is performing in-services on equipment, and compiling nursing articles on evidence-based
today; mortality rates were high and life expectancy was short. Over the years the health practices in nursing are all worthwhile activities that foster health care delivery, but are
of children received more and more attention, leading to a better understanding of not as directly linked to the agenda of promoting health in the community.
sources of illness and improvements in sanitation, water, and nutrition. As a result, by
the late twentieth century unintentional injuries rather than infectious diseases had
become the leading cause of death for children older than 1 year old.
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Origin: Chapter 1, 5 Origin: Chapter 1, 6
5. The neonatal nurse researches the neonatal and mortality rates in the United States. 6. The nurse researcher investigates the morbidity rate in the United States. Which
Which statements accurately describe these measurements of child health? Select all statement accurately reflects this concept?
that apply. A) Morbidity measures the prevalence of a specific illness in a population at a
A) Neonatal mortality is the number of infant deaths occurring in the first 28 days of particular time.
life per 1,000 live births. B) Morbidity is presented in rates per 100,000 population.
B) The infant mortality rate refers to the number of deaths occurring in the first 6 C) Morbidity statistics are revised more frequently because of the ease in defining or
months of life. obtaining the information.
C) Neonatal mortality is documented as the number of deaths in relation to 1,000 live D) In general, 76% of children in the United States enjoyed excellent health and 27%
births. had very good health in a 2007 report.
D) The infant mortality rate is used as an index of the general health of a country. Ans: A
E) In 2007, the infant mortality rate in the United States was 6.8 per 1,000 live births. Feedback:
F) The infant mortality rate is consistent from state to state as well as between ethnic Morbidity is the measure of prevalence of a specific illness in a population at a
groups. particular time. It is presented in rates per 1,000 population. Morbidity is often difficult
Ans: A, C, D, E to define and record because the definitions used vary widely. For example, morbidity
Feedback: may be defined as visits to the physician or diagnosis for hospital admission. Also, data
Neonatal mortality is the number of infant deaths occurring in the first 28 days of life may be difficult to obtain. Morbidity statistics are revised less frequently because of the
per 1,000 live births. The infant mortality rate refers to the number of deaths occurring difficulty in defining or obtaining the information. In general, 56% of children in the
in the first 12 months of life and is documented as the number of deaths in relation to United States enjoyed excellent health and 27% had very good health as reported in a
1,000 live births. The infant mortality rate is used as an index of the general health of a summary of health statistics for children in 2007.
country; generally, this statistic is one of the most significant measures of children's
health. In 2007, the infant mortality rate in the United States was 6.8 per 1,000 live
births. The infant mortality rate varies greatly from state to state as well as between Origin: Chapter 1, 7
ethnic groups. NURSINGTB.COM 7. When assessing a family for barN riU
erRsStIoNhGeTaBlt.C
hOcM
are, the nurse documents checks for
psychosocial barriers. What is an example of this type of health care deficit?
A) Academic difficulties
B) Respiratory illness
C) Poor sanitation
D) Inherited diseases
Ans: A
Feedback:
Environmental and psychosocial factors are now an identified area of concern in
children. They include academic differences, complex psychiatric disorders, self-harm
and harm to others, use of firearms, hostility at school, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and
adverse effects of the media. Respiratory illness and inherited diseases are health
problems, and poor sanitation is an environmental factor.
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Origin: Chapter 1, 8 Origin: Chapter 1, 11
8. When integrating the principles of family-centered care, the nurse would include which 11. The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old boy with a neuroblastoma. Which activities best
concept? describe the role of the nurse as a care coordinator, collaborator, and consultant? Select
A) Parents want nurses to make decisions about their child's treatment. all that apply.
B) Families are unable to make informed choices. A) Collaborating with the family throughout the care path
C) People have taken increased responsibility for their own health. B) Advancing the interests of children and their families by knowing their needs
D) Families require little information to make appropriate decisions. C) Informing children and families of their rights and options
Ans: C D) Coordinating care provided by the interdisciplinary team
Feedback: E) Ensuring that the child's and family's needs are met through activities such as
Due to the influence of managed care, the focus on prevention, better education, and support groups
technological advances, people have taken increased responsibility for their own health. F) Providing appropriate client education based on the child's developmental level
Parents now want information about their child's illness, to participate in making Ans: A, D, E
decisions about treatment, and to accompany their children to all health care situations. Feedback:
The pediatric nurse serves as a collaborator, care coordinator, and consultant.
Collaborating with the interdisciplinary health care team, the pediatric nurse integrates
Origin: Chapter 1, 9 the child's and family's needs into a coordinated plan of care. In the role of consultant,
9. The nurse is caring for a 2-week-old girl with a metabolic disorder. Which activity the pediatric nurse ensures that the child's and family's needs are met through such
would deviate from the characteristics of family-centered care? activities as support group facilitation or working with the school nurse to plan the
A) Softening unpleasant information or prognoses child's care. In the role as a child and family advocate, the nurse safeguards and
B) Evaluating and changing the nursing plan of care advances the interests of children and their families by knowing their needs and
C) Collaborating with the child and family as equals resources, informing them of their rights and options, and assisting them to make
D) Showing respect for the family's beliefs and wishes informed decisions. In the role of educator, the nurse instructs and counsels children and
Ans: A their families about all aspects of health and illness. In this role the pediatric nurse also
Feedback: NURSINGTB.COM ensures that communication withNU thReScIN
hiGldTBa.nCdOfMamily is based on the child's age and
Family-centered care requires that the nurse provide open and honest information to the developmental level.
child and family. It is inappropriate to soften unpleasant information or prognoses.
Evaluating and changing the nursing plan of care to fit the needs of the child and family,
collaborating with them as equals, and showing respect for their beliefs and wishes are
guidelines for family-centered care.
Origin: Chapter 1, 10
10. The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old girl with multiple health problems. Which of the
following activities would best reflect evidence-based practice by the nurse?
A) Following blood pressure monitoring recommendations
B) Determining how often the vital signs are monitored
C) Using hospital protocol for ordering diagnostic tests
D) Deciding the prescribed medication dose
Ans: A
Feedback:
Using hospital protocol for ordering a diagnostic test, determining how often the vital
signs are monitored, and deciding the medication dose ordered would be the physician's
responsibility. However, following blood pressure monitoring recommendations would
be part of evidence-based practice reflected in the nursing care delivered.
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