MN 580 (PEDIATRICS) EXAM BANK
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, The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner learns that the mother of a 3yearold child has been
treated for depression for over 5 years. Which aspect of this child's development will be of the most
concern to the nurse practitioner?
speech and language
A child is in the clinic for evaluation of an asthma action plan. The primary care pediatric nurse
practitioner notes that the child's last visit was for a prekindergarten physical and observes that the
child is extremely anxious. What will the nurse practitioner do initially?
Review the purpose of this visit and any anticipated procedures.
The mother of a newborn tells the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner that she is worried that her
child will develop allergies and asthma. Which tool will the nurse practitioner use to evaluate this risk?
Three generation pedigree
The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner evaluates a schoolage child whose body mass index (BMI)
is greater than the 97th percentile. The nurse practitioner is concerned about possible metabolic
syndrome and orders laboratory tests to evaluate this. Which diagnosis will the nurse practitioner
document for this visit?
Obesity
The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner prescribes a twice daily inhaled corticosteroid for a
12yearold child. At a well child visit, the child reports not using the medication on a regular basis. Which
response by the pediatric nurse practitioner demonstrates an understanding of client centered care?
Asking the child to describe usual daily routines and schedules
During a well child assessment of an 18monthold child, the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner
observes the child becoming irritable and uncooperative. The parent tells the child to stop fussing. What
will the nurse practitioner do?
Offer the child a book or a toy to look at.
Which recommendation will a primary care pediatric nurse practitioner make when parents ask about
ways to discipline their 3yearold child who draws on the walls with crayons?
Provide a roll of paper for drawing and teach the child to use this.
he primary care pediatric nurse practitioner sees a developmentally delayed toddler for an initial visit.
The family has just moved to the area and asks the nurse practitioner about community services and
resources for their child. What should the nurse practitioner do initially?
Ask the parents if they have an individualized family service plan (IFSP).
The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner performs a physical examination on a 9month old infant
and notes two central incisors on the lower gums. The parent states that the infant nurses, takes solid
foods three times daily, and occasionally takes water from a cup. What will the pediatric nurse
practitioner counsel the parent to promote optimum dental health?
, make appt for dental visit
A 5 day old infant comes in for a newborn checkup. On assessment of the newborn, you note that the
skin is jaundice in color. The anterior fontanel is slightly sunken. Per mom, the infant has only had 2
diapers today. The infant is strictly breastfed and this is moms first child. She states baby is having
trouble latching on. A bilirubin level is sent and comes back at 18. You identify this newborn to be
dehydrated and is most likely to have breast milk jaundice. Which nursing intervention(s) will be
required for this baby?
1.Phototherapy
2. Providing support and education for the lactating mother
3. Strict monitoring of intake and output
***4. All of the above***
Results from cerebrospinal fluid that was tested for meningitis have been received by the nurse.
Theresults indicate bacterial meningitis. The nurse knows this because the results show:
An elevated protein count and a low glucose level.
The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is performing a well child assessment on a 13 year old
female whose mother asks when her daughter's periods may start. Which information will the nurse
practitioner use to help estimate the onset of periods?
The patient’s age at thelarche
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beginning of breast development
A 16-year-old male has received a pink-slip from the police for inpatient psychiatric treatment. The teen
has been expressing thoughts of hanging himself because Life sucks. The nursing staff should consider
placing the child:
In an area where he can be watched one-on-one
A child that has not exhibited enuresis in four years has exhibited this behavior pattern for the last
week. The reason a child may revert back to this behavior pattern is because of:
stress
A child has been exhibiting the MacDonald Triad. These behaviors include:
Swinging a cat by the tail, bed-wetting, and lighting paper on fire in the trash can.
During a clinic visit, a child's rapid capillary screening test for lead reveals a level of 11 mcg/dL. What will
the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner do next?
Order a venous sample to test for lead levels.
MULTIPLE CHOICE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND COMPLETE WELL EXPLAINED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES WELL
EXPLAINED AND VERIFIED BY EXPERTS
AND GRADED A+ ALREADY
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UPDATE 2024 WITH 100% GUARANTEED
SUCCESS AFTER DOWNLOAD (ALL YOU
NEED TO PASS YOUR EXAMS)
,
, The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner learns that the mother of a 3yearold child has been
treated for depression for over 5 years. Which aspect of this child's development will be of the most
concern to the nurse practitioner?
speech and language
A child is in the clinic for evaluation of an asthma action plan. The primary care pediatric nurse
practitioner notes that the child's last visit was for a prekindergarten physical and observes that the
child is extremely anxious. What will the nurse practitioner do initially?
Review the purpose of this visit and any anticipated procedures.
The mother of a newborn tells the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner that she is worried that her
child will develop allergies and asthma. Which tool will the nurse practitioner use to evaluate this risk?
Three generation pedigree
The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner evaluates a schoolage child whose body mass index (BMI)
is greater than the 97th percentile. The nurse practitioner is concerned about possible metabolic
syndrome and orders laboratory tests to evaluate this. Which diagnosis will the nurse practitioner
document for this visit?
Obesity
The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner prescribes a twice daily inhaled corticosteroid for a
12yearold child. At a well child visit, the child reports not using the medication on a regular basis. Which
response by the pediatric nurse practitioner demonstrates an understanding of client centered care?
Asking the child to describe usual daily routines and schedules
During a well child assessment of an 18monthold child, the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner
observes the child becoming irritable and uncooperative. The parent tells the child to stop fussing. What
will the nurse practitioner do?
Offer the child a book or a toy to look at.
Which recommendation will a primary care pediatric nurse practitioner make when parents ask about
ways to discipline their 3yearold child who draws on the walls with crayons?
Provide a roll of paper for drawing and teach the child to use this.
he primary care pediatric nurse practitioner sees a developmentally delayed toddler for an initial visit.
The family has just moved to the area and asks the nurse practitioner about community services and
resources for their child. What should the nurse practitioner do initially?
Ask the parents if they have an individualized family service plan (IFSP).
The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner performs a physical examination on a 9month old infant
and notes two central incisors on the lower gums. The parent states that the infant nurses, takes solid
foods three times daily, and occasionally takes water from a cup. What will the pediatric nurse
practitioner counsel the parent to promote optimum dental health?
, make appt for dental visit
A 5 day old infant comes in for a newborn checkup. On assessment of the newborn, you note that the
skin is jaundice in color. The anterior fontanel is slightly sunken. Per mom, the infant has only had 2
diapers today. The infant is strictly breastfed and this is moms first child. She states baby is having
trouble latching on. A bilirubin level is sent and comes back at 18. You identify this newborn to be
dehydrated and is most likely to have breast milk jaundice. Which nursing intervention(s) will be
required for this baby?
1.Phototherapy
2. Providing support and education for the lactating mother
3. Strict monitoring of intake and output
***4. All of the above***
Results from cerebrospinal fluid that was tested for meningitis have been received by the nurse.
Theresults indicate bacterial meningitis. The nurse knows this because the results show:
An elevated protein count and a low glucose level.
The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is performing a well child assessment on a 13 year old
female whose mother asks when her daughter's periods may start. Which information will the nurse
practitioner use to help estimate the onset of periods?
The patient’s age at thelarche
thelarche
beginning of breast development
A 16-year-old male has received a pink-slip from the police for inpatient psychiatric treatment. The teen
has been expressing thoughts of hanging himself because Life sucks. The nursing staff should consider
placing the child:
In an area where he can be watched one-on-one
A child that has not exhibited enuresis in four years has exhibited this behavior pattern for the last
week. The reason a child may revert back to this behavior pattern is because of:
stress
A child has been exhibiting the MacDonald Triad. These behaviors include:
Swinging a cat by the tail, bed-wetting, and lighting paper on fire in the trash can.
During a clinic visit, a child's rapid capillary screening test for lead reveals a level of 11 mcg/dL. What will
the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner do next?
Order a venous sample to test for lead levels.
