Which age group would have the most tendency towards eating disorders? A. Adolescence B. Toddlerhood C. Preschool D. Infancy Correct Answer: A. Adolescence The adolescent stage is the time where the body starts to change and with factors including exposure from media and peer pressure that provide them the… Read More »
While giving nursing care to a hospitalized adolescent, the nurse should be aware that the major threat felt by the hospitalized adolescent is A. Fear of the unknown B. Loss of bodily control C. Altered body image D. Separation from family Correct Answer: C. Altered body image… Read More »
When assessing an older adult., the nurse may expect an increase in: A. Nail growth B. Skin turgor C. Urine residual D. Nerve conduction velocity Correct Answer: C. Urine residual Older adults with other health conditions such as diabetes, enlarged prostate (men), or pelvic organ prolapse (women) may cause… Read More »
A woman who is 32 years old and 35 weeks pregnant has had rupture of membranes for eight hours and is four (4) cm dilated. Since she is a candidate for infection, the nurse should include which of the following in the care plan? A. Universal precautions B. Oxytocin administration C. Frequent… Read More »
A maternity nurse is providing instruction to a new mother regarding the psychosocial development of the newborn infant. Using Erikson’s psychosocial development theory, the nurse would instruct the mother to A. Allow the newborn infant to signal a need B. Anticipate all of the needs of the newborn infant C. Avoid the… Read More »
The nurse prepares for a Denver Screening test with a 3-year-old child in the clinic. The mother asks the nurse to explain the purpose of the test. The best response is to tell her that the test A. Measures potential intelligence B. Assesses a child’s development C. Evaluates psychological responses D. Diagnose specific… Read More »
A mother of a three (3)-year-old tells a clinic nurse that the child is constantly rebelling and having temper tantrums. The nurse most appropriately tells the mother to: A. Punish the child every time the child says “no”, to change the behavior B. Allow the behavior because this is normal at this age period … Read More »
A 27-year-old woman has Type I diabetes mellitus. She and her husband want to have a child, so they consulted her diabetologist, who gave her information on pregnancy and diabetes. Of primary importance for the diabetic woman who is considering pregnancy should be: A. Early prenatal medical care B. A review of the… Read More »
The parents of a two (2)-year-old boy arrive at a hospital for a visit. The child is in the playroom when the parents arrive. When the parents enter the playroom, the child does not readily approach the parents. The nurse interprets this behavior as indicating that: A. The child is withdrawn B. The… Read More »