NURS 4331 Exam 2 Guide With
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What would be most effective in helping promote initiative and nutritional
health for a preschooler? - ANSWER Allowing the child to spread soft cheese
on crackers
A young client arrives at the clinic with a rash on the trunk and flexor
surfaces of the extremities. The parent informs the nurse that the rash
started a day before on the exterior surfaces of the extremities; 2 days
before, the child had a really bad rash on the face. The health care provider
diagnoses the child with erythema infectiosum. The nurse tells the parent
that this is also known as: - ANSWER fifth disease
A parent brings the 4-year-old child for a check-up. Which finding would
concern the nurse? - ANSWER Resting pulse rate of 120
A father and his 4-year-old son are waiting in an exam room when the nurse
enters and greets them. Which activity that the nurse observes the boy doing
would best demonstrate the primary developmental task of the
preschool-age child, according to Erikson? - ANSWER Opening drawers in the
room, pulling out supplies, and examining them
When assessing a child and his parents during a well-child visit, the nurse
determines that the child is experiencing night terrors. Which of the
following would the nurse be most likely to suggest to assist the parents in
dealing with this issue.? - ANSWER Allowing the episode to take its course
The parents of a preschool-aged child are investigating child care centers to
,enroll the child. What would the nurse review with the parents prior to them
making a decision? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Repetition and
reinforcement
Repetition and reinforcement - ANSWER Introduce new food gradually and
include variety
The nurse is assessing a 4-year-old child. Which assessment finding would
the nurse identify as being of the highest concern? - ANSWER Stands on one
foot for about 3 seconds.
The nurse has completed an education program on normal communication
abilities in the preschool child. Which statement by a participant indicates a
need for further education? - ANSWER "I'm concerned that my 5-year-old
can only count to 20."
During a well-child checkup, the mother of a 5-year-old girl reports her
daughter seems much smaller than her 2 older children did at this same age.
A review of the medical record reveals that the child is 44 inches tall and
weighs 42 pounds. What information should be included in the response by
the nurse? - ANSWER "Your daughter is slightly taller than other children her
age but her weight is normal."
The nurse is assessing a 3-year-old child. Which assessment finding would
the nurse identify as abnormal? - ANSWER Falls when bending over to touch
toes.
The nurse is assessing a 5-year-old child. Which assessment finding would be
documented as abnormal? - ANSWER Inability to state address
Which type of play would the nurse use to prepare a preschooler for
upcoming surgery to reduce the stress of the event? - ANSWER Dramatic play
, The parent of a 5-year-old child calls the doctor's office to seek advice about
proper nutrition for her child. Which statement by the mother indicates that
further teaching is needed? - ANSWER "Since she doesn't like vegetables, we
no longer serve them to her."
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child that will be undergoing a procedure to
remove a mass from the abdomen. In order to help the child remain calm in
preparation for getting an IV catheter placed, what intervention might the
nurse implement? - ANSWER Allow the child to play with a procedure doll
The parent of a four year-old child has expressed concern that the child is
wetting her bed several times each week. What should the nurse teach the
parent? - ANSWER Bed wetting is not an unexpected behavior at this age
The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child. The child's parent reports that the
parent and child are constantly fighting about the child's choice of clothing.
The child insists on selecting ones own clothes. The parent is tired of the
power struggle and is embarrassed by the child's mismatched apparel. The
parent asks for guidance. How should the nurse respond? - ANSWER "Offer
two or three coordinated outfits and let the child choose."
A 12-year-old girl has recently begun menstruating and is well into puberty.
She is visiting the doctor today for a routine physical examination. Which of
the following findings should cause concern in the nurse? - ANSWER Vulvar
irritation
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What would be most effective in helping promote initiative and nutritional
health for a preschooler? - ANSWER Allowing the child to spread soft cheese
on crackers
A young client arrives at the clinic with a rash on the trunk and flexor
surfaces of the extremities. The parent informs the nurse that the rash
started a day before on the exterior surfaces of the extremities; 2 days
before, the child had a really bad rash on the face. The health care provider
diagnoses the child with erythema infectiosum. The nurse tells the parent
that this is also known as: - ANSWER fifth disease
A parent brings the 4-year-old child for a check-up. Which finding would
concern the nurse? - ANSWER Resting pulse rate of 120
A father and his 4-year-old son are waiting in an exam room when the nurse
enters and greets them. Which activity that the nurse observes the boy doing
would best demonstrate the primary developmental task of the
preschool-age child, according to Erikson? - ANSWER Opening drawers in the
room, pulling out supplies, and examining them
When assessing a child and his parents during a well-child visit, the nurse
determines that the child is experiencing night terrors. Which of the
following would the nurse be most likely to suggest to assist the parents in
dealing with this issue.? - ANSWER Allowing the episode to take its course
The parents of a preschool-aged child are investigating child care centers to
,enroll the child. What would the nurse review with the parents prior to them
making a decision? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Repetition and
reinforcement
Repetition and reinforcement - ANSWER Introduce new food gradually and
include variety
The nurse is assessing a 4-year-old child. Which assessment finding would
the nurse identify as being of the highest concern? - ANSWER Stands on one
foot for about 3 seconds.
The nurse has completed an education program on normal communication
abilities in the preschool child. Which statement by a participant indicates a
need for further education? - ANSWER "I'm concerned that my 5-year-old
can only count to 20."
During a well-child checkup, the mother of a 5-year-old girl reports her
daughter seems much smaller than her 2 older children did at this same age.
A review of the medical record reveals that the child is 44 inches tall and
weighs 42 pounds. What information should be included in the response by
the nurse? - ANSWER "Your daughter is slightly taller than other children her
age but her weight is normal."
The nurse is assessing a 3-year-old child. Which assessment finding would
the nurse identify as abnormal? - ANSWER Falls when bending over to touch
toes.
The nurse is assessing a 5-year-old child. Which assessment finding would be
documented as abnormal? - ANSWER Inability to state address
Which type of play would the nurse use to prepare a preschooler for
upcoming surgery to reduce the stress of the event? - ANSWER Dramatic play
, The parent of a 5-year-old child calls the doctor's office to seek advice about
proper nutrition for her child. Which statement by the mother indicates that
further teaching is needed? - ANSWER "Since she doesn't like vegetables, we
no longer serve them to her."
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child that will be undergoing a procedure to
remove a mass from the abdomen. In order to help the child remain calm in
preparation for getting an IV catheter placed, what intervention might the
nurse implement? - ANSWER Allow the child to play with a procedure doll
The parent of a four year-old child has expressed concern that the child is
wetting her bed several times each week. What should the nurse teach the
parent? - ANSWER Bed wetting is not an unexpected behavior at this age
The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child. The child's parent reports that the
parent and child are constantly fighting about the child's choice of clothing.
The child insists on selecting ones own clothes. The parent is tired of the
power struggle and is embarrassed by the child's mismatched apparel. The
parent asks for guidance. How should the nurse respond? - ANSWER "Offer
two or three coordinated outfits and let the child choose."
A 12-year-old girl has recently begun menstruating and is well into puberty.
She is visiting the doctor today for a routine physical examination. Which of
the following findings should cause concern in the nurse? - ANSWER Vulvar
irritation
