CHAPTER 3/ Pediatric Assessment^49
- Hypertelorism is noted during the initial examination of a 3-year-old African
American boy. He most likely suffers from which of the following?
a. Blindness
b. Deafness
c. Down syndrome
d. None of the above - White patches, redness, and excessive drainage are symptoms common to
disorders of which of the following?
a. Ears and eyes
b. Back and chest
c. Skin and nails
d. Mouth and throat - Which of the following facts should the nurse involved in the health assessment
of a pediatric client remember?
a. Family and community can positively or negatively impact patient care.
b. Cultural and ethnic preferences should be accommodated when possible to maxi-
mize success of patient care.
c. Deliverance of family-centered care assures support systems are maximized and
not disrupted.
d. All of the above.
ANSWERS
Routine checkup 1- Structure and function.
- False.
- An assessment of the family is needed to determine the need for resources and
support of the community (such as signage to drivers in the community to be careful
that a deaf child lives in the neighborhood).
Routine checkup 2 - Chief complaints.
- False.
- True.
Routine checkup 3 - b.
- True
Final checkup - d 2. a 3. c 4. b
- a 6. b 7. a 8. c
- d 10. d