Pediatric Nursing Quiz

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Which discipline of nursing focuses on providing care and support for newborn babies delivered prematurely or suffering from health problems?

  • Pediatric nursing
  • NICU nursing
  • Neonatal nursing (correct)
  • Direct nursing

What is the meaning of the word 'pediatrics'?

  • The care of neonates and children up to adolescence (correct)
  • The administration of procedures and medicines according to prescribed nursing care plans
  • Specialized medical care for newborn babies delivered prematurely
  • Observing vital signs and developing communication skills with children and family members

What does a dysmature newborn refer to?

  • A newborn with congenital heart defects
  • A newborn with low birth weight
  • A newborn with poor developmental level at birth (correct)
  • A newborn with severe infections at birth

What is the American spelling for 'paediatrics'?

<p>Pediatrics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are common functions of direct nursing care?

<p>Observing vital signs and developing communication skills with children and family members (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do neonatal nurses specialize in?

<p>Working with the youngest patients (infants) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What medical techniques do neonatal nurses employ for at-risk newborns, including the use of incubators?

<p>Providing proper heat, humidity, oxygen, and mist (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of pediatric emergency nursing?

<p>Quickly diagnosing conditions and providing on-spot solutions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long must a pediatric nurse practitioner attend school after earning a bachelor's degree?

<p>At least two years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a goal of pediatric nursing as mentioned in the text?

<p>Normalize the life of the child during hospitalization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required to practice pediatric nursing in Australia?

<p>A registered nursing license and completion of a graduate certificate in pediatric nursing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What validates knowledge and expertise beyond the prerequisite Registered Nurse licensure in the United States for pediatric nursing?

<p>The CPN (certified pediatric nurse) exam (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of pediatric psychiatric nurses?

<p>Caring for children and adolescents with psychiatric problems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does training for pediatric nursing in the United States involve?

<p>A mix of formal education and a minimum of 1800 hours of pediatric nursing experience (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do pediatric nurses aim to prevent and promote, according to the text?

<p>Prevent disease and promote health (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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