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 A. Bluish coloration of the cervix and vaginal walls B. Pronounced softening of… Read More »
A clinic nurse assesses the communication patterns of a five (5)-month-old infant. The nurse determines that the infant is demonstrating the highest level of developmental achievement expected if the infant: A. Uses simple words such as “mama” B. Uses monosyllabic babbling C. Links syllables together D. Coos when comforted … Read More »
Which of the following is the most appropriate activity for a 5-year-old child? A. Squeeze toy B. Board games C. Play-Doh D. Computer games Correct Answer: C. Play-Doh In the preschooler, play is simple and imaginative that includes activities such as puppets, play-doh, and coloring books. While the kids… Read More »
A nurse is preparing to care for a five (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? A. Large picture books B. A radio C. Crayons and coloring book D.… Read More »
Ben feels hatred each time he sees her father showing affection to her mother. According to Freud, this behavior is known as? A. Misomater B. Oedipus Complex C. Superiority Complex D. Electra Complex Correct Answer: B. Oedipus complex Oedipus complex is a Freudian concept that describes a… Read More »
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? A. Allow the family to bring in the child’s favorite computer games B. Encourage the parents to room-in with the child C. Encourage the… Read More »
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 A. Increase her fluid intake to three liters/day B. Request a prescription for a laxative from her physician C. Stop taking iron… Read More »
The mother of a nine (9)-year-old who is four (4) feet tall asks a nurse which of the following car safety devices is the most appropriate to use. The best nursing response is which of the following? A. Booster belt B. Seat belt C. Front-facing convertible seat D. Rear-facing convertible seat … Read More »
The nurse is observing children playing in the hospital playroom. She would expect to see 5-year-old children playing: A. Building a tower out of blocks B. With their own toys alongside with other children C. Alone with handheld computer games D. Cooperatively with other preschoolers Correct Answer:… Read More »
The nurse is caring for an agitated older client with Alzheimer’s disease. Which nursing intervention would most likely calm the client? A. Playing a radio B. Turning the lights out C. Putting an arm around the client’s waist D. Encouraging group participation Correct Answer: C. Putting an arm around… Read More »