Complete Test Bank For
Davis Advantage For Pediatric Nursing:
Critical Components Of Nursing Care
Third Edition By Kathryn Rudd
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 Issues And Trends In Pediatric Nursing ............................................. 3
Chapter 2 Standards Of Practice And Ethical Considerations .......................... 26
Chapter 3 Family Dynamics And Communicating With Children And Families 67
Chapter 4 Cultural, Spiritual, And Environmental Influences On The Child ..... 95
Chapter 5 End-Of-Life Care Answer Section .................................................. 126
Chapter 6 Communicable Diseases Answer Section ..................................... 154
Chapter 7 Growth And Development Of The Child ....................................... 181
Chapter 8 Newborns And Infants ................................................................. 201
Chapter 9 Toddlers And Preschoolers ........................................................... 231
Chapter 10 School-Age Children Answer Section .......................................... 273
Chapter 11 Adolescents ............................................................................... 294
Chapter 12 Respiratory Disorders Answer Section........................................ 329
Chapter 13 Cardiovascular Disorders Answer Section .................................. 359
Chapter 14 Neurological And Sensory Disorders .......................................... 380
Chapter 15 Mental Health Disorders ............................................................ 408
Chapter 16 Gastrointestinal Disorders Answer Section................................. 444
Chapter 17 Renal Disorders Answer Section ................................................. 474
Chapter 18 Endocrine Disorders Answer Section .......................................... 503
Chapter 19 Reproductive And Genetic Disorders.......................................... 533
Chapter 20 Hematological, Immunological, And Neoplastic Disorders.......... 563
Chapter 21 Musculoskeletal Disorders Answer Section ................................ 592
Chapter 22 Dermatological Diseases ............................................................ 620
,Chapter 1 Issues And Trends In Pediatric Nursing
Multiple Choice
Identify The Choice That Best Completes The Statement Or Answers The Question.
The Nurse Has Provided A Presentation To Middle School Children About Nursing As A Career.
One Of The Children Stated That He Wanted To Be A Pediatric Nurse, Because He Wants To Take
Care Of Babies And Little “Kids.” What Would Be An Appropriate Response To This Middle
School–Aged Child?
1. “Nursing Is A General Practice; All Nurses Must Know How To Take Care Of All Ages Of
Patients.”
2. “As A Pediatric Nurse, You Would Get To Care For Babies And Little Kids As Well As
Children Through Their Teenage Years.”
3. “What You Are Describing Is Actually A Neonatal Nurse. Neonatal Nurses Work With
Newborn Babies, Toddlers, And Preschool-Age Children.”
4. “Being A Pediatric Nurse Requires A Master’s Degree, So Be Sure To Work Hard In
School!”
The Medical-Surgical Float Nurse Is Assigned To The Pediatric Unit For The First Time And States
That The Skills Are “The Same As General Nursing Since Children Are Little Adults With Smaller
Bodies.” What Component Of Pediatric Nursing Contraindicates This Statement?
1. Pediatric Nursing Involves Care Based On The Developmental Level Of The Patient.
2. Pediatric Nursing Involves The Patient’s Family In The Plan Of Care.
3. Pediatric Nursing In Based On Prevention Of Infectious Diseases.
4. Pediatric Nursing Involves Cultural Sensitivity In Patient Care.
The Culturally Sensitive Pediatric Nurse Is Aware Of The Racial Makeup Of The U.S. Population.
Which Of The Following Reflects The Demographics Of The U.S. Pediatric Population In 2018,
Based On U.S. Census Bureau Data?
1. The American Indian And Alaska Native Population Represent One-Fifth Of The Pediatric
Population.
2. About Half Of The Children Fall In The Category Of Something Other Than White Non-
Hispanic.
, 3. The Population Of Asian Children Decreased From 2015 To 2018.
4. There Was No Change In The Population Of Non-Hispanic Children Who Represent Two
Or More Races Between 2015 And 2018.
The Nurse At A Family Clinic Is Providing Care To An Adolescent Patient Diagnosed With
Diabetes. The Patient Has Verbalized Discomfort With The Feelings Of Isolation When Unable To
Drink Alcohol With Their Friends. Which Of The Following Would Be The Most Appropriate
Response To This Statement?
1. “Drinking Alcohol Is Not Only Illegal But Dangerous For Your Blood Sugar Control And
Overall Well-Being.”
2. “You Can Still Drink Alcohol, In Moderation, If You Control The Sugar Spike With More
Insulin.”
3. “Prepare For Alcohol Intake With More Water And Less Carbohydrates Before Drinking
To Slow Sugar Spikes.”
4. “It Is Understandable That You Want To Be Included, But Perhaps We Can Work Out A
Plan On How To Work Through Those Situations.”
Which Statement Best Describes The Common Core Concepts Of The Different Models Of
Pediatric Nursing?
1. All Models Focus On The Open Communication Between The Child And Nurse.
2. All Models Focus On Importance Of Family Relationship To The Child.
3. All Models Focus On Safeguarding The Child’s Dignity During Care.
4. All Models Focus On Coordination Of Care Needs That Arise During Illness.
Which Of The Following Tasks Is Associated With The Pediatric Medical Home Care Model Of
Pediatric Nursing?
1. The Nurse Refers The Family To A Childhood Cancer Support Group Prior To Discharge
From The Hospital.
2. The Nurse Includes A Simple Explanation Of The Procedure To The Child Based On The
Child’s Developmental Level.
3. The Nurse Includes The Family’s Cultural Celebrations And Observations While Providing
Care To The Child.
Davis Advantage For Pediatric Nursing:
Critical Components Of Nursing Care
Third Edition By Kathryn Rudd
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 Issues And Trends In Pediatric Nursing ............................................. 3
Chapter 2 Standards Of Practice And Ethical Considerations .......................... 26
Chapter 3 Family Dynamics And Communicating With Children And Families 67
Chapter 4 Cultural, Spiritual, And Environmental Influences On The Child ..... 95
Chapter 5 End-Of-Life Care Answer Section .................................................. 126
Chapter 6 Communicable Diseases Answer Section ..................................... 154
Chapter 7 Growth And Development Of The Child ....................................... 181
Chapter 8 Newborns And Infants ................................................................. 201
Chapter 9 Toddlers And Preschoolers ........................................................... 231
Chapter 10 School-Age Children Answer Section .......................................... 273
Chapter 11 Adolescents ............................................................................... 294
Chapter 12 Respiratory Disorders Answer Section........................................ 329
Chapter 13 Cardiovascular Disorders Answer Section .................................. 359
Chapter 14 Neurological And Sensory Disorders .......................................... 380
Chapter 15 Mental Health Disorders ............................................................ 408
Chapter 16 Gastrointestinal Disorders Answer Section................................. 444
Chapter 17 Renal Disorders Answer Section ................................................. 474
Chapter 18 Endocrine Disorders Answer Section .......................................... 503
Chapter 19 Reproductive And Genetic Disorders.......................................... 533
Chapter 20 Hematological, Immunological, And Neoplastic Disorders.......... 563
Chapter 21 Musculoskeletal Disorders Answer Section ................................ 592
Chapter 22 Dermatological Diseases ............................................................ 620
,Chapter 1 Issues And Trends In Pediatric Nursing
Multiple Choice
Identify The Choice That Best Completes The Statement Or Answers The Question.
The Nurse Has Provided A Presentation To Middle School Children About Nursing As A Career.
One Of The Children Stated That He Wanted To Be A Pediatric Nurse, Because He Wants To Take
Care Of Babies And Little “Kids.” What Would Be An Appropriate Response To This Middle
School–Aged Child?
1. “Nursing Is A General Practice; All Nurses Must Know How To Take Care Of All Ages Of
Patients.”
2. “As A Pediatric Nurse, You Would Get To Care For Babies And Little Kids As Well As
Children Through Their Teenage Years.”
3. “What You Are Describing Is Actually A Neonatal Nurse. Neonatal Nurses Work With
Newborn Babies, Toddlers, And Preschool-Age Children.”
4. “Being A Pediatric Nurse Requires A Master’s Degree, So Be Sure To Work Hard In
School!”
The Medical-Surgical Float Nurse Is Assigned To The Pediatric Unit For The First Time And States
That The Skills Are “The Same As General Nursing Since Children Are Little Adults With Smaller
Bodies.” What Component Of Pediatric Nursing Contraindicates This Statement?
1. Pediatric Nursing Involves Care Based On The Developmental Level Of The Patient.
2. Pediatric Nursing Involves The Patient’s Family In The Plan Of Care.
3. Pediatric Nursing In Based On Prevention Of Infectious Diseases.
4. Pediatric Nursing Involves Cultural Sensitivity In Patient Care.
The Culturally Sensitive Pediatric Nurse Is Aware Of The Racial Makeup Of The U.S. Population.
Which Of The Following Reflects The Demographics Of The U.S. Pediatric Population In 2018,
Based On U.S. Census Bureau Data?
1. The American Indian And Alaska Native Population Represent One-Fifth Of The Pediatric
Population.
2. About Half Of The Children Fall In The Category Of Something Other Than White Non-
Hispanic.
, 3. The Population Of Asian Children Decreased From 2015 To 2018.
4. There Was No Change In The Population Of Non-Hispanic Children Who Represent Two
Or More Races Between 2015 And 2018.
The Nurse At A Family Clinic Is Providing Care To An Adolescent Patient Diagnosed With
Diabetes. The Patient Has Verbalized Discomfort With The Feelings Of Isolation When Unable To
Drink Alcohol With Their Friends. Which Of The Following Would Be The Most Appropriate
Response To This Statement?
1. “Drinking Alcohol Is Not Only Illegal But Dangerous For Your Blood Sugar Control And
Overall Well-Being.”
2. “You Can Still Drink Alcohol, In Moderation, If You Control The Sugar Spike With More
Insulin.”
3. “Prepare For Alcohol Intake With More Water And Less Carbohydrates Before Drinking
To Slow Sugar Spikes.”
4. “It Is Understandable That You Want To Be Included, But Perhaps We Can Work Out A
Plan On How To Work Through Those Situations.”
Which Statement Best Describes The Common Core Concepts Of The Different Models Of
Pediatric Nursing?
1. All Models Focus On The Open Communication Between The Child And Nurse.
2. All Models Focus On Importance Of Family Relationship To The Child.
3. All Models Focus On Safeguarding The Child’s Dignity During Care.
4. All Models Focus On Coordination Of Care Needs That Arise During Illness.
Which Of The Following Tasks Is Associated With The Pediatric Medical Home Care Model Of
Pediatric Nursing?
1. The Nurse Refers The Family To A Childhood Cancer Support Group Prior To Discharge
From The Hospital.
2. The Nurse Includes A Simple Explanation Of The Procedure To The Child Based On The
Child’s Developmental Level.
3. The Nurse Includes The Family’s Cultural Celebrations And Observations While Providing
Care To The Child.
