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Essential of Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
In fetal period, all are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Face recognition typically occurs earlier than 26 weeks.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is MOST likely considered a risk factor for extraneural metastasis in primary brain tumors?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Younger age is a significant risk factor for extraneural metastasis in pediatric brain tumors.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who is recovering from a stroke becomes easily frustrated when unable to complete a task. Which of the ff. responses by the nurse will best help the patient get the task done?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Breaking the task down into simple steps is the best response by the nurse to help the patient get the task done. By breaking the task into smaller, more manageable steps, the patient can focus on completing each step successfully, leading to a sense of accomplishment and reducing frustration. This approach promotes a positive and empowering experience for the patient, ultimately aiding in their recovery and rehabilitation process.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is instructing a client with newly diagnosed hypoparathyroidism about the regimen used to treat this disorder. The nurse should state that the physician probably will prescribe daily supplements of calcium and:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In the management of hypoparathyroidism, along with the supplementation of calcium, a physician will often prescribe vitamin D. This is because vitamin D plays a crucial role in regulating the absorption of calcium in the intestines. A deficiency in vitamin D can lead to decreased calcium absorption, which can worsen the symptoms of hypoparathyroidism. Therefore, supplementing with vitamin D along with calcium helps to maintain proper calcium levels in the body, which is essential for various physiological functions.
Question 5 of 5
A client with thrombocytopenia secondary to leukemia develops epistaxis. The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should instruct the client to sit upright, leaning slightly forward when experiencing epistaxis (nosebleed). This position helps prevent blood from dripping down the back of the throat, reducing the risk of aspiration. In the case of a client with thrombocytopenia secondary to leukemia, the blood may have difficulty clotting due to low platelet counts. Therefore, it is important to minimize bleeding as much as possible. Lying supine with the neck extended may increase the risk of blood flowing down the throat, while blowing the nose or putting lateral pressure on it may aggravate the bleeding. Holding the nose while bending forward at the waist may also increase blood flow towards the head. Sitting upright, leaning slightly forward is the safest position to prevent complications associated with epistaxis in this case.