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An 18 month old has an appointment for a well check. Which approach
should the nurse use to conduct assessment?
A) have the parent hold the toddler during the physical
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B) assess ears and mouth first
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C) carry out the head to toe assessment, toddles will always be defiant
D) assess fine motor function by letting the child jump, run, and walk
around the room— Ans: A) have the parent hold the toddler during the
physical
A young mother asks for advice about handling her 2 year old's negative
behavior. Which statement is the best recommendation?
A) ignore the behavior because it is expected in this age group
B) set realistic limits for the child, then be sure to stick to them
C) encourage the young mom to ask the grandmother for more help
D) punish the child for misbehaving— Ans: B) set realistic limits for the
child, then be sure to stick to them
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which of the following vaccines provides some protection against
bacterial meningitis, epiglottitis, and bacterial pneumonia?
A) Hib vaccine
B) hep B vaccine
C) Varicella vaccine
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D) Influenza Vaccine— Ans: A) Hib vaccine
a nurse is assessing the growth and development of a 10 year old. What
is the expected behavior of this child?
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A) enjoys physical demonstration of the affection
B) is selfish and insensitive to the welfare of others
C) is uncooperative in play and in school
D) has a strong sense of justice & fairness— Ans: D) has a strong sense of
justice & fairness
the nurse explains to a parent that the normal reaction an infant may
experience 12-25 hrs after receiving a DTaP immunization. The nurse
determines the teaching is effective when the parent asks:
A) should i wake my baby up to breastfeed more frequently?
B) how much acetaminophen should i give for the fever?
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C) can you give imodium to an infant?
D) what kind of nose spray can I use for the baby's condition— Ans: B)
how much acetaminophen should i give for the fever?
A father brings his 2.5 yo to the clinic and states he says "no" whenever
he is asked to do something. The nurse should explain that negativism
demonstrated by toddlers is frequently an expression of
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A) pursuit of autonomy
B) Fear
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C) separation anxiety
D) an identity crisis— Ans: A) pursuit of autonomy
a nurse conducts teaching with parents about the cause of tinea capitis.
The nurse evaluates success of the teaching when the parent repeats
which of the following?
A) it is a result from overexposure to the sun
B) it is caused by infestations with mites
C) it is an allergic reaction
D) it is a fungal infection of the scalp— Ans: D) it is a fungal infection of
the scalp
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a mother calls the clinic because her 2 yo daughter has a rectal temp of
37.8 C (100*F). She wonders how high the fever should be before she
gives medications to reduce it. What is the best response by the nurse?
A) all fevers should be treated to prevent seizures
B) Antipyretics should be used with any rise in temperature. they can
help change the course of an infection
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C) Give you child aspirin when the fever is above 38 C (100.4*F)
D) usually in a normal healthy child, if your child is not uncomfortable,
fevers less than 38 C (100.4*F) do not require medication— Ans: D)
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usually in a normal healthy child, if your child is not uncomfortable, fevers
less than 38 C (100.4*F) do not require medication
the nurse recognizes that the single most important factor to consider
when communicating with children is:
A) the child's physical condition
B) presence or absence of the child's parents
C) nonverbal behaviors of the child
D) developmental level of the child— Ans: D) developmental level of the
child
The mother of a newborn expresses concern that her breastfeeding
baby is not gaining weight. She tells the nurse that when she brought the
baby home from the hospital, he weighed 8 lbs. The nurse weighs the