Question 1

While completing an assessment on a 6-month-old infant,which finding should the nurse recognize as a symptom of a brain tumor in an infant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blurred vision 
B)  Increased head circumference 
C)  Vomiting when getting out of bed 
D)  Headache 
A)  Blurred vision 
B)  Increased head circumference 
C)  Vomiting when getting out of bed 
D)  Headache

Question 2

What fluid is the best choice when a child with mucositis asks for something to drink?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hot chocolate 
B)  Lemonade 
C)  Popsicle 
D)  Orange juice 
A)  Hot chocolate 
B)  Lemonade 
C)  Popsicle 
D)  Orange juice

Question 3

A less common malignancy of muscle or striated tissue is known as ______________.

Accepted Answer

rhabdomyosarcoma
This sarcoma occurs per

Question 4

The nurse notes that a child's gums bleed easily and he has bruising and petechiae on his extremities.What laboratory values are consistent with these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Platelet count of 19,000/mm3 
B)  Prothrombin time of 11 to 15 seconds 
C)  Hematocrit of 34 
D)  Leukocyte count of 14,000/mm3 
A)  Platelet count of 19,000/mm3 
B)  Prothrombin time of 11 to 15 seconds 
C)  Hematocrit of 34 
D)  Leukocyte count of 14,000/mm3

Question 5

A child with a brain tumor is undergoing radiation therapy.What should the nurse include in the discharge instructions to the child's parents? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Apply over-the-counter creams to the area daily. 
B)  Avoid excessive skin exposure to the sun. 
C)  Use a washcloth when cleaning the area receiving radiation. 
D)  Plan for adequate rest periods for the child. 
E)  A darkening of the skin receiving radiation is expected. 
A)  Apply over-the-counter creams to the area daily. 
B)  Avoid excessive skin exposure to the sun. 
C)  Use a washcloth when cleaning the area receiving radiation. 
D)  Plan for adequate rest periods for the child. 
E)  A darkening of the skin receiving radiation is expected.

Question 6

In recent years the use of _____________ stem cell transplantation has become the accepted therapy for the treatment of several hematologic and oncologic disorders.

Accepted Answer

hematopoietic
HSCT allows extremely high

Question 7

Which nursing intervention should not be included in the postoperative plan of care for a child undergoing surgery for a brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Place the child in Trendelenburg position. 
B)  Perform neurologic assessments. 
C)  Assess dressings for drainage. 
D)  Monitor temperature. 
A)  Place the child in Trendelenburg position. 
B)  Perform neurologic assessments. 
C)  Assess dressings for drainage. 
D)  Monitor temperature.

Exam 48: The Child With Cancer

While completing an assessment on a 6-month-old infant,which finding should the nurse recognize as a symptom of a brain tumor in an infant?

What fluid is the best choice when a child with mucositis asks for something to drink?

A less common malignancy of muscle or striated tissue is known as ______________.

The nurse notes that a child's gums bleed easily and he has bruising and petechiae on his extremities.What laboratory values are consistent with these symptoms?

A child with a brain tumor is undergoing radiation therapy.What should the nurse include in the discharge instructions to the child's parents? Select all that apply.

In recent years the use of _____________ stem cell transplantation has become the accepted therapy for the treatment of several hematologic and oncologic disorders.

Which nursing intervention should not be included in the postoperative plan of care for a child undergoing surgery for a brain tumor?

Foundations of Maternity, Women’s Health, and Child Health Nursing

The Nurse’s Role in Maternity, Women’s Health, and Pediatric Nursing

The Childbearing and Child-Rearing Family

Communicating With Children and Families

Health Promotion for the Developing Child

Health Promotion for the Infant

Health Promotion during Early Childhood

Health Promotion for the School-Age Child

Health Promotion for the Adolescent

Hereditary and Environmental Influences on Development

Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology

Conception and Prenatal Development

Adaptations to Pregnancy

Nutrition for Childbearing

Prenatal Diagnostic Tests

Giving Birth

Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance

Pain Management for Childbirth

Nursing Care during Obstetric Procedures

Postpartum Adaptations

The Normal Newborn: Adaptation and Assessment

The Normal Newborn: Nursing Care

Newborn Feeding

The Childbearing Family With Special Needs

Pregnancy-Related Complications

Concurrent Disorders During Pregnancy

The Woman With an Intrapartum Complication

The Woman With a Postpartum Complication

The High-Risk Newborn: Problems Related to Gestational Age and Development

The High Risk Newborn: Acquired and Congenital Conditions

Management of Fertility and Infertility

Women’s Health Care

Physical Assessment of Children

Emergency Care of the Child

The Ill Child in the Hospital and Other Care Settings

The Child With a Chronic Condition or Terminal Illness

Principles and Procedures for Nursing Care of Children

Medication Administration and Safety for Infants and Children

Pain Management for Children

The Child With a Fluid and Electrolyte Alteration

The Child With an Infectious Disease

The Child With an Immunologic Alteration

The Child With a Gastrointestinal Alteration

The Child With a Genitourinary Alteration

The Child With a Respiratory Alteration

The Child With a Cardiovascular Alteration

The Child With a Hematologic Alteration

The Child With an Alteration in Tissue Integrity

The Child With a Musculoskeletal Alteration

The Child With an Endocrine or Metabolic Alteration

The Child With a Neurologic Alteration

Psychosocial Problems in Children and Families

The Child With a Developmental Disability

The Child With a Sensory Alteration

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