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Why are neonates predisposed to problems with thermoregulation?
- A. Renal function is not fully developed
- B. Flexed posture favors heat loss
- C. A large body surface area favors heat loss to the environment
- D. A thick layer of subcutaneous fat provides excellent insulation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Newborns have a large surface area relative to their body weight, making them more susceptible to heat loss and requiring careful thermoregulation. Choice A is incorrect because renal function is not directly related to thermoregulation. Choice B is incorrect because a flexed posture actually helps reduce heat loss by minimizing the surface area exposed to the environment. Choice D is incorrect because neonates have limited subcutaneous fat, which contributes to their susceptibility to heat loss.
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The nurse is planning care for a hospitalized preschool-aged child. Which should the nurse plan to ensure atraumatic care?
- A. Limit explanation of procedures because the child is preschool-aged
- B. Ask that all family members leave the room when performing procedures
- C. Allow the child to choose the type of juice to drink with the administration of oral medications
- D. Explain that EMLA cream cannot be used for the morning lab draw because there is not time for it to be effective
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing the child to make choices, such as selecting the type of juice, helps to maintain a sense of control and reduce anxiety, ensuring atraumatic care.
A foster parent is talking to the nurse about the health care needs for the child who has been placed in the parent's care. Which statement best describes the health care needs of foster children?
- A. Foster children always come from abusive households and are emotionally fragile.
- B. Foster children tend to have a higher than normal incidence of acute and chronic health problems.
- C. Foster children are usually born prematurely and require technologically advanced health care.
- D. Foster children will not stay in the home for an extended period, so health care needs are not as important as emotional fulfillment.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Foster children often have higher rates of acute and chronic health problems due to a variety of factors, including previous neglect, trauma, and inconsistent healthcare access.
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.
Children are taught the values of their culture through observation and feedback relative to their own behavior. In teaching a class on cultural competence, the nurse should be aware that which factor may be culturally determined?
- A. Ethnicity
- B. Racial variation
- C. Status
- D. Geographic boundaries
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Status, or the social standing within a culture, is often culturally determined and plays a significant role in shaping behaviors and expectations.
The nurse is talking to a group of parents of school-age children at an after-school program about childhood health problems. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching?
- A. Childhood obesity is the most common nutritional problem among children
- B. Immunization rates are the same among children of different races and ethnicity
- C. Dental caries is not a problem commonly seen in children since the introduction of fluoridated water
- D. Mental health problems are typically not seen in school-age children but may be diagnosed in adolescents
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Childhood obesity is the most common nutritional problem in children, with significant implications for long-term health, including the risk of developing chronic diseases.