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Question 1 of 5

While teaching a parenting class to new parents, the nurse describes the needs of infants and toddlers regarding discipline and limit setting. What is the most important reason for implementing such parenting behaviors?

A. Children need help in developing social skills.

B. This age group fears loss of self-control.

C. They provide the child with a sense of security.

D. Children must learn to deal with authority.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: They provide the child with a sense of security.

Question 2 of 5

Which assessment finding should the healthcare provider identify as most concerning in a child with acute glomerulonephritis?

A. Hypertension.

B. Gross hematuria.

C. Proteinuria.

D. Periorbital edema.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Hypertension.

Question 3 of 5

The parents of a 5-year-old child, recently diagnosed with celiac disease, are being educated by the healthcare provider. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?

A. We need to avoid giving our child any foods that contain wheat, barley, or rye

B. Our child can still eat oats as long as they are labeled gluten-free

C. We should read food labels carefully to check for hidden sources of gluten

D. It's okay for our child to have small amounts of gluten occasionally

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It's okay for our child to have small amounts of gluten occasionally

Question 4 of 5

Prior to discharge, the parents of a child with cystic fibrosis are demonstrating chest physiotherapy (CPT) that they will perform for their child at home. Which action requires intervention by the nurse?

A. Plan to perform CPT when the child awakens in the morning.

B. A cupped hand is used when percussing the lung field.

C. A bronchodilator is administered before starting CPT.

D. The child is placed in a supine position to begin percussion.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The child is placed in a supine position to begin percussion.

Question 5 of 5

A 3-year-old with HIV infection is staying with a foster family who is caring for 3 other foster children in their home. When one of the children acquires pertussis, the foster mother calls the clinic and asks the nurse what she should do. Which action should the nurse take first?

A. Remove the child with HIV from the foster home.

B. Report the exposure of the child with HIV to the health department.

C. Place the child with HIV in reverse isolation.

D. Review the immunization documentation of the child with HIV.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Review the immunization documentation of the child with HIV.

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