Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children, 12th
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Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children: 100 Q&A
Chapter 1: Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing
1. Which statement best describes the concept of family-centered
care?
a) The nurse makes all healthcare decisions to reduce family stress.
b) The family is recognized as the constant in the child's life.
c) Care is focused solely on the medical needs of the ill child.
d) The physician directs the plan of care with minimal family input.
Answer: b) The family is recognized as the constant in the child's life.
2. According to the 2025/2026 guidelines, what is the leading cause of
death in adolescents?
a) Congenital anomalies
b) Infectious diseases
c) Unintentional injuries (including motor vehicle accidents)
d) Childhood cancers
Answer: c) Unintentional injuries (including motor vehicle accidents)
Chapter 2: Social, Cultural, and Religious Influences on Child Health
,3. When a nurse is providing care to a child from a culture different
from their own, the most appropriate initial action is to:
a) Assume the family will assimilate to the hospital's cultural norms.
b) Perform a cultural assessment to understand the family's values and
practices.
c) Use medical jargon to establish professional authority.
d) Rely solely on standardized care plans.
Answer: b) Perform a cultural assessment to understand the family's
values and practices.
4. A family's decision to decline a blood transfusion for their child
based on religious beliefs creates an ethical dilemma. The nurse's
primary role is to:
a) Respect the family's autonomy while ensuring they understand the
consequences.
b) Report the parents to child protective services immediately.
c) Coerce the parents into accepting the treatment.
d) Administer the transfusion secretly.
Answer: a) Respect the family's autonomy while ensuring they
understand the consequences.
Chapter 3: Developmental and Genetic Influences on Child Health
5. According to Piaget's theory, a 7-year-old child is in which stage of
cognitive development?
a) Sensorimotor
b) Preoperational
c) Concrete Operational
d) Formal Operational
Answer: c) Concrete Operational
, 6. The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which finding would be
a cause for concern regarding developmental delay?
a) Inability to roll from prone to supine
b) Absence of a social smile
c) Failure to sit unsupported
d) Lack of babbling or cooing
Answer: b) Absence of a social smile
Chapter 4: Communication and Physical Assessment of the Child and
Family
7. When preparing to perform a physical assessment on a toddler, the
nurse should:
a) Explain the procedure using complex medical terms.
b) Perform the assessment from head-to-toe.
c) Use a firm, direct approach and proceed quickly.
d) Allow the child to touch and hold equipment like the stethoscope.
Answer: d) Allow the child to touch and hold equipment like the
stethoscope.
8. The best approach to initiate communication with an adolescent
patient is to:
a) Speak to the parents first to get the history.
b) Use open-ended questions and ensure confidentiality.
c) Use childish language to make them feel comfortable.
d) Conduct the interview with parents present at all times.
Answer: b) Use open-ended questions and ensure confidentiality.
Chapter 5: Pain Assessment in Children
Edition – Test Bank (Marilyn J. Hockenberry) | Full
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Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children: 100 Q&A
Chapter 1: Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing
1. Which statement best describes the concept of family-centered
care?
a) The nurse makes all healthcare decisions to reduce family stress.
b) The family is recognized as the constant in the child's life.
c) Care is focused solely on the medical needs of the ill child.
d) The physician directs the plan of care with minimal family input.
Answer: b) The family is recognized as the constant in the child's life.
2. According to the 2025/2026 guidelines, what is the leading cause of
death in adolescents?
a) Congenital anomalies
b) Infectious diseases
c) Unintentional injuries (including motor vehicle accidents)
d) Childhood cancers
Answer: c) Unintentional injuries (including motor vehicle accidents)
Chapter 2: Social, Cultural, and Religious Influences on Child Health
,3. When a nurse is providing care to a child from a culture different
from their own, the most appropriate initial action is to:
a) Assume the family will assimilate to the hospital's cultural norms.
b) Perform a cultural assessment to understand the family's values and
practices.
c) Use medical jargon to establish professional authority.
d) Rely solely on standardized care plans.
Answer: b) Perform a cultural assessment to understand the family's
values and practices.
4. A family's decision to decline a blood transfusion for their child
based on religious beliefs creates an ethical dilemma. The nurse's
primary role is to:
a) Respect the family's autonomy while ensuring they understand the
consequences.
b) Report the parents to child protective services immediately.
c) Coerce the parents into accepting the treatment.
d) Administer the transfusion secretly.
Answer: a) Respect the family's autonomy while ensuring they
understand the consequences.
Chapter 3: Developmental and Genetic Influences on Child Health
5. According to Piaget's theory, a 7-year-old child is in which stage of
cognitive development?
a) Sensorimotor
b) Preoperational
c) Concrete Operational
d) Formal Operational
Answer: c) Concrete Operational
, 6. The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which finding would be
a cause for concern regarding developmental delay?
a) Inability to roll from prone to supine
b) Absence of a social smile
c) Failure to sit unsupported
d) Lack of babbling or cooing
Answer: b) Absence of a social smile
Chapter 4: Communication and Physical Assessment of the Child and
Family
7. When preparing to perform a physical assessment on a toddler, the
nurse should:
a) Explain the procedure using complex medical terms.
b) Perform the assessment from head-to-toe.
c) Use a firm, direct approach and proceed quickly.
d) Allow the child to touch and hold equipment like the stethoscope.
Answer: d) Allow the child to touch and hold equipment like the
stethoscope.
8. The best approach to initiate communication with an adolescent
patient is to:
a) Speak to the parents first to get the history.
b) Use open-ended questions and ensure confidentiality.
c) Use childish language to make them feel comfortable.
d) Conduct the interview with parents present at all times.
Answer: b) Use open-ended questions and ensure confidentiality.
Chapter 5: Pain Assessment in Children
