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Question 1 of 48
The nurse explains to a patient in preterm labor that what may be ordered by the physician to accelerate fetal lung maturity?
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Question 2 of 48
The nurse strives to provide culturally competent care for children in a health clinic that follows the principles of health supervision. Which nursing action reflects this type of care?
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Question 3 of 48
The parents of a preterm infant in a neonatal intensive care unit are concerned about their infant experiencing pain from so many procedures. The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that preterm infants:
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Question 4 of 48
A 7 year old boy with reduced height and weight for age for past one year is likely to have
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Question 5 of 48
A 4-year-old child tells other children that last night he flew to the moon and walked around with his friend Sam. He says that he is the only one who can see Sam. The nurse should:
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Question 6 of 48
Parents and their 35-month-old child have returned to the clinic for a follow-up appointment. Which of the findings may signal a speech delay?
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Question 7 of 48
Which would be least effective in gaining the cooperation of a toddler during a physical examination?
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Question 8 of 48
IQ between 50-70 indicates
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Question 9 of 48
A 15-year-old girl reports to the school nurse that she feels she does not fit in and feels near tears all the time. She states her grades are declining. The nurse's best approach to this situation would be:
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Question 10 of 48
A parent tells the nurse that his child is quite creative and learning how to pretend with almost anything in the house. According to Piaget, the nurse realizes this child is demonstrating which stage/phase?
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Question 11 of 48
Which of the following is NOT true about breast feeding?
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Question 12 of 48
The nurse is assessing development in a 9-month-old infant. What would the nurse expect to observe?
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Question 13 of 48
The mother of a postterm infant asks the nurse why the infant is being watched so closely. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
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Question 14 of 48
The nurse is promoting a healthy diet to guide a mother when feeding her 2-week-old girl. Which is the most effective anticipatory guidance?
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Question 15 of 48
The nurse is preparing to perform a dressing change on a 13-year-old client who is being treated for burns he received 2 weeks ago. The client prefers not to take pain medication before the dressing change because it causes drowsiness. What nursing interventions would provide atraumatic care?
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Question 16 of 48
The school nurse is preparing an educational program for new teachers regarding school-age children. What information is accurate for the nurse to include? (Select one that does not apply.)
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Question 17 of 48
Which is the LEAST important concern in managing children with ADHD? (select one):
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Question 18 of 48
A 2 day old term infant previously thought to be well and about to be discharged from the nursery becomes acutely pale, slightly cyanotic, with weak femoral and brachial pulses. The congenital heart disease most likely to present in this manner is:
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Question 19 of 48
The nurse is teaching a group of parents at a community education program about introducing solid foods to their infants. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include? (Select one that does not apply.)
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Question 20 of 48
Which parenteral vaccine should not be characterized as an attenuated live virus vaccine?
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Question 21 of 48
The nurse is teaching new parents about Sudden Infant Death (SIDS). Which of the following would the nurse include in teaching?
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Question 22 of 48
The nurse works in an elementary school with students ranging from 6 to 11 years of age. The nurse uses knowledge related to Freud's psychosocial theory to identify which behavior in this pediatric population?
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Question 23 of 48
Which statement about solving child behavioral problems is FALSE:
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Question 24 of 48
An anxious father to be tells the nurse that his wife's due date was 5 days ago and there are still no signs of labor. The nurse's most helpful response would be:
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Question 25 of 48
When assessing the vision of a 2-month-old, what would the nurse use?
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Question 26 of 48
The nurses on a pediatric unit are concerned about developmental delays in patients who are hospitalized frequently and for extended periods of time. Which interventions do the nurses initiate to alleviate the concerns? (Select one that does not apply.)
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Question 27 of 48
Although a 14-month-old girl received a shock from an electrical outlet recently, her parent finds her about to place a paper clip in another outlet. Which of the following is the best interpretation of this behavior?
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Question 28 of 48
The estimated average requirement of calcium for an adolescent is milligrams. (Record your answer in a whole number.)
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Question 29 of 48
A preschool-aged child is at the bedside of a sibling who has a serious illness. The child tells the nurse that the sibling is sick because the child was angry with the sibling for breaking a toy. The child is apologizing for making the sibling ill. The nurse sees this behavior as which of the following?
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Question 30 of 48
Which of the following is an appropriate recommendation in preventing tooth decay in young children?
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Question 31 of 48
The nurse finds the diet of a 30-month-old girl to be low in calcium. What suggestion can significantly increase this toddler's calcium intake?
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Question 32 of 48
The nurse knows that effective communication with children and their parents is critical to providing atraumatic quality nursing care. Which statement accurately describes the communication patterns of children?
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Question 33 of 48
A client who has a terminal diagnosis has been using her time to help family members deal with her impending death. Among her activities, she collected pictures for a scrapbook and wrote a journal of favorite memories for family members to read after the client dies. According to Peck, the nurse realizes that this client is working through which developmental task?
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Question 34 of 48
Which aspect of cognition develops during adolescence?
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Question 35 of 48
The caregivers of 2½-year-old Frances tell the nurse that they are working hard to teach her to share and communicate with other children. The nurse recognizes and acknowledges their devotion, but explains to them that a child this age is probably not at a developmental level to play and share with other children. Of the following activities, which activity would the nurse recommend as the most appropriate activity for a 2½-year-old?
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Question 36 of 48
The nurse explains that the Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) evaluated gross motor skills by observing the child's ability to:
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Question 37 of 48
The nurse is caring for a 16-month-old child on the pediatric unit. The child's mother is a single mother who has two other young children at home. She must leave her 16-month-old daughter overnight in the hospital. Which of the following actions by the nurse will be most appropriate in helping the child feel secure and in reassuring this mother?
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Question 38 of 48
A friend is shopping for a toy to give to her nephew. The friend knows nothing about children and asks what would be the most appropriate toy to give an 18-month-old child. Based on growth and developmental skills, the nurse recommends a: (Select one that does not apply.)
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Question 39 of 48
A school nurse is planning an education course for high school students on the effects of early sexual activity. Which of the following topical points, from the CDC would she include?
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Question 40 of 48
The nurse cautions that children who have unmet hunger needs will likely display which characteristic(s)?
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Question 41 of 48
When sharing the purpose of the Denver Developmental Screening Test (Denver II) with parents of an 18-month-old, the nurse should explain that:
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Question 42 of 48
The nurse is assessing the neck of an 8-year-old child with Down syndrome. Which finding would the nurse expect during the examination?
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Question 43 of 48
At what age should the nurse expect an infant to begin smiling in response to pleasurable stimuli?
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Question 44 of 48
The parents of a 4-month-old infant tell the nurse that they are getting a microwave oven and will be able to heat the baby's formula faster. The nurse should recommend which of the following?
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Question 45 of 48
Strategies to reduce thermal stress at birth should include
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Question 46 of 48
A family has recently moved into the area and is bringing their 18-month-old son in to the office for his first visit. The father is in dusty work clothes and explains that they are in the process of restoring the house they recently moved into, which was built in the 1920s and which had been vacant for many years. The nurse urges the father to have a blood test done on the son. Which of the following is the best rationale for this intervention?
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Question 47 of 48
The nurse is counseling the mother of a newborn who is concerned about her baby's constant crying. What teaching would be appropriate for this mother?
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Question 48 of 48
Adolescents are likely to take risks because
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