Exam 1: Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing

The nurse is evaluating research studies according to the GRADE criteria and has determined the quality of evidence on the subject is moderate. Which type of evidence does this determination indicate?

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?

The nurse is determining if a newborn is classified in the low birth weight (LBW) category of less than 2500 g. The newborn's weight is 5 lb, 4 oz. What is the newborn's weight in grams? Record your answer in a whole number. __________________

The school nurse is explaining to older school children that obesity increases the risk for which disorders? (Select all that apply.)

Ethical dilemmas arise when competing moral considerations underlie various alternatives. Match each competing moral value with its definition. -The obligation to promote the patient's well-being

Which actions by the nurse demonstrate overinvolvement with patients and their families? (Select all that apply.)

MATCHING The nursing process is a method of problem identification and problem solving that describes what the nurse actually does. Match each step of the nursing process with its definition. -Expected patient goals

What do mortality statistics describe?

In addition to injuries, what are the leading causes of death in adolescents ages 15 to 19 years?

MATCHING The nursing process is a method of problem identification and problem solving that describes what the nurse actually does. Match each step of the nursing process with its definition. -Purposeful collection of data

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?

What is the major cause of death for children older than 1 year in the United States?

The nurse is describing clinical reasoning to a group of nursing students. Which is most descriptive of clinical reasoning?

MATCHING The nursing process is a method of problem identification and problem solving that describes what the nurse actually does. Match each step of the nursing process with its definition. -Problem identification

Ethical dilemmas arise when competing moral considerations underlie various alternatives. Match each competing moral value with its definition. -The concept of fairness

MATCHING The nursing process is a method of problem identification and problem solving that describes what the nurse actually does. Match each step of the nursing process with its definition. -Determines if the outcome was met

Ethical dilemmas arise when competing moral considerations underlie various alternatives. Match each competing moral value with its definition. -The patient's right to be self-governing

Which are included in the evaluation step of the nursing process? (Select all that apply.)

Evidence-based practice (EBP), a decision-making model, is best described as which?

The nurse is planning care for a hospitalized preschool-aged child. Which should the nurse plan to ensure atraumatic care?