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The nurse is caring for an adolescent hospitalized for asthma. The adolescent belongs to a large family. The nurse recognizes that the adolescent is likely to relate to which group?
- A. Peers
- B. Parents
- C. Siblings
- D. Teachers
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adolescents typically identify and relate more closely to their peer group, especially during the teenage years when peer relationships become a central focus.
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The nurse is planning care for a patient with a different ethnic background. Which should be an appropriate goal?
- A. Adapt, as necessary, ethnic practices to health needs
- B. Attempt, in a nonjudgmental way, to change ethnic beliefs
- C. Encourage continuation of ethnic practices in the hospital setting
- D. Strive to keep ethnic background from influencing health needs
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adapting ethnic practices to health needs respects the patient's cultural background while ensuring that care is effective and culturally sensitive.
The nurse is teaching parents about the types of behaviors children exhibit when living with chronic violence. Which statement made by the parents indicates further teaching is needed?
- A. "We should watch for aggressive play."
- B. "Our child may show lasting symptoms of stress."
- C. "We know that our child will show caring behaviors."
- D. "Our child may have difficulty concentrating in school."
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Children exposed to chronic violence may struggle with stress and concentration but are less likely to consistently exhibit caring behaviors without intervention and support.
The nurse is aware that which age group is at risk for childhood injury because of the cognitive characteristic of magical and egocentric thinking?
- A. Preschool
- B. Young school age
- C. Middle school age
- D. Adolescent
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preschool children are at higher risk for injury due to magical and egocentric thinking, which can lead to misjudgments about their abilities and dangers.
The predominant characteristic of the intellectual development of a child aged 2 to 7 years is egocentricity. Which of the following best describes this concept?
- A. Selfishness
- B. Unable to see another's point of view
- C. Able to put self in another's place
- D. Prefers to play alone
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Egocentricity in children aged 2 to 7 years means they are unable to see things from another person's perspective. This characteristic is a normal part of their cognitive development during this stage. Choice A, 'Selfishness,' is not an accurate description as egocentricity is more about a limited ability to understand others' viewpoints rather than intentional selfishness. Choice C, 'Able to put self in another's place,' is incorrect as egocentric children struggle to do this. Choice D, 'Prefers to play alone,' is not directly related to egocentricity but may be a behavior exhibited by some children for various reasons.
Evidence-based practice (EBP), a decision-making model, is best described as which?
- A. Using information in textbooks to guide care
- B. Combining knowledge with clinical experience and intuition
- C. Using a professional code of ethics as a means for decision-making
- D. Gathering all evidence that applies to the child's health and family situation
Correct Answer: D
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