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Place the infant in a mist tent.

An important nursing consideration when caring for a 10-month-old infant hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)/bronchiolitis would be which of the following?

circulated through the lungs again, causing pulmonary circulatory congestion.

An infant is experiencing dyspnea related to patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). The nurse understands dyspnea occurs because blood is:

Scheduling care to provide for uninterrupted rest periods

Appropriate intervention is vital for many children with heart disease in order to go on to live active, full lives. Which of the following outlines an effective nursing intervention to decrease cardiac demands and minimize cardiac workload?

Hypersensitivity type 1 immune response

Asthma is caused by

Increased pulmonary blood flow

Atrial septal defect (ASD)

Absent or diminished femoral pulses

Bryce is a child diagnosed with coarctation of aorta. While assessing him, Nurse Zach would expect to find which of the following?

Obstruction to blood flow leaving the heart

Coarctation of the aorta

Supine

It is the best position for a child post cleft lip repair.

promote skin-to-skin contact

Kangaroo care is implemented in order to:

2,500g

Low-birth-weight infants are infants weighing under

Hypospadias

Opening of the urinary meatus is an the ventral surface of the penis is known as.

Obstruction to blood flow leaving the heart.

Pulmonary stenosis

Decreased pulmonary blood flow

Tetralogy of Fallot

-Hypertrophy of the right ventricle - Ventricular septal defect - Pulmonary stenosis - Dextroposition of the aorta

Tetralogy of fallot involves the following cardiac problems (SATA)

Note the findings in the patient's chart

The NICU nurse provides care to a postterm infant. During assessment, she observes that the infant's skin is loose, cracks and peels. What is the most appropriate action of the nurse based on the assessment findings?

a loud, harsh murmur with a systolic tremor.

The assessment that would lead the nurse to suspect that a newborn infant has a ventricular septal defect is:

Nasopharyngitis

The common cold; an inflammation of the nasal passages and pharynx is also called?

Assuming a squatting position

The nurse assesses a 2 year old child with tetralogy of fallot. Which of the following is a characteristic of tetralogy of fallot.

Upward looking eyes

The nurse assesses a baby with hydrocephalus for which of the following clinical signs except:

The mother's presence will reduce anxiety and ease child's respiratory efforts

The nurse encourages the mother of a toddler with acute laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) to stay at the bedside as much as possible. The nurse's rationale for this action is primarily which of the following?

hold him against my shoulder with his knees bent up toward his chest.

The nurse explained how to position an infant with tetralogy of Fallot if the infant suddenly becomes cyanotic. The nurse can determine the father understood the instructions when he states "If the baby turns blue, I will:

Complete obstruction

The nurse is assessing a child with croup. Examining the child's throat by using a tongue depressor might precipitate which of the following?

Has frequent swallowing

The nurse is assigned in giving care to a child one day post - tonsillectomy and provide immediate attention when the child.

immediately after diagnosis

The nurse is teaching about congenital clubfoot in infants. The nurse evaluates the teaching as successful when the parent states that clubfoot is best treated when:

Metabolic acidosis

The nurse monitors the arterial blood gas (ABG) of a child patient suffering from diarrhea. The ABG reveals pH 7.24, PCO2 40 and HCO3 20 which is interpreted as.

vesicular breath sounds

The nurse observe for which of the following manifestation of a child with with epiglottitis except?

Ortolani's sign

The nurse observes for which of the following signs in a child with developmental hip dysplasia.

Providing oxygen therapy

The nurse plans care for an infant with respiratory distress syndrome. The priority of the nurse include:

Damage to immature retinal blood vessels thought to be caused by high oxygen levels in arterial blood

The nurse plans care to an infant with retinopathy of prematurity. She understands that this condition is:

Prone

The nurse positions the child in_______ in order to minimize tension on the sac and the risk of trauma.

endotracheal tube

The nurse prepares for the admission of a child with epiglottitis. What medical equipment/ instrument should be at the beside of the child.

Jaundice

The nurse provides care to an infant who has hyperbilirubinemia. Which of the following manifestations supports occurrence of hyperbilirubinemia?

Podiatrist

The nurse provides counselling to the parents of a child with cleft palate. She discusses referrals to meet the needs of the infant which includes the following except:

hypobilirubinemia

The nurse provides health teaching to a postpartum mother who has a LGA newborn. The nurse explains that possible complications of an LGA includes the following except:

Assess heart rate

The nurse provides nursing care to a child with coarction of aorta. Which of the following should the nurse perform before administering Digoxin?

Inadequate nutrition

The pediatric nurse provides care to a SGA newborn. She understands that a major contributor in intrauterine growth retardation of SGA is:

Objective data

The student nurse understands that the earliest sign of esophageal atresia is polyhydramnios, which is:

Donor twin

The student nurse understands that twin-to-twin transfusion may result to anemia on the

Mixed blood flow

Transposition of the great arteries

Decreased pulmonary blood flow

Tricuspid atresia

the epiglottis

Unilateral is more common than bilateral

Increased pulmonary blood flow

Ventricular septal defect (VSD)

Aorta and pulmonary artery

What blood vessel are involved in patient ductus arteriosus

Give small amounts of favorite fluids frequently to prevent dehydration

What is an appropriate nursing intervention when caring for an infant with an upper respiratory infection and elevated temperature?

periorbital edema

What is the initial manifestation of acute glomerulonephritis?

Sore throat

What is the initial manifestation of rheumatic fever?

Body image disturbance

What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a school-age child who has achondroplasia?

increases the return of venous blood back to the heart.

When a father asks why his child with tetralogy of Fallot seems to favor a squatting position, the nurse would explain that squatting:

mouth

When assessing a child with Choanal Atresia, the nurse occludes which of the following?

Obstruction of blood flow from the right ventricle

When creating a teaching program for the parents of Jessica who is diagnosed with pulmonic stenosis (PS), Nurse Alex would keep in mind that this disorder involves which of the following?

Thrill

Which are the characteristics sign and symptoms would the nurse NOT observe in a child with patient ductus arteriosus

erythema

Which assessment finding at the insertion of a hemodialysis catheter would suggest infection?

Tetralogy of Fallot

Which of the following disorders leads to cyanosis from deoxygenated blood entering the systemic arterial circulation?

Use of lotion and powders on the affected area and harness

Which of the following interventions would the nurse NOT include in the plan of care for a child with Pavlick harness due to developmental dysplasia of the hip?

- Weigh daily -Dietary sodium and fluid restriction - Monitor intake and Output

Which of the following intravenous is/ are most helpful for a child with acute glomerulonephritis? SATA

no intake of folic acid

Which of the following is a contributory factor in acquiring neural tube defect?

Infection airway clearance

Which of the following is the priority nursing nursing diagnosis for a child with asthma?

Unilateral is more common than bilateral

Which of the following is true regarding Choanal atresia?

Administer 1mg Vitamin K intramuscularly immediately after birth

Which of the following plan of care should the nurse prioritize in a newborn with hemorrhagic disorder?

Increase oral fluid intake

Which of the following should the nurse avoid when providing nursing care to a child epiglottitis.

Assist child in orthopneic or upright position

Which of the following should the nurse prioritize in the plan of care for a child with lryngotracheobronchitis ?

Barking cough

Which of the following signs and symptoms would the nurse expected to find an a child with croup.

Headache

Which of the following the earliest sign of shunt malfunctioning?

Avoid vacations to high altitudes or very cold environments

Which of the following would the nurse include in the health teaching of a child with hypoplastic left heart syndrome?

Lesion

A child diagnosed of having clubfoot is scheduled for casting. The nurse performs neurovascular check by monitoring the following except:

Assess for history of allergy on the medication

A child is diagnosed of having pharyngitis. Which of the following information would the nurse initially perform in the plan of care for the child who is about to receive.

Decreased ASO titer

A child with rheumatic fever has damage to the heart valves which may head the following except?

asthma

A disease of the lungs characterized by recurring episodes of airway inflammation causing bronchospasms and increased mucous production.

"The part of the brain surface which normally absorbs cerebrospinal fluid is not functioning adequately after its production."

A four-month-old child is diagnosed of having communicating hydrocephalus. The parents of the child ask the nurse what is the baby's health problem. The nurse best response is:

chronic bronchitis

A long lasting respiratory condition in which the airways of the lungs become obstructed due to inflammation of the bronchi and excessive mucous production

Polyhydraminos

A multi gravid women on her 30 weeks age of of gestation visited the clinic for her prenatal check up. An abdominal ultrasound was performed and determined that the fetus has esophageal atresia. Which findings is an earliest sign of esophageal atresia.

respiration of 30-40 breaths/min

A preterm infant is experiencing respiratory distress syndrome. Which of the following manifestations does not indicate respiratory distress syndrome?

Bronchitis

A school-age child had an upper respiratory infection for several days and then began having a persistent dry, hacking cough that was worse at night. The cough has become productive in the past 24 hours. This is most suggestive of which of the following?

acute bronchitis

A temporary inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the trachea and bronchial passageways; causes a cough that may produce mucus.

poor skin turgor

In assessing a 10 month old infant with severe diarrhea, the nurse expects for this following signs and symptoms except.

Absence of lanugo

In assessing a preterm infant, the nurse expects to observe the following manifestations except:

Weight

In assessing the maturity of a newborn, which of the following physical findings is least helpful?

Rapid breathing

In assessing transient tachypnea of the newborn, the nurse expects to observe:

suction using bulb syringe or catheter while infant is at the perineum

In order to avoid meconium aspiration, the nurse should initially:

Laryngitis

Inflammation of the larynx or the voice box

Sinusitis

Inflammation of the sinuses

Pharyngitis

Inflammation of the throat or pharynx

Talipes valgus

It is an eversion or bending outward

dysruia

painful in urination is also known as?