1.      While assisting the physician with a physical examination, the nurse notes which sign or symptom as most definitive of a diagnosis of pregnancy?     

1.      Which stage of development is characterized by a slower, steadier pattern of growth and development?

1.      A nurse is caring for a 12-year-old child with sickle cell crisis. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse take?

1.      Which tasks associated with the stage of Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development should the nurse anticipate for the preschooler?

1.      When asked about her activities, a 10-year-old girl responded, “I like school. I play the flute in the school band, and I take tennis lessons.” What does the nurse know these activities will help this child develop?

1.      An adolescent client reports recurrent abdominal pain with diarrhea and bloody stools. Finger clubbing, arthritis, and amenorrhea is also present. Which type of inflammatory bowel disease does the nurse suspect based on these data?

1.      The nurse is caring for a child who is diagnosed with a UTI. Which symptom does the nurse anticipate when assessing this child?

1.      A nurse is caring for a client who has just learned that she is pregnant. The nurse should reinforce with the client to call her provider if she experiences which of the following manifestations?

1.      The nurse is preparing to assess a preschool-aged child who states, “This is Bella, my bear. People tell me that they can’t hear Bella talking, but that hurts her feelings and makes her cry.” When documenting this interaction in the child’s medical record, which term should the nurse use?      

1.      Which type of play should the nurse encourage when providing age-appropriate care to a preschool-aged child?