ch26 tb's dev/genetic

Question 1

1. From a worldwide perspective, infant mortality in the United States:

Answer 1

a. is the highest of the other developed nations.

Question 2

2. The major cause of death for children older than 1 year is:

Answer 2

c. unintentional injuries.

Question 3

3. In addition to injuries, the leading causes of death in adolescents ages 15 to 19 years are:

Answer 3

b. homicide, suicide

Question 4

4. The leading cause of death from unintentional injuries in children is:

Answer 4

c. motor vehicle related fatalities.

Question 5

5. Which of the following is descriptive of deaths caused by unintentional injuries?

Answer 5

a. More deaths occur in males.

Question 6

6. The type of injury a child is especially susceptible to at a specific age is most closely related to:

Answer 6

b. developmental level of the child.

Question 7

7. Which statement regarding childhood morbidity is the most accurate?

Answer 7

b. Morbidity is not distributed randomly.

Question 8

8. Which statement is most descriptive of pediatric family-centered care?

Answer 8

c. It recognizes that the family is the constant in a child’s life.

Question 9

9. The nurse is preparing staff in-service education about atraumatic care for pediatric patients. Which intervention should the nurse include?

Answer 9

b. Prepare the child before any unfamiliar treatment or procedure by demonstrating on a stuffed animal.

Question 10

10. Which statement best describes the process of critical thinking?

Answer 10

b. It is purposeful and goal directed.

Question 11

11. A clinic nurse is planning a teaching session about childhood obesity prevention for parents of school-age children. The nurse should include which associated risk of obesity in the teaching plan?

Answer 11

d. Type II diabetes

Question 12

12. Which is now referred to as the “new morbidity”?

Answer 12

d. Behavioral, social, and educational problems that alter health

Question 13

13. Which action by the nurse demonstrates use of evidence-based practice (EBP)?

Answer 13

c. Questioning the use of daily central line dressing changes

Question 14

1. The nursing process is a method of problem identification and problem solving that describes what the nurse actually does. The five steps include: (Select all that apply.)

Answer 14

a. assessment.
b. diagnosis.
c. planning.
e. implementation.
f. evaluation

Question 15

2. Which behaviors by the nurse indicate a therapeutic relationship with children and families? (Select all that apply.)

Answer 15

b. Asking questions if families are not participating in the care
c. Clarifying information for families
e. Learning about the family’s religious preferences