chapter 38 quizlet

In caring for the child with asthma, the nurse recognizes that bronchodilator medications are administered to children with asthma for which reason? a. relief of acute symptoms b. to open nasal passages c. relief of chronic symptoms d. reduce mucous

a. relief of acute symptoms

a.a neonate is to receive a hepatitis B vaccine within a few hours after birth. what is the best approach for the nurse to take when giving this medication? a. administer the medication in the neonates vastus lateralis with 25- gauge needle b. administer in the deltoid with a 25- gauge needle c. administer in the gluteus with a 25- gauge needle d. administer through IV

administer the medication in the neonates vastus lateralis with 25- gauge needle

The nurse is preparing to administer an IV antibiotic to a child. After calculating the recommended dose with the child's weight, the nurse discovers the prescribed dose exceeds the safe dose range in a pediatric drug book. The medication has been given to the child at this dose for 3 days. What action should the nurse take next? a. continue to give the dose as prescribed b. discontinue the antibiotic c. calculate the correct dose and administer d. verify the dose with the prescribing health care provider

d. verify the dose with the prescribing health care provider

The nurse at a camp for children with asthma is teaching these children about the medications they are taking and how to properly take them. The nurse recognizes that many medications used on a daily basis for the treatment of asthma are given by which method? a. using an inhaler b. using a nebulizer c. using spray d. in pill form

b. using a nebulizer