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Chapter 26: The Child with a Cardiovascular Disorder Chapter 27: The Child with a Condition of the Blood, Blood-Forming Organs, or Lymphatic System Chapter 28: The Child with a Gastrointestinal Condition Chapter 29: The Child with a Genitourinary Condition Chapter 30: The Child with a Skin Condition

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. An adolescent is brought to the emergency department after an automobile accident. When the nurse approaches the adolescent, he becomes combative. The nurse notes his speech is slurred and his gait is ataxic. What does the nurse suspect the adolescent has used? a. Alcohol b. Cocaine c. Amphetamines d. PCP ANS: A Behavioral signs of alcohol ingestion include slurred speech, short attention span, drowsiness, combativeness, and violence. DIF: Cognitive Level: ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse has reviewed dietary restrictions for celiac disease with concerned parents. Which grain will the nurse explain can be eaten with celiac disease? a. Wheat b. Oats c. Barley d. Rice ANS: D Rice is a gluten-free grain that can be eaten by children afflicted with celiac disease. These children will have a lifelong restriction of wheat, oats, barley, and rye. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 667 OBJ: 4 TOP: Celiac Disease KEY: Nursing P...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement made by a parent indicates the need for further teaching about strategies to control itching for the infant with eczema? a. “Wool is the best fabric for the infant‘s clothing.” b. “I should avoid laundry detergents with fragrances.” c. “I put cotton gloves on the infant‘s hands.” d. “The infant‘s fingernails are kept short.” ANS: A Clothing should be made of cotton. Wool is avoided because of its allergy potential. DIF:...

Chapter 21: The Child’s Experience of Hospitalization Chapter 22: Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family Chapter 23: The Child with a Sensory or Neurological Condition Chapter 24: The Child with a Musculoskeletal Condition Chapter 25: The Child with a Respiratory Disorder

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is an appropriate intervention for the edematous child with reduced mobility related to nephrotic syndrome? a. Reach the child to minimize body movements. b. Change the child‘s position frequently. c. Keep the head of the child‘s bed flat. d. Keep edematous areas moist and covered. ANS: B The child should be turned frequently to prevent respiratory tract infection and to prevent pressure on delicate skin. 2. The nurse discussed strategies with a pa...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement indicates that the child‘s parents understand how to perform respiratory therapy? a. “We do her postural drainage before the aerosol therapy.” b. “We give her respiratory treatments when she is coughing a lot.” c. “We give the aerosol followed by postural drainage before meals.” d. “She needs respiratory therapy every day when she has an infection.” ANS: C Postural drainage for the child with CF is done following nebulization...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The child receiving a transfusion complains of back pain and itching. What is the best initial action by the nurse? a. Notify the charge nurse. b. Disconnect intravenous lines immediately. c. Give diphenhydramine (Benadryl). d. Clamp off blood and keep line open with normal saline. ANS: D If a blood transfusion reaction occurs, the first action is to stop the blood infusion, keep the line open with normal saline, and notify the charge nurse. DIF: Cognitive ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Through what does the infant born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome acquire oxygenated blood? a. The patent ductus arteriosus b. A ventricular septal defect c. The closure of the foramen ovale d. An atrial septal defect ANS: D Because the right side of the heart must take over pumping blood to both the lungs and systemic circulation, the ductus arteriosus must remain open to shunt the oxygenated blood from the lungs. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF:...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 4-year-old child asks tearfully if the IM injection will hurt. What is the nurse‘s most effective response? a. “No. It is over before you know it.” b. “Yes. It will sting a little.” c. “No. Would you like to see the syringe?” d. “Yes. Your mom and I are going to hold you to help you be still.” ANS: B Truthful answers will give a child a realistic expectation and help establish trust in the nurse. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: ...