Week 2 - PED
Which of the following statements made by the parent of a preschooler indicates that the parent understands the need her child has for injury prevention?
"I programmed the number of poison control center into my cell phone"
A nurse assessing a newborn finds an apical heart rate of 130/min. Which of the following is the appropriate nursing action?
Document as an expected finding
Before cleaning an abrasion on a 3 year old, what diversional activity could a nurse use to help decrease the child's anxiety?
Have the child "clean the owie" on her doll
A parent of a toddler asks a nurse at a well child visit how the child's frequent temper tantrum can be best handled. Which of the following actions should the nurse suggest to the parent ?
Ignore the temper tantrums
Which of the following foods should be introduced into an infant's diet first?
Iron Fortified Cereal
A nurse is caring for 12-month old toddler who is hospitalized and confined to a room with contact precautions in place. Which of he following toys should the nurse recommend in order to meet developmental needs of the client.
Large building blocks
Which of the following assessments should be performed on a 9 month old first ?
Respiratory Rate
Which of the following activities demonstrates that a school-age child is working toward a healthy achievement of Erikson's developmental task of industry?
The child brings home completed school work to show parents.
A nurse in a pediatric clinic is talking with the mother of a preschool age child. The mother tells the nurse that her son is a "picky eater." Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
The quality of food is more important than the quantity of food.
A nurse is assessing a 3 month old. Which of the following findings should be reported to the provider?
Unable to raise head in prone position
When administering oral medications to a child with a feeding tube, the nurse knows to
check tube placement, administer medication by gravity flow, flush adequately, and clamp tubing.
Adolescents are likely to take risks because
they see themselves as invincible to bad outcomes.
A parent of a 17-month-old toddler is frustrated with the toddler's behavior. The parent tells the nurse that the child is "bad" but doesn't know how to make the toddler behave better. Which of the following responses should the nurse make to this parent?
"Consistently enforce well-defined limits, such as no climbing on the counters."
Which nursing intervention is most effective in providing atraumatic care to a 3-year-old boy preparing for major surgery?
Allow the parent to accompany the child to preoperative holding area
A nurse is planning for a 10 year old child who will be hospitalized for an extended period of time. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care to meet the clients psycho-social needs according to Erickson ?
Arrange for a teacher to provide lesson plans
A 5-year-old child with autism lives with her mother, two brothers, and grandmother. The child was recently hospitalized with a respiratory infection and has special needs because of her autism.What would be the best approach for the nurse to take when first assessing this child?
Ask the child's mother what approach would work best
Which of the following play activities is expected for a preschooler?
Finger painting
A nurse is caring for a 6 month old infant. Which of the following findings indicates to the nurse that the infant may be experiencing pain ?
Furrowed Brow
A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance about child development to the parents of a preschooler.Which of the following developmental tasks should the nurse include in being expected of a preschooler ?
Participates in imaginary play
