Chapter 37 Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 2nd Edition

Chapter 37  Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 2nd Edition

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
A 3-year-old boy has been on chemotherapy for cancer. He complains about a sore throat, is experiencing malaise, and has a temperature of 99.8°F orally. His mother calls the child’s physician. What is the appropriate information for the nurse to tell his mother at this time?
A)
“Continue to watch the child, giving him aspirin and cool fluids for the fever.”
B)
“Plan to bring the child into the physician’s office today.”
C)
“Monitor the temperature, but not to worry unless it gets above 104°F.”
D)
“Keep the child warm and as comfortable as possible.”

2.
A nurse is conducting a health history for a 1-month-old with an infectious disorder. Which segment of the health history would be most helpful for the nurse when determining if the infant developed the infection from the mother?
A)
Family history
B)
Past medical history
C)
Home treatments
D)
Present illness history

3.
While reviewing various studies about the use of antipyretics possibly prolonging illness, the nurse notes that there are benefits to their use for the child with fever. Which of the following would the nurse identify as the best explanation related to the benefit of antipyretics?
A)
They slow the growth of bacteria.
B)
They increase neutrophil production.
C)
They encourage T-cell proliferation.
D)
They help decrease fluid requirements.

4.
The nurse is caring for a neonate who is suspected of having sepsis. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse interpret as most indicative of sepsis?
A)
Rash on face
B)
Edematous neck
C)
Hypothermia
D)
Coughing

5.
The nurse is preparing a plan of care for a 5-year-old boy with chickenpox. Which of the following nursing interventions should be questioned?
A)
Administer antipyretics as ordered.
B)
Keep the child’s fingernails short.
C)
Monitor fluid intake and output.
D)
Provide alcohol baths as needed.

6.
The nurse is developing a teaching plan for the mother of a 4-year-old girl with cold and fever. Which of the following would the nurse include in this teaching plan?
A)
Keeping the child covered and warm
B)
Calling the doctor if the child’s fever lasts more than 36 hours
C)
Ensuring fluid intake to prevent dehydration
D)
Observing for changes in alertness resulting from brain damage

Answer Key

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