Pediatric Nursing An Introductory Text 11th edition by Debra L. Price - Test Bank
Price: Pediatric Nursing, 11th Edition
Chapter 02: Care of the Child with Medical/Surgical Needs
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A nurse who may have a private practice in the office of a pediatrician or a family practice physician is:
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a. |
A school nurse |
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b. |
A home health nurse |
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c. |
A pediatric nurse practitioner |
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d. |
Any licensed LVN or RN |
ANS: C
A pediatric nurse practitioner may conduct a private practice in the office of a pediatrician or family practice physician performing physical examinations and general well-child services such as school-based clinics or health clinics.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 8 OBJ: 2
TOP: The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. A newly admitted 5-year-old asks if he can wear his cowboy shirt. The nurse’s response will be based on the understanding that wearing his own clothes will
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a. |
Make child feel more comfortable |
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b. |
Present an infection control problem |
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c. |
Make caring for the child more difficult |
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d. |
Not be permitted |
ANS: A
Allowing the child to wear his own clothes helps to bridge the gap between home and hospital. Wearing clothes from home should not pose an infection control problem. The nurse can assess the clothing and determine if this is a risk.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 10 OBJ: 4
TOP: The Hospital Setting KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
3. A 4-year-old is going to have a dressing change that may be painful and frightening, therefore the nurse will perform this procedure in:
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a. |
The patient room, because the surroundings are familiar |
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b. |
The treatment room, so the child will not associate negative feelings with the patient room |
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c. |
The playroom, so the child will be distracted by other children |
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d. |
A screened-off area in the hall to reduce visual stimulation |
ANS: B
Painful and frightening procedures are accomplished in the treatment room. The child needs to feel safe and secure in the patient room. Performing the procedure in front of other children is inappropriate.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: pp. 11-12 OBJ: 4
TOP: The Hospital Setting KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
4. The nurse clarifies that the purpose of the pediatric unit playroom is to provide:
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a. |
A safe place for children to go when the nurses take a break |
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b. |
An incentive for patients to choose this hospital |
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c. |
An activity area to alleviate the stress of hospitalization |
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d. |
An environment to determine if the child is well enough for discharge |
ANS: C
Playrooms provide a place for children to play and interact with other children. Many units include a play therapist or a child life specialist in attendance.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 10 OBJ: 3
TOP: Playrooms KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and
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