Nursing Elites

1. What is known as providing families with information on normal growth and development and nurturing child-rearing practices before the child enters that stage of development?

• A. Holistic nursing
• B. Evidence-based practice
• C. Morbidity
• D. Anticipatory guidance

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Anticipatory guidance is the process of providing parents with information about expected developmental milestones and how to address common issues that may arise during different stages of their child's growth. This proactive approach helps parents prepare for and support their child's development. Holistic nursing (choice A) refers to a comprehensive and integrated approach to healthcare that considers the whole person. Evidence-based practice (choice B) involves making clinical decisions based on the best available evidence. Morbidity (choice C) refers to the prevalence of a disease in a population.

2. Which is usually the only symptom of pediculosis capitis (head lice)?

• A. Itching
• B. Vesicles
• C. Scalp rash
• D. Localized inflammatory response

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Itching is typically the primary and most common symptom of pediculosis capitis due to the lice bites on the scalp.

3. What signs and symptoms are indicative of a urinary tract disorder in the infancy period (1-24 months)? (Select all that apply.)

• A. All below
• B. Poor feeding
• C. Hypothermia
• D. Frequent urination

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In infants, urinary tract disorders may present with poor feeding, hypothermia, and frequent urination. Pallor can be associated with other conditions but is less specific to urinary tract disorders.

4. By what age does birth weight usually triple?

• A. 1 year
• B. 1 month
• C. 2 years
• D. 6 months

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 1 year. By the age of 1 year, a baby’s birth weight typically triples. This period allows for significant growth and development in infants. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because birth weight does not usually triple by 1 month, 2 years, or 6 months of age, respectively.

5. The nurse should assess which age group for suicide ideation since suicide in which age group is the third leading cause of death?

• A. Preschoolers
• B. Young school age
• C. Middle school age
• D. Late school age and adolescents

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Suicide is the third leading cause of death in late school-age children and adolescents, requiring careful assessment for ideation in these age groups.

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