Exam Questions
1. (29957)
The nurse is teaching parents of a toddler who has diabetes mellitus (type 1) about ways to include
their child in the plan of care. Which of the following actions should the parents have the toddler
perform?
a. Choose which finger to use for a fingerstick.
b. Draw up insulin, then the parents check if the dosage is correct.
c. Pick correct food and snacks at social gatherings.
d. Perform insulin injection on a doll.
2. (28042)
The nurse is presenting information about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with a school-
parent association. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse include in the
presentation?
similar
a. Prefers detailed tasks.
b. Socially introverted.
c. Difficulty taking turns.
d. Completes projects quickly.
3. (31408)
The nurse is teaching a teenager who has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (type 2) about
exercise. Which of the following statements by the teenager indicates a need for further teaching?
a. “I need to check my blood glucose levels before and after exercise.”
b. “I will need to adjust my carbohydrate intake based on my exercise pattern.”
c. “I will engage in some type of physical activity every day.”
d. “I should check my urine for protein prior to exercising.”
4. (31407)
The nurse is caring for the following assigned children who have diabetes mellitus. The nurse should
first see the child
a. whose scheduled insulin has not arrived from the pharmacy.
b. who has not eaten since receiving regular insulin 1 hour ago.
c. whose urine is negative for ketones and reports feeling hungry.
d. who has a morning blood glucose level of 68 mg/dL.
, 5. (29956)
The mother of a 6-year-old child who has diabetes mellitus (type 1) calls the clinic nurse reporting that
her child is sick and is concerned about the effect this may have on the child's glucose levels. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse provide to the mother?
a. “You should schedule an appointment with your primary health care provider (PHCP).”
b. “Refrain from giving your child the next regularly scheduled dose of regular insulin.”
c. “Encourage rest and sleep while at home.”
d. “Administer an additional dose of regular insulin the next time your child eats a meal.”
6. (31411)
The nurse is assessing a 6-year-old child for manifestations of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Which
of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to observe in this child?
a. Continuous eye contact.
b. Impaired communication.
similar
c. Interest in various activities.
d. Early development of grammar.
7. (31412)
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parents of a child who has precocious puberty. Which
of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
a.
b.
Consideration of homeschooling for the child.
Importance of following up with the dietician referral.
similar
c. The need for lifelong gonadotropin-releasing agonist treatment.
d. Early development of secondary sexual characteristics.
8. (31409)
The nurse is reviewing the medical records of pediatric clients. Which of the following children is at
greatest risk for diabetes mellitus (type 2)?
a. An African American who has a body mass index (BMI) in the 75th percentile and a
grandmother who has diabetes mellitus (type 2).
b. A Caucasian who has a weight greater than 90% of ideal weight for height and whose mother
1
had gestational diabetes mellitus.
c. A Hispanic American who has a weight in the 90th percentile for height and a sister who was
recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (type 1).
d. A Native American who has a BMI in the 75th percentile and an aunt who has diabetes mellitus
(type 2).
1. (29957)
The nurse is teaching parents of a toddler who has diabetes mellitus (type 1) about ways to include
their child in the plan of care. Which of the following actions should the parents have the toddler
perform?
a. Choose which finger to use for a fingerstick.
b. Draw up insulin, then the parents check if the dosage is correct.
c. Pick correct food and snacks at social gatherings.
d. Perform insulin injection on a doll.
2. (28042)
The nurse is presenting information about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with a school-
parent association. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse include in the
presentation?
similar
a. Prefers detailed tasks.
b. Socially introverted.
c. Difficulty taking turns.
d. Completes projects quickly.
3. (31408)
The nurse is teaching a teenager who has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (type 2) about
exercise. Which of the following statements by the teenager indicates a need for further teaching?
a. “I need to check my blood glucose levels before and after exercise.”
b. “I will need to adjust my carbohydrate intake based on my exercise pattern.”
c. “I will engage in some type of physical activity every day.”
d. “I should check my urine for protein prior to exercising.”
4. (31407)
The nurse is caring for the following assigned children who have diabetes mellitus. The nurse should
first see the child
a. whose scheduled insulin has not arrived from the pharmacy.
b. who has not eaten since receiving regular insulin 1 hour ago.
c. whose urine is negative for ketones and reports feeling hungry.
d. who has a morning blood glucose level of 68 mg/dL.
, 5. (29956)
The mother of a 6-year-old child who has diabetes mellitus (type 1) calls the clinic nurse reporting that
her child is sick and is concerned about the effect this may have on the child's glucose levels. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse provide to the mother?
a. “You should schedule an appointment with your primary health care provider (PHCP).”
b. “Refrain from giving your child the next regularly scheduled dose of regular insulin.”
c. “Encourage rest and sleep while at home.”
d. “Administer an additional dose of regular insulin the next time your child eats a meal.”
6. (31411)
The nurse is assessing a 6-year-old child for manifestations of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Which
of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to observe in this child?
a. Continuous eye contact.
b. Impaired communication.
similar
c. Interest in various activities.
d. Early development of grammar.
7. (31412)
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parents of a child who has precocious puberty. Which
of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
a.
b.
Consideration of homeschooling for the child.
Importance of following up with the dietician referral.
similar
c. The need for lifelong gonadotropin-releasing agonist treatment.
d. Early development of secondary sexual characteristics.
8. (31409)
The nurse is reviewing the medical records of pediatric clients. Which of the following children is at
greatest risk for diabetes mellitus (type 2)?
a. An African American who has a body mass index (BMI) in the 75th percentile and a
grandmother who has diabetes mellitus (type 2).
b. A Caucasian who has a weight greater than 90% of ideal weight for height and whose mother
1
had gestational diabetes mellitus.
c. A Hispanic American who has a weight in the 90th percentile for height and a sister who was
recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (type 1).
d. A Native American who has a BMI in the 75th percentile and an aunt who has diabetes mellitus
(type 2).
