(^348) Pediatric Nursing Demystified
- Immobility, particularly after surgery, can result in which most potentially life-
threatening complication?
a. Urinary stasis
b. Deep vein thrombosis
c. Pressure ulcer
d. Muscle atrophy - An oncology nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled to receive
chemotherapy. When developing the plan of care for this client, which nursing
diagnosis should have the highest priority?
a. Alteration in family processes
b. Self-esteem disturbance
c. Potential for infection
d. Impaired skin integrity - A woman who was diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus tells you she is pre-
pared to take insulin injections for the rest of her life. What is your best response?
a. You’ll need to balance your diet with appropriate amounts of insulin.
b. It is good that you are prepared to deal with your disorder.
c. You will recover following pregnancy.
d. You will recover following pregnancy; however, you are at risk for developing
type 2 diabetes mellitus later in life. - A child arrived in the ED with fruity smell, constant urination, hyperventila-
tion, agitation, and sluggishness. What is your best response?
a. Administer short-acting insulin
b. Administer long-acting insulin
c. Administer a glucagon injection
d. Administered 4 ounces of fruit juice - The mother of a child who has been diagnosed with Cushing syndrome asks
why her child has developed a moon face. What is your best response?
a. Because the child has a sleep disturbance.
b. Your child has gained weight.
c. Excess cortisol production.
d. Because of delayed wound healing. - Parent of a 1-month-old diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism tells you
that she wants to hold off treatment for a few months to see if the child will out-
grow this disorder. What is your best response?
a. You should discuss this approach with your health-care provider.
b. That’s fine but the child must begin treatment within 6 months.
c. Treatment must begin within 3 months of age to ensure normal development.
d. I’ll inform the health-care provider about your decision.