What is the major cause of death for children older than 1 year in the United States?
- A. Heart disease
- B. Childhood cancer
- C. Unintentional injuries
- D. Congenital anomalies
Correct Answer: C
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The nurse is preparing to complete documentation on a patient's chart. Which should be included in documentation of nursing care? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Reassessments
- B. Nursing care provided
- C. Initial assessments
- D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Proper documentation includes reassessments, initial assessments, care provided, and the patient's response, but incident reports are typically documented separately.
The nurse is caring postoperatively for an 8-year-old child with multiple fractures and other traumatic injuries from a motor vehicle crash. The child is experiencing severe pain. What is an important consideration in managing the child's pain?
- A. Give only an opioid analgesic at this time.
- B. Increase the dosage of analgesic until the child is adequately sedated.
- C. Plan a preventive schedule of pain medication around the clock.
- D. Give the child a clock and explain when they can have pain medications.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For severe postoperative pain, a preventive around-the-clock schedule is necessary to prevent decreased plasma levels of medications. Providing only an opioid analgesic at this time may not be sufficient for effective pain management. Increasing the dosage without an order is unsafe and may lead to oversedation. Planning a preventive schedule of pain medication around the clock ensures consistent pain relief and better management. Giving the child a clock and explaining when they can have pain medications may increase the child's focus on waiting for relief rather than addressing the pain promptly, making it a less effective strategy.
The nurse is teaching a group of new nursing graduates about identifiable qualities of strong families that help them function effectively. Which quality should be included in the teaching?
- A. Lack of congruence among family members
- B. Clear set of family values, rules, and beliefs
- C. Adoption of one coping strategy that always promotes positive functioning in dealing with life events
- D. Sense of commitment toward growth of individual family members as opposed to that of the family unit
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strong families have a clear set of values, rules, and beliefs that guide their interactions and help them function effectively as a unit.
A two-month-old infant who has gastroesophageal reflux is thriving without other complications. Which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
- A. Place the infant in the Trendelenburg position after feeding
- B. Thicken formula with rice cereal
- C. Give continuous nasogastric feedings
- D. Give larger, less frequent feeds
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct instruction for a two-month-old infant with gastroesophageal reflux who is thriving without complications is to thicken the formula with rice cereal. This can help reduce reflux by increasing the weight of the formula, making it less likely to be regurgitated. Placing the infant in the Trendelenburg position after feeding (Choice A) is not recommended as it can increase the risk of aspiration. Continuous nasogastric feedings (Choice C) are not typically indicated for uncomplicated reflux in infants. Giving larger, less frequent feeds (Choice D) can worsen reflux symptoms by overloading the stomach.
A mother brings 6-month-old Eric to the clinic for a well-baby checkup. She comments, "I want to go back to work, but I don't want Eric to suffer because I'll have less time with him." Which is the nurse's most appropriate answer?
- A. "I'm sure he'll be fine if you get a good babysitter."
- B. "You will need to stay home until Eric starts school."
- C. "Let's talk about the childcare options that will be best for Eric."
- D. "You should go back to work so Eric will get used to being with others."
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The best approach is to discuss childcare options that would suit Eric's needs, allowing the mother to make an informed decision without guilt or pressure.