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NUR 682- Exam #1 Questions and Correct
Answers
Leading cause of diarrhea globally? Ans: Rotavirus
Leading cause of pneumonia globally? Ans: Streptococcus
pneumoniae
Most effective way to improve health of children globally? Ans:
**IMMUNIZATIONS**
What contributes to severity of diarrhea in pediatrics? Ans: **Zinc
deficiency
-Deficiency of vitamin A
-Suboptimal breastfeeding
Which country has the highest rate of death in the first day of life
among the 27 industrialized nations? Ans: **UNITED STATES**
Preterm births- born before how many weeks gestation? Ans: 37
weeks
Race/ethnicity and preterm birth rates Ans: 1) African American
moms = 16.5%
2) American Indian or Alaska native moms = 13.3%
3) Hispanic moms = 11.6%
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4) White moms = 10.3%
5) Asian or pacific islander moms = 10.2%
The Millennium Project's goal regarding preterm birth rates Ans:
Reduction by at least 2/3 by 2016 in 27 countries
Chronic diseases that can develop due to increased Adverse
Childhood Events? Ans: -Obesity
-Heart disease
-Alcoholism
-Substance abuse
What is the single strongest predictor of quality of care for
children in the US? Ans: Lack of health insurance
Standardized screening tests specific to development are
recommended at least at which ages? Ans: **9 months
**18 months
**24-30 months
Screening is considered what type of contact? Ans: First-level
contact
When is a developmental assessment required? Ans: When a
definitive diagnosis is required; assessments confirm a
developmental problem, identify the type of problem, describe the
level of functioning, and provide anticipatory guidance and
appropriate referrals
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Maternal depression in the first year of life can result in what?
Ans: **Poorer language development at 3 years old**
-Asthma !
-Infant avoidant & disorganized attachment patterns
-Externalizing behavior problems during toddlerhood
-Internalizing & externalizing behavior problems in preschoolers
-Conduct problems in adolescents
The purpose of a genogram? Ans: *To understand the family's
structure & function*
^NOT to understand family's genetic risk factors! This requires a
GENETIC PEDIGREE
What is the newest vital sign? Ans: **How many children's book
are in the home!** --> determines health literacy
^should be 10 or more!!
Psychosocial screening tests for adolescents Ans: SSHADESS
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CRAFFT
SSHADESS Ans: Strengths
School
Home
Activities
Drugs/substance abuse
Emotions/depression
Sexuality
Safety
CRAFFT Ans: Part A:
In the past year did you drink any alcohol, smoke weed, or use
anything else to get high?
Part B:
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NUR 682- Exam #1 Questions and Correct
Answers
Leading cause of diarrhea globally? Ans: Rotavirus
Leading cause of pneumonia globally? Ans: Streptococcus
pneumoniae
Most effective way to improve health of children globally? Ans:
**IMMUNIZATIONS**
What contributes to severity of diarrhea in pediatrics? Ans: **Zinc
deficiency
-Deficiency of vitamin A
-Suboptimal breastfeeding
Which country has the highest rate of death in the first day of life
among the 27 industrialized nations? Ans: **UNITED STATES**
Preterm births- born before how many weeks gestation? Ans: 37
weeks
Race/ethnicity and preterm birth rates Ans: 1) African American
moms = 16.5%
2) American Indian or Alaska native moms = 13.3%
3) Hispanic moms = 11.6%
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4) White moms = 10.3%
5) Asian or pacific islander moms = 10.2%
The Millennium Project's goal regarding preterm birth rates Ans:
Reduction by at least 2/3 by 2016 in 27 countries
Chronic diseases that can develop due to increased Adverse
Childhood Events? Ans: -Obesity
-Heart disease
-Alcoholism
-Substance abuse
What is the single strongest predictor of quality of care for
children in the US? Ans: Lack of health insurance
Standardized screening tests specific to development are
recommended at least at which ages? Ans: **9 months
**18 months
**24-30 months
Screening is considered what type of contact? Ans: First-level
contact
When is a developmental assessment required? Ans: When a
definitive diagnosis is required; assessments confirm a
developmental problem, identify the type of problem, describe the
level of functioning, and provide anticipatory guidance and
appropriate referrals
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Maternal depression in the first year of life can result in what?
Ans: **Poorer language development at 3 years old**
-Asthma !
-Infant avoidant & disorganized attachment patterns
-Externalizing behavior problems during toddlerhood
-Internalizing & externalizing behavior problems in preschoolers
-Conduct problems in adolescents
The purpose of a genogram? Ans: *To understand the family's
structure & function*
^NOT to understand family's genetic risk factors! This requires a
GENETIC PEDIGREE
What is the newest vital sign? Ans: **How many children's book
are in the home!** --> determines health literacy
^should be 10 or more!!
Psychosocial screening tests for adolescents Ans: SSHADESS
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&
CRAFFT
SSHADESS Ans: Strengths
School
Home
Activities
Drugs/substance abuse
Emotions/depression
Sexuality
Safety
CRAFFT Ans: Part A:
In the past year did you drink any alcohol, smoke weed, or use
anything else to get high?
Part B:
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