NURSING 34 CHAPTERS INTRODUCTION TO NURSING NCLEX
MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING BEST NURSING (Q & As)
8TH EDITION LEIFER ,100% CORRECT/ RATED A+
1. The nurse working with children from dysfunctional families must be prepared to address what associated
problem(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Lack of trust
b. Acting out
c. Exaggerated self-confidence
d. Blaming others for problems
e. Depression
ANS: A, B, E
Children from dysfunctional families exhibit lack of trust, act out, and show signs of depression.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 766
TOP: Dysfunctional Families KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Coping
and Adaptation
, NURSING 34 CHAPTERS INTRODUCTION TO NURSING NCLEX
MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING BEST NURSING (Q & As)
8TH EDITION LEIFER ,100% CORRECT/ RATED A+
2. The nurse counsels parents that the early school years create nervous tension in the child manifested by
which abnormal behavior(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Masturbation
b. Food fads
c. Stuttering
d. Aggressive behavior
e. Nonnutritive sucking
ANS: C, D, E
Stuttering, aggressive behavior, and finger or thumb sucking that appear suddenly with no previous history are
a clue to increased nervous tension in the young school-age child. Masturbation and food fads are normal
behavioral phenomena for the early school-age child.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 767
TOP: Nervous Tension KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Coping
and Adaptation
3. The nurse states that the members of a mental health team for child guidance include which member(s)?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Psychiatrist
b. Pediatrician
c. Psychologist
d. Dietitian
e. Social worker
ANS: A, B, C, E
The traditional members of the child guidance team are the psychiatrist, pediatrician, psychologist, and social
worker. The dietitian is not usually on the treatment team.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: PageN7U66RSINGTB.COM TOP: Members of the Child Guidance Team
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
, NURSING 34 CHAPTERS INTRODUCTION TO NURSING NCLEX
MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING BEST NURSING (Q & As)
8TH EDITION LEIFER ,100% CORRECT/ RATED A+
4. The school nurse cautions a group of parents about the prevalence of children who get high by inhaling
hydrocarbons and fluorocarbons. Which products contain these substances? (Select all that apply.)
a. Glue
b. Chlorine
c. Cleaning fluid
d. Copy machine toner
e. Aerosol sprays
ANS: A, C, E
Although there are many products that could be inhaled, the most frequently used products are glue, cleaning
fluid, aerosol sprays, Freon, shoe polish, and gasoline products.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 774 OBJ: 8 TOP: Inhaling Hydrocarbons
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Disease
5. The nurse is planning the care of an adolescent with anorexia nervosa. What characteristic(s) cause this
disorder? (Select all that apply.)
a. Discomfort relative to emerging sexuality
b. Fear of intimacy
c. Pervasive high self-esteem
d. Egocentricity
e. Inability to meet developmental needs
, NURSING 34 CHAPTERS INTRODUCTION TO NURSING NCLEX
MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING BEST NURSING (Q & As)
8TH EDITION LEIFER ,100% CORRECT/ RATED A+
ANS: A, B, D, E
All options except pervasive high self-esteem are considered to be a cause of anorexia nervosa. Pervasive low
self-esteem also is considered a cause of anorexia nervosa.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 769
TOP: Anorexia Nervosa KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and
Adaptation
6. The nurse is assessing a 16-year-old female for characteristics of anorexia nervosa. Which assessment
finding(s) would lead the nurse to suspect the possibility of this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
a. Amenorrhea
b. Severe weight loss
c. Oily skin
d. Hypertension
e. Lanugo on back
ANS: A, B, E
The primary symptom of anorexia nervosa is severe weight loss. Adolescents who wish to be fashion models
or actresses or who participate in sports, dance, or gymnastics activities may be at risk for developing an
eating disorder. On physical examination, some of the following conditions may be evident: dry skin,
amenorrhea, lanugo hair over the back and extremities, cold intolerance, low blood pressure, abdominal pain,
and constipation.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 769
TOP: Anorexia Nervosa KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity:
Physiological Adaptation
7. A nurse is hired to work in a psychiatric facility on a unit specializing in obsessive compulsive disorders
(OCD). Which diagnoses might the nurse expect to encounter? (Select all that apply.)
a. Trichotillomania e. Oppositional defiant disorder
b. Hoarding disorder
c. Excoriation disorder
d. Body dysmorphic disorder
MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING BEST NURSING (Q & As)
8TH EDITION LEIFER ,100% CORRECT/ RATED A+
1. The nurse working with children from dysfunctional families must be prepared to address what associated
problem(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Lack of trust
b. Acting out
c. Exaggerated self-confidence
d. Blaming others for problems
e. Depression
ANS: A, B, E
Children from dysfunctional families exhibit lack of trust, act out, and show signs of depression.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 766
TOP: Dysfunctional Families KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Coping
and Adaptation
, NURSING 34 CHAPTERS INTRODUCTION TO NURSING NCLEX
MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING BEST NURSING (Q & As)
8TH EDITION LEIFER ,100% CORRECT/ RATED A+
2. The nurse counsels parents that the early school years create nervous tension in the child manifested by
which abnormal behavior(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Masturbation
b. Food fads
c. Stuttering
d. Aggressive behavior
e. Nonnutritive sucking
ANS: C, D, E
Stuttering, aggressive behavior, and finger or thumb sucking that appear suddenly with no previous history are
a clue to increased nervous tension in the young school-age child. Masturbation and food fads are normal
behavioral phenomena for the early school-age child.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 767
TOP: Nervous Tension KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Coping
and Adaptation
3. The nurse states that the members of a mental health team for child guidance include which member(s)?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Psychiatrist
b. Pediatrician
c. Psychologist
d. Dietitian
e. Social worker
ANS: A, B, C, E
The traditional members of the child guidance team are the psychiatrist, pediatrician, psychologist, and social
worker. The dietitian is not usually on the treatment team.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: PageN7U66RSINGTB.COM TOP: Members of the Child Guidance Team
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
, NURSING 34 CHAPTERS INTRODUCTION TO NURSING NCLEX
MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING BEST NURSING (Q & As)
8TH EDITION LEIFER ,100% CORRECT/ RATED A+
4. The school nurse cautions a group of parents about the prevalence of children who get high by inhaling
hydrocarbons and fluorocarbons. Which products contain these substances? (Select all that apply.)
a. Glue
b. Chlorine
c. Cleaning fluid
d. Copy machine toner
e. Aerosol sprays
ANS: A, C, E
Although there are many products that could be inhaled, the most frequently used products are glue, cleaning
fluid, aerosol sprays, Freon, shoe polish, and gasoline products.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 774 OBJ: 8 TOP: Inhaling Hydrocarbons
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Disease
5. The nurse is planning the care of an adolescent with anorexia nervosa. What characteristic(s) cause this
disorder? (Select all that apply.)
a. Discomfort relative to emerging sexuality
b. Fear of intimacy
c. Pervasive high self-esteem
d. Egocentricity
e. Inability to meet developmental needs
, NURSING 34 CHAPTERS INTRODUCTION TO NURSING NCLEX
MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING BEST NURSING (Q & As)
8TH EDITION LEIFER ,100% CORRECT/ RATED A+
ANS: A, B, D, E
All options except pervasive high self-esteem are considered to be a cause of anorexia nervosa. Pervasive low
self-esteem also is considered a cause of anorexia nervosa.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 769
TOP: Anorexia Nervosa KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and
Adaptation
6. The nurse is assessing a 16-year-old female for characteristics of anorexia nervosa. Which assessment
finding(s) would lead the nurse to suspect the possibility of this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
a. Amenorrhea
b. Severe weight loss
c. Oily skin
d. Hypertension
e. Lanugo on back
ANS: A, B, E
The primary symptom of anorexia nervosa is severe weight loss. Adolescents who wish to be fashion models
or actresses or who participate in sports, dance, or gymnastics activities may be at risk for developing an
eating disorder. On physical examination, some of the following conditions may be evident: dry skin,
amenorrhea, lanugo hair over the back and extremities, cold intolerance, low blood pressure, abdominal pain,
and constipation.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 769
TOP: Anorexia Nervosa KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity:
Physiological Adaptation
7. A nurse is hired to work in a psychiatric facility on a unit specializing in obsessive compulsive disorders
(OCD). Which diagnoses might the nurse expect to encounter? (Select all that apply.)
a. Trichotillomania e. Oppositional defiant disorder
b. Hoarding disorder
c. Excoriation disorder
d. Body dysmorphic disorder
