Pediatric Nursing Proctored Exam - Nightingale College

Which is the nurse's best reply when the parents of a 9-month-old infant state that they are worried about their baby's thumb-sucking?

Which would the nurse tell the parents of an 8-month-old about the infant's ability to pick up pieces of food?

The nurse advises the postpartum patient to breastfeed regularly to lower her risk for postpartum hemorrhage. The reason behind this suggestion is that this method of feeding increases which productio

A parent tells the nurse, "I am worried about my 13-year-old son. He hasn't started puberty, and my daughter did when she was 11 years of age. "Which would the nurse explain to the parent about pubert

What is a warning sign of ineffective adaptation to extrauterine life if noted when assessing a 24-hour-old breastfed newborn before discharge?

Which is the most acceptable nursing intervention for a child who refuses to drink milk at the hospital because at home the child drinks milk from a small glass?

Which suggestion regarding participation in sports would the nurse provide the parents of an 8-year-old girl who wants to join a soccer team?

A couple who is going through a divorce asks the nurse how to disclose this news to their 4-year-old child. Which would be the nurse's best response?

Arrange the steps of how the nurse does an abdominal assessment on an infant in the correct order.

During an otoscopic examination on an infant, in which direction is the pinna pulled?

A nurse must inform a pregnant mother and her partner that their child may have a congenital anomaly. Of the best practices listed below, which would take priority?

The nurse advises a postpartum patient not to give any water to her 1-month-old infant after breastfeeding. Which is the reason for this advice?

The nurse is assessing the apical pulse of a school-age child older than 7 years of age. Where does the nurse palpate to locate the apical pulse?

The nurse taught new parents the guidelines to follow regarding the bottle-feeding of their newborn. They will be using formula from a can of concentrate. The parents will demonstrate an understanding

Which information would the nurse include about injury prevention when preparing a health teaching session for school-age children?

The nurse helps a breastfeeding mother change the diaper of her 16-hour-old newborn after the first bowel movement. The mother expresses concern because the large amount of thick, sticky stool is very

Which is the priority teaching tip the nurse should provide about bottle-feeding?

A child is brought to the emergency department after falling down the basement stairs. Which finding may cause the nurse to suspect child maltreatment on assessment? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring fora postpartum patient who has been advised to give expressed breast milk to the newborn. Which should the nurse tell the patient about the use and storage of expressed milk? Sele

The nurse is assessing the heart sounds of a child and decides that the child needs further evaluation. Which could be the reason for seeking further evaluation?

Which type of play would the nurse suggest to the parents of a 9-month-old infant? Select all that apply.

The practice of cultural humility is continual and an important concept in the nursing process. How can nurses facilitate this process? Select all that apply.

Which information would the community nurse provide when educating a group of parents about sleep and rest requirements of school-age children? Select all that apply.

The nurse is interviewing the mother of a 9-year-old child. As the nurse begins to assess the child's nutrition, which is the most appropriate question to ask?