Mark, 9 years old, is hospitalized for tonsilectomy
21. Based on his cognitive development, Mark si capable of doing the following, except:
A. forming attitudes and value system
B. interpersonal perceptions and a concept of self
C. following rules and owns responsibility for himself
D. reasoning and logical thought
22. Hospitalization for him means:
A. separation from significant others
B. experiencing pain due to treatments
C. separation from peers
D. exposure to strangers
23. Mark's concept of death is:
A. a person
B. a temporary departure
C. a form of sleep
D. cessation of corporal life
24. Mark cries out loud during IV insertion. The nurse is most therapeutic if she says:
A. "I know it hurts, so it's okay to cry."
B. "Next time, we won't let your mother stay with you if you cry."
C. "Big boys don't cry, so stop crying."
D. "It will be more painful if you cry."
25. How many minutes before surgery should Mark be brought to the operating room?
A. 30
B. 60
C. 50
D. 45
