Question 1
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3m 34s
The nurse is performing a physical assessment for an 8-year-old with an earache. Which sign or
symptom indicates acute otitis externa?
You Selected:

Symptoms of upper respiratory infection are present.
Correct response:

The child cries out when the ear is grasped.
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the
Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50:
Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1427.
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Question 2
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52s
The nurse is preparing a nursing care plan for a 2-year-old child with hearing impairment. Which
intervention will be part of the plan?
You Selected:

Assess the child's ability to convey information.
Correct response:

Assess the child's ability to convey information.
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the
Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50:
Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1426.
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Question 3
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20s
The vision impairment in which the child can see objects at close range but not at a distance is
known as:
You Selected:

Exotropia
Correct response:

Myopia
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the
Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50:
Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1414.
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Question 4
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34s
The nurse is teaching a group of parents about eyes and eye concerns. The nurse tells these
caregivers about a condition that occurs when unequal curvatures in the cornea bend the light
rays in different directions and this causes images to be blurred. The condition the nurse is
referring to is:
You Selected:

Astigmatism
Correct response:

Astigmatism
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the
Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50:
Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1415.
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Question 5
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1m 2s
In children with otitis media, a procedure known as a myringotomy may be performed. Which
statement is most accurate regarding this procedure?
You Selected:

During this procedure, small tubes are inserted into the typmpanic membrane.
Correct response:

During this procedure, small tubes are inserted into the typmpanic membrane.
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the
Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50:
Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1430-1431.
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Question 6
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9s
The nurse is obtaining the history from the parents of an infant who is suspected of having
infantile glaucoma. Which statement by the parents would help to confirm this suspicion?
You Selected:

"He opens his eyes quite frequently when he's awake."
Correct response:

"It seems like bright lights really bother him."
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the
Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50:
Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1423.
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Question 7
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21s
A child returns to the clinic after an episode of otitis externa, which has resolved. What would
the nurse emphasize as the priority for preventing future episodes?
You Selected:

Keeping ear canals dry
Correct response:

Keeping ear canals dry
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the
Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50:
Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1427.
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Question 8
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21s
A nurse develops a plan of care for a child that includes patching the eye. This plan of care
would be most appropriate for which condition?
You Selected:

Amblyopia
Correct response:

Amblyopia
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the
Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50:
Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1416.
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Question 9
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47s
The nurse is assessing vision during a well child visit and is focusing her priority assessment
technique on the most common cause of visual difficulties. Which vision impairment is this?
You Selected:

Astigmatism
Correct response:

Refractive errors
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the
Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50:
Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1413.
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Question 10
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1m 1s
A nursing student is doing a clinical rotation on a pediatric floor and is learning about normal
growth and development. What can impact normal growth and development? Select all that
apply.
You Selected:


Interference with vision
Interference with hearing
Correct response:


Interference with vision
Interference with hearing
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the
Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50:
Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1411.
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Question 11
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31s
When does the nursing instructor tell students is the best time to do a first hearing and vision test
on a child?
You Selected:

At 6 weeks
Correct response:

In the first few days of life
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the
Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50:
Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1411.
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Question 12
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36s
A child has been diagnosed with strabismus. After further examination, the patient is told that the
resting position of the right eye is convergent. The nurse further explains that this means which
of the following?
You Selected:

The same eye deviates constantly.
Correct response:

The resting position of the eye is turned in.
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the
Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50:
Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1417.
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Question 13
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41s
A child has recently been diagnosed with cataracts. The treatment for cataracts is:
You Selected:

Wearing a patch until the cloudiness clears
Correct response:

Surgery
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the
Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50:
Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1422.
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Question 14
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34s
Nursing students are learning about inflammation and infections of the eyes in children. What
does the instructor identify to the class as a major cause of eye infections in the newborn?
You Selected:

Lack of vitamin C
Correct response:

Transfer of vaginal secretions
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the
Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50:
Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1418.
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Question 15
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20s
Parents request help from the nurse in managing their young child’s "poor behavior.” They
describe “loud talk and play, not coming when called, seldom following directions, ‘blasting’ the
volume on the TV set, and difficulty understanding spoken words.” The appropriate nursing
action is:
You Selected:

arranging for an evaluation of the child’s hearing.
Correct response:

arranging for an evaluation of the child’s hearing.
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the
Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50:
Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1426.
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Question 16
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8s
A young preschooler with impaired visual acuity can be treated with glasses. The parents are
reluctant to agree. The nurse explains:
You Selected:

today, eye glasses are attractive and relatively unbreakable. Replacement insurance is
inexpensive should they be lost or broken.
Correct response:

with impaired vision, children have difficulty interacting with their environment and
meeting developmental milestones.
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the
Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50:
Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1411, 1415.
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Question 17
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24s
The nurse in the acute care setting is caring for a child with deafness. Which nursing intervention
is appropriate for this child?
You Selected:

Allow the child to sleep in the dark in order to hear better at night.
Correct response:

Allow the child to see the nurse prior to touching or completing any assessments or
procedures.
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the
Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50:
Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1431.
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Question 18
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34s
The Stereo Fly dot test is planned for a 4-year-old child. After the nurse completes the
instructions with the parent, which response indicates the parent's understanding of the planned
test?
You Selected:

"My child will need to push a button when able to identify the butterfly in the drawing."
Correct response:

"My child will be asked to point to a specific part of the diagram."
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the
Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed, Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50:
Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1413.
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Question 19
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16s
The parents of an 8-year-old child report that the child’s teachers noted the child is having
problems seeing the board in school but state they do not understand this since the child is able to
read from the computer with no difficulty. Which response from the nurse is most appropriate?
You Selected:

"This may signal your child is having difficulty paying attention rather than a visual
disorder."
Correct response:

"What you are describing may be what is called myopia."
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the
Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed, Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50:
Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1414.
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Question 20
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18s
The 12-year-old child has developed a stye. Which may be included in the child’s care?
You Selected:

Apply hot, moist compresses to the affected area.
Correct response:

Apply hot, moist compresses to the affected area.
Explanation:
Reference:
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Question 1
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6m 38s
The nurse is assessing a 7-year-old with a hearing aid. His mother says he is
losing his hearing again. Which of the following findings would the nurse
expect to make?
You Selected:

Overproduction of cerumen
Correct response:

Overproduction of cerumen
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1425, 1428.
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Question 2
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8m 4s
The nurse is caring for a child who has conductive hearing loss. What is true
regarding this type of hearing loss?
You Selected:

It is caused by chronic otitis media or another infection.
Correct response:

It is caused by chronic otitis media or another infection.
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1425.
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Question 3
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58s
The nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant diagnosed with otitis media.
Which clinical manifestation would likely have been noted in this child?
You Selected:

Shaking the head and pulling the ear
Correct response:

Shaking the head and pulling the ear
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1429.
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Question 4
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55s
The nurse recognizes that if the infant is following normal development, the
infant will be able to focus and follow an object with the eyes by what age?
You Selected:

21 days of age
Correct response:

2 months of age
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1411.
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Question 5
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38s
What would the nurse include when teaching parents how to prevent otitis
externa?
You Selected:

Daily ear cleaning with cotton swabs
Correct response:

Wearing ear plugs when swimming
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1427.
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Question 6
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51m 22s
A nursing instructor identifies a need for further teaching when a student
makes which of the following statements?
You Selected:

"Color blindness can be treated."
Correct response:

"Color blindness can be treated."
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1417.
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Question 7
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19s
A 7-year-old girl who recently immigrated to the United States from India as
a refugee is suffering from night blindness. The nurse recognizes that this
condition is caused by a deficiency in which of the following vitamins?
You Selected:

Vitamin C
Correct response:

Vitamin A
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1413.
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Question 8
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1m 32s
A nurse is assessing a child's vision. Which test should the nurse use to test
for accommodation?
You Selected:

Moving a penlight toward the client's nose and observing whether his
eyes can follow it
Correct response:

Moving a penlight toward the client's nose and observing whether his
eyes can follow it
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1413.
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Question 9
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53s
The nurse is caring for a child with hearing loss due to damage from chronic
inner ear infections. The nurse knows that the child most likely has which
type of hearing loss?
You Selected:

Central auditory dysfunction
Correct response:

Conductive
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1425, 1428.
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Question 10
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4s
The nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a 4-year-old child being
treated for otits media. When discussing the condition, the parent indicates
an understanding of the information provided when making which
statement?
You Selected:

“Aspirin may be taken to relieve my child’s fever during this time.”
Correct response:

“Swelling behind my child's ears is a normal occurrence as the
infection resolves.”
Question 1
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29s
The nurse is obtaining the history from the parents of an infant who is
suspected of having infantile glaucoma. Which statement by the parents
would help to confirm this suspicion?
You Selected:

"It seems like bright lights really bother him."
Correct response:

"It seems like bright lights really bother him."
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1423.
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Hearing Disorder - Page 1423
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Question 2
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16s
A child has recently been diagnosed with cataracts. The treatment for
cataracts is:
You Selected:

Wearing a patch until the cloudiness clears
Correct response:

Surgery
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1422.
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Hearing Disorder - Page 1422
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Question 3
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45s
A young preschooler with impaired visual acuity can be treated with glasses.
The parents are reluctant to agree. The nurse explains:
You Selected:

by treating the child now, the child will be well-adjusted to wearing
glasses by kindergarten.
Correct response:

with impaired vision, children have difficulty interacting with their
environment and meeting developmental milestones.
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1411, 1415.
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Question 4
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11s
The parents of an 8-year-old child report that the child’s teachers noted the
child is having problems seeing the board in school but state they do not
understand this since the child is able to read from the computer with no
difficulty. Which response from the nurse is most appropriate?
You Selected:

"These reports are consistent with hyperopia."
Correct response:

"What you are describing may be what is called myopia."
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed, Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1414.
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Hearing Disorder - Page 1414
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Question 5
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14s
The nurse is caring for a toddler who is scheduled to have myringotomy
tubes placed. Which statement by the child’s parents indicates a lack of
understanding?
You Selected:

"Swimming is permissible with ear plugs in place."
Correct response:

"The tubes will likely fall out on their own in 1 to 2 years."
Question 1
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10s
The nurse recognizes that if the infant is following normal development, the
infant will be able to focus and follow an object with the eyes by what age?
You Selected:

2 months of age
Correct response:

2 months of age
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1411.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1411
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Question 2
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10s
A child returns to the clinic after an episode of otitis externa, which has
resolved. What would the nurse emphasize as the priority for preventing
future episodes?
You Selected:

Keeping ear canals dry
Correct response:

Keeping ear canals dry
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1427.
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Hearing Disorder - Page 1427
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Question 3
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21s
An infant is diagnosed with a congenital cataract. What would the nurse
expect to assess?
You Selected:

Enlarged eye appearance
Correct response:

Absent red reflex
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1422.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1422
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Question 4
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15s
When does the nursing instructor tell students is the best time to do a first
hearing and vision test on a child?
You Selected:

In the first few days of life
Correct response:

In the first few days of life
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1411.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1411
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Question 5
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14s
A child has been diagnosed with strabismus. After further examination, the
patient is told that the resting position of the right eye is convergent. The
nurse further explains that this means which of the following?
You Selected:

The resting position of the eye is turned out.
Correct response:

The resting position of the eye is turned in.
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1417.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1417
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Question 6
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21s
Nursing students are learning about inflammation and infections of the eyes
in children. What does the instructor identify to the class as a major cause of
eye infections in the newborn?
You Selected:

Transfer of vaginal secretions
Correct response:

Transfer of vaginal secretions
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1418.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1418
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Question 7
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17s
In examining the vision of a 9-year-old girl, the nurse notices that she
frequently reaches either too far or not far enough when attempting to take
an object from the nurse's hand. Which conditions does the nurse suspect?
You Selected:

Lack of accommodation
Correct response:

Lack of depth perception (stereopsis)
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1413.
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Hearing Disorder - Page 1413
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Question 8
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17s
The nurse is caring for a child with hearing loss due to damage from chronic
inner ear infections. The nurse knows that the child most likely has which
type of hearing loss?
You Selected:

Mixed hearing loss
Correct response:

Conductive
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1425, 1428.
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Question 9
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13s
The nurse in the acute care setting is caring for a child with deafness. Which
nursing intervention is appropriate for this child?
You Selected:

Allow the child to see the nurse prior to touching or completing any
assessments or procedures.
Correct response:

Allow the child to see the nurse prior to touching or completing any
assessments or procedures.
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1431.
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Hearing Disorder - Page 1431
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Question 10
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13m 18s
The 12-year-old child has developed a stye. Which may be included in the
child’s care?
You Selected:

Apply hot, moist compresses to the affected area.
Correct response:

Apply hot, moist compresses to the affected area.
Explanation:
Reference:
Question 1
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14s
The nurse is performing a physical assessment for an 8-year-old with an
earache. Which sign or symptom indicates acute otitis externa?
You Selected:

The child cries out when the ear is grasped.
Correct response:

The child cries out when the ear is grasped.
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1427.
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Hearing Disorder - Page 1427
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Question 2
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7s
The nurse is assessing a 7-year-old with a hearing aid. His mother says he is
losing his hearing again. Which of the following findings would the nurse
expect to make?
You Selected:

Normal term birth
Correct response:

Overproduction of cerumen
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1425, 1428.
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Question 3
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12s
The nurse is preparing a nursing care plan for a 2-year-old child with hearing
impairment. Which intervention will be part of the plan?
You Selected:

Assess the child's ability to convey information.
Correct response:

Assess the child's ability to convey information.
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1426.
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Hearing Disorder - Page 1426
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Question 4
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11s
The vision impairment in which the child can see objects at close range but
not at a distance is known as:
You Selected:

Myopia
Correct response:

Myopia
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1414.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1414
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Question 5
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11s
The nurse is caring for a child who has conductive hearing loss. What is true
regarding this type of hearing loss?
You Selected:

It is caused by chronic otitis media or another infection.
Correct response:

It is caused by chronic otitis media or another infection.
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1425.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1425
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Question 6
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15s
The caregiver of a 2-year-old child tells the nurse, “They told me my
daughter has an eye disorder called hyperopia.” Which statement made by
the mother indicates she has an understanding of this child's current
condition?
You Selected:

“Now I know why when she is working on puzzles she says her eye is
sleepy.”
Correct response:

“Now I know why when she is working on puzzles she says her eye is
sleepy.”
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1414.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1414
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Question 7
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14s
The nurse is caring for a 3-month-old with nasolacrimal duct obstruction.
Which intervention would be most appropriate for the nurse to implement?
You Selected:

Applying hot, moist compresses to the affected eye
Correct response:

Teaching the parents how to gently massage the duct
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1420.
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Hearing Disorder - Page 1420
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Question 8
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33s
A nurse develops a plan of care for a child that includes patching the eye.
This plan of care would be most appropriate for which condition?
You Selected:

Amblyopia
Correct response:

Amblyopia
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1416.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1416
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Question 9
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8s
A 7-year-old girl who recently immigrated to the United States from India as
a refugee is suffering from night blindness. The nurse recognizes that this
condition is caused by a deficiency in which of the following vitamins?
You Selected:

Vitamin A
Correct response:

Vitamin A
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1413.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1413
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Question 10
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21s
An 8-year-old boy comes to the emergency room with an eye injury after
having a glass bottle shatter near his face. Which intervention should the
nurse do first while assisting this client?
You Selected:

Press firmly on the lower lid with the fingertip until it turns out
Correct response:

Instill a few drops of a topical anesthetic into the affected eye
Explanation:
Question 1
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9s
The nurse is assessing an infant with ophthalmia neonatorum. Which of the
following findings indicate the need to alert the doctor?
You Selected:

Edema of the eyelids
Correct response:

Elevated temperature and irritability
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1419.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1419
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Question 2
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11s
The nurse is taking a health history for a 9-year-old with conjunctivitis. Which
finding would suggest that this is allergic conjunctivitis?
You Selected:

Recent upper respiratory infection
Correct response:

Recently helped clean the basement
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1419-1420.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1419-1420
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Question 3
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9s
The nurse is teaching a group of parents about eyes and eye concerns. The
nurse tells these caregivers about a condition that occurs when unequal
curvatures in the cornea bend the light rays in different directions and this
causes images to be blurred. The condition the nurse is referring to is:
You Selected:

Astigmatism
Correct response:

Astigmatism
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1415.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1415
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Question 4
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11s
The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old hospitalized child who is visually
impaired. Which nursing intervention would be the highest priority in
helping this child reduce anxiety related to hospitalization?
You Selected:

The nurse encourages the child to call her friends on the telephone.
Correct response:

The nurse talks to the child when entering and leaving the room.
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1425.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1425
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Question 5
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18s
The nurse is talking with the mother of a 4-year-old boy who will soon be
going to a pre-kindergarten program. The child has had the Snellen vision
test done at home, and he was unable to distinguish the pictures at the
distance that would indicate his vision is normal. The child's mother asks the
nurse if he will need glasses. Which statement made by the nurse would
be mostappropriate regarding the child's vision?
You Selected:

“Children's vision is not completely developed by this age. Your child
might outgrow this nearsightedness.”
Correct response:

“Children's vision is not completely developed by this age. Your child
might outgrow this nearsightedness.”
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1413.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1413
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Question 6
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9s
A child has recently been diagnosed with cataracts. The treatment for
cataracts is:
You Selected:

Surgery
Correct response:

Surgery
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1422.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1422
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Question 7
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8s
A nursing instructor identifies a need for further teaching when a student
makes which of the following statements?
You Selected:

"Color blindness can be treated."
Correct response:

"Color blindness can be treated."
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1417.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1417
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Question 8
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14s
A young preschooler with impaired visual acuity can be treated with glasses.
The parents are reluctant to agree. The nurse explains:
You Selected:

with impaired vision, children have difficulty interacting with their
environment and meeting developmental milestones.
Correct response:

with impaired vision, children have difficulty interacting with their
environment and meeting developmental milestones.
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1411, 1415.
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Question 9
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10s
A 7-month-old is scheduled for surgical correction of strabismus. The child’s
mother says to the nurse, “I’m glad my child will never have to wear that
patch again.” Which of these responses would be most appropriate for the
nurse to make?
You Selected:

“Your child will need to wear the patch for several months to keep the
eye in alignment.”
Correct response:

“Your child will need to wear the patch for a few days to keep him/her
from rubbing or putting pressure on the eye.”
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1418.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1418
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Question 10
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12s
The parents of an 8-year-old child report that the child’s teachers noted the
child is having problems seeing the board in school but state they do not
understand this since the child is able to read from the computer with no
difficulty. Which response from the nurse is most appropriate?
You Selected:

"What you are describing may be what is called myopia."
Correct response:

"What you are describing may be what is called myopia."
Question 1
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12s
During physical assessment of a 2-year-old child, the nurse becomes
concerned that the child may have a cataract in one eye. Which sign or
symptom suggests the child has a cataract?
You Selected:

Sclera appears to be blue
Correct response:

Absence of the red reflex
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1422.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1422
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Question 2
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14s
An infant is diagnosed with a congenital cataract. What would the nurse
expect to assess?
You Selected:

Absent red reflex
Correct response:

Absent red reflex
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1422.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1422
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Question 3
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13s
A nursing student is learning about structural problems of the eye in children.
The student correctly identifies incomplete closure of the facial cleft as which
of the following?
You Selected:

Strabismus
Correct response:

Coloboma
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1417.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1417
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Question 4
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18s
A 12-year-old boy with color blindness asks his nurse what causes this
condition. The nurse should explain to him that which of the following eye
structures are genetically absent?
You Selected:

Cones
Correct response:

Cones
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1416.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1416
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Question 5
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8s
The nurse is caring for a child with amblyopia. The parent states, “Our child
frequently asks for breaks from the eye patch during meals and play time. Is
this permissible?” How should the nurse respond?
You Selected:

Advise that patch removal is required during any activities requiring
depth perception
Correct response:

Reinforce the importance of limiting breaks to 1 hour per day
Question 1
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26s
In children with otitis media, a procedure known as a myringotomy may be
performed. Which statement is most accurate regarding this procedure?
You Selected:

During this procedure, small tubes are inserted into the typmpanic
membrane.
Correct response:

During this procedure, small tubes are inserted into the typmpanic
membrane.
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1430-1431.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1430-1431
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Question 2
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10s
A child has been diagnosed with strabismus. After further examination, the
patient is told that the resting position of the right eye is convergent. The
nurse further explains that this means which of the following?
You Selected:

The resting position of the eye is turned in.
Correct response:

The resting position of the eye is turned in.
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1417.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1417
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Question 3
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10s
Nursing students are learning about inflammation and infections of the eyes
in children. What does the instructor identify to the class as a major cause of
eye infections in the newborn?
You Selected:

Transfer of vaginal secretions
Correct response:

Transfer of vaginal secretions
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1418.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1418
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Question 4
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8s
An 8-year-old boy comes to the emergency room with an eye injury after
having a glass bottle shatter near his face. Which intervention should the
nurse do first while assisting this client?
You Selected:

Instill a few drops of a topical anesthetic into the affected eye
Correct response:

Instill a few drops of a topical anesthetic into the affected eye
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1420.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1420
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Question 5
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12s
The 12-year-old child has developed a stye. Which may be included in the
child’s care?
You Selected:

Apply hot, moist compresses to the affected area.
Correct response:

Apply hot, moist compresses to the affected area.
Question 1
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13s
The nurse is performing a physical assessment for an 8-year-old with an
earache. Which sign or symptom indicates acute otitis externa?
You Selected:

The child cries out when the ear is grasped.
Correct response:

The child cries out when the ear is grasped.
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1427.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1427
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Question 2
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17s
The nurse is assessing a 7-year-old with a hearing aid. His mother says he is
losing his hearing again. Which of the following findings would the nurse
expect to make?
You Selected:

Overproduction of cerumen
Correct response:

Overproduction of cerumen
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1425, 1428.
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Question 3
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12s
The nurse is caring for a child who has conductive hearing loss. What is true
regarding this type of hearing loss?
You Selected:

It is caused by chronic otitis media or another infection.
Correct response:

It is caused by chronic otitis media or another infection.
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1425.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1425
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Question 4
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14s
A child diagnosed with conjunctivitis is being seen in the pediatric clinic.
Which statements are correct regarding conjunctivitis? Select all that apply.
You Selected:



Treatment is symptomatic.
It is highly contagious.
It is most often caused by a virus.
Correct response:



Purulent drainage is a common symptom.
It is highly contagious.
Warm compresses are used to remove crusts that form on the eyes.
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1419.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1419
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Question 5
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14s
The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old hospitalized child who is visually
impaired. Which nursing intervention would be the highest priority in
helping this child reduce anxiety related to hospitalization?
You Selected:

The nurse talks to the child when entering and leaving the room.
Correct response:

The nurse talks to the child when entering and leaving the room.
Explanation:
Reference:
Question 1
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14s
The nurse is educating the parents of a 6-year-old child about preventing
hearing loss. Which will be included in the discussion?
You Selected:

Prevention and treatment of otitis media
Correct response:

Prevention and treatment of otitis media
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1414.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1414
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Question 2
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15s
The nurse is teaching a group of parents about eyes and eye concerns. The
nurse tells these caregivers about a condition that occurs when unequal
curvatures in the cornea bend the light rays in different directions and this
causes images to be blurred. The condition the nurse is referring to is:
You Selected:

Astigmatism
Correct response:

Astigmatism
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1415.
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Hearing Disorder - Page 1415
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The nurse is talking with the mother of a 4-year-old boy who will soon be
going to a pre-kindergarten program. The child has had the Snellen vision
test done at home, and he was unable to distinguish the pictures at the
distance that would indicate his vision is normal. The child's mother asks the
nurse if he will need glasses. Which statement made by the nurse would
be mostappropriate regarding the child's vision?
You Selected:

“Children's vision is not completely developed by this age. Your child
might outgrow this nearsightedness.”
Correct response:

“Children's vision is not completely developed by this age. Your child
might outgrow this nearsightedness.”
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1413.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1413
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Question 4
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A nurse is preparing a presentation for a group of parents about vision
impairment. Which factors would be appropriate to include in the teaching
plan? Select all that apply.
You Selected:

Infantile glaucoma

Trauma

Retinopathy of prematurity
Correct response:

Refractive error

Infantile glaucoma

Amblyopia

Retinopathy of prematurity
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1413-1423.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
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Question 5
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10s
A young preschooler with impaired visual acuity can be treated with glasses.
The parents are reluctant to agree. The nurse explains:
You Selected:

with impaired vision, children have difficulty interacting with their
environment and meeting developmental milestones.
Correct response:

with impaired vision, children have difficulty interacting with their
environment and meeting developmental milestones.
Explanation:
Question 1
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10s
The nurse is screening a 4-year-old girl for vision problems. What problem could result in loss of
vision?
You Selected:

Nystagmus
Correct response:

Amblyopia
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the
Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50:
Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1416.
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3m 20s
A child returns to the clinic after an episode of otitis externa, which has resolved. What would
the nurse emphasize as the priority for preventing future episodes?
You Selected:

Keeping ear canals dry
Correct response:

Keeping ear canals dry
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the
Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50:
Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1427.
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14s
An infant is diagnosed with a congenital cataract. What would the nurse expect to assess?
You Selected:

Absent red reflex
Correct response:

Absent red reflex
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the
Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50:
Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1422.
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1m 46s
A mother brings her 2-year-old son in for a check up and tells the nurse that she is worried that
her son does not hear well. After further testing a diagnosis of hearing loss is confirmed. Which
nursing instruction is most beneficial?
You Selected:

Because the child cannot hear well, don't talk to him as much as you would with another
child.
Correct response:

Enroll him in early preschool education.
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the
Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50:
Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1412.
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10s
A nursing instructor is teaching students about vision disturbances in children. In reviewing the
anatomy of the eye, what does the instructor tell students is the area of closely packed cones
where color is best perceived?
You Selected:

Posterior chamber
Correct response:

Fovea centralis
Explanation:
Question 1
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47s
The nurse caring for a deaf child is preparing to give the child an
intramuscular injection in the child's upper arm. The child's attention is
focused on the caregiver on the opposite side of the bed. Before
administering the injection, it would be most important for the nurse to do
which of the following?
You Selected:

Pat the child gently on the shoulder to get his attention and point to
her own arm so he knows she is giving him the injection.
Correct response:

Move around the bed and make eye contact, then show the child the
syringe and indicate that the shot is going to be given.
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1431.
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Hearing Disorder - Page 1431
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10s
The nurse recognizes that if the infant is following normal development, the
infant will be able to focus and follow an object with the eyes by what age?
You Selected:

2 months of age
Correct response:

2 months of age
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1411.
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Hearing Disorder - Page 1411
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Question 3
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16s
A nursing instructor identifies a need for further teaching when a student
makes which of the following statements?
You Selected:

"Color blindness can be treated."
Correct response:

"Color blindness can be treated."
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1417.
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Hearing Disorder - Page 1417
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In examining the vision of a 9-year-old girl, the nurse notices that she
frequently reaches either too far or not far enough when attempting to take
an object from the nurse's hand. Which conditions does the nurse suspect?
You Selected:

Lack of depth perception (stereopsis)
Correct response:

Lack of depth perception (stereopsis)
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1413.
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Hearing Disorder - Page 1413
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Question 5
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53s
The nurse is caring for a child with hearing loss due to damage from chronic
inner ear infections. The nurse knows that the child most likely has which
type of hearing loss?
You Selected:

Conductive
Correct response:

Conductive
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13s
The nurse is educating the parents of a 6-year-old child about preventing
hearing loss. Which will be included in the discussion?
You Selected:

Prevention and treatment of otitis media
Correct response:

Prevention and treatment of otitis media
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1414.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1414
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Question 2
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12s
The nurse is talking with the mother of a 4-year-old boy who will soon be
going to a pre-kindergarten program. The child has had the Snellen vision
test done at home, and he was unable to distinguish the pictures at the
distance that would indicate his vision is normal. The child's mother asks the
nurse if he will need glasses. Which statement made by the nurse would
be mostappropriate regarding the child's vision?
You Selected:

“Children's vision is not completely developed by this age. Your child
might outgrow this nearsightedness.”
Correct response:

“Children's vision is not completely developed by this age. Your child
might outgrow this nearsightedness.”
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1413.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1413
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Question 3
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28s
A mother brings her 2-year-old son in for a check up and tells the nurse that
she is worried that her son does not hear well. After further testing a
diagnosis of hearing loss is confirmed. Which nursing instruction is most
beneficial?
You Selected:

Enroll him in early preschool education.
Correct response:

Enroll him in early preschool education.
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1412.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1412
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Question 4
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57s
A 1-year-old comes to the clinic for a routine visit. The eye examination
reveals an enlarged, edematous, and hazy cornea. The child appears
sensitive to light. What should the nurse suspect?
You Selected:

Stye
Correct response:

Infantile glaucoma
Explanation:
Reference:

Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has
a Vision or Hearing Disorder, p. 1423.
Chapter 50: Nursing Care of a Family when a Child has a Vision or
Hearing Disorder - Page 1423
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Question 5
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30s
A 7-month-old is scheduled for surgical correction of strabismus. The child’s
mother says to the nurse, “I’m glad my child will never have to wear that
patch again.” Which of these responses would be most appropriate for the
nurse to make?
You Selected:

“Your child will need to wear the patch for a few days to keep him/her
from rubbing or putting pressure on the eye.”
Correct response:

“Your child will need to wear the patch for a few days to keep him/her
from rubbing or putting pressure on the eye.”