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Text Mode – Text version of the exam 1. The nurse is caring for the mother of a newborn. The nurse recognizes that the mother needs more teaching regarding cord care because she
2. A client telephones the clinic to ask about a home pregnancy test she used this morning. The nurse understands that the presence of which hormone strongly suggests a woman is pregnant?
3. The nurse is assessing a six-month-old child. Which developmental skills are normal and should be expected?
4. While teaching a 10 year-old child about their impending heart surgery, the nurse should
5. When caring for an elderly client it is important to keep in mind the changes in color vision that may occur. What colors are apt to be most difficult for the elderly to distinguish?
6. While giving nursing care to a hospitalized adolescent, the nurse should be aware that the MAJOR threat felt by the hospitalized adolescent is
7. A woman who is 32 years old and 35 weeks pregnant has had rupture of membranes for eight hours and is 4 cm dilated. Since she is a candidate for infection, the nurse should include which of the following in the care plan?
8. The nurse prepares for a Denver Screening test with a 3 year-old child in the clinic. The mother asks the nurse to explain the purpose of the test. The BEST response is to tell her that the test
9. A 27-year-old woman has Type I diabetes mellitus. She and her husband want to have a child so they consulted her diabetologist, who gave her information on pregnancy and diabetes. Of primary importance for the diabetic woman who is considering pregnancy should be
10. The nurse is planning care for an 18 month-old child. Which of the following should be included the in the child’s care?
11. The nurse in an infertility clinic is discussing the treatment routine. The nurse advises the couple that the major stressor for couples being treated for infertility is usually
12. The nurse is assessing a four month-old infant. The nurse would anticipate finding that the infant would be able to
13. The nurse is evaluating a new mother feeding her newborn. Which observation indicates the mother understands proper feeding methods for her newborn?
14. The nurse is caring for a pregnant client. The client asks how the doctor could tell she was pregnant ‘just by looking inside.’ The nurse tells her the most likely explanation is that she had a positive Chadwick’s sign, which is a
15. When caring for an elderly client it is important to keep in mind the changes in color vision that may occur. What colors are apt to be most difficult for the elderly to distinguish?
16. The nurse’s FIRST step in nutritional counseling/teaching for a pregnant woman is to
17. A woman who is six months pregnant is seen in antepartal clinic. She states she is having trouble with constipation. To minimize this condition, the nurse should instruct her to
18. The nurse is observing children playing in the hospital playroom. She would expect to see 4 year-old children playing
19. The nurse is caring for residents in a long term care setting for the elderly. Which of the following activities will be MOST effective in meeting the growth and development needs for persons in this age group?
20. A pregnant woman is advised to alter her diet during pregnancy by increasing her protein and Vitamin C to meet the needs of the growing fetus. Which diet BEST meets the client’s needs?
21. Which age group has the greatest potential to demonstrate regression when they are sick?
22. Which is a major concern when providing drug therapy for older adults?
23. One of the participants attending a parenting class asks the teacher “what is the leading cause of death during the first month of life?
24. Which stage of development is most unstable and challenging regarding development of personal identity?
25. Which age group would have a tendency towards eating disorders?
26. When assessing an older adult. The nurse may expect an increase in:
27. A maternity nurse is providing instruction to a new mother regarding the psychosocial development of the newborn infant. Using Erikson’s psychosocial development theory, the nurse would instruct the mother to
28. A mother of a 3-year-old tells a clinic nurse that the child is rebelling constantly and having temper tantrums. The nurse most appropriately tells the mother to:
29. The parents of a 2-year-old arrive at a hospital to visit their child. The child is in the playroom when the parents arrive. When the parents enter the playroom, the child does not readily approach the parents. The nurse interprets this behavior as indicating that:
30. The mother of a 3-year-old is concerned because her child still is insisting on a bottle at nap time and at bedtime. Which of the following is the most appropriate suggestion to the mother?
31. A nurse is evaluating the developmental level of a 2-year-old. Which of the following does the nurse expect to observe in this child?
32. The nurse is providing an educational session to new employees, and the topic is abuse to the older client. The nurse tells the employees that which client is most characteristic of a victim of abuse
33. The home care nurse is visiting an older female client whose husband died 6 months ago. Which behavior, by the client, indicates ineffective coping?
34. A clinic nurse assesses the communication patterns of a 5-month-old infant. The nurse determines that the infant is demonstrating the highest level of developmental achievement expected if the infant:
35. A nurse is preparing to care for a 5-year-old who has been placed in traction following a fracture of the femur. The nurse plans care, knowing that which of the following is the most appropriate activity for this child?
36. A 16-year-old is admitted to the hospital for acute appendicitis, and an appendectomy is performed. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate to facilitate normal growth and development?
37. The mother of a toddler asks a nurse when it is safe to place the car safety seat in a face-forward position. The best nursing response is which of the following?
38. The nurse is caring for an agitated older client with Alzheimer’s disease. Which nursing intervention most likely would calm the client?
39. The nurse who volunteers at a senior citizens center is planning activities for the members who attend the center. Which activity would best promote health and maintenance for these senior citizens?
40. A 16 year old child is hospitalized, according to Erik Erikson, what is an appropriate intervention?
Which of the following stages of development is most unstable and challenging regarding development of personal identity quizlet?Which stage of development is most unstable and challenging regarding development of personal identity? Adolescence is the stage in which one forms a sense of identity. This can be very challenging due to the drastic physical changes, increasing cognitive development and psychosocial challenges during these years.
Which of the following would be an abnormal finding in an evaluation of growth and development for a 6 month old infant?The abnormal finding in an evaluation of growth and development for a 6-month-old infant would be: head lag present.
When considering Erikson's stages of psychosocial development for a 3 year old which action below would potentially hinder a child's development?2. When considering Erickson's Stages of Psychosocial Development for a 3-year-old which action below would potentially hinder a child's development? The answer is D. Children at this age need to be given opportunities to try new things and make their own choices.
When evaluating growth and development of a 6 month old infant the nurse would expect the infant to be able to?Able to hold almost all weight when supported in a standing position. Able to transfer objects from one hand to the other. Able to lift chest and head while on stomach, holding the weight on hands (often occurs by 4 months) Able to pick up a dropped object.
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