The nurse has provided a presentation to middle school children about nursing as a career. One of the children stated that he wanted to be a pediatric
... [Show More] nurse, because he wants to take care of babies and little ―kids.‖ What would be an appropriate response to this middle school–aged child? 1. ―Nursing is a general practice; all nurses must know how to take care of all ages of patients.‖ 2. ―As a pediatric nurse, you would get to care for babies and little kids as well as children through their teenage years.‖ 3. ―What you are describing is actually a neonatal nurse. Neonatal nurses work with newborn babies, toddlers, and preschool-age children.‖ 4. ―Being a pediatric nurse requires a master’s degree, so be sure to work hard in school!‖
The medical-surgical float nurse is assigned to the pediatric unit for the first time and states that the skills are ―the same as general nursing since children are little adults with smaller bodies.‖ What component of pediatric nursing contraindicates this statement? 1. Pediatric nursing involves care based on the developmental level of the patient. 2. Pediatric nursing involves the patient’s family in the plan of care. 3. Pediatric nursing in based on prevention of infectious diseases. 4. Pediatric nursing involves cultural sensitivity in patient care.
The culturally sensitive pediatric nurse is aware of the changes in the racial population of the United States. Which of the following reflects the historical changes in the projected demographics of the U.S. pediatric population in 2020? 1. The American Indian and Alaska Native population will continue to decrease. 2. Less than half of the children will represent less than half of the population. 3. The Asian children will reflect no change from 2015 into 2020. 4. Non-Hispanic children who represent two or more races will increase in 2020.
The nurse at a family clinic is providing care to an adolescent patient diagnosed with diabetes. The patient has verbalized discomfort with the feelings of isolation when unable to drink alcohol with their friends. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response to this statement? 1. ―Drinking alcohol is not only illegal but dangerous for your blood sugar control and overall well-being.‖ 2. ―You can still drink alcohol, in moderation, if you control the sugar spike with more insulin.‖ 3. ―Prepare for alcohol intake with more water and less carbohydrates before drinking in order to slow sugar spikes.‖ 4. ―It is understandable that you want to be included, but perhaps we can work out a plan on how to avoid those situations.‖ [Show Less]