Family and Rationale
Ball/Bindler/Cowen, Principles of Pediatric Nursing: Caring for Children 5th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 2
Question 1
Type: MCMA
The mother of a newly hospitalized pediatric patient asks the nurse about the advantages of “rooming in.” The nurse could indicate which items are confirmed by research as benefits when a parent “rooms in”?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Sleeping more soundly.
2. Requiring shortened recovery periods.
3. Having less anxiety during procedures.
4. Requiring less analgesic for pain relief after surgery.
Correct Answer: 2,3,4
Rationale 1: When parents stayed in the hospital with their child, research found that the child experienced shortened recovery periods, exhibited decreased anxiety during procedures, required less analgesic medication for pain relief after surgery, was quieter, had improved coping, and was happier. These research studies did not investigate the child’s depth of sleep or sleep patterns.
Rationale 2: When parents stayed in the hospital with their child, research found that the child experienced shortened recovery periods, exhibited decreased anxiety during procedures, required less analgesic medication for pain relief after surgery, was quieter, had improved coping, and was happier. These research studies did not investigate the child’s depth of sleep or sleep patterns.
Rationale 3: When parents stayed in the hospital with their child, research found that the child experienced shortened recovery periods, exhibited decreased anxiety during procedures, required less analgesic medication for pain relief after surgery, was quieter, had improved coping, and was happier. These research studies did not investigate the child’s depth of sleep or sleep patterns.
Rationale 4: When parents stayed in the hospital with their child, research found that the child experienced shortened recovery periods, exhibited decreased anxiety during procedures, required less analgesic medication for pain relief after surgery, was
Chapter 2
Question 1
Type: MCMA
The mother of a newly hospitalized pediatric patient asks the nurse about the advantages of “rooming in.” The nurse could indicate which items are confirmed by research as benefits when a parent “rooms in”?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Sleeping more soundly.
2. Requiring shortened recovery periods.
3. Having less anxiety during procedures.
4. Requiring less analgesic for pain relief after surgery.
Correct Answer: 2,3,4
Rationale 1: When parents stayed in the hospital with their child, research found that the child experienced shortened recovery periods, exhibited decreased anxiety during procedures, required less analgesic medication for pain relief after surgery, was quieter, had improved coping, and was happier. These research studies did not investigate the child’s depth of sleep or sleep patterns.
Rationale 2: When parents stayed in the hospital with their child, research found that the child experienced shortened recovery periods, exhibited decreased anxiety during procedures, required less analgesic medication for pain relief after surgery, was quieter, had improved coping, and was happier. These research studies did not investigate the child’s depth of sleep or sleep patterns.
Rationale 3: When parents stayed in the hospital with their child, research found that the child experienced shortened recovery periods, exhibited decreased anxiety during procedures, required less analgesic medication for pain relief after surgery, was quieter, had improved coping, and was happier. These research studies did not investigate the child’s depth of sleep or sleep patterns.
Rationale 4: When parents stayed in the hospital with their child, research found that the child experienced shortened recovery periods, exhibited decreased anxiety during procedures, required less analgesic medication for pain relief after surgery, was