NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN EXAM
1 QUIZZES WITH ACTUAL ANSWERS.
Ages for pediatrics ANSWER :- birth - 21
the majority of care provided to this age group is? ANSWER :- education and monitoring of children's
growth, development, and health status
A child's overall health is influenced by: ANSWER :- family, community, and culture
Infant Mortality ANSWER :- Number of deaths per 1000 live births during first year of life
the leading cause of death in all pediatric age groups except the neonatal period. ANSWER :-
Unintentional injury
Neonatal period ANSWER :- <28 days of life
Postnatal period ANSWER :- 28 days to 1 year
Major determinant of neonatal death in the U.S. ANSWER :- Birth Weight
LBW ANSWER :- <2500 g
leading cause of death in age >1 year ANSWER :- Injuries
May denote acute illness, chronic disease, or disability but can also include social, behavioral,
educational problems that may alter health ANSWER :- Childhood Morbidity
,#1 cause of hospitalization in children ANSWER :- Respiratory diseases
what are roles of the family? ANSWER :- -caring, nurturing, and educating children
-maintaining the continuity of society by transmitting its knowledge, customs, values, and beliefs to
children
-receiving and giving love
-preparing children to become productive members of society
-meeting the needs of its members
-serving as a buffer between its members and environmental/societal demands while addressing the
interests and needs of individual family members
Minors may give informed consent when: ANSWER :- 1. They are minor parents of child patient
2. Emancipated minors
3. 16-18 yr olds seeking birth control, prenatal care, mental health care, STD treatment, substance abuse
treatment
*One parent must be biological parent, unless they have legally adopted the child or the guardian has
been appointed by the court—UNLESS the care is life-saving, then the step-parent can step in under a
court decision
Parents have authority to make health care decisions for their children except: ANSWER :- 1. When
child & parents do not agree on major treatment options
2. When parents' choice of treatment does not permit lifesaving treatment for child
3. When there is a potential conflict of interest between parent and child
quantitative increase in physical size, vital signs, and vocabulary ANSWER :- Growth
cephalocaudal ANSWER :- from top down
proximodistal ANSWER :- from center outward
, qualitative increase in capability or function ANSWER :- Development
child gains control of the head and neck before the trunk and limbs ANSWER :- normal cephalocaudal
growth
the child controls arm movements before hand movements ANSWER :- normal proximodistal growth
Infants gain _____ pounds per month until 5 months, when the wei ght ? ANSWER :- 1.5; weight
doubles at 5 monhts
at 6 months, the baby's weight should be ________ ANSWER :- doubled
at 1 year of age, the baby's weight should be _______ ANSWER :- tripled
Height pattern in the first year ANSWER :- 1 inch per month for first 6 months, 0.5 inches per month 7-
12 months
Length pattern in first year ANSWER :- increases by 50%
Developmental Stage: Infancy ANSWER :- Age group: 0 - 12 months
Characteristics: high level of care in ADLS
Developmental Stage: Toddlerhood ANSWER :- Age group: 1 - 2 years
Characteristics: increased motor ability and independent behavior
Developmental Stage: Preschool Age ANSWER :- Age group: 3 - 5 years
1 QUIZZES WITH ACTUAL ANSWERS.
Ages for pediatrics ANSWER :- birth - 21
the majority of care provided to this age group is? ANSWER :- education and monitoring of children's
growth, development, and health status
A child's overall health is influenced by: ANSWER :- family, community, and culture
Infant Mortality ANSWER :- Number of deaths per 1000 live births during first year of life
the leading cause of death in all pediatric age groups except the neonatal period. ANSWER :-
Unintentional injury
Neonatal period ANSWER :- <28 days of life
Postnatal period ANSWER :- 28 days to 1 year
Major determinant of neonatal death in the U.S. ANSWER :- Birth Weight
LBW ANSWER :- <2500 g
leading cause of death in age >1 year ANSWER :- Injuries
May denote acute illness, chronic disease, or disability but can also include social, behavioral,
educational problems that may alter health ANSWER :- Childhood Morbidity
,#1 cause of hospitalization in children ANSWER :- Respiratory diseases
what are roles of the family? ANSWER :- -caring, nurturing, and educating children
-maintaining the continuity of society by transmitting its knowledge, customs, values, and beliefs to
children
-receiving and giving love
-preparing children to become productive members of society
-meeting the needs of its members
-serving as a buffer between its members and environmental/societal demands while addressing the
interests and needs of individual family members
Minors may give informed consent when: ANSWER :- 1. They are minor parents of child patient
2. Emancipated minors
3. 16-18 yr olds seeking birth control, prenatal care, mental health care, STD treatment, substance abuse
treatment
*One parent must be biological parent, unless they have legally adopted the child or the guardian has
been appointed by the court—UNLESS the care is life-saving, then the step-parent can step in under a
court decision
Parents have authority to make health care decisions for their children except: ANSWER :- 1. When
child & parents do not agree on major treatment options
2. When parents' choice of treatment does not permit lifesaving treatment for child
3. When there is a potential conflict of interest between parent and child
quantitative increase in physical size, vital signs, and vocabulary ANSWER :- Growth
cephalocaudal ANSWER :- from top down
proximodistal ANSWER :- from center outward
, qualitative increase in capability or function ANSWER :- Development
child gains control of the head and neck before the trunk and limbs ANSWER :- normal cephalocaudal
growth
the child controls arm movements before hand movements ANSWER :- normal proximodistal growth
Infants gain _____ pounds per month until 5 months, when the wei ght ? ANSWER :- 1.5; weight
doubles at 5 monhts
at 6 months, the baby's weight should be ________ ANSWER :- doubled
at 1 year of age, the baby's weight should be _______ ANSWER :- tripled
Height pattern in the first year ANSWER :- 1 inch per month for first 6 months, 0.5 inches per month 7-
12 months
Length pattern in first year ANSWER :- increases by 50%
Developmental Stage: Infancy ANSWER :- Age group: 0 - 12 months
Characteristics: high level of care in ADLS
Developmental Stage: Toddlerhood ANSWER :- Age group: 1 - 2 years
Characteristics: increased motor ability and independent behavior
Developmental Stage: Preschool Age ANSWER :- Age group: 3 - 5 years
