Chapter 34 Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 2nd Edition

Chapter 34  Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 2nd Edition

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
The nurse is caring for medically fragile children in a hospital setting. What nursing role has the greatest impact on the child and family when caring for this population?
A)
Teacher
B)
Advocate
C)
Coordinator
D)
Caregiver

2.
The nurse is teaching a group of parents with premature infants about the various medical and developmental problems that may occur. The nurse determines that additional teaching is needed when the group identifies which of the following as a problem?
A)
Sudden infant death syndrome
B)
Hydrocephalus
C)
Peptic ulcer
D)
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia

3.
The nurse is caring for a toddler with special needs. Which of the following developmental tasks related to toddlerhood might be delayed in the child with special needs?
A)
Developing body image
B)
Developing peer relationships
C)
Developing language and motor skills
D)
Learning through sensorimotor exploration

4.
The nurse is providing home care for a 1-year-old girl who is technologically dependent. Which intervention will best support the family process?
A)
Finding an integrated health program for the family
B)
Teaching modifications of the medical regimen for vacation
C)
Assessing family expectations for the special needs child
D)
Creating schedules for therapies and interventions

5.
The nurse is caring for families with vulnerable child syndrome. Which of the following situations would be most likely to predispose the family to this condition?
A)
Having a postterm infant
B)
Having an infant who is reluctant to feed properly
C)
Having a child diagnosed with leukemia at age 10
D)
Having a child with juvenile diabetes

6.
A 7-year-old boy has reentered the hospital for the second time in a month. Which intervention is particularly important at this time?
A)
Assessing his parents’ coping abilities
B)
Seeking his parents’ input about their child’s needs
C)
Educating his family about the procedure
D)
Notifying the care team about his hospitalization

Answer Key

1.
A
2.
C
3.
C
4.
D
5.
B
6.
A