Chapter 01: Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing

Chapter 01: Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. A nurse is planning a teaching session for parents of preschool children. Which statement explains why the nurse should include information about morbidity and mortality?

a.	Life-span statistics are included in the data.
b.	It explains effectiveness of treatment.
c.	Cost-effective treatment is detailed for the general population.
d.	High-risk age groups for certain disorders or hazards are identified.

 

 

ANS:  D

Analysis of morbidity and mortality data provides the parents with information about which groups of individuals are at risk for which health problems. Life-span statistics is a part of the mortality data. Treatment modalities and cost are not included in morbidity and mortality data.

 

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply                   REF:   6-8

TOP:   Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Planning

MSC:  Area of Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

 

2. 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?

a.	Type I diabetes
b.	Respiratory disease
c.	Celiac disease
d.	Type II diabetes

 

 

ANS:  D

Childhood obesity has been associated with the rise of type II diabetes in children. Type I diabetes is not associated with obesity and has a genetic component. Respiratory disease is not associated with obesity, and celiac disease is the inability to metabolize gluten in foods and is not associated with obesity.

 

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply                   REF:   3

TOP:   Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Planning

MSC:  Area of Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

 

3. Which is the leading cause of death in infants younger than 1 year?

a.	Congenital anomalies
b.	Sudden infant death syndrome
c.	Respiratory distress syndrome
d.	Bacterial sepsis of the newborn

 

 

ANS:  A

Congenital anomalies account for 20.1% of deaths in infants younger than 1 year. Sudden infant death syndrome accounts for 8.2% of deaths in this age group. Respiratory distress syndrome accounts for 3.4% of deaths in this age group. Infections specific to the perinatal period account for 2.7% of deaths in this age group.

 

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remember            REF:   7

TOP:   Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Assessment

MSC:  Area of Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

 

4. Which leading cause of death topic should the nurse emphasize to a group of African-American boys ranging in ages 15 to 19 years?

a.	Suicide
b.	Cancer
c.	Firearm homicide
d.	Occupational injuries

 

 

ANS:  C

Firearm homicide is the second overall cause of death in this age group and the leading cause of death in African-American males. Suicide is the third-leading cause of death in this population. Cancer, although a major health problem, is the fourth-leading cause of death in this age group. Occupational injuries do not contribute to a significant death rate for this age group.

 

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understand            REF:   5 | 8

TOP:   Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Planning

MSC:   Area of Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance