Chapter 51 Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 2nd Edition

Chapter 51  Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 2nd Edition

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
The nurse is teaching a couple about the pros and cons of genetic testing. Which of the following statements best describes the capabilities of genetic testing?
A)
“Various genetic tests help the physician choose appropriate treatments.”
B)
“Genetic testing helps couples avoid having children with fatal diseases.”
C)
“Genetic tests identify people at high risk for preventable conditions.”
D)
“Some genetic tests can give a probability for developing a disorder.”

2.
The nurse is caring for a couple who is having a triple screen done. The nurse would least likely expect which of the following to be tested?
A)
a-Fetoprotein
B)
Human chorionic gonadotropin
C)
Unconjugated estriol
D)
Testosterone

3.
The nurse is caring for 3-day-old girl with Down syndrome whose mother had no prenatal care. Which of the following will be the priority nursing diagnosis?
A)
Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements related to the effects of hypotonia
B)
Deficient knowledge related to the presence of a genetic disorder
C)
Delayed growth and development related to a cognitive impairment
D)
Impaired physical mobility related to poor muscle tone

4.
The nurse is assessing a 4-year-old boy whose mother was 40 years old when he was born. Which of the following findings suggests this child has a genetic disorder?
A)
Inquiry determines the child had feeding problems.
B)
Observation shows nasal congestion and excess mucus.
C)
Inspection reveals low-set ears with lobe creases.
D)
Auscultation reveals the presence of wheezing.

5.
The nurse is teaching the parents of a 1-month-old girl with Down syndrome how to maintain good health for the child. Which instruction would the nurse be least likely to include?
A)
Getting cervical radiographs between 3 and 5 years of age
B)
Adhering to the special dietary needs of the child
C)
Getting an echocardiogram before 3 months of age
D)
Monitoring for symptoms of respiratory infection

6.
The nurse is counseling a couple who suspect that they could bear a child with a genetic abnormality. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to incorporate into the plan of care when working with this family?
A)
Gathering information from at least three generations
B)
Informing the family of the need for a wide range of information
C)
Maintaining the confidentiality of the information
D)
Presenting the information in a nondirective manner

Answer Key

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