RN ATI PEDS CMS 2019
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a school age child who has epiglottitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. obtain a throat culture form the child B. monitor the child's oxygen saturation C. put a warm mist humidifier in the child's room D. place the child in the supine position
B. monitor the child's oxygen saturation The child is experiencing acute resp distress and it is necessary to determine if the child is responding to treatment.
A nurse is assessing a 6 month old infant during a well child visit. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A. presence of a central incisor tooth B. presence of strabismus C. presence of an open anterior fontanel D. presence of external cerumen
B. presence of strabismus Strabismus, or crossing of the eyes, typically disappears at 3-4 mo of age. if not corrected early, this can lead to blindness. therefore, the nurse should report to MD
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted school age child who has hypopituitarism. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe? A. Desmopressin B. Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone C. Recombinant growth hormone D. Levothyroxine
C. Recombinant growth hormone Recombinant growth hormone injections are used to treat hypopituitarism, which inhibits cell growth and results in growth failure. the nurse should expect the provider to prescribe this treatment
A nurse is preparing to administer ibuprofen 5 mg/kg every 6 hr PRN for a temperatures above 38.0 C (100.5 F) to an infant who weighs 17.6 lb. Available is ibuprofen oral suspension 100mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer to the infant per dose?
2 mL
A nurse is teaching a group of parents about infectious mononucleosis. Which of the following statements by a parent indicates an understanding the teaching? A. "Mononucleosis is caused by an infection with the Epstein-Barr virus." B. "Mononucleosis is a bacterial infection requiring 14 days of antibiotics." C. "A monospot is a throat culture used to diagnosis mononucleosis." D. "Children who get mononucleosis will need to refrain form sports for 6 months."
A. "Mononucleosis is caused by an infection with the Epstein-Barr virus." The nurse should identify that mononucleosis is a mildly contagious illness that occurs sporadically or in groups and is primarily caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to the guardian of a school age child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? A. "You should offer your child high protein meals and snacks throughout the day." B. "You should decrease your child's dietary fat intake to less than 10% of their caloric intake." C. "You should restrict your child's calorie intake to 1200 per day." D. "you should give your child a multivitamin once weekly."
A. "You should offer your child high protein meals and snacks throughout the day." Children who have CF require a higher percentage of the recommended dietary allowances of all nutrients to meet their energy requirements. children who have good nutritional intake have improved lung function and decrease risk of infection.
A nurse is teaching the guardian of a 6 month old infant about teething. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? A. "your baby might pull at their ears when they are teething." B. "rub your baby's gums with an aspirin to decrease discomfort." C. "place a beaded teething necklace around your baby's neck." D. "Your baby's upper middle teeth will erupt first."
A. "your baby might pull at their ears when they are teething." Teething can result in discomfort for the infant. therefore, the guardian should look for indications such as pulling on the ears, difficulty sleeping, increased drooling or increase fussiness.
A nurse is assessing the pain level of a 3 year old toddler. Which of the following assessment scales should the nurse use? A. FACES B. Numeric C. CRIES D. Visual analog
A. FACES The nurse should use the FACES pain rating scale for pediatric clients who are 3 years old and older. this scale allows the toddler to point to the face that depicts their current level of pain. the nurse can then determine the need for pain management.
A nurse is receiving change of shift report for four children. Which of the following children should the nurse assess first? A. a toddler who has a concussion and an episode of forceful vomiting B. an adolescent who has infective endocarditis and reports having a headache C. an adolescent who was placed into halo traction 1 hr ago and reports pain as 6 on a scale of 0-10 D. a school age child who has acute glomerulonephritis and brown-colored urine
A. a toddler who has a concussion and an episode of forceful vomiting When using urgent vs. nonurgent approach to pt care, the nurse should assess this child first. an episode of forceful vomiting is an indication of increased ICP in a toddler who has a concussion.
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a preschooler who has Wilms' tumor and is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? A. avoid palpating the abdomen when bathing the child before surgery B. refrain form auscultating the child's bowel sounds during the postoperative assessment C. encourage the child to play with other children on the unit prior to surgery D. explain to the child that their pain will be managed after the surgery
A. avoid palpating the abdomen when bathing the child before surgery The nurse should avoid this movement of the tumor can cause cancer cells to disseminate to other sites, adjacent and distant to the tumor site
A nurse is caring for a school age child who has primary nephrotic syndrome and is taking prednisone. Following 1 week of treatment, which of the following manifestations indicates to the nurse that the medication is effective? A. decreased edema B. increased abdominal girth C. decreased appetite D. increased protein in the urine
A. decreased edema A child who has nephrotic syndrome can experience edema due to the increase glomerular permeability, which increases protein loss. prednisone decreases glomerular permeability, which causes fluid to shift from the extracellular spaces, resulting in decreased edema.
A nurse is caring for a school age child who has diabetes mellitus and was admitted with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis. When performing the respiratory assessment, which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. deep respirations of 32/min B. shallow respirations of 10/min C. paradoxic respirations of 26/min D. periods of apnea lasting for 20 seconds
A. deep respirations of 32/min The nurse should expect Kussmaul respirations in a child who has diabetic ketoacidosis. these deep and rapid respirations are the body's attempt to eliminate excess carbon dioxide and achieve a state of homeostasis.
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a school age child who is 1 week postoperative following an open fracture repair. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of a potential complication?A. erythrocyte sedimentation rate 10mm/hr B. WBC count 6200/mm^3 C. c-reactive protein 1.4mg/L D. RBC count 4.7 million/mm^3
A. erythrocyte sedimentation rate 10mm/hr This is above the expected range of up to 10 mm/hr and is an indication of osteomyelitis.
A nurse in a health department is caring for an emancipated adolescent who has an STI and is unaccompanied by a guardian. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. have the adolescent sign a consent form for treatment B. instruct the adolescent to return with a guardian C. obtain consent from the adolescent's guardian over the phone D. treat the adolescent without a consent form
A. have the adolescent sign a consent form for treatment The nurse should identify that an emancipated minor can sign the consent form for treatment of an STI or any other form of medical tx requiring consent.
A nurse is an emergency department is assessing a toddler who has Kawasaki disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (select all that apply.) A. increased temperature B. gingival hyperplasia C. xerophthalmia D. bradycardia E. cervical lymphadenopathy
A. increased temperature C. xerophthalmia E. cervical lymphadenopathy KD is an acute illness associate with a fever that is unresponsive to antipyretics or antibiotics Ophthalmic manifestation of KD include reddening of the conjunctiva and dryness of the eyes or xerophthalmia A child who has KD can develop enlarged cervical nodes on one side of the neck that are nontender and greater than 1.5cm in size
A nurse is assessing an infant who has pneumonia. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report the provider? A. nasal flaring B. WBC count 11,300/mm^3 C. diarrhea D. abdominal distension
A. nasal flaring The nurse should determine that the priority finding to report to the provider is nasal flaring, nasal flaring indicates the infant is experiencing acute respiratory distress.
A nurse is caring for a school age child who has peripheral edema. The nurse should identify that which of the following assessments should be performed to confirm peripheral edema? A. palpate the dorsum of the child's feet B. weigh the child daily using the same scale C. assess the child's skin turgor D. observe the child for periorbital swelling
A. palpate the dorsum of the child's feet the nurse should do this by pressing the fingertip against a bony prominence for 5 sec to assess for peripheral edema
A nurse is caring for an infant who is receiving IV fluids for the treatment of Tetralogy of Fallot and begins to have a hypercyanotic spell. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. place the infant in a knee-chest position B. administer a dose of meperidine IV C. discontinue administration of IV fluids D. apply oxygen at 2L/min via nasal cannula
A. place the infant in a knee-chest position The nurse should place the infant in a knee-chest position during a hypercyanotic spell to decrease the return of desaturated venous blood from the legs and to direct more blood into the pulmonary artery by increasing systemic vascular resistance.
A nurse is planning developmental activities for a newly admitted 10 year old child who has neutropenia. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? A. provide the child with a book about adventure B. arrange frequent visits from family members and peers C. give the child a large piece puzzle D. use puppets to entertain the child
A. provide the child with a book about adventure The nurse should provide this because children are expanding their knowledge and imagination during this stage. through reading, school age children can feel powerful and skillful as they imagine themselves in the stories they read.
A nurse is planning an educational program for school age children and their parents about bicycle safety. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include? A. the child should be able to stand on the balls of their feet when sitting on the bike B. the child should ride their bike 2 feet to the side of other bike riders C. the child should wear dark colored clothing with a fluorescent stripe when riding at night D. the child should ride the bike facing traffic when it is necessary to tide in the street
A. the child should be able to stand on the balls of their feet when sitting on the bike To decrease the risk of injury, parents should ensure that the bike is the correct size for the child. when seated on the bike, the child should be able to stand with the ball of each foot touching the ground and should be able to stand with each foot flat on the ground when straddling the bikes center.
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a preschooler who has heart failure and a new prescription for digoxin twice daily. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. "Use a kitchen teaspoon to measure the medication." B. "Brush the child's teeth after giving the medication." C. "double the next dose if the child misses a dose." D. "repeat the dose if the child vomits."
B. "Brush the child's teeth after giving the medication." The nurse should instruct the parents to do this to prevent tooth decay caused by the medication, which comes as a sweetened liquid to enhance the taste.
A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent about how to manage tinea pedis. Which of the following statements by the adolescent indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I should buy plastic shoes to wear at the swimming pool." B. "I should wear sandals as much as possible." C. "I should place the permethrin cream between my toes twice daily." D. "I should seal my nonwashable shoes in plastic bags for a couple of weeks."
B. "I should wear sandals as much as possible." Sandals allow air to circulate around the feet , decreasing perspiration and eliminating the medium for bacteria and fungus to grow. the nurse should inform the adolescent that wearing sandals, open-toed, or well-ventilated shoes will promote healing of the fungal infection.
A nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler who has a cognitive impairment about toilet training. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching A. "scold your child when they have toileting accident. B. "award your child with a sticker when they sit on the potty chair." C. "play your child's favorite song while teaching them to use the potty chair." D. "teach multiple steps of the skill at the same time."
B. "award your child with a sticker when they sit on the potty chair." The parent should reward the child for sitting on the potty chair as a reinforcement of the desired behaviors of continence. As the child repeats this action the parents can gradually decrease this reward and then give rewards for the next step in the task, such as voiding while sitting on the potty chair.
A nurse is planning an educational program to teach parents about protecting their children from sunburns. Which of the following instructions should the nurse plan to include? A. "allow your child to play outside during the hours between 10:00am and 2:00pm." B. "choose a waterproof sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 15." C. "dress you child in loose weave polyester fabric prior to sun exposure." D. "reapply sunscreen every 4 hours."
B. "choose a waterproof sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 15." The nurse should instruct parents to apply a waterproof sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 15 for children. the parents should apply the sunscreen prior to sun exposure to reduce the risk of sunburn.
A nurse is providing teaching to the family of a school-age child who has juvenile idiopathic arthrisis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. "limit movement of the child's large joints" B. "encourage the child to perform independent self-care." C. "provide the child with a soft mattress for sleeping." D. "schedule a 2 hour daily nap for the child in the afternoon."
B. "encourage the child to perform independent self-care." The nurse should teach the family the importance of encouraging the child to perform independent self-care. This will minimize the child's pain while maximizing mobility. encouraging an praising the child's effort for independence will also increase their self-esteem.
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a school age child who has sustained a minor superficial burn from fireworks on their forearm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. administer the tetanus toxoid vaccine if more than 1 year since the prior dose B. apply an antimicrobial ointment to the affected area C. leave the burn area open to air D. place an ice pack on the affected area
B. apply an antimicrobial ointment to the affected area To prevent infection.
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has acute otitis media and a temperature of 40 degree C (104 degrees F). After administering acetaminophen, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take to reduce the toddler's temperature? A. apply a cooling blanket to the toddler B. dress the toddler in minimal clothing C. give the toddler a tepid bath D. administer diphenhydramine to the toddler
B. dress the toddler in minimal clothing The nurse should recognize that dressing the toddler in minimal clothing will expose the skin to air and maximize heat evaporation from the skin, thus reducing the toddler's temperture.
A nurse is monitoring the oxygen saturation level of an infant using pulse oximetry. The nurse should secure the sensor to which of the following areas on the infant? A. wrist B. great toe C. index finger D. heel
B. great toe The nurse should secure the sensor to the great toe of the infant and then place a snug-fitting sock on the foot to hold the sensor in place. the nurse should also check the skin under the sensor site frequently for temp, color, and the presence of a pulse
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the guardians of a toddler who had a lower leg cast applied 24 hours ago. The nurse should instruct the guardians to report which of the following findings to the provider? A. capillary refill time less than 2 seconds B. restricted ability to move the toes C. swelling of the casted foot when the leg is dependent D. pedal pulse +3 bilateral
B. restricted ability to move the toes This is an indication of neurovascular compromise and requires immediate notification of the provider. permanent muscle and tissue damage can occur in just a few hours.
A nurse is caring for a 10 year old child following a head injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the child is developing diabetes incipidus? A. urine specific gravity 1.045 B. sodium 155 mEq/L C. blood glucose 45 mg/dL D. urine output 35 mL/hr
B. sodium 155 mEq/L A. child who has a head injury can develop diabetes insipidus as a result of pituitary hypofunction leading to a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone. under-excretion of antidiuretic hormone leads to polyuria and polydipsia and possible dehydration. with the excessive loss of free water, Na levels rise above the expected reference range of 136-145
A nurse is admitting an infant who has intussesception. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (select all that apply) A. steatorrhea B. vomiting C. lethargy D. constipation E. weight gain
B. vomiting C. lethargy The nurse should expect an infant who has intussusception to exhibit vomiting d/t the obstruction that occurs when a segment of the bowel telescopes within another segment of the bowel The nurse should expect lethargy d/t episode of severe pain during which the infant cries inconsolably, leading to exhaustion and decrease nutritional intake
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parent of an 18 month old toddler who has dehydration due to acute diarrhea. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I will offer my child small amounts of fruit juice frequently." B. "I will avoid giving my child solid foods until the diarrhea has stopped." C. "I will monitor my child's number of wet diapers." D. "I will give my child polyethylene glycol daily for 7 days."
C. "I will monitor my child's number of wet diapers." The nurse should teach the parent to closely monitor the child's number of wet diapers. monitoring the number of wet diapers per day is an effective way for the parent to monitor adequate output and hydration status.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the guardian of a school age child who has undergone a tonsillectomy. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding the teaching? A. "my child can resume usual activities since this year just an outpatient surgery." B. "my child will be able to drink the chocolate milkshake I promised to get for them tonight." C. "I will notify the doctor if I notice that my child is swallowing frequently." D. "I will have my child gargle with warm salt water to relieve their sore throat."
C. "I will notify the doctor if I notice that my child is swallowing frequently." The nurse should instruct the parent that frequent swallowing is an indication of bleeding and, if it is observed to notify the MD immediately.
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a school age child who has varicella. The parent asks the nurse when their child will no longer be contagious. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. "When your child no longer has an increased temperature." B. "Three days after you first noticed the rash appear on your child." C. "When you child's lesions are crusted, usually 6 days after they appear." D. "Two to three weeks, when your child's lesions completely disappear."
C. "When you child's lesions are crusted, usually 6 days after they appear." The nurse should inform the parent that the child is contagious 1 day prior to lesion eruption and until the vesicles have crusted over, which usually takes about 6 days.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parent of a school age child who has moderate persistent asthma. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. "you should give your child their salmeterol inhaler every 4 hours when they are having an acute episode of wheezing." B. "you should monitor your child's weight weekly while they are receiving inhaled corticosteroids therapy." C. "pulmonary function tests will be performed every 12-24 months to evaluate how your child is responding to therapy." D. "when using the peak expiratory flow meter, record your child's average of three readings."
C. "pulmonary function tests will be performed every 12-24 months to evaluate how your child is responding to therapy." AThe nurse should include this to evaluate the presence of lung disease and how the child is responding to the current treatment regimen. as children grow, sometimes their manifestations can improve or decline, and treatment needs to change accordingly.
A nurse is teaching a school age child and their parent about postoperative care following cardiac catheterization. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. "Stay home from school for 1 week following the procedure." B. "follow a diet that is low in fiber for 1 week." C. "wait 3 days before taking a tub bath." D. "apply a pressure dressing to the site for 3 days."
C. "wait 3 days before taking a tub bath." The child should keep the site clean and dry for at least 3 days to reduce the risk of infection. Tub baths should be avoided for 3 days to avoid immersion of the incision in water.
A nurse is reviewing the dietary choices of an adolescent who has iron deficiency anemia. The nurse should identify that which of the following menu items has the highest amount of nonheme iron? A. 1/2 cup whole milk B. 1 cup orange juice C. 1/2 cup raisins D. 1 cup raw carrots
C. 1/2 cup raisins Raisins contain the highest amount of nonheme iron.
A nurse is caring for a 1 month old infant who is breastfeeding and requires a heel stick. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to minimize that infant's pain? A. Use a manual lancet to obtain the heel blood sample B. apply an ice pack to the infant's heel prior to obtaining the sample C. allow the mother to breastfeed while the sample is being obtained D. apply a topical lidocaine cream prior to obtaining the sample
C. allow the mother to breastfeed while the sample is being obtained Evidence based practice indicates breastfeeding or non-nutritive sucking with a pacifier can provide nonpharmacological pain management in infants.
A school nurse is caring for a child following a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. check the child for a head injury B. observe for oral bleeding C. check the child's respiratory rate D. observe for extremity weakness
C. check the child's respiratory rate When using ABC approach to pt care, the nurse should determine the priority action is to assess the child respiration rate. if the child is not breathing, the nurse should admin rescue breaths.
A nurse is assessing a school age child who has an infratentorial brain tumor. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of increased intracranial pressure? A. hypotension B. reports insomnia C. difficulty concentrating D. tachycardia
C. difficulty concentrating The nurse should identify that irritability to follow commands and difficulty concentrating are manifestations of increased ICP d/t decreased blood flow w/in the brain and pressure on the brainstem.
A charge nurse is preparing to make a room assignment for a newly admitted school age child. Which of the following considerations is the nurse's priority?A. length of stay B. treatment schedule C. disease process D. self-care ability
C. disease process The transmission of infectious diseases is the greatest risk to this child and other children on the unit. therefore, the child's disease process is the nurses priority consideration
A nurse is assessing an 8 year old child who has early indication of shock. After establishing an airway and stabilizing the child's respirations, which of the following actions should the nurse take next? A. insert an indwelling urinary catheter B. measure weight and height C. initiate IV access D. maintain ECG monitoring
C. initiate IV access The next actions the nurse should take when using the ABS approach to pt care is to establish IV access to maintain the child's circulatory volume.
A nurse is assessing an adolescent who received a sodium polystyrene sulfonate enema. Which of the following findings indicates effectiveness of the medication? A. reports an absence of nausea and vomiting B. reports experiencing an onset of loose stools within 15 minutes of administration C. serum potassium level 4.1 mEq/L D. blood pressure 86/52 mm Hg
C. serum potassium level 4.1 mEq/L The nurse should monitor the serum potassium (K) level following the administration of sodium polystyrene sulfonate. this med is used to treat hyperkalemia by exchanging sodium ions for K ions in the intestine. therefore, a K level w/in the expected reference range of 3.4-4.7 indicates the effectiveness of the med
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a 3 month old infant who has rotavirus and is experiencing acute vomiting and diarrhea. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an indication that the infant has moderate to severe dehydration? A. HR 124 B. increased tear production C. sunken anterior fontanel D. capillary refill 2 seconds
C. sunken anterior fontanel The nurse should recognize that a sunken anterior fontanel is an indication of moderate to severe dehydration due to the acute loss of fluid.
A school nurse is providing an in service for faculty about improving education for students who have ADHD. Which of the following statements by a faculty member indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I will plan to increase the amount of homework I assign to students who have ADHD." B. "I will give students who have ADHD the same amount of time as other students to complete tests." C. "I will allow students who have ADHD one rest break throughout the day." D. "I will teach challenging academic subjects to students who have ADHD in the morning."
D. "I will teach challenging academic subjects to students who have ADHD in the morning." Faculty should plan to teach challenging academic subjects in the morning when students who have ADHD are most able to focus and their med is most likely to be effective
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a 6 month old infant who is postoperative following hypospadias repair with a stent placement. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?A. "you may bathe your infant in an infant bathtub when you go home." B. apply hydrocortisone cream to your infant's penis daily." C. "you should clamp your infant's stent twice daily." D. "allow the stent to drain directly into your infant's diaper."
D. "allow the stent to drain directly into your infant's diaper." This is to prevent kinking or twisting that can interfere with urine flow.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a 3 month old infant following a cheiloplasty. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. "clean your baby's sutures daily with a mixture of chlorhexidine and water." B. "expect your baby to swallow more than usual over the next few days." C. "inspect your baby's tongue for white patches using a tongue depressor every 8 hours." D. "apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment on your baby's suture line daily for the next 3 days."
D. "apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment on your baby's suture line daily for the next 3 days." The nurse should instruct the parents to apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment on the infant's suture line daily for 3 days and then continue to apply petroleum jelly to the area for several weeks to promote healing.
A nurse is performing hearing screenings for children at a community health fair. Which of the following children should the nurse refer to a provider for a more extensive hearing evaluation? A. an 18 month old toddler who has unintelligible speech B. a 3 month old infant who has exaggerated startle response C. a 4 year old preschooler who prefers playing with others rather than alone D. an 8 month old infant who is not yet making babbling sounds
D. An 8-month-old who is not yet making babbling sounds. The nurse should refer an infant who is not making babbling sounds by the age of 7 mo to a provider for amore extensive eval of hearing
A nurse is planning care for a newly admitted school age child who has generalized seizure disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include? A. ensure that a padded tongue blade is at the child's bedside B. allow the child to play video games on a tablet computer C. allow the child to take a tub bath independently D. ensure the oxygen source is functioning in the child's room
D. ensure the oxygen source is functioning in the child's room The nurse should recognize that maintaining the childs airway is important during a seizure. the nurse should ensure the oxygen source is functioning because the child might require supplemental oxygen following a seizure.
A nurse is discussing organ donation with the parents of a school age child who has sustained brain death due to a bicycle crash. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. inform the parents that written consent is required prior to organ donation B. provide written information to the parents about organ donation C. ask the provider to explain misconceptions of organ donation to the parents. D. explore the parents feelings and wishes regarding organ donation
D. explore the parents feelings and wishes regarding organ donation The first action should be assessment using the nursing process. the nurse should first explore the parents' feelings and wishes regarding the organ donation to assist in determining if organ donation is the right choice for the family.
A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parent of a toddler. Which of the following expected behavior characteristics of toddlers should the nurse include? A. controls impulsive feelings B. understands right from wrong C. easily separates from parents for long periods of time D. expresses likes and dislikes
D. expresses likes and dislikes This is the time in life when a toddler is developing autonomy and self-concept. they will try to assert themselves and frequently refuse to comply. the parent should allow the child to have some control, but also set limits for them so they learn from their behavior and learn to control their actions.
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a newly admitted adolescent who has bacterial meningitis. How long should the nurse plan to maintain the adolescent in droplet precautions? A. until the adolescent is afebrile B. for 7 days following admission to the facility C. until the adolescent has a negative blood culture D. for 24 hrs following initiation of antimicrobial therapy
D. for 24 hrs following initiation of antimicrobial therapy The nurse should plan to maintain the adolescent on droplet precaution for at least 24hr following initiation of antimicrobial therapy. This practice will ensure that the adolescent is no longer contagious, which protects family members and the personnel caring for the pt. prophylactic antibiotic might be prescribed to individuals who were in close contact with adolescent.
A nurse is planning care to address nutritional needs for a preschooler who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? A. administer pancreatic enzymes 2 hours after meals B. discontinue the use of pancreatic enzymes if steatorrhea develops C. limit fluid intake to 750 mL per day D. increase fat content in the child's diet to 40% of total calories.
D. increase fat content in the child's diet to 40% of total calories. A child who has CF is unable to properly digest fats due to fibrosis of the pancreas and limited secretion of pancreatic enzymes. the nurse should increase the child's fat intake to 35-40% of total caloric intake.
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a child who has varicella. which of the following interventions should the nurse include? A. maintain the child's room temperature at 80 degrees F B. prepare the child for a lumbar puncture C. administer aspirin to the child for a temperature greater than 38.3 degrees C (101 degrees F) D. initiate airborne precautions for the child
D. initiate airborne precautions for the child Varicella can spread through droplets in the air. the incubation period for varicella is 2-3 weeks and the child is contagious even before lesions appear.
A community health nurse is assessing an 18 month old toddler in a community day care. Which of the following findings should a nurse identify as a potential indication of physical neglect? A. resists having an axillary temperature taken B. exhibits withdrawal behaviors when their parent leaves C. has multiple bruises on their knees D. poor personal hygiene
D. poor personal hygiene A toddler who has poor personal hygiene can be a potential indication of physical neglect. b/c toddlers are still dependent on their parents or guardians for help with hygiene needs, poor personal hygiene can indicate a lack of supervision
A nurse is caring for a preschooler who has congestive heart failure. The nurse observes wide QRS complexes and peaked T waves on the cardiac monitor. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider? A. furosemide B. captopril C. regular insulin D. potassium chloride
D. potassium chloride The nurse should identify that a child who has a CHF can develop e imbalances such as hyperkalemia. The nurse should identify that the child is exhibiting manifestations of hyperkalemia and contact the MD about the admin of this which can increase the severity of hyperkalemia.
A nurse is planning care for a school age child who has a tunneled central venous access device. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? A. use sterile scissors to remove the dressing from the site B. irrigate each lumen weekly with 10 ml of 0.9% sodium chloride solution when not in use C. access the site suing a noncoring angle needle D. use a semipermeable transparent depressing to cover the site
D. use a semipermeable transparent depressing to cover the site The nurse should cover the site with a semipermeable transparent dressing to reduce the risk of infection.
A nurse in an emergency department is auscultating the lungs of an adolescent who is experiencing dyspnea. The nurse should identify the sound as which of the following?
Wheezeswheezes are high-pitched, musical or whistling-like sounds heard primarily on expiration as air passes through and vibrate narrowed airways
