Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 2nd Edition by Susan , Theresa Kyle
Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 2nd Edition by Susan , Theresa Kyle
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Chapter 45 Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 2nd Edition by Susan , Theresa Kyle
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | An 8-year-old girl was diagnosed with a closed fracture of the radius at approximately 2 p.m. The fracture was reduced in the emergency department and her arm placed in a cast. At 11 p.m. her mother brings her back to the emergency department due to unrelenting pain that has not been relieved by the prescribed narcotics. Which action would be the priority? | |
| A) | Notifying the doctor immediately | |
| B) | Applying ice | |
| C) | Elevating the arm | |
| D) | Giving additional pain medication as ordered | |
| 2. | The nurse is caring for an active 14-year-old boy who has recently been diagnosed with scoliosis. He is dismayed that a “jock” like himself could have this condition, and is afraid it will impact his spot on the water polo team. Which response by the nurse would best address the boy’s concerns? | |
| A) | “If you wear your brace properly, you may not need surgery.” | |
| B) | “The good news is that you have very minimal curvature of your spine.” | |
| C) | “Let’s talk to another boy with scoliosis, who is winning trophies for his swim team.” | |
| D) | “Let’s talk to the doctor about your treatment options.” | |
| 3. | The nurse is caring for a female infant with torticollis and is providing instructions to the parents about how to help their daughter. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching? | |
| A) | “We must encourage our daughter to turn her head both ways.” | |
| B) | “Flatness on one side of the head is a common side effect.” | |
| C) | “We must apply firm pressure and stretching every other day.” | |
| D) | “We will do a daily stretching regimen with multiple sessions.” | |
| 4. | The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old in traction. While performing a skin assessment, the nurse notices that the skin over the calcaneus appears slightly red and irritated. Which action would the nurse do first? | |
| A) | Reposition the child’s foot on a pressure-reducing device | |
| B) | Apply lotion to his foot to maintain skin integrity | |
| C) | Make sure the skin is clean and dry | |
| D) | Gently massage his foot to promote circulation | |
| 5. | The nurse is caring for a 14-month-old boy with rickets who was recently adopted from overseas. His condition was likely a result of a diet very low in milk products. The nurse is providing teaching regarding treatment. Which response by the parents indicates a need for further teaching? | |
| A) | “We must give him calcium and phosphorus with food every morning.” | |
| B) | “He must take vitamin D as prescribed and spend some time in the sunlight.” | |
| C) | “He must take calcium at breakfast and phosphorus at bedtime.” | |
| D) | “We should encourage him to have fish, dairy, and liver if he will eat it.” | |
Answer Key
| 1. | A |
| 2. | C |
| 3. | C |
| 4. | A |
| 5. | A |
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