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,Chapter 1 Issues and Trends in Pediatric Nursing
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. The medic 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 medic, 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 medics must know how to take care of all ages
of patients.”
2. “As a pediatric medic, 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 medic. Neonatal medics work
with newborn babies, toddlers, and preschool-age children.”
4. “Being a pediatric medic requires a master’s degree, so be sure to work hard
in school!”
2. The medical-surgical float medic 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.
3. The culturally sensitive pediatric medic 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.
4. The medic 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.”
, 5. 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 medic.
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.
6. Which of the following tasks is associated with the pediatric medical home care model of pediatric
nursing?
1. The medic refers the family to a childhood cancer support group prior to
discharge from the hospital.
2. The medic includes a simple explanation of the procedure to the child based on
the child’s developmental level.
3. The medic includes the family’s cultural celebrations and observations
while providing care to the child.
4. The medic develops the plan of care with the child and family as the focal point
of the interventions.
7. The pediatric medic begins a research project on 8-year-old patients with the medical diagnosis of
pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). The family has consented to the
research, but as the medic begins to administer the intervention, the patient refuses to cooperate.
What is the appropriate response to this refusal?
1. The medic should discuss with the family the options of performing
the intervention without the child’s knowledge.
2. The medic should explain to the child that this is necessary and promise a reward
at the end of the research project.
3. The medic should refuse to perform the intervention until the child consents to
the intervention and project.
4. The medic should discuss the pros and cons of the research project with the
child and focus on the outcomes.
8. A medic is providing relationship-based care to a pediatric patient. Which of the following is a
challenge the medic is likely to encounter while using this model of care?
1. Maintaining a sterile field for a procedure with a restless toddler
2. Communicating with the blended family on regular basis
3. Treating children with antibiotic-resistant illnesses
4. Caring for a larger number of children with autism spectrum disorders and
childhood depression
9. The pediatric medic desires to expand his or her career options to become the hospital’s medic
educator of pediatrics. Which of the following is necessary for this medic to achieve this career
goal?
1. The medic is recommended to earn a minimum of a master’s degree in nursing.
2. The medic must earn a minimum of a doctorate degree in nursing.
3. The medic must implement and develop research in nursing practice.
4. The medic must implement a plan to obtain certification in pediatrics.
Critical Components of Nursing Care, 3rd Edition by
Kathryn Rudd| Verified Chapter\\\'s 1 - 22 | 2025Complete
Newest Version
,Test Bank for Davis Advantage for Pediatric Nursing: Critical
Components of Nursing Care, 3rd Edition by Kathryn Rudd
,Chapter 1 Issues and Trends in Pediatric Nursing
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. The medic 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 medic, 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 medics must know how to take care of all ages
of patients.”
2. “As a pediatric medic, 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 medic. Neonatal medics work
with newborn babies, toddlers, and preschool-age children.”
4. “Being a pediatric medic requires a master’s degree, so be sure to work hard
in school!”
2. The medical-surgical float medic 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.
3. The culturally sensitive pediatric medic 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.
4. The medic 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.”
, 5. 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 medic.
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.
6. Which of the following tasks is associated with the pediatric medical home care model of pediatric
nursing?
1. The medic refers the family to a childhood cancer support group prior to
discharge from the hospital.
2. The medic includes a simple explanation of the procedure to the child based on
the child’s developmental level.
3. The medic includes the family’s cultural celebrations and observations
while providing care to the child.
4. The medic develops the plan of care with the child and family as the focal point
of the interventions.
7. The pediatric medic begins a research project on 8-year-old patients with the medical diagnosis of
pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). The family has consented to the
research, but as the medic begins to administer the intervention, the patient refuses to cooperate.
What is the appropriate response to this refusal?
1. The medic should discuss with the family the options of performing
the intervention without the child’s knowledge.
2. The medic should explain to the child that this is necessary and promise a reward
at the end of the research project.
3. The medic should refuse to perform the intervention until the child consents to
the intervention and project.
4. The medic should discuss the pros and cons of the research project with the
child and focus on the outcomes.
8. A medic is providing relationship-based care to a pediatric patient. Which of the following is a
challenge the medic is likely to encounter while using this model of care?
1. Maintaining a sterile field for a procedure with a restless toddler
2. Communicating with the blended family on regular basis
3. Treating children with antibiotic-resistant illnesses
4. Caring for a larger number of children with autism spectrum disorders and
childhood depression
9. The pediatric medic desires to expand his or her career options to become the hospital’s medic
educator of pediatrics. Which of the following is necessary for this medic to achieve this career
goal?
1. The medic is recommended to earn a minimum of a master’s degree in nursing.
2. The medic must earn a minimum of a doctorate degree in nursing.
3. The medic must implement and develop research in nursing practice.
4. The medic must implement a plan to obtain certification in pediatrics.
