Question 1

Approximately how many violent acts does the average Canadian child see on television annually?

Accepted Answer

A)  1500 
B)  3000 
C)  6000 
D)  12 000 
A)  1500 
B)  3000 
C)  6000 
D)  12 000 D

Question 2

Compared to other developed nations,which statement is true about infant mortality in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canada has the highest rate of infant mortality compared to all other developed nations. 
B)  Canada's infant mortality rate is behind those of 50 other developed nations. 
C)  Canada has the lowest infant death rate of all other developed nations. 
D)  Canada lags behind other developed nations in reducing infant mortality. 
A)  Canada has the highest rate of infant mortality compared to all other developed nations. 
B)  Canada's infant mortality rate is behind those of 50 other developed nations. 
C)  Canada has the lowest infant death rate of all other developed nations. 
D)  Canada lags behind other developed nations in reducing infant mortality. D

Question 3

Which can the nurse identify with information about morbidity and mortality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lifespan statistics 
B)  The effectiveness of a treatment 
C)  Cost-effective treatments for the general population 
D)  Age groups at high risk for certain disorders or hazards 
A)  Lifespan statistics 
B)  The effectiveness of a treatment 
C)  Cost-effective treatments for the general population 
D)  Age groups at high risk for certain disorders or hazards D

Question 4

Which statement best describes family-centred care?

Accepted Answer

A)  It reduces the effect of cultural diversity on the family. 
B)  It encourages family dependence on the health care system. 
C)  It recognizes that the family is a constant in the child's life. 
D)  It does not expect families to be part of the decision-making process. 
A)  It reduces the effect of cultural diversity on the family. 
B)  It encourages family dependence on the health care system. 
C)  It recognizes that the family is a constant in the child's life. 
D)  It does not expect families to be part of the decision-making process.

Question 5

Which is most closely related to the type of injury a child is particularly susceptible to at a specific age?

Accepted Answer

A)  The physical health of the child 
B)  The developmental level of the child 
C)  The educational level of the child 
D)  The number of responsible adults living in the child's home 
A)  The physical health of the child 
B)  The developmental level of the child 
C)  The educational level of the child 
D)  The number of responsible adults living in the child's home

Question 6

The nurse is preparing in-service education for staff about atraumatic care for pediatric patients.Which intervention should the nurse include?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prepare the child for separation from parents during hospitalization by reviewing a video. 
B)  Prepare the child for any unfamiliar treatment or procedure by demonstrating on a stuffed animal. 
C)  Help the child accept the loss of control associated with hospitalization. 
D)  Help the child accept the pain that is connected with a treatment or procedure. 
A)  Prepare the child for separation from parents during hospitalization by reviewing a video. 
B)  Prepare the child for any unfamiliar treatment or procedure by demonstrating on a stuffed animal. 
C)  Help the child accept the loss of control associated with hospitalization. 
D)  Help the child accept the pain that is connected with a treatment or procedure.

Question 7

Which statement most accurately suggests that a nurse has a nontherapeutic relationship with a patient and family?

Accepted Answer

A)  The boundaries between staff and patient are blurred. 
B)  Staff assignments allow the nurse to care for the same patient and family over an extended period of time. 
C)  The nurse is able to withdraw when emotional overload occurs but still remains committed to the patient's care. 
D)  The nurse instructs the patient and family on how to provide care rather than doing everything for them. 
A)  The boundaries between staff and patient are blurred. 
B)  Staff assignments allow the nurse to care for the same patient and family over an extended period of time. 
C)  The nurse is able to withdraw when emotional overload occurs but still remains committed to the patient's care. 
D)  The nurse instructs the patient and family on how to provide care rather than doing everything for them.

Question 8

Which is most descriptive of critical thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a simple developmental process. 
B)  It is purposeful and goal-directed. 
C)  It is based on deliberate and irrational thought. 
D)  It assists individuals in guessing what is most appropriate. 
A)  It is a simple developmental process. 
B)  It is purposeful and goal-directed. 
C)  It is based on deliberate and irrational thought. 
D)  It assists individuals in guessing what is most appropriate.

Question 9

What is the major cause of death for children older than 1 year of age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cancer 
B)  Infection 
C)  Unintentional injuries 
D)  Congenital abnormalities 
A)  Cancer 
B)  Infection 
C)  Unintentional injuries 
D)  Congenital abnormalities

Question 10

What is the leading cause of death from unintentional injury in children aged 5 to 9 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Poisoning 
B)  Drowning 
C)  Motor vehicle-related fatalities 
D)  Fire- and burn-related fatalities 
A)  Poisoning 
B)  Drowning 
C)  Motor vehicle-related fatalities 
D)  Fire- and burn-related fatalities

Question 11

Which statement best describes morbidity in childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Morbidity does not vary with age. 
B)  Morbidity is not distributed randomly. 
C)  Little can be done to improve morbidity. 
D)  Unintentional injuries do not have an effect on morbidity. 
A)  Morbidity does not vary with age. 
B)  Morbidity is not distributed randomly. 
C)  Little can be done to improve morbidity. 
D)  Unintentional injuries do not have an effect on morbidity.

Question 12

Which are the steps in the nursing process? Select all that apply.Express answer with small letters followed by a comma and a space-e.g. ,a,b,c

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessment 
B)  Diagnosis 
C)  Planning 
D)  Identification 
E)  Implementation
F) Documentation
G) Evaluation
H) Outcome development 
A)  Assessment 
B)  Diagnosis 
C)  Planning 
D)  Identification 
E)  Implementation
F) Documentation
G) Evaluation
H) Outcome development

Question 13

Which is one of the leading causes of death in infants younger than 1 year of age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Congenital anomalies 
B)  Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) 
C)  Respiratory distress syndrome 
D)  Infections specific to the perinatal period 
A)  Congenital anomalies 
B)  Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) 
C)  Respiratory distress syndrome 
D)  Infections specific to the perinatal period

Question 14

What is a leading cause of death in adolescents 15 to 19 years of age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cancer 
B)  Suicide 
C)  Heart disease 
D)  Falls 
A)  Cancer 
B)  Suicide 
C)  Heart disease 
D)  Falls

Question 15

What do morbidity statistics describe?

Accepted Answer

A)  The number of individuals who have died over a specific period 
B)  The prevalence of a specific illness in the population at a particular time 
C)  The number of disease cases that is higher than expected in a given community 
D)  Disease occurring regularly within a geographic location 
A)  The number of individuals who have died over a specific period 
B)  The prevalence of a specific illness in the population at a particular time 
C)  The number of disease cases that is higher than expected in a given community 
D)  Disease occurring regularly within a geographic location

Exam 30: Pediatric Nursing in Canada

Approximately how many violent acts does the average Canadian child see on television annually?

Compared to other developed nations,which statement is true about infant mortality in Canada?

Which can the nurse identify with information about morbidity and mortality?

Which statement best describes family-centred care?

Which is most closely related to the type of injury a child is particularly susceptible to at a specific age?

The nurse is preparing in-service education for staff about atraumatic care for pediatric patients.Which intervention should the nurse include?

Which statement most accurately suggests that a nurse has a nontherapeutic relationship with a patient and family?

Which is most descriptive of critical thinking?

What is the major cause of death for children older than 1 year of age?

What is the leading cause of death from unintentional injury in children aged 5 to 9 years?

Which statement best describes morbidity in childhood?

Which are the steps in the nursing process? Select all that apply.Express answer with small letters followed by a comma and a space-e.g. ,a,b,c

Which is one of the leading causes of death in infants younger than 1 year of age?

What is a leading cause of death in adolescents 15 to 19 years of age?

What do morbidity statistics describe?

Contemporary Perinatal and Pediatric Nursing in Canada

The Family and Culture

Community Care

Perinatal Nursing in Canada

Health Promotion

Health Assessment

Reproductive Health

Infertility, Contraception, and Abortion

Preconception, Genetics, Conception, and Fetal Development

Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy

Nursing Care During Pregnancy

Maternal and Fetal Nutrition

Pregnancy Risk Factors and Assessment

Pregnancy at Risk: Gestational Conditions

Pregnancy at Risk: Pre-Existing Conditions

Labour and Birth Processes

Nursing Care of the Family During Labour and Birth

Pain Management During Labour

Fetal Health Surveillance During Labour

Labour and Birth at Risk

Maternal Physiological Changes

Nursing Care of the Family During the Postpartum Period

Transition to Parenthood

Postpartum Complications

Physiological Adaptations of the Newborn

Nursing Care of the Newborn and Family

Newborn Nutrition and Feeding

Infants with Gestational Age Related Problems

The Newborn at Risk: Acquired and Congenital Problems

Family, Social, Cultural, and Religious Influences on Children’s Health

Developmental Influences on Child Health Promotion

Communication, History, Physical, and Developmental Assessment

Pain Assessment and Management

The Infant and Family

The Toddler and Family

The Preschooler and Family

The School-Age Child and Family

The Adolescent and Family

Chronic Illness, Complex Conditions, and End-of-Life Care

Cognitive and Sensory Impairment

Family-Centred Home Care

Reaction to Illness and Hospitalization

Pediatric Variations of Nursing Interventions

Respiratory Dysfunction

Gastrointestinal Dysfunction

Cardiovascular Dysfunction

Hematological or Immunological Dysfunction

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