What This Document Is
This document contains practice multiple-choice questions designed to help students prepare for exams related to the “Principles and Procedures for Nursing Care of Children” chapter (Chapter 37) within the *Maternal-Child Nursing* 5th Edition textbook by McKinney. It’s a focused assessment tool for the NS 216: Culturally Competent Care Of The Child Bearing Family course at Monroe College.
Why This Document Matters
This practice exam is valuable for nursing students who are learning about pediatric nursing care. It’s most useful when studying for quizzes or exams covering topics like child communication, isolation protocols, informed consent for pediatric procedures, and preparing children for diagnostic tests. Utilizing practice questions helps reinforce understanding and identify areas needing further review *before* high-stakes assessments.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document provides practice questions, but it does *not* offer comprehensive explanations for incorrect answers beyond what is provided with each question. It’s intended as a self-assessment tool, not a replacement for thorough study of the textbook, lecture materials, or instructor guidance. It also doesn’t cover all possible exam question formats.
What This Document Provides
This practice exam includes five multiple-choice questions, each with four answer options and a single correct answer. The questions cover the following areas:
* Effective communication techniques with a 5-year-old during venipuncture.
* Appropriate nursing diagnoses for a child in isolation due to immunosuppression.
* Key considerations regarding consent for surgical procedures on children.
* Guidelines for preparing a 4-year-old for diagnostic procedures.
* Appropriate nursing actions for a child with a fever.
The document also indicates the cognitive level (Application/Applying, Comprehension/Understanding) tested by each question, relevant page references from the McKinney textbook, the nursing process stage addressed (Implementation, Diagnosis), and the client needs area (Psychosocial Integrity, Safe and Effective Care Environment). This preview includes only a portion of the full practice exam.
