Families exam 2 practice questions
A child had a urinary tract infection (UTI) 3 months ago and was treated with an oral antibiotic. A follow-up urinalysis revealed normal results. The child has had no other problems until this visit when the child was diagnosed with another UTI. Which is the most appropriate plan? 1. Urinalysis, urine culture, and VCUG. 2. Evaluate for renal failure. 3. Admit to the pediatric unit. 4. Discharge home on an antibiotic.
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Chronic hypertension in the child who has chronic renal failure (CRF) is due to which of the following? 1. Retention of sodium and water. 2. Obstruction of the urinary system. 3. Accumulation of waste products in the body. 4. Generalized metabolic alkalosis.
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During hemodialysis, the nurse notes that a 10-year-old becomes confused and restless. The child complains of a headache and nausea and has generalized muscle twitching. This can be prevented by which of the following? 1. Slowing the rate of solute removal during dialysis. 2. Ensuring the patient is warm during dialysis. 3. Administering antibiotics before dialysis. 4. Obtaining an accurate weight the night before dialysis.
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The nurse is caring for a 12-year-old receiving peritoneal dialysis. The nurse notes the return to be cloudy, and the child is complaining of abdominal pain. The child's parents ask what the next step will likely be. Which is the nurse's best response? 1. "We will probably place antibiotics in the dialysis fluid before the next dwell time." 2. "Many children experience cloudy returns. We do not usually worry about it." 3. "We will probably give your child some oral antibiotics just to make sure nothing else develops." 4. "The abdominal pain is likely due to the fluid going in too slowly. We will increase the rate of administration with the next fill."
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The nurse is caring for an infant diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease. The mother states she is pregnant with a boy and wants to know if her new baby will likely have the disorder. Select the nurse's best response. 1. "Genetics play a small role in Hirschsprung disease, so there is a chance the baby will develop it as well." 2. "There is no evidence to support a genetic link, so it is very unlikely the baby will also have it." 3. "It is rarely seen in boys, so it is not likely your new baby will have Hirschsprung disease." 4. "Hirschsprung disease is seen only in girls, so your new baby will not be at risk."
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The nurse is teaching the parent of a child diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The nurse evaluates the teaching as effective when the parent states: 1. "The cause is unknown." 2. "There is no genetic involvement." 3. "Drugs are not a trigger for the illness." 4. "Antibodies improve disease outcome."
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The parents of a 12-month-old with HIV are concerned about his receiving routine immunizations. What will the nurse tell them about immunizations? 1. "Your child will not receive routine immunizations today." 2. "Your child will receive the recommended vaccines today 3. "Your child is not severely immunocompromised, but I would still be concerned about his receiving them." 4. "Your child may develop infections if he gets his routine immunizations. Your child will not be immunized today."
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Which child is at risk for developing glomerulonephritis? 1. A 3-year-old who had impetigo 1 week ago. 2. A 5-year-old with a history of five UTIs in the previous year. 3. A 6-year-old with new-onset type 1 diabetes. 4. A 10-year-old recovering from viral pneumonia.
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Which statement by a parent is most consistent with minimal change nephrotic syndrome (MCNS)? 1. "My child missed 2 days of school last week because of a really bad cold." 2. "After camping last week, my child's legs were covered in bug bites." 3. "My child came home from school a week ago due to vomiting and stomach cramps." 4. "We have a pet turtle but no one washes their hands after playing with the turtle."
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A child had a tonsillectomy 6 days ago and was seen in the emergency room 4 hours ago due to post-operative hemorrhage. The parent noted that her child was "swallowing a lot and finally began vomiting large amounts of blood." The child's vital signs are as follows: T 99.5°F (37.5°C), HR 124, BP 84/48, and RR 26. The nurse knows that this child is at risk for which type of renal failure? 1. CRF due to advanced disease process. 2. Prerenal failure due to dehydration. 3. Primary kidney damage due to a lack of urine flowing through the system. 4. Postrenal failure due to a hypotensive state.
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The clinical manifestations of minimal change nephrotic syndrome (MCNS) are due to which of the following? 1. Chemical changes in the composition of albumin. 2. Increased permeability of the glomeruli. 3. Obstruction of the capillaries of the glomeruli. 4. Loss of the kidney's ability to excrete waste and concentrate urine
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The nurse in a diabetic clinic sees a 10-year-old who is a new diabetic and has had trouble maintaining blood glucose levels within normal limits. The child's parent states the child has had several daytime "accidents." The nurse knows that this is referred to as which of the following? 1. Primary enuresis. 2. Secondary enuresis. 3. Diurnal enuresis. 4. Nocturnal enuresis
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The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old who had an appendectomy 2 days ago. The child has a fever of 101.8°F (38.8°C) and breath sounds are slightly diminished in the right lower lobe. Which action is most appropriate? 1. Teach the child how to use an incentive spirometer. 2. Encourage the child to blow bubbles. 3. Obtain an order for intravenous antibiotics. 4. Obtain an order for Tylenol (acetaminophen).
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The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a 9-year-old who has just been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus. Which assessment findings should the nurse expect? 1. Headaches and nausea. 2. Fever, malaise, and weight loss. 3. A papular rash covering the trunk and face. 4. Abdominal pain and dysuria.
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The parents of a child being evaluated for appendicitis tell the nurse the physician said their child has a positive Rovsing sign. They ask the nurse what this means. Select the nurse's best response. 1. "Your child's physician should answer that question." 2. "A positive Rovsing sign means the child feels pain in the right side of the abdomen when the left side is palpated." 3. "A positive Rovsing sign means pain is felt when the physician removes the hand from the abdomen." 4. "A positive Rovsing sign means pain is felt in the right lower quadrant when the child coughs."
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Which best describes the electrolyte imbalance that occurs in chronic renal failure (CRF)? 1. Decreased serum phosphorus and calcium levels. 2. Depletion of phosphorus and calcium stores from the bones. 3. Change in the structure of the bones, causing calcium to remain in the bones. 4. Nutritional needs are poorly met, leading to a decrease in many electrolytes such as calcium and phosphorus.
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Which does the nurse include in discharge teaching for a 15-year-old with systemic lupus erythematosus? Select all that apply. 1. High-protein diet. 2. Low salt intake. 3. Exposure to the sun. 4. Killed-virus vaccines. 5. Systemic corticosteroids. 6. Antimalarials.
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The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old who weighs 15 kg. At the end of a 10-hour period, the nurse notes the urine output to be 150 mL. What action does the nurse take? 1. Notifies the physician because this urine output is too low. 2. Encourages the child to increase oral intake to increase urine output. 3. Records the child's urine output in the chart. 4. Administers isotonic fluid intravenously to help with rehydration
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The nurse is caring for an 8-week-old infant being evaluated for pyloric stenosis. Which statement by the parent would be typical for a child with this diagnosis? 1. "The baby is a very fussy eater and just does not want to eat." 2. "The baby tends to have a very forceful vomiting episode about 30 minutes after most feedings." 3. "The baby is always hungry after vomiting so I refeed." 4. "The baby is happy in spite of getting really upset after spitting up."
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The nurse is caring for an infant with pyloric stenosis. The parent asks if any future children will likely have pyloric stenosis. Select the nurse's best response. 1. "You seem worried; would you like to discuss your concerns?" 2. "It is very rare for a family to have more than one child with pyloric stenosis." 3. "Pyloric stenosis can run in families. It is more common among males." 4. "Although there can be a genetic link, it is very unusual for girls to have pyloric stenosis."
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Which is the best position for an 8-year-old who has just returned to the pediatric unit after an appendectomy for a ruptured appendix? 1. Semi-Fowler. 2. Prone. 3. Right side-lying. 4. Left side-lying.
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The bladder capacity of a 3-year-old is approximately how much? 1. 1.5 fl. oz. 2. 3 fl. oz. 3. 4 fl. oz. 4. 5 fl. oz
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Which should the nurse include in the plan of care to decrease symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in a 2-month-old? Select all that apply. 1. Place the infant in an infant seat immediately after feedings. 2. Place the infant in the prone position immediately after feeding to decrease the risk of aspiration. 3. Encourage the parents not to worry because most infants outgrow GER within the first year of life. 4. Encourage the parents to hold the infant in an upright position for 30 minutes following a feeding. 5. Suggest that the parents burp the infant after every 1-2 ounces consumed.
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Which of the following can lead to a possible diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in a child? Select all that apply. 1. Repeated respiratory infections. 2. Intermittent diarrhea. 3. Excessive weight gain. 4. Irregular heartbeat. 5. Poor weight gain.
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A 10-kg toddler is diagnosed with acute renal failure (ARF), is afebrile, and has a 24-hour urine output of 110 mL. After calculating daily fluid maintenance, which would the nurse expect the toddler's daily allotment of fluids to be? 1. Sips of clear fluids and ice chips only. 2. 350 mL of oral and intravenous fluids. 3. 1000 mL of oral and intravenous fluids. 4. 2000 mL of oral and intravenous fluids
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A child is diagnosed with chronic constipation that has been unresponsive to dietary and activity changes. Which pharmacological measure is most appropriate? 1. Natural supplements and herbs. 2. Stimulant laxative. 3. Osmotic agent. 4. Pharmacological measures are not used in pediatric constipation.
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The parents of a 3-year-old are concerned that the child is having "more accidents" during the day. Which question would be appropriate for the nurse to ask to obtain more information? Select all that apply. 1. "Has there been a stressful event in the child's life, such as the birth of a sibling?" 2. "Has anyone else in the family had problems with accidents?" 3. "Does your child seem to be drinking more than usual?" 4. "Is your child more irritable, and does your child seem to be in pain when urinating?"
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Which child may need extra fluids to prevent dehydration? Select all that apply. 1. 7-day-old receiving phototherapy. 2. 6-month-old with newly diagnosed pyloric stenosis. 3. 2-year-old with pneumonia. 4. 2-year-old with full-thickness burns to the chest, back, and abdomen. 5. 13-year-old who has just started her menses
1,2,3,4
. The parent of a 2-year-old who is HIV+ questions the nurse about placing the child in day care. Which of the following is the best response? 1. The child should not go to day care until older, because there is a high risk for transmission of the disease. 2. The child can be admitted to day care without restrictions and should be allowed to participate in all activities. 3. The child can go to day care but should avoid physical activity. 4. The child may go to day care, but the parent must inform all the parents at the day care that the child is HIV+.
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A 4-month-old has had vomiting and diarrhea for 24 hours. The infant is fussy, and the anterior fontanel is sunken. The nurse notes the infant does not produce tears when crying. Which task will help confirm the diagnosis of dehydration? 1. Urinalysis obtained by bagged specimen. 2. Urinalysis obtained by sterile catheterization. 3. Analysis of serum electrolytes. 4. Analysis of cerebrospinal fluid.
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A child diagnosed with acute renal failure (ARF) complains of "not feeling well," having "butterflies in the chest," and arms and legs "feeling like Jell-O." The cardiac monitor shows that the QRS complex is wider than before and that an occasional premature ventricular contraction (PVC) is seen. Which would the nurse expect to administer? 1. An isotonic saline solution with 20 mEq KCl/L. 2. Sodium bicarbonate via slow intravenous push. 3. Calcium gluconate via slow intravenous push. 4. Oral potassium supplements.
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The nurse is to receive a 4-year-old from the recovery room after an appendectomy. The parents have not seen the child since surgery and ask what to expect. Select the nurse's best response. 1. "Your child will be very sleepy, have an intravenous line in the hand, and have a nasal tube to help drain the stomach. If your child needs pain medication, it will be given intravenously." 2. "Your child will be very sleepy, have an intravenous line in the hand, and have white stockings to help prevent blood clots. If your child needs pain medication, we will give it intravenously or provide a liquid to swallow." 3. "Your child will be wide awake and will have an intravenous line in the hand. If your child needs pain medication, we will give it intravenously or provide a liquid to swallow." 4. "Your child will be very sleepy and have an intravenous line in the hand. If your child needs pain medication, we will give it intravenously."
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The nurse will soon receive a 4-month-old who has been diagnosed with intussusception. The infant is described as very lethargic with the following vital signs: T 101.8°F (38.7°C), HR 181, BP 68/38. The reporting nurse states the infant's abdomen is very rigid. Which is the most appropriate action for the receiving nurse? 1. Prepare to accompany the infant to a computed tomography scan to confirm the diagnosis. 2. Prepare to accompany the infant to the radiology department for a reducing enema. 3. Prepare to start a second intravenous line to administer fluids and antibiotics. 4. Prepare to get the infant ready for immediate surgical correction.
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Which of the following laboratory tests will be ordered to determine the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus antigen in an infant whose parent is HIV+? 1. CD4 cell count. 2. Western blot. 3. IgG levels. 4. p24 antigen assay.
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