Peds Exam 1 (ATI, PP questions,
Evolve) with Complete Solutions8
As the nurse is getting Nathan ready for surgery, his doctor asked you to explain preemptive
analgesic to Nathan's mother. Which response leads you to believe his mother needs more
teaching?
a. "I understand that preemptive analgesia is giving Nathan pain medication before he has pain
and could be given before surgery."
b. "This medication will control Nathan's pain so he doesn't feel anything."
c. "Giving this medicine early may help prevent complications after surgery."
d. "By controlling Nathan's pain, he will be more comfortable and may be able to go home
sooner." - ANSWERS-b
When teaching a 6-year-old child with sickle cell disease and his family about pain management,
which of the following should the nurse discuss? Select all that apply.
a. When pain medications are used, all pain will be eliminated.
b. Nonpharmacologic methods of pain relief, including heat, massage, physical therapy, humor,
and distraction.
c. It is helpful to use a "passport card" that includes information about the diagnosis, any
previous complications, and the pain regimen.
, d. Only the physician can decide the best course of treatment, and the other health care
providers follow that plan.
e. Long-term medication use considers many factors. - ANSWERS-b, c, d
How can the nurse prepare a child for a painful procedure? Select all that apply.
a. Be honest and use correct terms so that the child trusts the nurse.
b. Involve the child in the use of distraction, such as using bubbles, music, or playing a game.
c. Kindly ask parents to leave the room so that they don't have to watch the painful procedure.
d. Teach positive self-talk such as, "When you go home, you will feel better and be able to see
your friends."
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e. Use guided imagery that involves recalling a previous pleasurable event. - ANSWERS-b, d, e
T/F In growth and development, there is a definite, predictable sequence, with each child
normally passing through every stage - ANSWERS-T
T/F
Growth and Development progress at the same pace and rate in all humans - ANSWERS-F
T/F
Evolve) with Complete Solutions8
As the nurse is getting Nathan ready for surgery, his doctor asked you to explain preemptive
analgesic to Nathan's mother. Which response leads you to believe his mother needs more
teaching?
a. "I understand that preemptive analgesia is giving Nathan pain medication before he has pain
and could be given before surgery."
b. "This medication will control Nathan's pain so he doesn't feel anything."
c. "Giving this medicine early may help prevent complications after surgery."
d. "By controlling Nathan's pain, he will be more comfortable and may be able to go home
sooner." - ANSWERS-b
When teaching a 6-year-old child with sickle cell disease and his family about pain management,
which of the following should the nurse discuss? Select all that apply.
a. When pain medications are used, all pain will be eliminated.
b. Nonpharmacologic methods of pain relief, including heat, massage, physical therapy, humor,
and distraction.
c. It is helpful to use a "passport card" that includes information about the diagnosis, any
previous complications, and the pain regimen.
, d. Only the physician can decide the best course of treatment, and the other health care
providers follow that plan.
e. Long-term medication use considers many factors. - ANSWERS-b, c, d
How can the nurse prepare a child for a painful procedure? Select all that apply.
a. Be honest and use correct terms so that the child trusts the nurse.
b. Involve the child in the use of distraction, such as using bubbles, music, or playing a game.
c. Kindly ask parents to leave the room so that they don't have to watch the painful procedure.
d. Teach positive self-talk such as, "When you go home, you will feel better and be able to see
your friends."
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e. Use guided imagery that involves recalling a previous pleasurable event. - ANSWERS-b, d, e
T/F In growth and development, there is a definite, predictable sequence, with each child
normally passing through every stage - ANSWERS-T
T/F
Growth and Development progress at the same pace and rate in all humans - ANSWERS-F
T/F
