Nursing Elites

1. 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.

2. What is the primary objective of care for the child with minimal change nephrotic syndrome (MCNS)?

• A. Reduce blood pressure
• B. Lower serum protein levels
• C. Minimize excretion of urinary protein
• D. Increase the ability of tissue to retain fluid

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The primary objective in managing MCNS is to minimize the excretion of urinary protein, which is responsible for the hypoalbuminemia and subsequent edema in these patients.

3. What is a suitable nutritional goal for a preschool-aged child?

• A. Minimize messiness and spills.
• B. Introduce new foods gradually and provide variety.
• C. Finish all the food on the plate.
• D. Allow the child to eat only preferred foods.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Introducing new foods gradually and offering a variety of options is a suitable nutritional goal for preschool-aged children as it helps in providing essential nutrients and expanding their palate. Choice A is incorrect as reducing messiness and spills is more related to behavior than nutrition. Choice C is incorrect as forcing a child to finish all the food on the plate may override their natural hunger and fullness cues. Choice D is incorrect as allowing a child to eat only preferred foods may lead to an imbalanced diet lacking in essential nutrients.

4. Which family theory is described as a series of tasks for the family throughout its life span?

• A. Exchange theory
• B. Developmental theory
• C. Structural-functional theory
• D. Symbolic interactional theory

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Developmental theory outlines the series of tasks and stages that a family goes through over its life span, helping to understand the family's development and needs over time.

5. Which should the nurse teach to parents regarding oral health of children? (Select all that apply.)

• A. Fluoridated water should be used.
• B. Early childhood caries is a preventable disease
• C. All options are correct
• D. Dental hygiene should begin with the first tooth eruption

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Fluoridated water helps prevent caries, early childhood caries is preventable, and dental hygiene should start with the first tooth eruption.

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