NUR 108 Chapter 13

NUR 108 Chapter 13
1. Social and emotional development occurs at a more simple level in the child who is
A) 5 y/o
B) 8 y/o
C) 10 y/o
D) 12 y/o
Answer
5 y/o
2. A 10 y/o male client is 20 pounds overweight.Which intervention by the nurse is the most
effective in this situation?
A) Place the client on a strictly controlled calorie-restricted diet
B) Talk to the client about why he is so overweight
C) Teach the client and his parents about healthy eating habits and choices
D) Make a list of foods that are to be restricted in the client's diets
Answer
Teach the client and his parents about healthy eating habits and choices
3. A couple comes to the sleep disorder clinic because their 3 y/o daughter has problems
falling asleep every night.The parents say that it takes their daughter 1 to 2 hours each night to
fall asleep, and one ofthe parents ends up having to lie down with her.Which intervention should
the nurse firstsuggest?
A) The parents should trade each night who tries to put her to bed
B) The daughter could start failing asleep in the parents bed then could mover to her own bed
C) Plane the child in bed at the same time each night, and don't allow her to get out of bed
D) Follow a bedtime ritual each night,such as reading one book
Answer
Follow a bedtime ritual each night, such as reading one book
4. The parents of a 2 y/o boy seek assistance at a family therapy clinic because their son throws a
temper tantrum every time he is not allowed to throw his food on the floor during meals.
Whichtherapeutic intervention doesthe nurse suggest?
A) Leave him during the tantrum,so that he feels isolated from positive behavior
B) Try to distract him when he becomesfrustrated,and reward him for positive behavior
C) Hold the child down until the tantrum stops
D) Put him in the corner for punishment while he is having the tantrum
Answer
Try to distract him when he becomes frustrated, and reward him for positive behavior