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Test Bank for Davis Advantage for Pediatric Nursing: Critical
Components of Nursing Care, 3rd Edition
By Kathryn Rudd
All Chapters (1-22) Q&A Verified With Rationales| Grade A+ Assured
ISB 9780803666535
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Issues and Trends in Pediatric Nursing .......................................................... 3
Chapter 2 Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations ......................................... 20
Chapter 3 Family Dynamics and Communicating With Children and Families .............. 39
Chapter 4 Cultural, Spiritual, and Environmental Influences on the Child .................... 58
Chapter 5 End-of-Life Care ............................................................................................. 78
Chapter 6 Communicable Diseases ................................................................................ 99
Chapter 7 Growth and Development of the Child ......................................................... 118
Chapter 8 Newborns and Infants .................................................................................. 137
Chapter 9 Toddlers and Preschoolers .......................................................................... 158
Chapter 10 School-Age Children ................................................................................... 180
Chapter 11 Adolescents ................................................................................................ 201
Chapter 12 Respiratory Disorders ............................................................................... 220
Chapter 13 Cardiovascular Disorders .......................................................................... 240
Chapter 14 Neurological and Sensory Disorders ......................................................... 260
Chapter 15 Mental Health Disorders ............................................................................ 280
Chapter 16 Gastrointestinal Disorders ........................................................................ 300
Chapter 17 Renal Disorders ......................................................................................... 320
Chapter 18 Endocrine Disorders .................................................................................. 340
Chapter 19 Reproductive and Genetic Disorders ......................................................... 360
Chapter 20 Hematological, Immunological, and Neoplastic Disorders ........................ 382
Chapter 21 Musculoskeletal Disorders ........................................................................ 402
Chapter 22 Dermatological Diseases............................................................................ 420
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Answers at the End of Each Chapter
Chapter 1: Issues and Trends in Pediatric Nursing
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
The RN 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 RN, 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 RNs must know how to take care of all ages of clients.”
2. “As a pediatric RN, 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 RN. Neonatal RNs work with newborn
babies, toddlers, and preschool-age children.”
4. “Being a pediatric RN requires a master’s degree, so be sure to work hard in school!”
The medical-surgical float RN is assigned to the pediatric unit for the first time and states
thatthe 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 client.
2. Pediatric nursing involves the client’s family in the plan of care.
3. Pediatric nursing in based on prevention of infectious diseases.
4. Pediatric nursing involves cultural sensitivity in client care.
The culturally sensitive pediatric RN 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, basedon 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.
The RN at a family clinic is providing care to an adolescent client diagnosed with diabetes. The
client 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.”
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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.”
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 RN.
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.
Which of the following tasks is associated with the pediatric medical home care model of
pediatric nursing?
1. The RN refers the family to a childhood cancer support group prior to discharge from the
hospital.
2. The RN includes a simple explanation of the procedure to the child based on the child’s
developmental level.
3. The RN includes the family’s cultural celebrations and observations while providing care
to the child.
4. The RN develops the plan of care with the child and family as the focal point of the
interventions.
The pediatric RN begins a research project on 8-year-old clients with the medical diagnosis of
pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). The family has consented to the
research, but as the RN begins to administer the intervention, the client refuses to cooperate.
What is the appropriate response to this refusal?
1. The RN should discuss with the family the options of performing the intervention
without the child’s knowledge.
2. The RN should explain to the child that this is necessary and promise a reward at the
end of the research project.
3. The RN should refuse to perform the intervention until the child consents to the
intervention and project.
4. The RN should discuss the pros and cons of the research project with the child and focus
on the outcomes.
A RN is providing relationship-based care to a pediatric client. Which of the following is a
challenge the RN 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
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Test Bank for Davis Advantage for Pediatric Nursing: Critical
Components of Nursing Care, 3rd Edition
By Kathryn Rudd
All Chapters (1-22) Q&A Verified With Rationales| Grade A+ Assured
ISB 9780803666535
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, THIS DOCUMENT BELONGS TO TESTBANKSPROF
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Issues and Trends in Pediatric Nursing .......................................................... 3
Chapter 2 Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations ......................................... 20
Chapter 3 Family Dynamics and Communicating With Children and Families .............. 39
Chapter 4 Cultural, Spiritual, and Environmental Influences on the Child .................... 58
Chapter 5 End-of-Life Care ............................................................................................. 78
Chapter 6 Communicable Diseases ................................................................................ 99
Chapter 7 Growth and Development of the Child ......................................................... 118
Chapter 8 Newborns and Infants .................................................................................. 137
Chapter 9 Toddlers and Preschoolers .......................................................................... 158
Chapter 10 School-Age Children ................................................................................... 180
Chapter 11 Adolescents ................................................................................................ 201
Chapter 12 Respiratory Disorders ............................................................................... 220
Chapter 13 Cardiovascular Disorders .......................................................................... 240
Chapter 14 Neurological and Sensory Disorders ......................................................... 260
Chapter 15 Mental Health Disorders ............................................................................ 280
Chapter 16 Gastrointestinal Disorders ........................................................................ 300
Chapter 17 Renal Disorders ......................................................................................... 320
Chapter 18 Endocrine Disorders .................................................................................. 340
Chapter 19 Reproductive and Genetic Disorders ......................................................... 360
Chapter 20 Hematological, Immunological, and Neoplastic Disorders ........................ 382
Chapter 21 Musculoskeletal Disorders ........................................................................ 402
Chapter 22 Dermatological Diseases............................................................................ 420
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Answers at the End of Each Chapter
Chapter 1: Issues and Trends in Pediatric Nursing
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
The RN 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 RN, 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 RNs must know how to take care of all ages of clients.”
2. “As a pediatric RN, 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 RN. Neonatal RNs work with newborn
babies, toddlers, and preschool-age children.”
4. “Being a pediatric RN requires a master’s degree, so be sure to work hard in school!”
The medical-surgical float RN is assigned to the pediatric unit for the first time and states
thatthe 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 client.
2. Pediatric nursing involves the client’s family in the plan of care.
3. Pediatric nursing in based on prevention of infectious diseases.
4. Pediatric nursing involves cultural sensitivity in client care.
The culturally sensitive pediatric RN 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, basedon 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.
The RN at a family clinic is providing care to an adolescent client diagnosed with diabetes. The
client 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.”
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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.”
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 RN.
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.
Which of the following tasks is associated with the pediatric medical home care model of
pediatric nursing?
1. The RN refers the family to a childhood cancer support group prior to discharge from the
hospital.
2. The RN includes a simple explanation of the procedure to the child based on the child’s
developmental level.
3. The RN includes the family’s cultural celebrations and observations while providing care
to the child.
4. The RN develops the plan of care with the child and family as the focal point of the
interventions.
The pediatric RN begins a research project on 8-year-old clients with the medical diagnosis of
pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). The family has consented to the
research, but as the RN begins to administer the intervention, the client refuses to cooperate.
What is the appropriate response to this refusal?
1. The RN should discuss with the family the options of performing the intervention
without the child’s knowledge.
2. The RN should explain to the child that this is necessary and promise a reward at the
end of the research project.
3. The RN should refuse to perform the intervention until the child consents to the
intervention and project.
4. The RN should discuss the pros and cons of the research project with the child and focus
on the outcomes.
A RN is providing relationship-based care to a pediatric client. Which of the following is a
challenge the RN 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
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