The pediatric nurse knows that the children being treated are considered minors. Which statement accurately describes the regulations related to consent for medical treatment?

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Question 1 of 5

The pediatric nurse knows that the children being treated are considered minors. Which statement accurately describes the regulations related to consent for medical treatment?

A. Children older than age 16 can provide their own consent for, or refusal of, medical procedures. B. A guardian ad litem may be appointed by the parents to serve to protect the child's best interests. C. Parents ultimately are the decision makers regarding medical treatment for their children younger than the age of 18. D. When divorce occurs, the parent with whom the child is living on a daily basis will be granted custody of the child.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The family is the basic unit of society. Which statement correctly illustrates the importance of this concept related to how society functions?

A. Healthy, well-functioning families provide members of all ages with fulfilling, supporting relationships. B. The family serves as a place that encourages members to autonomously function in pursuit of personal pleasures. C. Society functions best when families determine how they will interface with others without having to deal with the overall consequences. D. Work is an important part of family function but is not necessary for success if one member can fulfill multiple roles.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Parents who recently experienced the death of their unborn child ask the nurse, 'What is a fetal death?' What is the nurse's best response?

A. Fetal deaths occur later in pregnancy after 20 weeks' gestation. B. It refers to the intrauterine fetal death at any time during pregnancy. C. Fetal deaths occur earlier in pregnancy before 20 weeks' gestation. D. Fetal death occurs only at the birth of the newborn.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A public health nurse visits the home of a young toddler. What aspect of the home environment would the nurse expect to address with the parents?

A. The presence of power cords plugged into capped outlets B. Cartoons playing on a television in the child's room C. The family dog is present in the house during the visit D. The presence of pots on the stove with handles pointing toward back

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

The pediatric nurse would be participating in the role of advocate when completing which action?

A. Instructing parents on the side effects of vaccinations they are requesting for their child B. Contributing input on a task force with the aim to reduce the rate of mortality of infants and children C. Teaching parents to keep their prescribed medication safely out of reach of children D. Explaining to parents the reason for each medication their child was recently prescribed

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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