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Question 1 of 5

The school nurse suspects a 14-year-old of having anorexia nervosa because the nurse has observed that the adolescent:

A. is binging on rich foods.

B. has early onset of sexual development.

C. uses frequent enemas and laxatives.

D. is doing excessive rigorous exercises.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: is doing excessive rigorous exercises.

Question 2 of 5

The way you would advise a toddler's mother to handle temper tantrums would be to

A. distract him with a toy when he begins breath holding.

B. appear to ignore them.

C. mimic his behavior by also holding her breath.

D. promise him a special activity if he will stop.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: appear to ignore them.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is performing a health assessment of a 3-month-old African-American boy. For what condition should this infant be monitored based on his race?

A. Jaundice

B. Iron deficiency

C. Lactose intolerance

D. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Lactose intolerance

Question 4 of 5

A child is in the intensive care unit after a motor vehicle collision. The child has numerous fractures and is in pain that is rated 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. In planning the care, the nurse recognizes that the indicated action is to:

A. give only an opioid analgesic at this time.

B. increase dosage of analgesic until the child is adequately sedated.

C. plan a preventive schedule of pain medication around the clock.

D. give the child a clock and explain when she or he can have pain medications.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: plan a preventive schedule of pain medication around the clock.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following is appropriate with reference to enhancing a child's self-esteem?

A. Avoid applauding for unsuccessful attempts.

B. Utilize negative criticism as well as positive reinforcement.

C. Include the child in activities that interest the adult.

D. Utilize belittling techniques as opposed to time-outs.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Include the child in activities that interest the adult.

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