MCN 374 Exam 1 Questions and
Answers25
unmyelinated - ANSWERS -Pain travels more on (myelinated/unmyelinated) nerve fibers.
protest, because we want children to show their emotions rather than be in a state of despair or
denial/detachment - ANSWERS -What is the optimal stage of separation anxiety?
1 mL - ANSWERS -What is the max dose to be administered IM into the ventrogluteal muscle
and vastus lateralis?
0.5 mL - ANSWERS -What is the max dose to be administered IM into the deltoid muscle?
Knowledge deficit r/t preop and postop events, care at home
Anxiety r/t planned surgery
Acute pain r/t surgical procedure - ANSWERS -What are some NANDA's for the child undergoing
surgery?
-genetic/inheritable conditions
-damage during fetal development or birth
-disease or injury acquired during childhood - ANSWERS -Name the 3 causes of chronic
conditions
-fear
-jealousy
-embarrassment
,-resentment
-feelings of loneliness - ANSWERS -What are some of the feelings that a sibling of someone with
a chronic condition may feel?
they have less alveoli and cannot utilize accessory muscles - ANSWERS -Why do children have a
higher respiratory rate?
toddler and preschool - ANSWERS -What age groups have the highest rates of viral infections?
5 years old - ANSWERS -After what age is there an increase in bacterial infections?
dry, 48 - ANSWERS -Children with pneumonitis are at risk for ____ drowning, which results in
____ hrs.
family and culture - ANSWERS -Children grow within the context of their _________and
_________.
cephalocaudal and proximodistal - ANSWERS -Name the two types of growth exhibited in
infants.
the trajectory of growth, ex. a child may be growing normally even if he is at the 88th percentile
as long as he has been consistently around that number throughout his life; when the number
significantly increases or decreases is when further assessment is needed - ANSWERS -What is
important to consider when assessing growth charts?
maturation - ANSWERS -A qualitative change that is characterized by an increase in competence
and ability, resulting in functioning at a higher level
-hold the hospitalized baby often
, -offer comfort after painful procedures
-meet the baby's needs for food and hygiene
-encourage parents to room in
-manage pain effectively with use of pain medications and other non-medical measures -
ANSWERS -What are some nursing applications for infants, according to Erickson?
-accept regression in toileting during illness or hospitalization
-have potty chairs available in hospital and childcare centers
-allow self-feeding opportunities
-encourage child to remove and put on own clothes, brush teeth, and assist with hygiene
-if immobilization for a procedure is necessary, proceed quickly, providing explanations and
comfort - ANSWERS -What are some nursing applications for toddlers, according to Erickson?
-encourage parental involvement in care
-plan for playtime and offer a variety of materials from which to choose
-offer medical equipment for play to lessen anxiety about strange objects - ANSWERS -What are
some nursing applications for preschoolers, according to Erickson?
-explain treatments and procedures
-encourage the child to continue schoolwork while hospitalized
-encourage the child to bring favorite pastimes to the hospital
-help the child to adjust to limitations on favorite activities - ANSWERS -What are some nursing
applications for school age children, according to Erickson?
-provide separate recreation room for hospitalized teens
-take health hx and perform exams without parents present
-introduce adolescent to other teens with similar health problems - ANSWERS -What are some
nursing applications for adolescents, according to Erickson?
Answers25
unmyelinated - ANSWERS -Pain travels more on (myelinated/unmyelinated) nerve fibers.
protest, because we want children to show their emotions rather than be in a state of despair or
denial/detachment - ANSWERS -What is the optimal stage of separation anxiety?
1 mL - ANSWERS -What is the max dose to be administered IM into the ventrogluteal muscle
and vastus lateralis?
0.5 mL - ANSWERS -What is the max dose to be administered IM into the deltoid muscle?
Knowledge deficit r/t preop and postop events, care at home
Anxiety r/t planned surgery
Acute pain r/t surgical procedure - ANSWERS -What are some NANDA's for the child undergoing
surgery?
-genetic/inheritable conditions
-damage during fetal development or birth
-disease or injury acquired during childhood - ANSWERS -Name the 3 causes of chronic
conditions
-fear
-jealousy
-embarrassment
,-resentment
-feelings of loneliness - ANSWERS -What are some of the feelings that a sibling of someone with
a chronic condition may feel?
they have less alveoli and cannot utilize accessory muscles - ANSWERS -Why do children have a
higher respiratory rate?
toddler and preschool - ANSWERS -What age groups have the highest rates of viral infections?
5 years old - ANSWERS -After what age is there an increase in bacterial infections?
dry, 48 - ANSWERS -Children with pneumonitis are at risk for ____ drowning, which results in
____ hrs.
family and culture - ANSWERS -Children grow within the context of their _________and
_________.
cephalocaudal and proximodistal - ANSWERS -Name the two types of growth exhibited in
infants.
the trajectory of growth, ex. a child may be growing normally even if he is at the 88th percentile
as long as he has been consistently around that number throughout his life; when the number
significantly increases or decreases is when further assessment is needed - ANSWERS -What is
important to consider when assessing growth charts?
maturation - ANSWERS -A qualitative change that is characterized by an increase in competence
and ability, resulting in functioning at a higher level
-hold the hospitalized baby often
, -offer comfort after painful procedures
-meet the baby's needs for food and hygiene
-encourage parents to room in
-manage pain effectively with use of pain medications and other non-medical measures -
ANSWERS -What are some nursing applications for infants, according to Erickson?
-accept regression in toileting during illness or hospitalization
-have potty chairs available in hospital and childcare centers
-allow self-feeding opportunities
-encourage child to remove and put on own clothes, brush teeth, and assist with hygiene
-if immobilization for a procedure is necessary, proceed quickly, providing explanations and
comfort - ANSWERS -What are some nursing applications for toddlers, according to Erickson?
-encourage parental involvement in care
-plan for playtime and offer a variety of materials from which to choose
-offer medical equipment for play to lessen anxiety about strange objects - ANSWERS -What are
some nursing applications for preschoolers, according to Erickson?
-explain treatments and procedures
-encourage the child to continue schoolwork while hospitalized
-encourage the child to bring favorite pastimes to the hospital
-help the child to adjust to limitations on favorite activities - ANSWERS -What are some nursing
applications for school age children, according to Erickson?
-provide separate recreation room for hospitalized teens
-take health hx and perform exams without parents present
-introduce adolescent to other teens with similar health problems - ANSWERS -What are some
nursing applications for adolescents, according to Erickson?
