Sample Questions and Answers
- A nurse is educating a family about caring for a child with asthma. Which of the following statements by the family indicates the need for further teaching?
- A) “We should keep the child away from smoke and strong odors.”
- B) “We should always ensure the child uses their inhaler before physical activity.”
- C) “It is okay to skip medications when the child is feeling well.”
- D) “We will keep a record of the child’s peak flow readings.”
Answer: C) “It is okay to skip medications when the child is feeling well.”
- A family is coping with a diagnosis of cancer for their child. Which of the following is the most important action for the nurse to take?
- A) Encourage the family to ask questions about the diagnosis.
- B) Discourage emotional expression to avoid distress.
- C) Allow the family to focus solely on medical treatment.
- D) Suggest support groups after treatment is completed.
Answer: A) Encourage the family to ask questions about the diagnosis.
- A nurse is discussing family dynamics with a new mother. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
- A) Expecting to feel only joy and excitement after childbirth is normal.
- B) It’s common for new mothers to experience mood swings and emotional shifts.
- C) A mother should not rely on family members for help.
- D) The father’s role in caring for the infant is less important than the mother’s.
Answer: B) It’s common for new mothers to experience mood swings and emotional shifts.
- A nurse is teaching a family how to care for a newborn with jaundice. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates the need for further teaching?
- A) “We will make sure the baby is fed frequently.”
- B) “We will keep the baby in indirect sunlight for a few hours each day.”
- C) “We will give the baby extra fluids to help flush out the bilirubin.”
- D) “We will monitor the baby’s skin color and report any changes.”
Answer: C) “We will give the baby extra fluids to help flush out the bilirubin.”
- A nurse is caring for a family whose child has just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Which of the following is the most important part of family teaching?
- A) Teach the family about proper insulin administration.
- B) Encourage the family to avoid any changes to the child’s diet.
- C) Instruct the family to avoid all carbohydrates in the child’s meals.
- D) Stress the importance of preventing physical activity.
Answer: A) Teach the family about proper insulin administration.
- A nurse is providing support to a family whose child has been diagnosed with a chronic illness. Which of the following actions by the nurse is most appropriate?
- A) Encourage the family to maintain a “normal” routine as much as possible.
- B) Discourage the family from expressing feelings of frustration and anger.
- C) Advise the family to focus only on the child’s health needs.
- D) Suggest the family avoid seeking emotional support from others.
Answer: A) Encourage the family to maintain a “normal” routine as much as possible.
- A nurse is teaching a family about the care of a child with sickle cell anemia. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
- A) The child should avoid contact with other children to prevent infections.
- B) The child should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.
- C) The child should engage in vigorous physical activity daily.
- D) The child should avoid any type of immunization.
Answer: B) The child should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.
- A nurse is discussing the stages of grief with a family who has just lost a loved one. Which of the following should the nurse explain as a common response in the grief process?
- A) The family will go through all stages in a specific order.
- B) Denial is often the final stage in the grieving process.
- C) Grief is a unique process and may vary for each individual.
- D) Grief only affects the individual and not the family as a whole.
Answer: C) Grief is a unique process and may vary for each individual.
- A nurse is working with a family to develop a plan for discharge for a child with a chronic illness. Which of the following should the nurse emphasize?
- A) The family should continue to rely solely on the healthcare team for support.
- B) The family should keep the child isolated from others to prevent exposure.
- C) The family should establish a routine for managing the child’s care at home.
- D) The family should avoid seeking support from other families with similar conditions.
Answer: C) The family should establish a routine for managing the child’s care at home.
- A nurse is providing education to a family caring for an elderly relative with Alzheimer’s disease. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
- A) The elderly person should be encouraged to stay as independent as possible.
- B) The family should provide a calm and structured environment for the relative.
- C) The family should minimize communication to avoid frustration.
- D) The elderly person should be left alone to avoid overstimulation.
Answer: B) The family should provide a calm and structured environment for the relative.
- A nurse is caring for a child with cystic fibrosis and is educating the family about managing the condition. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
- A) The child should be encouraged to increase salt intake.
- B) The child should avoid daily physical activity.
- C) The child should eat a high-protein, low-fat diet.
- D) The child should undergo routine chest physiotherapy.
Answer: D) The child should undergo routine chest physiotherapy.
- A nurse is educating a family about car seat safety for their newborn. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates that they need further teaching?
- A) “We will use a rear-facing car seat in the back seat of the car.”
- B) “We will secure the car seat using the car’s seat belt system.”
- C) “We will place the baby in a forward-facing car seat after six months.”
- D) “We will make sure the car seat is tightly secured to prevent movement.”
Answer: C) “We will place the baby in a forward-facing car seat after six months.”
- A nurse is discussing the impact of hospitalization on a family with a child who is experiencing a chronic illness. Which of the following is most important for the nurse to assess?
- A) The family’s ability to pay for medical expenses.
- B) The emotional and psychological support needs of the family.
- C) The child’s progress in physical therapy.
- D) The family’s knowledge about the child’s medical condition.
Answer: B) The emotional and psychological support needs of the family.
- A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a family caring for a child after a tonsillectomy. Which of the following instructions is most important?
- A) “Offer the child only solid foods for the first few days after discharge.”
- B) “Encourage the child to drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.”
- C) “Avoid giving the child any pain medications until the next appointment.”
- D) “Restrict the child’s activities for one week following the procedure.”
Answer: B) “Encourage the child to drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.”
- A nurse is teaching a family about the care of a newborn with a cleft lip. Which of the following statements by the family indicates the need for further teaching?
- A) “We will feed the baby slowly to prevent aspiration.”
- B) “We will use a special bottle designed for babies with cleft lips.”
- C) “We will wait until the baby is at least 6 months old for surgery.”
- D) “We will make sure to clean the baby’s lip and mouth after feedings.”
Answer: C) “We will wait until the baby is at least 6 months old for surgery.”
- A nurse is assessing the family of a child who has recently been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Which of the following should the nurse include in the assessment?
- A) Family history of psychiatric disorders.
- B) The child’s developmental milestones.
- C) The family’s level of education.
- D) The family’s socioeconomic status.
Answer: B) The child’s developmental milestones.
- A nurse is working with a family to manage a child with asthma. Which of the following should the nurse include in the family teaching?
- A) The child should take bronchodilators only when symptoms worsen.
- B) The child should avoid allergens that trigger asthma symptoms.
- C) The child should only use a nebulizer during a severe asthma attack.
- D) The child should be limited to minimal physical activity to avoid exacerbations.
Answer: B) The child should avoid allergens that trigger asthma symptoms.
- A nurse is caring for a family after the birth of a preterm infant. Which of the following is the nurse’s priority in family-centered care?
- A) Encouraging the family to participate in infant care as much as possible.
- B) Limiting family visits to reduce the risk of infection.
- C) Restricting family members from providing infant care until discharge.
- D) Providing detailed instructions on infant care before discharge.
Answer: A) Encouraging the family to participate in infant care as much as possible.
- A nurse is educating a family about the use of a feeding tube for their child with cerebral palsy. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
- A) The child should be placed in a supine position during tube feedings.
- B) The family should rotate the feeding tube every few hours.
- C) The family should monitor for signs of tube displacement.
- D) The family should avoid flushing the tube with water.
Answer: C) The family should monitor for signs of tube displacement.
- A nurse is discussing genetic testing with a family of a child diagnosed with a genetic disorder. Which of the following is the nurse’s role in the decision-making process?
- A) To provide the family with a definitive diagnosis.
- B) To offer emotional support and assist in understanding the test results.
- C) To suggest the family refuse testing to avoid potential complications.
- D) To make decisions about whether the family should proceed with testing.
Answer: B) To offer emotional support and assist in understanding the test results.
- A nurse is caring for a child who has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Which of the following family members should the nurse prioritize for teaching about insulin administration?
- A) The child’s sibling.
- B) The child’s father.
- C) The child’s mother.
- D) The child’s grandparent.
Answer: C) The child’s mother.
- A nurse is caring for a family who has a child with a terminal illness. Which of the following should the nurse include in the family’s care plan?
- A) Focus on physical comfort and emotional support.
- B) Encourage the family to deny feelings of grief to avoid distress.
- C) Encourage the family to avoid discussing the child’s illness.
- D) Restrict family interactions with the child to prevent sadness.
Answer: A) Focus on physical comfort and emotional support.
- A nurse is assessing a family’s coping mechanisms after a child is diagnosed with a chronic illness. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse identify as a maladaptive coping strategy?
- A) Seeking social support from friends and family.
- B) Engaging in relaxation techniques and stress reduction.
- C) Ignoring medical advice and not following the prescribed treatment plan.
- D) Participating in support groups for families of children with similar conditions.
Answer: C) Ignoring medical advice and not following the prescribed treatment plan.
- A nurse is providing guidance to a family whose child has undergone surgery. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the family’s care plan?
- A) Encourage family members to avoid visiting the child in the hospital to prevent emotional stress.
- B) Provide information on the child’s recovery and pain management techniques.
- C) Restrict the family’s involvement in the child’s care to allow for medical recovery.
- D) Instruct the family to limit communication with the child to avoid overstimulation.
Answer: B) Provide information on the child’s recovery and pain management techniques.
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