The nurse working with children from dysfunctional families must be prepared to address what associated problem(s)? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Lack of trust
- B. Acting out
- C. Exaggerated self-confidence
- D. Blaming others for problems
- E. Depression
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Children from dysfunctional families exhibit lack of trust, act out, and show signs of depression.
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Which statement made by a parent of an adolescent with anorexia nervosa indicates an understanding of this condition?
- A. There really isn't anything to worry about. Don't they say you can never be too thin?'
- B. My daughter just doesn't have much of an appetite.'
- C. She is just trying to punish me for divorcing her father.'
- D. She seems to see herself as fat, even though her weight is below normal.'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Individuals with anorexia nervosa have a disturbed body image, which this parent correctly recognizes.
An adolescent is brought to the emergency department after an automobile accident. When the nurse approaches the adolescent, he becomes combative. The nurse notes his speech is slurred and his gait is ataxic. What does the nurse suspect the adolescent has used?
- A. Alcohol
- B. Cocaine
- C. Amphetamines
- D. PCP
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Behavioral signs of alcohol ingestion include slurred speech, short attention span, drowsiness, combativeness, and ataxia.
A child is diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which characteristics would the nurse assess in this child? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Social anxiety
- B. Impulsivity
- C. Hyperactivity
- D. Distractibility
- E. Inattention
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: ADHD is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and distractibility.
The pediatric nurse listens to a 9-year-old child read to his 6-year-old roommate. What action by 9-year-old child leads the nurse to question possible dyslexia?
- A. Becomes hyperactive and ceases to read.
- B. Reads the word dog as God.
- C. Makes up a story rather than reading the text.
- D. Stutters as he reads.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dyslexics often transpose a word as they read; for example, the word 'dog' appears as 'God.'
The school nurse cautions a group of parents about the prevalence of children who get high by inhaling hydrocarbons and fluorocarbons. Which products contain these substances? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Glue
- B. Chlorine
- C. Cleaning fluid
- D. Copy machine toner
- E. Aerosol sprays
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: The most frequently used products for inhaling hydrocarbons and fluorocarbons are glue, cleaning fluid, and aerosol sprays.
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