Peds final chapter 42 psychosocial
the nurse is discussing the use of alcohol with a group of adolescents what is the blood level that most States consider a person as being under the influence of alcohol
0.08%
which way would the nurse identify an adolescent being as obese
126 lbs
The caregiver of an adolescent who abuses substances reports hearing that some drugs have the effect of causing an excited feeling and it makes a person more social. What is this caregiver describing
Cocaine
Suspected of a drug overdose the child has not eaten for days but as nauseated diaphoretic clenching the teeth and complaining of blurred vision. Which substance did this adolescent most likely use
Ecstasy
eight-year-old child to recently started soiling his underwear each day rather than using the toilet to defecate. How should the nurse document this child's Behavior
Encopresis
The nurse is working with a school-age children who are demonstrating enuresis or encopresis. What is the first step in treatment of this disorder
Have a complete physical examination
Child has no motivation, is never on time, and makes the worst decisions especially when driving. Which substance is this adolescent most likely abusing
Marijuana
For which clinical manifestations should the nurse teach the group to observe in The Adolescents with anorexia nervosa
Soft hair on their back and arms
Which substance do adolescent athletes Sometimes taking megadoses because they believe it will increase their athletic abilities
Steroids
16 year old adolescent girl diagnosed with bulimia what would the nurse most likely know in this child
The child is of normal weight for her height according to growth charts
what time should the nurse use to document the ability of body tissues to endure and adapt to continued or increased use of a substance so that the drug user requires longer do of the drugs reduce add desired effect
Tolerance
the nurse is working with caregivers of children diagnosed with autism. Which statement made by the parents is an example of a echolalia
When she watches TV and here's a commercial she repeats one word from the commercial but doesn't seem to understand what she is saying
which child would fall into the category in which most children attempt to commit suicide
a sixteen-year-old boy who has had 12 girlfriends over the past year
what is the drug most commonly abused by children and adolescents
alcochol
which behavior with a child with polyphagia most likely demonstrate
compulsive overeating
The nurse is caring for a child with an eating disorder which action has the highest priority when treating this disorder
correct fluid and electrolyte imbalances
which disorder is a concern and adulthood as well as in childhood for the person who is overweight or obese during childhood
diabetes mellitus
When forming a contract with a hospitalized adolescent diagnosed with anorexia nervosa what should the nurse do
emphasize that the Adolescent is in control of the outcome of care
Child experiencing abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea when it's time to go to school. Which question would be important for the nurse to ask the caregiver
have you explored with your child if something is causing her to be afraid to go to school
For which clinical manifestations should the nurse teach this group to observe in the Adolescent with bulimia
hypokalemia
infantile autism is usually present at birth but frequently not diagnosed until what age
one year of age
The nurse is discussing health concerns and issues with a group of caregivers of adolescence. Which caregiver statement would indicate a need for follow up by the nurse
our daughter has never had any problems and now she has developed so many cavities
Child diagnosed with non-organic failure to thrive and knows that the child voluntarily vomits after eating. How should the nurse document this behavior
rumination
which type of person has a compulsive need to use a substance for it satisfying or pleasurable effects
substance abuse
Child hospitalized with non-organic failure to thrive which nursing intervention would be the highest priority
teach and support the caregiver
which child will most likely be further assess and tested for autism
the 14th month old has reaction to his caregiver leaving him is to calmly repeat the statement by by Will by by Will
the nurse is collecting data on a 18 month old child with autism which manifestation would most likely have been seen in this child
the child does not respond or talk to the nurse when I asked simple questions
Which characteristic is commonly seen in the child with anorexia nervosa
the child has rigid study skills and ritualistic behavior
6 month old infant diagnosed with non-organic failure to thrive. What did the nurse most likely assess with his child
the child plays and sleeps quietly for long periods of time without fussing
which statement would be most appropriate for the nurse to make to a group of caregivers about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
the medication your child is on May cause a decreased appetite
the nurse is observing a group of 2 and 3 year olds in the play group setting. Which behavior and one child indicates that the child may be autistic
while the other children are eating a snack the child walks around the room of feeling the walls and ignores the caregiver who offers him a snack
one nurse asked about physical and psychological signs that occur when a drug is no longer being used to what is the nurse referring to
withdrawal symptoms