Chapter 39 Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 2nd Edition

Chapter 39  Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 2nd Edition

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a 5-year-old child with a severe hearing impairment focusing on psychosocial interventions based on assessment findings. Which behavior would the nurse have most likely assessed?
A)
Immature emotional behavior
B)
Self-stimulatory actions
C)
Inattention and vacant stare
D)
Head tilt or forward thrust

2.
The nurse is caring for a 3-month-old with nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Which intervention would be most appropriate for the nurse to implement?
A)
Being careful to prevent spread of infection
B)
Teaching the parents how to gently massage the duct
C)
Applying hot, moist compresses to the affected eye
D)
Referring the child to an ophthalmologist

3.
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old with allergic conjunctivitis. The nurse would be alert to the child’s increased risk for which of the following?
A)
Atopic dermatitis
B)
Insect bite sensitivity
C)
Acute otitis media
D)
Frequent sore throats

4.
The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old visually impaired boy and is about to begin the physical examination. Which intervention would be most appropriate to promote effective communication with the child?
A)
Show him the stethoscope.
B)
Describe the examination room.
C)
Use his name before touching him.
D)
Allow him to explore the exam room.

5.
The nurse is instructing the parents of a school-age child with an eye disorder how to care for her eye. Which of the following conditions would the nurse explain as resolving by itself without the use of antibiotics?
A)
Blepharitis
B)
Hordeolum
C)
Corneal abrasion
D)
Chalazion

6.
The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old boy with infectious conjunctivitis. Which intervention would be least appropriate to include in the child’s plan of care?
A)
Rinsing the eye with cool water
B)
Educating the family about the disease
C)
Encouraging frequent hand washing
D)
Promoting eye safety

Answer Key

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