Nursing 213

N213: Health Differences Across the Lifespan 3 Study Guide

Chapter Three Practice Exam 1. Of the following statements, which one about scoliosis is not correct? a. One hip is usually more prominent than the other b. There is one prominent scapula c. The child complains of ill-fitting clothing d. Scoliosis usually appears between the ages of eight and ten 2. What would be a priority nursing intervention for a patient that has scoliosis with a recent Harrington Instrumentation? a. Offer the patient a high protein diet b. Teach the patient how to adjust the device for proper fit c. Provide good skin care to prevent skin breakdown d. Encourage fluid intake of 2000 ml daily 3. When discharging a patient after a total hip arthroplasty, which statement shows the nurse that the patient understands the discharge teaching? a. “I should walk about 2 miles daily.” b. “I need to do my special exercises several times daily.” c. “I need to wear loose clothing so my hip movements are not restricted.” d. “I need to take frequent car rides so I can increase my activity levels.” 4. Which is not an injury you would expect to see in a five-year-old that has been struck by a car? a. Head injury b. Fractured clavicle c. Injuries to the child’s trunk d. Fractured femur 5. The pediatric clinic sees an eight-year-old girl with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with intermittent fevers, painful joints, and complaints of fatigue. When assessing symptoms, the nurse notes that the elbows and knees are inflamed with tenderness. What would the priority nursing diagnosis be? a. Risk for injury b. Impaired physical mobility c. Knowledge deficit d. Pain

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