NURS 299: Exam #4 - Practice Questions

Which sleep ritual seems normal for a preschooler?

Saying good night to 25 toys in the room before bed

The nurse is teaching parents about strategies concerning injury prevention for preschoolers. Instructions for parents would include all of the following EXCEPT for?

Dress child only in flame-retardant clothing

A 5-year-old is receiving renally excreted medication. What is correct below?

The kidneys are mature by early toddler years

What foods should clients with celiac disease avoid?

- Wheat

- Barley

- Gluten

The nurse discusses discipline for school-age children with a group of parents at a parent-teacher association meeting. Principles include all BUT one:

using humor to decrease the intensity of the situation

What gift is appropriate for a 7-year-old?

Shells or beads to make jewelry or collect

How many hours of sleep do school-age children need?

8 - 12 hours a night

Which of the following statements are correct?

Tonsils in a school age child are larger than adults

All of the following statements about sleep patterns in teenagers are correct EXCEPT?

Extra-curricular sports, like exercise, help teens maintain adequate sleep

An adolescent presents with fatigue, pallor, and dizziness. The nurse reviews the patient's history to identify risk factors for iron-deficiency anemia. Which aspect of the patient's background would most likely prompt the nurse to assess further for iron deficiency?

The adolescent lives in a household with limited access to diverse food options