Pediatrics SAUNDERS

The nurse assists with providing an instructional session to parents regarding impetigo. Which statement by a parent indicates the need for further teaching?

"Lesions are most often located on the arms and chest."

The nurse is assigned to care for an infant with cryptorchidism. One testis cannot be palpated. The nurse anticipates that which diagnostic study will be prescribed to determine where the undescended testis is located in the body?

CT scan

The nurse provides instructions to the mother of a child with impetigo regarding the application of antibiotic ointment. The mother asks the nurse when the child can return to school. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

Forty-eight hours after using the antibiotic ointment

The nurse assists with preparing a nursing care plan for a child who has Reye's syndrome. Which is the priority nursing intervention?

Providing a quiet atmosphere with dimmed lights

Which finding would indicate that a child had a tonic-clonic seizure during the night?

blood on the pillow

A 4-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with suspected acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). The nurse should prepare for which diagnostic study that can confirm this diagnosis?

bone marrow biopsy

The nurse should implement which actions in the care of a child who is having a seizure? Select all that apply.

- time the seizure - stay with child - loosen clothing around child's neck

A child is diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis. The nurse reinforces homecare instructions to the parents about the care of the child. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the parents?

Notify the pediatrician if the child develops abdominal or left shoulder pain.

The nurse reinforces instructions regarding the use of permethrin 1% to the parents of a child who has been diagnosed with pediculosis capitis. Which statements by the parents indicate they understand the instructions? Select all that apply.

- "The hair should not be shampooed for 24 hours after treatment." - "The medication can be obtained over the counter in a local pharmacy." - "The medication is applied to the hair after shampooing, left on for 5 to 10 minutes, and then rinsed out."

The nurse is assisting with collecting data on a child with seizures. The nurse is interviewing the child's parents to establish their adjustment to caring for their child with a chronic illness. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?

"Our child sleeps in our bedroom at night."

The nurse is assisting with preparing a plan of care for a 4-year-old child hospitalized with nephrotic syndrome. Which intervention is most appropriate for this child?

encourage the child to eat in the playroom

The nurse is initiating seizure precautions for a child being admitted to the nursing unit. Which items are essential for the nurse to place at the bedside?

suction apparatus and oxygen