TEST BANK Wong's Essentials of
Pediatric Nursing 11th Edition verified
A nurse is delivering a lecture to a group of parents on child health and
... [Show More] diseases. What is the most common cause of death in children older than 1 year?
A. Obesity
B. Type 2 diabetes
C. Motor vehicle accidents D. Heart disease - C
(Rationale: Motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of death in children over 1 year of age. Obesity is the most common nutritional problem in children and can lead to type 2 diabetes. Incidents related to death due to heart diseases, such as coronary heart disease, in children are not that common.)
A school nurse finds that many adolescents in the school are overweight. Being overweight predisposes these adolescents to which conditions? (Select all that apply) a. Diabetes
b. Hypertension
c. Heart diseases
d. Fractures
e. Headaches - a, b, c
(Rationale: Overweight individuals are at high risk of developing diabetes due to increased insulin resistance. The risk of hypertension and heart disease is also high due to atherosclerosis. The risk of fractures and headaches is not dependent on body weight.)
What should be the primary goal of a nurse while providing atraumatic care to a child? a. First, do no harm to the child.
b. Restrain the child.
c. Repress the parents.
d. Anesthetize the child - a
(Rationale: The most important goal for providing a traumatic care is first, do no harm to the child.
Restraining the child, repressing the parents and anesthesia are not primary goals of a traumatic care.)
What is the most common cause of death and disability in children in the United States? a. Injuries
b. Violence
c. Drowning
d. Mental health problems - a
(Rationale: Injuries account for the most common cause of death and disability to children in the United States. Violence, drowning, and mental health problems are not the most common causes of death and disability in children in the United States.)
A nurse understands that moral values are important in any decision making. What does the moral value autonomy refer to?
a. The obligation to prevent or minimize harm
b. The patient's right to be self-governing
c. The concept of fairness
d. The obligation to promot [Show Less]