PEDS Procter
a nurse is discussing the causes of chronic diarrhea with a client. which of the following conditions is caused by malabsorption? a. celiac disease b. ulcerative colitis c. hirschsprungs disease d. crohns disease
a
a nurse is providing dietary teaching to the parents of a toddler who has CF. which of the following instructions should the nurse include? a. provide a high fat diet for the toddler b. limit the toddlers daily intake of sodium c. increase the toddlers intake of foods high in folic acid d. allow the toddler to skip meals when he is not hungry.
a
a nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has a fiberglass arm cast. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching/ a. place a plastic bag over the cast when showering. b. insert a dull knitting needle into the cast to rub ithcy skin. c. exercise fingers every 8 hr for the first 24 hr. d. draw on the cast using magic marker.
a
a nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has recently diagnosed with type 1 DM. which of the following insulin injection sites should the nurse recomment that the client use during basketball competitions? a. hip b. upper arm c. thigh d. lower leg
a
a nurse is assessing a child who has bilateral pheochromocytoma. which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. hypertension b. ab obesity c.bradycardia d. loose stools
a.
a nurse is caring for a 12 month old infant following the surgical repair of a cleft palpate. the nurse should plan to feed the infant using which of the following instruments? a. spoon b. straw c. firm nipple d. cup
d
a nurse is caring for a 5 year old child who has a fever and begins to have a seizure. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. give acetaminophen 240 mg PO immediately following the siezure b. sponge the child's skin with a mixture of cold water and rubbing alcohol. c. administer rectal diazepam if the siezure lasts longer than 2 min d. place the child in a side lying position
d
a nurse is providing teaching about foods high in fibers to the guardian of a child who has chronic constipation. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? a. 1/2 cup whole milk b. 1.2 cup cooked pinto beans c. 1 cup green leaf lettuces d. 1 cup apple juice
b
a nurse is providing teaching for a parent about pinworm testing. at whici of the following times should the nurse advise the parent to perform the tape test? a. immediately after the child has a bm b. after being on clear liquid diet for 24 hr c. immediately after the child wakes up in the morning d. after soaking for 20 mins in warm bath.
c
a nurse in a providers office receives a phone call from the guardians of an infant who just vomited after the administration of digoxin. Which of the following actions shoudl the nurse take first? a. tell the guardian that a repeat dose of medication should not be give. b. verify the prescribed medication regimen. c. determine if the infant has been exposed to others who are ill. d. ask the guardian about the infants urinary output
a
a nurse is assessing a 12 month old male infant vs during a well child visit. the infant is in the 90th percentile for height. which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? a. HR 175/min b. RR 26/min c. BP 88/40 d. temp 37.6 C (99.7 F)
a
a nurse is caring for an infant who is experiencing dehydration. which of the following assessments is the nurses priority? a. measure the client's weight daily. b. check for tears. c. palpate the fontanel d. assess skin turger
a
a nurse is creating a plan of care for a child who has aplastic anemia. which of the following interventions should the nurse include? a. initiate protective enviro isolation for the child. b. apply pressure for 1-2 min at the puncture site following blood specimen collection. c. mix the child ferrous sulfate elixir twice per day into a glass of milk for adminstration. d. check the childs blood glucose level every 4 hr
a
a nurse is creating a plan of care for a child who has sickle cell anemia and is experiencing a vaso-occulsive crisis. which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse to include? a.monitor the child oxygen sat levels b. administer prescribed antibiotics to the child. c. increase the child fluid intake d. apply warm compresses to the child affected joints.
a
a nurse is developing a health education program for the parents of school aged females. which of the following pieces of information regarding sexual maturation should the nurse include? a. higher body fat content is associated with earlier onset of menarche b. pubic hair is typically present prior to breast development c. ovulation begins after sexual maturation is complete d. menarche signals the begining of puberty.
a
a nurse is providing teaching to the parent of an infant who has heart failure and a new presription for digoxin elixir. Which of the following peices of information shoudl the nurse include? a. withhold the medication if the infants HR is less than 110/min b. mix the medication in 120 mL (4oz) of infant formula c. expect the infant to vomit frequently while taking this medication d. double the dose if the infant has increased edema
a
a nusre is assessing an 9 month old infant. which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a possible developmental delay? a. grasping a small object with just the thumb and index finger b. dropping a cube when passing from 1 hand to the other. c. falling from a standing positon to sitting. d. losing balance when leaning sideways while sitting.
b
a nurse is assessing the gross and fine motor behaviors of a toddler. which of the following behaviors should the nurse identify as an expected acheivement for a 3 year old child? a. walking backward while moving heel to toe. b. standing on 1 foot for several seconds c. using scissors to cut out shapes d. printing letters with a pencil.
b.
a nurse is reviewing the lab results of a child who has experienced diarrhea for the past 24 hr. which of the following values for urine specific gravity should the nurse expect? a. 1.010 b. 1.035 c. 1.020 d. 1.005
b.
a nurse is teaching the guardian of a 18 month old toddler about otic medication administration. which of the following statemetns should the nurse make? a. administer the drops immediately after removing the medication from the refrigerator. b. place the child in a seated psiiton with the head tilted to the side for administration. c. gently pull the ear cartilage down and back when administering the medication. d. position the medication bottle so the drops dont touch the side of the ear canal.
c
a nurse is teaching the guardian of a school age child who has DM how to recognize DKA. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of this complication? a. slow HR b. protruding eyeballs c. deep, rapid resp d. decreased UO
c
a nurse on a ped oncology unit is healing the parents of a child who is terminally ill to prepare for the impending loss of their child. Which of the following statemtsn should the nurse take? a. the nursing staff will bathe your child and take care of his daily needs. b. your child will be most comfortable in a low stimulation enviro. c. would you like assistance in planning where your child will die d. would you like hospice to continue providing curative care in your home
c
a nurse is caring for a 8 year old child who has sickle cell anemia. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. apply cool compresses to the painful area. b. initiate contact isolation precautions. c. give the child flavored popsicles. d. administer phytonadione
c.
a nurse is assessing a 1 week old infant at a well child visit. the nurse shoul dnotify the provider about whch of the following assessment findings? a. flat, dark pink area between the eyes that blanches b. area of deep blue pigmentation over the butt c. blue coloring of the sclera d. a patchy, red rash with raised centers
c. - associated with osteogenesis imperfecta, a genetic dx that results in bone fragility.
a nurse in an ED is assessing a school aged child who is experiencing an acute asthma exacerbation. which of the following findins is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider? a. excessively prolonged expiration. b. increased diaphoresis. c. increased production of frothy sputum. d. sudden decrease in wheezing
d
a nurse is assessing a preschooler who has HIV. which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? a. generalized petechiae b. jaundice c. obesity d. chronic diarrhea
d
a nurse is assessing the developmental of a 3 year old child .which of the following gross motor skills should the nurse expect the child to be able to perform? a. skipping around the room b. hopping on 1 foot c. throwing a ball overhead d. standing on 1 foot
d
a nurse is caring for a child who has TOF. which of the following lab values should the nurse expect to find? a. platelet count 20,000/mm^3 b. WBC 4,000/mm3 c. thyroid stimulating hormone 7.0 micronuts/mL d. RBC 6.8 million/uL
d
a nurse is caring for a school age child who has skeletal traction applied to repair a pelvic fracture. which of the following actons shoul dthe nurse take? a. rest the child tractions weight onthe floor for 8 hr durig the night b. ensure the child meal tray contains no high fiber foods. c. perform PROM exercises on the childs involved joints every 4 hr d. place the child on a pressure reduction mattress.
d
a nurse is caring for a school aged child who has acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? a. hypotension. b. elevated serum lipid levels. c. decreased serum potassium levels d. hematuria.
d
a nurse is teaching an adolescent who has asthma about how to use a peak expiratory flow meter. Which of the following respoinses by the adolescent indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. "i will breath in through the mouthpiece, hold my breathe for 5 sec, and then exhale." b. "if i get a reading in the green zone, i will tell my parents immediately so they can call the dr." c. "i will slowly exhale through the mouthpeice over a 10 sec interval. d. I will record the highest reading of 3 attemtps"
d
a nurse is teaching the parents of an infant who has congenital hypothyroidism. which of the following directions should the nurse provide? a. your child will need to take estrogen daily when she reaches puberty. b. your child will need monthly blood coagulations studies. c. your child will need surgery to remove the diseased thyroid. d. your child will need to take thyroid hormone replacement for her entire life.
d
a nurse is caring for adolescent client who has a prescription for opioids. which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as an adverse effect of opiods? a.dilated pupils b. tremors c. yawning d. pruritus
d.
a nurse is assessing an adolescent who has appendicitis. which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? a. upper right quadrant ab pain. b. rigid abdomen c. hyperactive bowel sounds d. bradycardia
b
a nurse is assessing an infant who has acute gastroenteritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority? a. decreased skin turgor. b. cap refills 5 seconds. c. HR 150/min d. dry mucous membranes
b
a nurse is caring for a 3 year old child who has cyanotic cardiac defect. the child cries when her parents leave the room, worsening her cyanosis and dyspnea. into which of the following positions should the nurse place the child to improve these mani? a. orthopneic b. knee chest c. sims d. semi fowlers
b
a nurse is planning care for a preschooler who is immediately postop folloiwng the placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? a. monitor the preschoolers pupils every 8 hr b. lay the preschool on the nonoperative side. c. keep the hob elevated to 30 d. check the bowel sounds once per day
b
a nurse is providing teaching about immunizations to the parents of a severely immunocompromised child who has HIV. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? a. your childs immunizations today will be half doses. b. the pneumococcal and influenza vaccines are recommended for your child. c. immunizations will be delayed until your child tests HIV neg. d. your child will need to restart the immunization schedule once your childs lab values are within the reference range.
b
a nurse is teaching the parents of a 3 year old child who has persistent otitis media about prevention. which of the following statemetns by the parents inidicates an understanding of the teaching? a. my child should not play around others who have ear infections. b. we should not smoke around our child c. my child should not swim this summer d. i will encourage my child to blow his nose forcefully when he has a cold.
b
a nurse is caring for an adolescent following a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. initiate NPO status for the adolescent. b. place the adolescent in a supine positon. c. place a moist, warm pack on the adolescents lower back. d. apply a eutectic mixture of local anesthetics (EMLA) to the adolescents puncture site.
b
a nurse is facilitating a group discussion with preschool teachers about child abuse. which of the following examples should the nruse use to illustrate a suggestive finding? a. bruising of both knees with sutures on 1. b. arm cast for a spinal fracture of the forearm c. consistent bedwetting at nap time d. frequent, vague reports of a stomachache or headache.
b
a nurse is performing a physical assessment on a 6 month old infant. which of the following reflexes should the nurse expect to find? a. stepping b. babkinski c. extrusion d. moro
b
a nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent client who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis. which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. apply cold compresses to relieve your joint pain. b. take opioids routinely c. attend school regularly. d. adhere to an arthritis diet
c
a school nurse is providing dietary teaching for an adolescent who has type 1 DM. which of the following responses by the adolescent indicates an understanding of the teaching? SATA a. "i should eat extra food on busy days when i am more active" b. "i should wait for 2 hr after eating before going swimming with friends" c. i shoudl increase my intake of sugar free fluids when i am sick d. i shoudl eat a snack 30 min before my baseball games start. e. i should have a 16 ox sports drink if i start feeling weak or shaky.
acd
a home health nurse is developing a plan of care for a toddler who has hemophilia. which of the following instructions for the parents should the nurse include in the plan? a. administer low dose aspirin for pain b. inspect the toddlers toys for sharp edges c. perform passive ROM of the affected joint during a bleeding episode. d. avoid contact with people who have respiratory infections.
b
a nurse is assessing a 3 year old child who is 1 day postop following a tonsillectomy. which of the following methods should the nurse use to determine if the child is experiencing pain? a. ask the parents b. use the FACES scale c. use the numeric rating scale d. check the childs temp
b
a nurse is assessing a 4 year old child's cognitive development during a well child visit. which of the following should the nurse expect the child to display? a. conservation b. development of the superego c. concrete operational thought d. separation anxiety
b
a nurse is assessing a child who sustained a head injury. during the assessment, the nurse observes clear drainage leaking from the childs nose. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. perform nasotracheal suctioning. b. test the nasal secretions for glucose c. maintain direct lightening on the child d. lower the hob
b
a nurse on the ped unit is caring for a group of clients. which of the following findings should be the nurses priority? a. a child who has asthma and a pulse oxitmetry of 94% b. a child who has nephrotic syndrome and 1+ protein on urine dipstick c. a child who has sicke cell anema and a urine specific gravity 1.030 d. a child who has insulin dependent diabetes mellitus and a fingerstick glucose reading of 110
c
a nurse is performing an nutritonal screening for a 12 yer old client who weights 41 kg (90 lbs) and has a height of 1.5 cm(60 inc). Which of the following values is the clients BMI? a. 1.5 b. 3.6 c. 18. 2 d. 27.3
c 41 kg/1.5cm = 18.2
a nurse is planning to use guided imagery for an early school aged child who continues to have mild discomfort following the administration of an analgeis. Which of the following techniques should the nurse plan to use? a. give the child a kaleidoscope and ask the child to find different designs b. encourage the child to take a deep breath and let the body go limp on the exhale. c. teach the child to picture a stop sign whenever the pain begins. d. encourage the child to focus on a recent pleasurable experience.
d
a nurse is assessing pain in a 3 year old child following a tonsillectomy. which of the following rating scales should the nurse use to determine the childs pain level? a. word graphic rating scale b. color tool c. poker chip tool d. FACES rating scale
d.
a nurse is assessing a 6month infant who has a cardiac catheterization with right femoral entry to diagnose a possible congenital heart defect. which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? a. cool toes on the right foot b. weak pedal pulses on both feet c. positive babinski reflex on both feet d. erythema on right foot
a
a nurse is assessing a school age child after a VP shunt replacement. which of the following findings indicate a complication of this procedure? a. abdominal distention b. unequal peripheral pulses c. pinpoint pupils d. frontal bossing
a
a nurse is assessing the gross motor skills of a 4 year old preschooler. the nurse should expect the preschooler to perfrom which of the following activities? a. hopping on 1 foot b. skipping on alternate feet c. jumping rope d. roller skating
a
a nurse is caring for a 16 year old client who reports dysmenorrhea and asks about alternative therapies for treatment. which of the following statemtns should the nurse make? a. herbal medication can be effective but should be monitored by your provider. b. you should place a cold compress on your lower abdomen to decrease inflammation. c. you should limit exercise, which can increase the pain. d. avoid touching the painful areas because this can increase your discomfort.
a
a nurse is caring for a child who has possible intussussception. the parents of the child asks the nurse how the diagnosis is determined. which of the follwing responses should the nurse make a. an abdominal ultrasound will confirm the pocket in the intestine. b. genotyping will be done to identify this condition. c. a biopsy will be done on a small amount of tissues from the colon d. an upper gi series should identify the area involved.
a
a nurse is caring for a group of infants with congenital heart defects. for which of the following defects should the nurse expect to observe cyanosis? a. transposition of the great arteries b. ventricular septal defect c. coaractation of the aorta d. patent ductus arteriosus
a
a nurse is caring for a school age child who is having a tonic clonic seizure. which of the following actions should the nurse perform first? a. positon child on this side b. measure the child vs c. loosen any restrictive clothing d. check the child for head injuries.
a
a nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who has cystic fibrosis and a prolapsed rectum. the nurse should identify that which of the following is a cause of this complication? a. bulky stools b. weakened rectal sphincter c. elevated pancreatic enzymes d. decreased intra abdominal pressure.
a
a nurse is working on a maternal newborn unit is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about assisting new mothers with breastfeeding. the nurse should include which of the following infant conditions as a contraindication for breastfeeding? a. galactosemia b. hyperbilirubinemia c. glycogen storage disease d. hypothyroidism.
a
a school nurse is assessing an adolescent who returned to school following a case of mononucleosis. the cihld has a note from his provider excusing him from gym class. which of the following findings should the nurse identy as the reason for his excusal? a. potential for sustaining abdominal trauma b. deficient dietary intake c. exposing peers to the illness. d. straining sore joints.
a
a nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a school aged child who has type 1 DM about managing hypoglycemia. which of the following responses by a parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. i will make sure my child drinks 240 ml (8 oz) of milk as soon as possible b. i will give my child 2 units of regular insulin. c. i will insists that my child lie down to rest for 30 min. d. i will check my childs urine for glucose twice daily.
a - giving the child 10-15 g simple carb will elevate the blood glucose levels and alleviate hypoglycemia
a nurse is performing a physical assessment on a 12 month infant. which of the following findings should the nurse report tothe provider? a. the infnats current weight is double his birth weight. b. infants post fontanel is closed. c. infant is unable to walk w/o support d. total of 6 teeths are present.
a - weight should be tripled during this time.
a nurse is preparing a school age child for a tonsillectomy. wihch of the following actions should the nurse take? a. schedule the child for a preoperative visit to the facility b. inform the child he will be put to sleep for the procedure c. read the child a story about a cartoon character having a similar operation d. tell the child the appointment is to have his throat checked.
a.
a nurse is assessing a school age child who has celiac disease. which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. elevated sweat chloride b. steatorrhea c. clubbing of the fingers d. jaundice
b
a nurse is caring for a 4 year old child who has superficial partial thickness burns over 50% of his body. to meet the nutritional needs of the child, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? a. administer pancrelipase to the child prior to each meal. b. supplement the child's feedings with enteral feedings. c. provide the child with a low protein meal. d. perform dressing changes 10 min prior to the childs meal.
b
a nurse is caring for a preschool age child who has mucosal ulcerations after receiving chemo. which of the following actions shoud the nurse take? a. place viscous lidocaine on the childs oral lesions. b. instruct the child to use a soft-sponge toothbrush when brushing her teeth. c. encourage the child to rinse her mouth with hydrogen peroxide every 2-4 hr d. give the child lemon glycerin swabs to use after each meal.
b
a nurse on a pediatric unit is reviewing the health record of a child who is demonstrating increasing levels of stress after admission. the nurse should identify which of the following findings as a risk factor for a stress related reaction to hospitalization? a. age 10 years b. frequent hospitalizations c. parent bonding with child. d. calm, quiet demeanor.
b
a nurse is instructing a group of parents about child development. which of the following recommendations shoud the nurse make to promote the developmental task of industry in the school age child? a. have an after school snack ready for the child each day. b. assign the child several small chores c. talk with the child about what future goals as an adult d. talk openly about the familys value system.
b.
a nusre is teaching the parents of an infant who has acute otitis media about how to administer antibiotic eardrops. which of the following instructions should the nurse include? a. chill the medication prior to administration b. massage the anterior area of the infants ear following administration. c. hyperextend the infants neck during administration. d. pull the auricle up and back during medication administration.
b.
a charge nurse is providing education about child maltreatment to a group of newly licensed nurses. which of the following peices of info should the charge nurse include in the teaching? a. preschoolers have the highest rates of maltreatment. b. in single parent families the parents nonbiological partner is typically the abuser of the child. c. children who were born prematurely are more likely to be maltreated. d. child maltreatment occurs equally across all socioeconomic groups.
c
a charge nurse on a ped unit receives the lab results for several cleints. which of the following results should the nurse report to the provider? a. a client who has bacterial pneumonia and a WBC count of 15,800 b. client who has CKD and a calcium level of 8.7 c. client who has DKA and blood glucose of 375 d. a client who has leukemia and a hct of 32
c
a nurse at a community health dept is discussing the nutritional needs of children with a group of parents and guardians. which of the following peices of information should the nurse include? a. infant should be transitioned to low calorie milk at 12 months b. preschoolers need 10-12 g of protein per day. c. toddlers can be given up to 120-180 mL (4-6 oz) of juice per day d. school age children should be encouraged to avoid afternoon snacks.
c
a nurse in the ED is admitting a child who has full thickness burns over 45% of this body. which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. administer IV morphine b. administer topical antimicrobials c.administer IV fluid replacement. d. administer tetanus prophylaxis.
c
a nurse is assessing a 3 yr old child during a well child examination. which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? a. the child wets the bed when sleeping b. the child cannt catch a ball c. the child cant walk on tiptoe d. the child builds a tower of 10 cubes
c
a nurse is assessing a 6 month old infant at a well child visit. which of the following findings indicates the need for further assessment? a. the infant is grabbing the feet and pulling them to the mouth. b. the infant has a closed posterior fontanel. c. the infant's legs remain crossed and extended when supine. d. the infant's birth wieght has doubled.
c
a nurse is assessing a preschooler who has influenza and reports the new onset of a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider? a. the childs temp is 39 c (102 F) b. the childs skin is sallow c. the child is drooling d. the childs voice is hoarse
c
a nurse is assessing an infant who was born 32 weeks gestation and is now 8 months old. which of the following developmental ages should the nurse expect the infant to demonstrate? a. 2 months b. 4 months c. 6 months d. 8 months.
c
a nurse is caring for a 4 month old child who has acute otitis media and a fever of 38.3 C 101F. which fo the following medications should the nurse adminsiter? a. diphenhydramine b. furosemide c. amoxicillin d. ibuprofen
c
a nurse is caring for a 6 year old child who is experiencing encopresis. which of the following actions should the nusre take? a. instruct the child's guardian to limit stool softener use to no more than twice per week. b. encourage the child to attempt to have a bowel movement 4 x per day. c. determine if there are any recent stressors in the child enviro. d. urge the child's guardian to provide negative consequences when the child has a bowel accident.
c
a nurse is caring for a school age child who has glomerulonephritis. the child has decreased UO and a BP of 160/78 mmhg is recieving hydralazine. which of the folllowing lunch choices should the nurse recommend? a. 1 hot dog, 22 chips, and 120 ml OJ b. 1 sandwhich with lettuce, tomatoes, and 4 slices of bacon, small apple, and 240 ml of milk. c. 3oz chicken, 1 cup pears, 120 ml of apple jice d. 1 cup of cottage cheese, small banana, 240 ml of soda.
c
a nurse is planning care for a preschooler who is scheduled for a surgical procedure. the nusre should identify that the preschooler is in which of the following eriksons psychosocial stages of development? a.industry v inferiority b. trust v mistrust c. initiative v guild d. identity v role confusion
c
a nurse is planning preop teaching for a school age child who is scheduled for cardiac surgery. which of the following actions should the nusre plan take when teaching the child? a. limit teaching sessios to 10 min b. use simple concreate terms when giving explanations c. use photographs to help explain the procedure d. conduct the teaching session 2 days before the procedure.
c
a nurse is present at the time of a child death following a terminal illness. which of the following statemtns should the nurse make to the child parents? a. if you excuse me, ill go call the funeral home to have them pick up your child b. your child is no longer suffering c. i will miss your childs infectious laugh it always made me smile d. you shoud conisider how to share the newso f your child death with her siblings.
c
a nurse is providing dietary teaching to the parents of a toddler who has PKU. which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? a. whole milk b. ground beef c. cooked carrots d. eggs
c
a nurse is providing education to the parents of a toddler who is about the receive an MMR immunization. which of the following statemtsn by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. my child should not play with other children for 2 days. b. i will need to retun in 2 weeks for my child to receive the varicella immunizations c. i will help my child to blow bubbles during the injections d. my child may have some drainage from the injection site.
c
a nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a preschooler who has impetigo. which of the following statemtsn by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. impetigo is caused by a virus b. impetigo is contagious for 48 hr after vesicles rupture c. i will wash my child clothes in hot water d. my child now has immnnity against impetigo
c
a nurse is providing teaching to a school age child who just had a fiberglass cast application following a lower extremity fracture. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the child and his parents about care during the 1st 48 hrs? a. use a toothbrush to scrach under the cast if your skin itches. b. avoid moving your leg and the joints above and below the cast. c. keep the cast above the level of your heart. d. "clean soil from the cast with soapy water"
c
a nurse is teaching to group of parents of adolescents about developmental needs. which of the following statements by a parent should the nurse investigate further? A. my child has frequent mood swings b. my child has a very messy bedroom. c. my child takes 1-2 showers per day. d. my child spends 4 hr per day using online chat rooms.
d - recommend only 2 hr of screen time per day
