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Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 4th Edition Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is an appropriate screening test for hearing that can be administered by the nurse to a 5- year-old child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Conventional audiometry is the appropriate screening test for hearing that can be administered by a nurse to a 5-year-old child. This test involves using specialized equipment to measure the child's ability to hear sounds at various frequencies and volumes. It is a comprehensive and reliable test that can accurately assess the child's hearing abilities across the auditory spectrum. The other options listed (A. Rinne test, B. Weber test, and D. Eliciting the startle reflex) are not suitable for screening the hearing of a 5-year-old child as they are either more applicable to adults or not as comprehensive and reliable as conventional audiometry when assessing hearing in children.
Question 2 of 5
A client asks nurse Carlos the rationale for giving multi-drug treatment for tuberculosis. Which is an appropriate response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Giving multiple drugs for the treatment of tuberculosis is essential because it helps reduce the development of resistant strains of the bacteria. Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which has the potential to develop resistance to single drug therapy through genetic mutations. The use of multiple drugs in combination therapy prevents the bacteria from developing resistance since they work through different mechanisms of action, making it harder for the bacteria to adapt and survive. This approach is known as Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course (DOTS), and it is an effective strategy recommended by the World Health Organization to combat the rising issue of drug-resistant tuberculosis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is conducting a staff in-service on renal ultrasounds. Which statement describes this diagnostic test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Renal ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the kidneys and surrounding structures. Unlike computed tomography (CT) scans (Choice A) or intravenous pyelograms (Choice C) which may involve exposure to radiation or contrast medium, renal ultrasounds do not expose the patient to radiation or radioactive isotopes, making it a safe option for imaging the renal system. Ultrasounds are commonly used to assess kidney size, detect kidney stones, evaluate blood flow to the kidneys, and diagnose various renal conditions, such as hydronephrosis or renal cysts.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is counseling parents of a child beginning to show signs of being overweight. The nurse accurately relates which body mass index (BMI)-for-age percentile indicates a risk for being overweight?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The body mass index (BMI)-for-age percentile indicating a risk for being overweight is the 95th percentile. This means that if a child's BMI falls at or above the 95th percentile for their age group, they are classified as overweight. This percentile is used as a cutoff point to identify children at risk of being overweight and to guide intervention strategies such as lifestyle changes, increased physical activity, and dietary modifications. Parents should work with healthcare providers to address their child's weight status and implement appropriate measures to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Question 5 of 5
Assume you are going to estimate the prevalence of amoebic dysentery in a small country which harbors a total number of population of 530,000; you find that 57,000 of the population are infected by the disease. The prevalence of this disease is closest to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prevalence = (Number of infected / Total population) * 100 = (57,000 / 530,000) * 100 ≈ 10.75%.