Deck 1: Introduction to Childrens Health Care

Question 1

A family presents with an infant that has recently been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Which of the following is an appropriate task for a pediatric nurse regarding the care of this infant?

A) Reassure the family that everything is all right and the infant is receiving the best quality care.
B) Recuse yourself from the situation and let the pediatrician handle this situation.
C) Segregate the majority of the family so that you can deal with just the infant and primary caregiver.
D) Provide education to the parents so that they can expect, plan for, and cope with problems associated with normal growth and development of the child.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

As a pediatric nurse, what can you infer from an adolescent who has a close relationship with an older family member?

A) The adolescent is likely to engage in risky behavior.
B) The adolescent is less likely to engage in risky behavior.
C) The adolescent is at increased risk for poor physical and mental health.
D) The adolescent will have a greater chance of becoming obese.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

As a pediatric nurse, what can you infer from an adolescent who lives in a distressed neighborhood with high poverty rates?

A) The adolescent is likely to engage in risky behavior.
B) The adolescent is less likely to engage in risky behavior.
C) The adolescent is at increased risk for poor physical and mental health.
D) The adolescent will have a greater chance of educational achievement.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

As a pediatric nurse, you can assist family members to develop components of the family strengths models. Which of the following actions would be indicative of a nurse promoting components of this model?

A) Encouraging positive communication
B) Ensuring the family knows the child's needs
C) Educating the family on the child's needs
D) Determining who the primary decision maker of the family is

Question 5

If a child has a chronic illness and the family cares for the child, as a pediatric nurse, what can you assume from this situation?

A) The family is seeking advice on the care of their child.
B) The family thinks of you as an expert on the care of their child.
C) The family knows what the child needs and how to respond to their needs.
D) The child requires more care than the family is able to provide.

Question 6

As a pediatric nurse, how can you be sure you that have successfully empowered a family to care for their child?

A) The child is safe and well-cared for.
B) The child's condition is showing signs of improvement.
C) You have educated the family on how to properly care for their child.
D) The family feels competent to provide care for their child as a result of your support.

Question 7

Critical thinking is a means of problem solving that is often used by the pediatric nurse. What does the pediatric nurse accomplish when incorporating this method of problem solving?

A) Confirms a diagnosis
B) Separates what is known from what is unknown
C) Identifies who the primary decision maker of the family is
D) Gathers a complete medical history of the child

Question 8

As a pediatric nurse, what is the most important consideration when you are assessing the structure of a child's family?

A) Identifying the primary decision maker
B) A family is who they say they are
C) The family is the primary caregiver of the child
D) All family members should be instructed on how to care for the child

Question 9

As a pediatric nurse, which of the following actions would you perform if you were asked to enable a family to care for their child?

A) You use the tools promoted by the Bright Futures Tool Kit
B) You allow the family to make decisions on their own, without your guidance
C) You educate and demonstrate to the family how to properly care for their child
D) You ensure the family feels competent to provide care for their child as a result of your support