Test Bank for Biology 2e (OpenStax Second Edition, Paperback Version) by OpenStax

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Test Bank for Biology 2e (OpenStax Second Edition,
Paperback Version) by OpenStax

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Chapter 1: Introduction to Child Health and Pediatric Nursing

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A nurse is planning a teaching session for parents of preschool children. Which
statement explains why the nurse should include information about morbidity and
mortality?

 a. Life-span statistics are included in the data.
 b. It explains effectiveness of treatment.
 c. Cost-effective treatment is detailed for the general population.
 d. High-risk age groups for certain disorders or hazards are identified.
o ANS: D
o Rationale: Analysis of morbidity and mortality data provides parents with
information about which groups are at risk for specific health problems.
Treatment modalities and costs are not included in this data.

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2. A clinic nurse is planning a teaching session about childhood obesity prevention for
parents of school-age children. The nurse should include which associated risk of obesity in
the teaching plan?

 a. Type I diabetes
 b. Respiratory disease
 c. Celiac disease
 d. Type II diabetes
o ANS: D
o Rationale: Childhood obesity is associated with the rise of type II diabetes in
children. Type I diabetes is genetic and not obesity-related. Celiac disease and
respiratory disease are also not associated with obesity.

3. Which is the leading cause of death in infants younger than 1 year?

 a. Congenital anomalies
 b. Sudden infant death syndrome
 c. Respiratory distress syndrome
 d. Bacterial sepsis of the newborn
o ANS: A
o Rationale: Congenital anomalies account for 20.1% of deaths in infants under 1
year. SIDS (8.2%), respiratory distress syndrome (3.4%), and perinatal infections
(2.7%) account for fewer deaths.

4. Which leading cause of death topic should the nurse emphasize to a group of African-
American boys ranging in ages 15 to 19 years?

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 a. Suicide
 b. Cancer
 c. Firearm homicide
 d. Occupational injuries
o ANS: C
o Rationale: Firearm homicide is the leading cause of death in African-American
males in this age group. Suicide and cancer are the third and fourth leading
causes, respectively.

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5. Which is the major cause of death for children older than 1 year?

 a. Cancer
 b. Heart disease
 c. Unintentional injuries
 d. Congenital anomalies
o ANS: C
o Rationale: Unintentional injuries (accidents) are the leading cause of death from
age 1 through adolescence. Congenital anomalies are the leading cause for those
under 1 year.

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6. Which is the leading cause of death from unintentional injuries for females ranging in
age from 1 to 14?

 a. Mechanical suffocation
 b. Drowning
 c. Motor vehicle–related fatalities
 d. Fire- and burn-related fatalities
o ANS: C
o Rationale: Motor vehicle–related fatalities (as passengers or pedestrians) are the
leading cause for this demographic.

7. Which factor most impacts the type of injury a child is susceptible to, according to the
child’s age?

 a. Physical health of the child
 b. Developmental level of the child
 c. Educational level of the child
 d. Number of responsible adults in the home
o ANS: B
o Rationale: A child's developmental stage determines the types of injuries they are
likely to encounter.

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8. Which is now referred to as the "new morbidity"?

 a. Limitations in the major activities of daily living
 b. Unintentional injuries that cause chronic health problems
 c. Discoveries of new therapies to treat health problems
 d. Behavioral, social, and educational problems that alter health
o ANS: D
o Rationale: The "new morbidity" refers to behavioral, social, and educational
issues that interfere with a child's social and academic development.

9. A nurse on a pediatric unit is practicing family-centered care. Which is most descriptive
of the care the nurse is delivering?

 a. Taking over total care of the child to reduce stress on the family
 b. Encouraging family dependence on health care systems
 c. Recognizing that the family is the constant in a child’s life
 d. Excluding families from the decision-making process
o ANS: C
o Rationale: Family-centered care recognizes the family as the constant in the
child's life and emphasizes respect, collaboration, and support.

10. The nurse is preparing an in-service education to staff about atraumatic care for
pediatric patients. Which intervention should the nurse include?

 a. Prepare the child for separation from parents during hospitalization by reviewing a
video.
 b. Prepare the child before any unfamiliar treatment or procedure by demonstrating on a
stuffed animal.
 c. Help the child accept the loss of control associated with hospitalization.
 d. Help the child accept pain that is connected with a treatment or procedure.
o ANS: B
o Rationale: Atraumatic care involves preparing children for procedures,
controlling pain, and minimizing separation from parents.

11. Which is most suggestive that a nurse has a nontherapeutic relationship with a patient
and family?

 a. Staff is concerned about the nurse’s actions with the patient and family.
 b. Staff assignments allow the nurse to care for same patient and family over an extended
time.
 c. Nurse is able to withdraw emotionally when emotional overload occurs but still
remains committed.
 d. Nurse uses teaching skills to instruct patient and family rather than doing everything
for them.
o ANS: A