Chpt 29 maternal

What can the nurse do during an emergency admission to alleviate some of the child's and familys fears/ anxieties over the situation? Select all that apply. A: ask the family members health history questions while the child is being initially treated B: place an identification band on the child explaining that this will help the hospital staff know who he or she is at all times C: recommend that the family remain in the waiting room until the child is fully admitted and treatment completed D: undress the child for a physical examination as soon as they arrive E: remain calm explaining the procedures to both the family and the client in a caring manner

A: ask the family members health history questions while the child is being initially treated B: place an identification band on the child explaining that this will help the hospital staff know who he or she is at all times E: remain calm explaining the procedures to both the family and the client in a caring manner

The pediatric nurse is caring for a 5 year old child who is admitted to the hospital prior to a planned surgical repair of the radial fracture. Which statements will the nurse include in the pre surgical education for the child? Select all that apply. A: don't drink anything because you don't want your tummy to be upset B: this procedure will fix your broken arm C: the doctor will put pins and screws in your arm D: do you know why you are here E: when you wake up you may feel a little funny

A: don't drink anything because you don't want your tummy to be upset B: this procedure will fix your broken arm E: when you wake up you may feel a little funny

The nurse is caring for a 10 year old child admitted for a surgical procedure to be done the next day. The nurse takes the child to a special area in the playroom and lets the child "start" and IV on a stuffed bear. This is an example of: A: therapeutic play B: positive reinforcement C: play therapy D: age related activity

A: therapeutic play

When caring for pediatric clients which interventions will the nurse incorporate to promote safety? Select all that apply. A: Cover electrical outlets in the room B: allow toys to be kept on the floor in the room C: inspect toys brought from home for loose pieces D: keep crib sides up when the child is playing in the crib E: clean and disinfect toys on the unit each week

A: Cover electrical outlets in the room C: inspect toys brought from home for loose pieces D: keep crib sides up when the child is playing in the crib

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized toddler who is prescribed bed rest. Which items would the nurse recognize as appropriate for the toddler? Select all that apply. A: boxes to put toys in and/or take out toys B: stacking blocks or small boxes C: nursery rhymes or sing along songs on tape D: fine print books or magazines to read E: jigsaw puzzle with pieces 1/2 in or smaller F: coins, small tokens, or marbles to organize and sort

A: boxes to put toys in and/or take out toys B: stacking blocks or small boxes C: nursery rhymes or sing along songs on tape

A 2 year old child is admitted to the hospital for dehydration. This is the first time the child has been in the hospital and the caregiver has not arrived but is en route. The child is crying and appears afraid. Which intervention by the nurse is appropriate for this child? A: inform the child the caregiver will be there soon B: hold and rock the child until the caregiver arrives C: place the child in the crib with the side rails up and door closed D: turn on the TV for the child to watch a movie

B: hold and rock the child until the caregiver arrives

A hospitalized 5 year old child tells the nurse "I am lonely and bored and it's not fair I cannot see other people more" the child is on transmission based precautions. Which action by the nurse is appropriate? A: ask the child life specialist to make craft kits the child can do independently B: encourage the child's family and friends to come visit with the child more C: rearrange the furniture in the child's room to position the bed near the door D: arrange the daily care schedule to spend extra time in the child's room.

D: arrange the daily care schedule to spend extra time in the child's room.

Which intervention is most important in assuming a child's cooperation and reducing his or her fear during an emergency room visit? A: providing distractions for the child during all procedures B: offering the child a popsicle for being good C: allowing the child to draw and color while in the emergency room D: having the parent stay with the child

D: having the parent stay with the child