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4 | Page A. transfer of heat from one object to another by direct contact. B. heat is transferred from an object to the surrounding air. C. occur as moisture from body surfaces is lost to the environment D. transfer of heat between two objects that are not in direct contact with each other. 46. How do you prevent heat loss via evaporation? A. Dry the infant thoroughly B. Put the infant away from cold air drafts C. Do not place the infant in a cold surface D. NOTA 47. To prevent heat loss by conduction in a newborn, which nursing intervention is most appropriate? A. Keeping the infant's bassinet away from air vents. B. Swaddling the infant snugly in a blanket. C. Placing a warmed blanket on the scale before weighing the infant. D. Drying the infant thoroughly. 48. A post-partum mother is sitting in a cool room wearing a thin gown. The majority of their body heat is being lost to the surrounding environment (walls, ceiling, floor) through which mechanism? A. Conduction B. Radiation C. Evaporation D. Convection GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 49. A toilet-trained 4-year-old hospitalized for several days with an acute illness has been wetting the bed at night and is having incontinence accidents during the day. The nurse addresses the parents’ concerns with the following statement: A. “Maybe your child should be seen by a specialist, just to make sure there are no physical problems.” B. “It is normal for some children to go through a stage of regression after separation from their family or after an acute illness. Try not to be too discouraged.” C. “You’ll have to be very strict with discipline, so your child knows this behavior is not acceptable.” D. “I’d be upset too. It must be hard to go back to using diapers.” 50. The nurse knows that the study of growth and development is an exploration of which of the following? A. Physical changes of the growing child B. Increasing complexity of function and skill progression of the growing child C. Environmental factors such as family, religion, and culture of the growing child D. Physical development and the increasing level and progression of function and skill of the growing child 51. Four-year-old Angie, whose grandmother recently died, tells the nurse, “My grandma has wings just like angels. She flew to heaven yesterday, and tomorrow she’ll be back.” Which is the nurse’s best response? A. “She’s not coming back, honey.” B. “It is normal for a little one to make-believe.” C. “You must miss your grandma a lot.” D. ‘When people get old, they die 52. During a physical examination, a 24-month-old child clings to the parent and cries every time the nurse attempts to touch her. From knowledge of psychosocial development, the nurse makes which conclusion about the child? A. The child is displaying normal toddler development. B. The child needs further psychologic evaluation. C. The child is manipulative and should be taken from the parent to be examined. D. The child is showing signs of regression. 53. An adolescent comes to the school nurse’s office seeking advice about his friends and feeling pressure to participate in activities he isn’t comfortable with (i.e., drinking parties and sexual explorations). What should the nurse’s response be? A. Tell the adolescent to stay away from “friends like that.” B. Be open to the concerns and provide accurate information about any questions. C. Encourage the adolescent to accept psychosocial counseling. D. Give the adolescent pamphlets on sexually transmitted diseases. 54. Parents ask the nurse how they will know that their daughter has reached puberty. Which is the best response by the nurse? A. “The first noticeable sign of puberty in females is the appearance of the breast bud.” B. “The growth spurt usually begins between ages 10 and 14.” C. “The apocrine glands, found over most of the body, begin to produce sweat.” D. “The adolescent will display significant mood swings.” PHARMACOLOGY - HIGH YIELD DRUGS SITUATION: Monica is reviewing for her upcoming board exam. She decided to focus on high yield drugs for her study session. 55. Which drug is associated with "Red Man Syndrome," a histamine reaction causing flushing and hypotension? A. Tetracycline B. Vancomycin C. Doxycycline D. Amoxicillin 56. A patient on Amiodarone therapy for arrhythmia presents with bluish-gray skin discoloration. This condition is called: A. Red Man Syndrome B. Steven Johnson’s Syndrome C. Gray Baby Syndrome D. Blue Man Syndrome 57. One of these drugs is associated with Gray Baby Syndrome which is characterized by vomiting, cyanosis, and cardiovascular collapse in neonate. Which of the following is being referred to? A. Gentamicin B. Gentian Violet C. Chloramphenicol D. Linezolid 58. A mother who was taking a drug for morning sickness has delivered a newborn with severe limb deformities (phocomelia). Which of these drugs is the probable culprit? A. Tetracycline B. Isotretinoin C. Thalidomide D. Pyrazinamide 59. Which of the following antibiotics may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth in children? A. Doxycycline B. Rifampicin C. Ciprofloxacin D. Co-Trimoxazole FUNDAMENTALS - THEORISTS SITUATION: Nurse Ally is a fresh grad nurse. She recalls the nursing theories in order to apply it in her practice. 60. In the Ladder of Proficiency, what is described as the one who demonstrates marginally acceptable performance. Recognizes the meaningful “aspects” of a real situation. Has experienced enough real situations to make judgments about them. A. Level I B. Level II C. Level III D. Level IV 61. In the Ladder of Proficiency, what is described as the one who uses maxims as guides for what to consider in a situation. Has holistic understanding of the client, which improves decision making. A. Level I B. Level II C. Level III D. Level IV 62. A nurse with 2 to 3 years of experience who has the ability to coordinate multiple complex nursing care demands is at which stage of Benner’s stages of nursing expertise? A. Advanced beginner B. Competent C. Proficient D. Expert