Test Bank For Pediatric Nursing : The Critical Components of Nursing Care, 2nd Edition
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Chapter 2 Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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1. Which of the following behaviors serves as an example of the nurse directly upholding the
American Nurses Associationโs (ANAโs) Code of Ethics for Nurses?
1. The nursing union develops a safe patient-to-nurse ratio.
2. The nurse joins a professional specialty organization.
3. The nurse maintains sterile technique during procedures.
4. The nurse develops a plan of care for a community-wide illness.
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2. Which of the following behaviors serves as an example of the nurse directly upholding the ANA
Code of Ethics for Nurses?
1. The nursing union develops a safe patient-to-nurse ratio.
2. The nurse joins a professional specialty organization.
3. The nurse maintains sterile technique during procedures.
4. The nurse develops a plan of care for a community-wide illness.
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3. The emergency department nurse is providing care to a 5-year-old child with a repeated
exacerbation of otitis media. When it becomes apparent that the parents smoke and refuse to
prevent the childโs exposure to secondhand smoke, the nurse voices frustration to the family that
they are causing the childโs otitis media. Which of the provisions of the ANA Code of Ethics for
Nurses has the nurse failed to follow?
1. The nurse promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety, and
rights of the patient.
2. The nurse practices with compassion and respect for dignity, unrestricted by the
nature of health problems.
3. The nurse promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety, and
rights of the patient.
4. The patientโs right to self-determination must be upheld, justified only when
justified by law.
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4. The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the family of a hospitalized 9-year-old patient,
recently diagnosed with asthma. The family states that they feel overwhelmed with the treatment
plans and cannot perform the necessary nebulizer treatments. Which nursing intervention best
reflects the professional performance aspect of pediatric nursing standards?
1. The nurse arranges for a home care respiratory therapy consultation to teach the
family proper techniques in the home setting.
2. The nurse contacts the physician to delay the patientโs discharge from the hospital
until the family is able to perform treatments.
3. The nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patientโs situation by
reviewing the home situation.
4. The nurse evaluates progress toward the attainment of outcomes by having the
family perform return demonstrations.
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5. The nurse recognizes that the American Nurses Association characterizes which fundamental
nursing practice within the Pediatric Nursing Standards of Practice and Professional Performance
for Nurses?
1. Nursing utilizes evidence-based practice for the rationale of interventions.
2. Nursing complies with the physician orders to maintain scope of practice.
3. Nursing maintains the institutional review boards that monitor care.
4. Nursing facilitates the rules of laws within the health-care continuum.
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6. The nurse understands that the nursing profession has standards of care that promote the covenant
between patient and nurse. Which of the following is an example of this covenant?
1. The nurse adheres to strict guidelines regarding medication administration and
procedures.
2. The nurse develops a care plan with mutually developed goals and interventions
with the patient.
3. The nurse attends continuing education courses to maintain competency in skills.
4. The nurse considers each patientโs cultural practices without bias or judgment.
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7. The home care nurse is assessing the home environment for the pediatric patient. The nurse notes
that the family is unable to perform some of the physical therapy exercises safely. What is the most
appropriate initial nursing action?
1. Consult with the physical therapist to arrange more educational sessions.
2. Consult with the health-care provider for admission to a rehabilitation center.
3. Assess the exercises per the worksheet provided by the physical therapist.
4. Assess the familyโs understanding of a safe of the physical therapy exercises.
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8. The nurse is providing care to an adolescent patient with cystic fibrosis in the acute care setting.
The patient tells the nurse, โYou are my favorite because you always listen to me, not like the
other nurse who hates me.โ Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. โI will report the other nurse immediately, and you wonโt have to see her again.โ
2. โIf you have any concerns, I can ask the charge nurse to talk to you, but we all
work as a team.โ
3. โThatโs nice of you to say. I will try hard to keep you happy while here as my
patient.โ
4. โI understand. She has been reported by the other staff members for playing
favorites.โ
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9. The nurse is providing care to a child in the home care setting. The nurse often provides the mother
with advice that varies from how to perform the childโs medical care to marital advice. The nurse
has stated that this is her favorite patient and has made this childโs home the last stop of her shift to
use her free time for visits. What is the relationship status between the nurse and family?
1. This is a therapeutic relationship based on family-centered care, with a focus on
empathy.
2. This is not a therapeutic relationship, as the nurse has become enmeshed within the
family.
3. This is a therapeutic relationship, with the nurse focusing on the well-being of the
whole family.
4. This is not a therapeutic relationship, as the nurse has not included the whole
family in the care.
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10. The nurse is assessing an adolescent patient in the emergency department after she was attacked at
a party. The patient refuses to give her parentโs contact information and states, โThey will kill me
when they find out that I went to the party.โ What is the nurseโs best response?
1. โThey will understand. Let me call them to at least get the insurance information.โ
2. โSince you are a minor, we need their consent to legally treat you.โ
3. โWe will treat you, and your parents do not have to know that you are here.โ
4. โI need to contact the social worker, as we have a duty to report this attack to your
family and the authorities.โ
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11. The nurse is assessing an adolescent patient in the emergency department with a suspected
intentional overdose. After given treatment, the patient refuses to give her parentโs contact
information and states, โIt is none of their business.โ What is the nurseโs best response?
1. โNow that you are safe, let me help you develop a plan to prevent a recurrence.โ
2. โIโm sorry, but Iโm obligated to tell them. Let me help you develop a plan for their
possible responses.โ
3. โAlthough most of your health care is confidential, we are obligated to notify
them.โ
4. โI think you should tell them, but we will honor your confidentiality and not
disclose the reason for your visit.โ
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12. The nurse is preparing a 13-year-old patient for a full physical examination by the primary care
provider (PCP). The patient asks that her mother leave the room because of the sensitive nature of
the examination. What is the best course of action to be taken by the nurse to protect the interested
parties?
1. Ask the mother to leave the room, and allow the patient to discuss her concerns
privately with the PCP.
2. Allow the mother to stay in the room, and explain that she has the right to witness
any care provided by the PCP.
3. Act as a chaperone and remain with the patient and mother in the room during the
full examination.
4. Reassure the mother that the nurse will remain as a chaperone while she leaves the
room.
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13. The nurse is providing care to the mechanically ventilated 4-year-old patient who is believed to be
the victim of abuse from the parents. The parents refuse to permit removal of the ventilator. The
nurse believes this is because the parents are afraid that they will be charged with murder if the
child dies. What is the recourse for the health-care team in this ethical dilemma?
1. Provide the treatment even in the face of undue burden of resources.
2. Provide the parents with their financial burden of this care.
3. Provide information to the courts for legal involvement.
4. Provide support to the parents even if the team would choose differently.
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14. The nurse is preparing an 8-year-old patient for a cancer protocol that has a significant amount of
risk. The parents have provided informed consent for this trial, but the patient has refused to
partake in this research. What is the most appropriate course of action for this situation?
1. Treatment is carried forth, despite the patientโs dissent.
2. Treatment must be delayed until the parents and patient agree.
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3. Treatment is delayed for review by the ethics committee.
4. Treatment is canceled until the patient assents.
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15. The nurse is providing care to a hospitalized 1-year-old patient. The nurse locks the exits per
protocol to prevent the removal of the child from the unit. The grandparents become angry about
this, because they want to take the infant outside for โsome fresh air.โ What is the appropriate
measure that the staff take to promote patient safety at this time?
1. Explain that the child is not to leave the floor without express permission from the
parents.
2. Explain to the grandparents that this is a measure to prevent abduction of the
patient.
3. Permit the grandparents to take the child after they sign a waiver for any possible
injuries incurred off the unit.
4. Permit the grandparents a limited amount of time off the unit, due to treatment
schedules.
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16. The nurse is providing care to a hospitalized pediatric patient, and the patient is refusing all pain
medication despite signs of obvious distress. The patient tells the nurse, โAll you nurses lied, and
the shots hurt.โ What is the most appropriate nursing measure at this time?
1. Provide the medication in a cup of juice.
2. Have the parents administer the medication.
3. Explain not all medications are shots.
4. Admit to the patient that the shots hurt but explain they help.
Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
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17. Which of the following nursing actions is an example of a function of the Code of Ethics for
Nurses directly relating to the health-care environment? Select all that apply.
1. The nurse cowrote a policy on nurse:patient ratio for the unit.
2. The nurse includes the extended family in discharge instructions.
3. The nurse joined a local professional organization that shapes community policy.
4. The nurse enrolled in a basic American Sign Language course.
5. The nurse joins the safety and infection control committees.
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18. Which of the following are examples of a nurse adhering to the pediatric standards of practice?
Select all that apply.
1. The nurse educates the parents on how to administer insulin to their 9-year-old
child.
2. The nurse asks the 3-year-old child to describe their level of pain with a Faces or
Oucher scale.
3. The nurse refuses to divulge medical information to the parents of a pregnant
adolescent.
4. The nurse provides extra free supplies to the family of an underinsured ill child.
5. The nurse uses evidence-based practice to maintain competency of new practices.
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19. The nurse is providing care to a toddler recently diagnosed with asthma. The parents have become
verbally aggressive with staff and have challenged many of the unit rules. Which of the following
may have contributed to the familyโs challenging behavior? Select all that apply.
1. The parents are both working professionals in leadership roles and fear loss of
control.
2. The family has researched asthma on the Internet and does not agree with the
treatment protocol.
3. The staff members have maintained therapeutic communication with the patient
and family.
4. The nurse has developed a mutual set of goals and interventions with the family.
5. The staff members have provided a medically trained translator to promote
understanding in care.
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20. Which of the following interventions are examples of a family-focused strategy? Select all that
apply.
1. Coordinating care with other departments to lessen sleep disruptions
2. Providing storage and prep of meals from home for family members
3. Stipulating unilateral visiting rules for all patients and their families
4. Involving the parents in nursing change of shift reports and care plans
5. Providing dedicated family space with basic needs for rooming in parents
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Chapter 2 Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations
Answer Section
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. ANS: 1
Chapter: Chapter 2 Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations
Chapter Learning Objective: 1. Identify and describe sources of standards of practice relevant to
the day-to-day practice of pediatric nurses
Page: 13
Heading: Box 2-1: The Nine Provisions of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
Integrated Processes: Caring
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]
Concept: Ethics
Difficulty: Moderate
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Feedback
This is correct. Provisions 5 and 6 of the ANA code describe how the nurse
establishes and improves health-care environments and conditions of
employment conducive to quality of health care.
This is incorrect. Although this may facilitate duties to self and others, it is not a
direct effect from the Code of Ethics for Nurses.
This is incorrect. This is a fundamental nursing skill. It is not a direct effect
from the Code of Ethics for Nurses.
This is incorrect. Although the nurse practice involves developing plans of care,
it may not involve a Code of Ethics for Nurses stance.
PTS: 1
CON: Ethics
2. ANS: 1
Chapter: Chapter 2 Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations
Chapter Learning Objective: 1. Identify and describe sources of standards of practice relevant to
the day-to-day practice of pediatric nurses
Page: 13
Heading: Box 2-1: The Nine Provisions of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
Integrated Processes: Caring
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]
Concept: Ethics
Difficulty: Moderate
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Feedback
This is correct. Provisions 5 and 6 of the ANA code describe how the nurse
establishes and improves health-care environments and conditions of
employment conducive to quality of health care.
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This is incorrect. Although this may facilitate duties to self and others, it is not a
direct effect from the Code of Ethics for Nurses.
This is incorrect. This is a fundamental nursing skill. It is not a direct effect
from the Code of Ethics for Nurses.
This is incorrect. Although the nurse practice involves developing plans of care,
it may not involve a Code of Ethics for Nurses stance.
PTS: 1
CON: Ethics
3. ANS: 2
Chapter: Chapter 2 Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations
Chapter Learning Objective: 5. Identify the nine provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses and
relate them to practical situations encountered in the day-to-day practice of pediatric nursing.
Page: 13
Heading: Box 2-1: The Nine Provisions of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation
Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Family Dynamics
Difficulty: Moderate
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Feedback
This is incorrect. Although the nurse realizes that the secondhand smoke may be
a contributing factor to the childโs otitis media, the nurse did not fail to comply
to this code of ethics at this time.
This is correct. The nurse failed to practice with compassion and respect for the
dignity of the patient (and family).
This is incorrect. The nurse attempted to maintain the overall health of the
patient (and family) regarding the smoking.
This is incorrect. This is not an issue at the time, as this is a minor child.
PTS: 1
CON: Family Dynamics
4. ANS: 1
Chapter: Chapter 2 Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations
Chapter Learning Objective: 1. Identify and describe standards of practice relevant to the
day-to-day practice of pediatric nurses.
Page: 14
Heading: Box 2-2: Pediatric Nursing Standards: Professional Performance
Integrated Processes: Caring
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Ethics
Difficulty: Moderate
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Feedback
This is correct. This would involve communication with the family regarding
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their concerns. The nurse will collaborate with the respiratory therapist to
arrange a home visit for further teaching. The nurse considers the overall safety
of the patient and family by using available resources to deliver home care. The
nurse is being an active advocate for the patient and family by providing more
resources and coordinating help at home.
This is incorrect. Although the nurse is being an advocate, there are no data to
support delaying the childโs discharge (standard #17).
This is incorrect. This is a component of practice and should be ongoing. It may
facilitate better understanding of the familyโs fears or concerns, but it is not
defined as a professional performance component of the standards (standard #1).
This is incorrect. This is a component of practice and should be ongoing. It may
facilitate better understanding of the familyโs fears or concerns but is not
defined as a professional performance component of the standards (standard #6).
PTS: 1
CON: Ethics
5. ANS: 1
Chapter: Chapter 2 Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations
Chapter Learning Objective: 3. List the six standards of practice and 11 standards of professional
performance highlighted in Pediatric Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice and discuss
associated measurement criteria.
Page: 14
Heading: Box 2-2: Pediatric Nursing Standards of Practice and Professional Performance
Integrated Processes: Teaching and Learning
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Ethics
Difficulty: Difficult
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Feedback
This is correct. This is an example of the recognition of the Pediatric Nursing
Standards of Practice and Professional Performance as a living document that
changes with scientific knowledge. Standard 5 states, โThe nurse owes the same
duties to self as to others, including the responsibility to preserve integrity and
safety, to maintain competence, and to continue person and professional
growth.โ Additionally, standard 7 states, โThe nurse participates in the
advancement of the profession through contributions to practice, education,
administration, and knowledge development.โ
This is incorrect. The nurse will comply with physician orders as an advocate
for both the patient and nursing profession. This is not based on the Pediatric
Nursing Standards of Practice and Professional Performance.
This is incorrect. The institutional review board is a source of standards that
monitors and regulates research. However, this is not directly based on the
Pediatric Nursing Standards of Practice and Professional Performance.
This is incorrect. This relates to nursing standards and scope of practice, but it is
not the Pediatric Nursing Standards of Practice and Professional Performance.
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PTS: 1
CON: Ethics
6. ANS: 2
Chapter: Chapter 2 Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations
Chapter Learning Objective: 2. Identify and elaborate on the key themes related to pediatric
nursing standards of practice.
Page: 14
Heading: Pediatric Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice > Role of Therapeutic Relationships
Integrated Processes: Caring
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Ethics
Difficulty: Moderate
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Feedback
This is incorrect. This is safe nursing practice and may promote trust between
the nurse and patient, but it does not directly promote the covenant.
This is correct. This develops a level of trust and empathy between the patient
and nurse. Key word: mutual goal and interventions.
This is incorrect. although this may increase the nurseโs competence it does not
directly affect the trust between the patient and nurse.
This is incorrect. Although this may facilitate respect from the nurse, it may not
promote trust between the nurse and patient.
PTS: 1
CON: Ethics
7. ANS: 4
Chapter: Chapter 2 Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations
Chapter Learning Objective: 6. Identify ethics controversies commonly encountered in the practice
of pediatric nursing and discuss relevant principles, duties, rights, and virtues.
Page: 14
Heading: Box 2-2: Pediatric Nursing Standards of Practice and Professional Performance
Integrated Processes: Teaching and Learning
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]
Concept: Collaboration; Culture
Difficulty: Moderate
Feedback
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This is incorrect. This intervention may be appropriate if the patientโs family
needed more education and therapy sessions, but it is not appropriate in this
situation.
This is incorrect. Although this may be an appropriate intervention if the
patientโs family is unable to perform the home exercise program as set by the
therapist, it is not an appropriate initial nursing intervention in this situation.
This is incorrect. Although it would be an appropriate intervention for further
assessment, this is not appropriate in this situation.
This is correct. The appropriate initial nursing intervention is to assess the
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familyโs understanding of the problem.
PTS: 1
CON: Collaboration | Culture
8. ANS: 2
Chapter: Chapter 2 Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations
Chapter Learning Objective: 2. Identify and elaborate on the key themes related to pediatric
nursing standards of practice.
Page: 15
Heading: Safe and Effective Nursing Care: Clinical Pearl
Integrated Processes: Nursing Process
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Patient-Centered Care
Difficulty: Moderate
Feedback
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This is incorrect. This is unprofessional and facilitates splitting of the staff. The
patient is chronically ill and may have repeated hospital admissions.
This is correct. Acknowledgment of the patientโs statement and referring the
matter to a neutral party may prevent splitting of the staff members. This can
avert adversarial responses from the patient.
This is incorrect. This is not therapeutic and strengthens the patientโs splitting
behavior.
This is incorrect. This is not therapeutic, strengthens the patientโs splitting
behavior, and is not proper to discuss other staff members to patients.
PTS: 1
CON: Patient-Centered Care
9. ANS: 2
Chapter: Chapter 2 Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations
Chapter Learning Objective: 6. Identify ethics controversies commonly encountered in the practice
of pediatric nursing and discuss relevant principles, duties, rights, and virtues.
Page: 16
Heading: Safe and Effective Nursing Care: Clinical Pearl
Integrated Processes: Caring
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Ethics
Difficulty: Moderate
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Feedback
This is incorrect. There may be some empathy, but the nurse has become
enmeshed with the care and is neither goal directed nor family focused.
This is correct. This nurse has become enmeshed with the family without regard
for professional boundaries.
This is incorrect. Although the pediatric nursing model is family centered, this
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appears more nurse centered than family centered.
This is incorrect. Although this is not a therapeutic relationship, the rationale is
not correct.
PTS: 1
CON: Ethics
10. ANS: 4
Chapter: Chapter 2 Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations
Chapter Learning Objective: 6. Identify ethics controversies commonly encountered in the practice
of pediatric nursing and discuss relevant principles, duties, rights, and virtues.
Page: 20
Heading: Developmentally Appropriate Care > Child Development, Privacy, and Confidentiality >
Practical Limitations and Legal Exceptions Regarding Confidentiality
Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Safety; Legal
Difficulty: Moderate
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Feedback
This is incorrect. This is not therapeutic communication, and it negates the
patientโs concerns.
This is incorrect. The patient may receive emergency treatment without parental
consent.
This is incorrect. The parents may receive a bill from the emergency department
for the visit. It may not provide information on why the patient was in the
emergency department.
This is correct. The nurse has an obligation as a mandated reporter to notify the
appropriate authorities. Often the social worker will fill a report. The nurse must
verify that the patientโs record contains documentation of this report.
PTS: 1
CON: Safety | Legal
11. ANS: 2
Chapter: Chapter 2 Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations
Chapter Learning Objective: 6. Identify ethics controversies commonly encountered in the practice
of pediatric nursing and discuss relevant principles, duties, rights, and virtues.
Page: 20
Heading: Developmentally Appropriate Care > Child Development, Privacy, and Confidentiality >
Practical Limitations and Legal Exceptions Regarding Confidentiality
Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Communication; Legal
Difficulty: Moderate
Feedback
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This is incorrect. This does not address the fact that the health-care provider has
a mandated obligation to report self-harm to the authorities or parents.
This is correct. When health-care professionals have a reasonable concern that a
patient may harm himself or herself, they are required by law to break
confidentiality. The child should be given the option to participate in telling the
parents, but ultimately the health-care provider is mandated to report the
patientโs self-harm.
This is incorrect. Although the health-care provider is mandated to report
self-harm, the best option would be to prepare the patient for the fallout of the
disclosure.
This is incorrect. This does not address the health-care providerโs mandated
obligation to report self-harm.
PTS: 1
CON: Communication | Legal
12. ANS: 4
Chapter: Chapter 2 Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations
Chapter Learning Objective: 6. Identify ethics controversies commonly encountered in the practice
of pediatric nursing and discuss relevant principles, duties, rights, and virtues.
Page: 20
Heading: Developmentally Appropriate Care > Child Development, Privacy, and Confidentiality >
Use of Chaperones
Integrated Processes: Teaching and Learning
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Patient-Centered Care
Difficulty: Moderate
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Feedback
This is incorrect. Due to the sensitive nature of the examination, there should be
a qualified chaperone to protect both the patient and practitioner.
This is incorrect. Due to the sensitive nature of the examination, the child has
the right to privacy.
This is incorrect. The patient may be hesitant to discuss sensitive information
with the mother present, and the patient has requested privacy at the beginning
of the examination.
This is correct. Due to the sensitive nature of the examination, there should be a
qualified chaperone to protect both the patient and practitioner.
PTS: 1
CON: Patient-Centered Care
13. ANS: 3
Chapter: Chapter 2 Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations
Chapter Learning Objective: 6. Identify ethics controversies commonly encountered in the practice
of pediatric nursing and discuss relevant principles, duties, rights, and virtues.
Page: 21
Heading: Pediatric Decision Making > Best Interest: Who Gets to Decide?
Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation
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Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Ethics
Difficulty: Moderate
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Feedback
This is incorrect. This would negate the best intent of the child. The parents are
making decisions based on the interests of themselves rather than the child and
there is an apparent conflict of interest.
This is incorrect. This course of action is not in the best intent of the child.
When parents are making health-care decisions based on the interests of
themselves rather than the child or have a conflict of interest, their parental
decision-making rights may be challenged legally.
This is correct. The parents are putting their self-interests ahead of the interests
of the child and there is a clear conflict of interest. In this case, the parentโs
decision-making rights may be challenged legally.
This is incorrect. This would negate the best intent of the child. The parents are
making decisions based on the interests of themselves rather than the child and
there is an apparent conflict of interest.
PTS: 1
CON: Ethics
14. ANS: 4
Chapter: Chapter 2 Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations
Chapter Learning Objective: 7. Differentiate consent, permission, and assent, and discuss how
promoting the best interests of children in the issue of consent differs from obtaining informed
consent from a competent adult.
Page: 23
Heading: Critical Component: Consent, Assent, and Permission
Integrated Processes: Teaching and Learning
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment, Psychosocial Integrity
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Ethics; Legal
Difficulty: Moderate
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Feedback
This is correct. Although the patient has refused, the parents have provided
permission for the care of the patient.
This is incorrect. The treatment may be delayed for further discussion, but
ultimately, the parents have given permission to proceed.
This is incorrect. Unless the parents do not agree, there is no call for an ethics
board review at this time.
This is incorrect. Although the patient has refused to assent, the parents have
provided informed consent to the treatment.
PTS:
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CON: Ethics | Legal
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15. ANS: 2
Chapter: Chapter 2 Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations
Chapter Learning Objective: 1. Identify and describe sources of standards of practice relevant to
the day-to-day practice of pediatric nurses.
Page: 25
Heading: Safety in the Pediatric Setting > National Patient Safety Goals
Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Safety
Difficulty: Moderate
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Feedback
This is incorrect. This is a safety measure to prevent abduction of the patients by
noncustodians.
This is correct. This is a standard safety measure to prevent abduction by
noncustodians.
This is incorrect. Unless the parents have given express permission, the
noncustodial grandparents may not take the child off the unit.
This is incorrect. Unless the parents have given express permission, the
noncustodial grandparents may not take the child off the unit.
PTS: 1
CON: Safety
16. ANS: 4
Chapter: Chapter 2 Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations
Chapter Learning Objective: 6. Identify ethics controversies commonly encountered in the practice
of pediatric nursing and discuss relevant principles, duties, rights, and virtues.
Page: 27
Heading: Truth-Telling Standards and Pediatric Nursing
Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Safety
Difficulty: Moderate
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Feedback
This is incorrect. The key terms are truth and veracity. This would essentially
constitute a lie by masking the medication from the child.
This is incorrect. This would provide a chance for the child to distrust the
parents.
This is incorrect. Although this would help with the administration of a pain
medication, it does not address the issue of veracity or truth telling to the
patient.
This is correct. Telling the truth may help rebuild the lost trust. โIn general,
children prefer the truth and may develop distrust for health-care providers when
just one health care provider deceives them.โ
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PTS:
1
CON: Safety
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
17. ANS: 1, 3, 5
Chapter: Chapter 2 Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations
Chapter Learning Objective: 5. Identify the nine provisions of Code of Ethics for Nurses and relate
them to practical situations encountered on a day-to-day practice of pediatric nursing.
Page: 13
Heading: Box 2-1: The Nine Provisions of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
Integrated Processes: Nursing Process
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Patient-Centered Care
Difficulty: Moderate
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Feedback
This is correct. This is provision #6, which states the nurse participates in
improving health-care environments and conditions of employment.
This is incorrect. Although this is an example of family-centered care, it is not
a component of the Code of Ethics for Nurses.
This is correct. This could indirectly influence the workplace environment by
shaping social policy. This relates to provision #9.
This is incorrect. Although this would facilitate communication and cultural
sensitivity, it does not directly influence the workplace environment.
This is correct. This relates to provision #8, which states that the nurse will
collaborate with other health professionals to meet health needs of the facility
and community. An example is how the two patient-identifier practice was
started by a group of concerned nurses.
PTS: 1
CON: Patient-Centered Care
18. ANS: 1, 2, 3, 5
Chapter: Chapter 2 Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations
Chapter Learning Objective: 3. List the 6 standards of practice and 11 standards of professional
performance highlighted in Pediatric Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice and discuss
associated measurement criteria.
Page: 14
Heading: Box 2-2: Pediatric Nursing Standards of Practice and Professional Performance
Integrated Processes: Nursing Process
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Safety; Ethics
Difficulty: Moderate
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5
Feedback
This is correct. Teaching parents how to administer insulin relates to advocacy and
empowerment for the patient and family.
This is correct. Using these established tools to assess a patientโs pain level is an example
of effective communication.
This is correct. This action ensures the privacy of the patient. Although the parents may
be financially responsible for the adolescent, they are not entitled to her medical
information without her express permission.
This is incorrect. The criteria for analysis of this situation would involve the just and
ethical distribution of resources. Would the facility approve of distribution of these
resources, and would the nurse provide the same to all of the patients?
This is correct. Per the ANA and pediatric standards of care, the nurse must maintain
competency in current standards of care.
PTS: 1
CON: Safety | Ethics
19. ANS: 1, 2
Chapter: Chapter 2 Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations
Chapter Learning Objective: 6. Identify ethics controversies commonly encountered in the practice
of pediatric nursing, and discuss relevant principles, duties, rights, and virtues.
Page: 16
Heading: Box 2-3: Potential Contributing Factors to Challenging Family Behaviors
Integrated Processes: Caring
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Family Dynamics; Communication
Difficulty: Moderate
1.
2.
3.
4.
5
Feedback
This is correct. Family members who have a background in leadership may fear loss of
control over their child and lash out at the staff.
This is correct. If the family is in possession of inadequate information or
misinformation, they may lash out or challenge the treatment protocol.
This is incorrect. Maintaining therapeutic communication may facilitate a covenant
between the patient/family and nurse/staff.
This is incorrect. This would provide a therapeutic relationship between the nurse and
patient/family.
This is incorrect. Providing a medically trained translator facilitates better
communication between the staff and patient, which may promote better understanding
and reliable information.
PTS: 1
CON: Family Dynamics | Communication
20. ANS: 2, 4, 5
Chapter: Chapter 2 Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations
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Chapter Learning Objective: 1. Identify and describe sources of standards of practice relevant to
the day-to-day practice of pediatric nurses; 5. identify the nine provisions of the Code of Ethics for
Nurses and relate them to practical situations encountered in the day-to-day practice of pediatric
nursing.
Page: 16
Heading: Family-Centered Care > Overview of Family-Centered and Family-Focused Strategies
Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]
Concept: Family Dynamics
Difficulty: Moderate
1.
2.
3.
4.
5
PTS:
Feedback
This is incorrect. Although this would facilitate rest for the patient, it is not family
focused.
This is correct. Meal storage and prep for meals at home will help decrease the
discomfort for the family members of the patient. This is a culturally sensitive
intervention as well.
This is incorrect. Although this would be fair for all, it is not a family-focused set of
rules.
This is correct. This is family focused, because it involves the parents in the care of the
child.
This is correct. Providing a dedicated family space for rooming-in parents will ease the
discomfort incurred from the hospital stay. There are โRonald McDonald Family Roomsโ
in many facilities.
1
CON: Family Dynamics
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