Peds


1.
What has had the greatest impact on reducing infant mortality in the United States?
A) Improvements in perinatal care
Feedback: CORRECT
The improvements in perinatal care, in particular respiratory care and care of the mother-baby dyad before delivery, have had the greatest impact.

B) Decreased incidence of congenital abnormalities
Feedback: INCORRECT
There has been a decrease in some congenital anomalies such as spina bifida, but this is not the greatest impact.

C) Better maternal nutrition
Feedback: INCORRECT
Better maternal nutrition has had a positive influence but not the greatest overall impact.

D) Improved funding for health care
Feedback: INCORRECT
Changes in funding have not had the greatest impact.

Points Earned:
1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s):
A


2.
The role of the pediatric nurse is influenced by trends in health care. The greatest trend in health care is:
A) Primary focus on treatment of disease or disability.
Feedback: INCORRECT
Traditionally this is the role of the physician.

B) National health care planning on a distributive or episodic basis.
Feedback: INCORRECT
This is not a major trend.

C) Accountability to professional codes and international standards.
Feedback: INCORRECT
This is an established responsibility, not a trend.

D) Shift of focus to prevention of illness and maintenance of health.
Feedback: CORRECT
Prevention is the current focus of health care, one in which nursing plays a major role.

Points Earned:
1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s):
D


3.
Evidence-based practice, a current health care trend, is best described as:
A) Gathering evidence of mortality and morbidity in children.
Feedback: INCORRECT
This will assist the nurse in determining areas of concern and potential involvement.

B) Meeting physical and psychosocial needs of the child and family in all areas of practice.
Feedback: INCORRECT
It is not possible to meet all needs of the family and child in all