Pediatric Nursing Demystified

(^48) Pediatric Nursing Demystified

2. Iynuoma, age 11, has been admitted for observation. Which are the key consid-
   erations for communicating during her health assessment?
   a. Recognizing cultural differences and getting an interpreter if needed
   b. Asking close-ended, direct questions to establish trust
   c. Teaching the child and the parents that the nurse is the expert in the care process
   d. All of the above


3. Tommy, age 15, has several small sores, sparse pubic hair, and a BMI <65%.
   He is most likely suffering from which of the following?
   a. Scoliosis
   b. Cyanosis
   c. Malnutrition
   d. None of the above


4. July has low levels of hematocrit and albumen as well as high levels of glucose in
   her urine. The possible implication of these symptoms is which of the following?
   a. A protein deficiency
   b. Renal damage
   c. A need for assistance from social services
   d. All of the above


5. At 16 years of age, Susie is flat-chested, unusually pale, and she consistently suf-
   fers from swelling in her feet and legs. Susie’s symptoms can be described as
   which of the following?
   a. Edema, pallor, and delayed development
   b. Pallor, hypertelorism, and petechiae
   c. Edema, ecchymosis, and pallor
   d. None of the above


6. The number and composition of family members, instances of family illness or
   death, and parental divorce are all aspects of which of the following?
   a. Temperament
   b. A child’s family data
   c. a and b
   d. None of the above


7. Nuclear rigidity is:
   a. A symptom of meningitis
   b. A symptom of cardiac dysfunction
   c. A headache symptom
   d. None of the above