PEDs proctored practice
A RN is preparing to administer acetaminophen 240 mg PO daily to a child who has a temp of 38.9C (102F). The amount available is acetaminophen oral solution 160 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the RN administer per dose?
7.5 mL
A RN is caring for an infant who has tetralogy of Fallot and is experiencing a hypercyanotic episode. Which of the following actions should the RN take? A. place the infant in a knee-chest position B. Initiate a fluid restriction C. Provide oxygen by nasal canula D. Administer acetaminophen
A. place the infant in a knee-chest position
A RN is assessing an 18-month-old toddler during a well-child examination. Which of the following findings should the RN report to the provider? A. the toddler is unable to remove his shoes B. The toddler is unable to draw a plus sign C. The toddler is unable to jump off a step D. The toddler is unable to turn 1 page of a book at a time
A. the toddler is unable to remove his shoes
A Rn is developing a plan of care for school-aged child who underwent a surgical procedure that resulted in a temporary loss of vision. Which of the following interventions should the Rn include in the plan of care? A. Assign an assistive personnel to feed the child B. Explain the sounds the child is hearing C. Have the child use a cane when ambulating D. Rotate nurses caring for the child
B. Explain the sounds the child is hearing
A Rn is teaching an adolescent client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about managing hypoglycemia. Which of the following statements should the Rn include in the teaching? A. You should drink 8 oz of a regular soft drink if you experience hypoglycemia B. you should drink 4 oz of orange juice if you experience hypoglycemia C. You should take 2 glucose tablets if you experience hypoglycemia D. you should take 3 tsp of sugar if you experience hypoglycemia
B. you should drink 4 oz of orange juice if you experience hypoglycemia
A Rn is caring for a child who has electrical burns on the lower arms and hands. Which of the following findings indicate the child is experiencing a complication of the injury? A. Dark urine B. 2+ radial pulses C. Respiratory rate of 20/min D. Minimal pain
A. Dark urine
A RN is caring for a child who has sickle cell anemia and is experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. administer ibuprofen B. Limit daily fluid intake C. Apply cold compresses to painful joints D. Withhold live virus immunizations
A. administer ibuprofen
A Rn is providing teaching to the parent of a child who has cystic fibrosis and a prolapsed rectum. The Rn 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 intraabdominal pressure
A. Bulky stools
A Rn is caring for a 4-month-old infant who has tetralogy of Fallot and experiences a hypercyanotic spell. Which of the following actions should the Rn take? A. Place the infant in knee-chest position B. Begin CPR C. Prepare to intubate the infant D. Administer IV adenosine
A. Place the infant in knee-chest position
A RN is planning preoperative teaching for a preschooler who is scheduled for a tonsillectomy. Which of the following interventions should the RN plan to include? A. Encourage the preschooler to bring a favorite toy to the hospital B. Spend 30 mins teaching the preschooler about what to expect C. Schedule the teaching session for the morning of the preschooler's procedure. D. Reassure the preschooler that medicine will prevent pain after the procedure.
A. Encourage the preschooler to bring a favorite toy to the hospital
A RN is assessing an infant who is at risk for increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following findings should indicate to the RN that this complication is developing? A. High-pitched cry B. Sunken fontanel C. Tachycardia D. Increased awake time
A. High-pitched cry
A RN is providing teaching to an adolescent who has recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following insulin injection sites should the RN recommend that the client use during basketball competitions? A. Hip B. Upper arm C. Thigh D. Lower leg
A. Hip
A Rn is creating a plan of care for a child who has aplastic anemia. Which of the following interventions should the Rn include? A. Initiate protective-environment isolation for the child B. Apply pressure for 1-2 min at the puncture site following blood specimen collection C. Mix the child's ferrous sulfate elixir twice per day into a glass of milk for administration D. Check the child's blood glucose level every 4 hr
A. Initiate protective-environment isolation for the child
A RN is assessing a toddler who has measles (rubeola). Which of the following finding should the nurse expect? A. Koplik spots B. parotitis C. Strawberry tongue D. Paroxysmal coughing
A. Koplik spots
A nurse is caring for a preschooler-age child who is dying. Which of the following finding is an age-appropriate reaction to death by the child? (SATA) A. The child views death as similar to sleep. B. The child is interested in what happens to the body after death. C. The child recognizes the death is permanent. D. The child believes his thoughts can cause death. E. The child thinks death is a punishment.
A. The child views death as similar to sleep. D. The child believes his thoughts can cause death. E. The child thinks death is a punishment.
A RN is assessing a 2-month-old infant who has a ventricular septal defect. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A. Weight gain of 1.8 kg (4lb) B. HR of 125/min C. soft, flat fontanel D. Systemic murmur
A. Weight gain of 1.8 kg (4lb)
A RN is assessing a child who is postoperative and received a unit of packed RBC's during a surgical procedure. which of the following findings indicates the child is experiencing a hemolytic transfusion reaction? A. chills and flank pain B. pruritus and flushing C. Rales and cyanosis D. bradycardia and diarrhea
A. chills and flank pain
A Rn is assessing the visual acuity of a group of school-aged children. Which of the following actions should the Rn take? A. Position each child with their heels at a line that is 6 m (20 ft) away from the Snellen chart B. Allow each child to wear his or her glasses during the exam C. Start the screening by covering each child's right eye D. Begin by having each child read the largest line of letters at the top of the Snellen chart
B. Allow each child to wear his or her glasses during the exam
A RN is assessing a preschooler who has recurrent and persistent otitis media. When obtaining the child's history from her parent, which of the following questions should the nurse ask? A. Does your child wear a hat outdoors in cold weather? B. Does anyone smoke around or in the same house of your child? C. Have you given your child any aspirin recently? D. Is your child's diet high in gluten?
B. Does anyone smoke around or in the same house of your child?
A Rn on a pediatric unit is reviewing the health record of a child who is demonstrating increasing levels of stress after admission. The RN should identify which of the following finding's 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. Frequent hospitalizations
A Rn is providing teaching for a 14-year old client who has acne. Which of the following instructions should the RN include? A. use an exfoliating cleanser. B. Keep hair off your forehead C. take tetracycline after meals D. Squeeze acne lesions as they appear
B. Keep hair off your forehead
A Rn 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 Rn include? A. Chill the medication prior to administration B. Massage the anterior area of the infant's ear following administration C. Hyperxtend the infant's neck during administration D. Pull the auricle up and back during medication administration
B. Massage the anterior area of the infants ear following administration
A RN is assessing a child who has ventricular septal defect. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Diastolic murmur B. Murmur at the left sternal border. C. Cyanosis that increases with crying. D. Widened pulse pressure.
B. Murmur at the left sternal border.
A Rn is planning care for a child who has hyperthermia. Which of the following actions should the RN take? A. administer antipyretics to the child every 4 to 6 hrs B. Position the child on a cooling blanket and cover her with a sheet C. Place the child in a tub filled with water-cooled to 26.7 to 29.4 C (80-85 F) D. Assess the child's temperature every 2 hr during the cooling process.
B. Position the child on a cooling blanket and cover her with a sheet
A RN is providing discharge teaching to parents whose infant had a ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement for the treatment of hydrocephalus. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. We will check his abdomen daily for signs of fluid accumulation. B. We will notify the doctor right away if he has a fever. C. We should keep the helmet on him when he's awake. D. We can expect him to have occasional seizure episodes
B. We will notify the doctor right away if he has a fever.
A charge RN is reviewing the expected growth and development of school-aged children with a group of staff RNs. Which of the following statements should the RN include? A. A 7-yr-old child prefers to play with children of a different gender. B. A 6-yr-old child should understand the concept of cause and effect. C. A 6-yr-old child should be able to count 13 coins. D. An 8-yr-old child should be able to wash his or her own hair independently.
C. A 6-yr-old child should be able to count 13 coins.
A RN is assessing a toddler who has gastroenteritis. Which of the following finding indicates the toddler is experiencing severe dehydration? A. slight thirst B. Capillary refill of 3 seconds C. Deep, rapid respirations D. decreased tear productions
C. Deep, rapid respirations
A RN is caring for a 6 yr old child who is experiencing encopresis. Which of the following actions should the nurse 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 times per day C. Determine if there are any recent stressors in the child's environment. D Urge the child's guardian to provide negative consequences when the child has a bowel accident
C. Determine if there are any recent stressors in the child's environment.
A Rn is preparing to administer recommended immunizations to a 2-month-old infant. Which of the following immunizations should the Rn plan to administer? A. Human papillomavirus (HPV) and hepatitis A B. Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) and tetanus, diptheria, and acellula pertussis (TDap) C. Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) and inactivated poliovirus (IPV) D. Varicella (VAR) and live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV)
C. Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) and inactivated polio virus (IPV)
A RN is caring for which preschooler who is immediately postoperative following the removal of a brainstem tumor. Which of the following actions should the RN take? A. have the child deep-breathe and cough every hour. B. Offer the child clear liquids 4 hours after the procedure C. Monitor the child's temperature every 30 minutes. D. Place the child in trendelenburg position.
C. Monitor the child's temperature every 30 minutes.
A Rn is caring for a 6-month-old infant who has intussusception. Which of the following actions should the RN take? A. prepare to administer high-dose steroids B. Give the child magnesium hydroxide PO C. Prepare the child for barium enema D. Inform the parents that the child will need a colostomy
C. Prepare the child for barium enema
A RN is assessing a 3-year-old child during a well-child examination. Which of the following findings should the RN report to the provider? A. the child wets the bed when sleeping B. the child cannot catch a ball C. The child cannot walk on tiptoe D. The child builds a tower of 10 cubes
C. The child cannot walk on tiptoe
A Rn is teaching a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements should the Rn make? A. If you take too much insulin, drink sugar-free cola. B. You will need to decrease your insulin dosage when you become a teenager. C. You can use a vial of insulin for up to 30 days D. Stop taking your insulin if you are vomiting.
C. You can use a vial of insulin for up to 30 days
A Rn is teaching the parents of a child who has cerebral palsy. Which of the following statements should the Rn make? A. your child will be unable to eat by mouth B. Your child will be unable to participate in recreational activities C. your child will need a botulinum toxin A injection to reduce muscle spasticity D. Your child will need throw rugs placed over non-carpeted areas
C. your child will need a botulinum toxin A injection to reduce muscle spasticity
A RN in an ED is caring for an 8-yr-old who is up-to-date with current immunization recommendations and has a deep puncture injury. which of the following should the RN anticipate administering? A. Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccine B. Single injection of tetanus immune globulin (TIG) mixed with pediatric tetanus booster (DT) C. Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine D. Adult tetanus booster (Td)
D. Adult tetanus booster (Td)
A Rn is caring for a school-aged child who has hemophilia and fell on the playground. The child reports a pain level of 4 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which of the following actions should the Rn take? A. administer an NSAID B. Perform passive range of motion exercises on the joint C. Administer cryoprecipitate D. Apply an ice pack to the joint
D. Apply an ice pack to the joint
A RN is assessing a preschooler who has HIV. Which of the following manifestations should the RN expect.? A. Generalized petechiae B. Jaundice C. Obesity D. Chronic diarrhea
D. Chronic diarrhea
A RN on a pediatric unit is caring for a child who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following actions should the RN take? A. Provide activities to stimulate the child's interest in the environment. B. Make frequent eye contact when talking to the child. C. Offer the child choices when scheduling planned care D. Ensure that staff visits with the child are kept short.
D. Ensure that staff visits with the child are kept short.
A Rn is teaching a group of parents of toddlers about growth and development. A parent asks, "why does my child's abdomen stick out?" Which of the following replies should the Rn provide? A. You should give your child a stool softener daily B. Toddlers gain weight at a rapid pace C. You should have your child assessed for a spinal deformity D. Toddlers do not have a well-developed abdominal muscles
D. Toddlers do not have a well-developed abdominal muscles
A RN is providing teaching to the guardians of a 4-month-old infant on how to play with the infant. Which of the following play activities should the RN suggest for this infant? A. Show the infant a board book with large pictures B. Imitate the sounds of different farm animals for the infant C. Give the infant a large push-pull toy D. allow the infant to splash in the bathtub
D. allow the infant to splash in the bathtub
A RN is caring for an adolescent who has sickle cell anemia. which of the following manifestations is/are the result of chronic vaso-occlusive phenomena? (SATA) A. Enlarged heart B. enuresis. C. Leg ulcers D. Extrahepatic cholestasis E. Retinal detachment.
A. Enlarged heart B. enuresis. C. Leg ulcers E. Retinal detachment.
A Rn is creating a plan of care for a child who has sickle cell anemia and is experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the Rn to include? A. Monitor the child's oxygen saturation level B. Administer prescribed antibiotics to the child C. increase the child's fluid intake D. Apply warm compresses to the child's affected joints
A. Monitor the child's oxygen saturation level
A Rn is performing a neurological examination on a 15-month-old toddler. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Negative Babinski reflex B. Presence of the Moro reflex C. Absence of corneal reflexes D. Positive palmar grasp
A. Negative Babinski reflex
A RN is teaching the parent of an infant about home safety. Which of the following pieces of information should the RN include? (SATA). A. Use a wheeled infant walker. B. Place soft pillows around the edge of the infant's crib. C. Position the car seat so it is rear-facing. D. Secure a safety gate at the top and bottom of the stairs. E. Maintain the water heater temp at 49C (120F)
C. Position the car seat so it is rear-facing. D. Secure a safety gate at the top and bottom of the stairs. E. Maintain the water heater temp at 49C (120F)
A Rn is caring for an infant who is preoperative for the treatment of an intact myelomeningocele sac. In which of the following positions should the RN place the infant? A. Side-lying B. supine C. Prone D. Semi-Fowlers
C. Prone
During a well child visit, the guardian of a toddler reports that the toddler takes several ours to fall asleep at night. which of the following recommendations should the nurse make? A. Vary the time toddler goes to bed each night. B. Allow the toddler to watch television before bedtime. C. Provide the toddler with a favorite stuffed animal at bedtime. D. Increase the toddler's activity prior to bedtime.
C. Provide the toddler with a favorite stuffed animal at bedtime.
A Rn is reviewing the laboratory values for a 6-month-old infant who has acute renal failure. Which of the following finding should the Rn expect? A. BUN 5 mg/dL B. Creatinine 0.2 mg/dL C. Sodium 125 mEq/L D. Potassium 4.2 mEq/L
C. Sodium 125 mEq/L
A Rn is caring for a school-aged child who had an arm cast applied 8 hours ago. Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to a complication related to the casting? A. The child reports a pain level of 5 on a scale of 0 to 10 B. the child's hands are cool bilaterally C. The child reports tightness at the wrist D. The child's grasp is weak
C. The child reports tightness at the wrist
A RN is assessing an adolescent who is receiving fentanyl via epidural. Which of the following assessments should the RN identify as the priority? A. Skin around the catheter site B. Blood pressure C. Pain level D. Oxygen saturation
D. Oxygen saturation
A RN is assisting a provider during a femoral venipuncture on a toddler. The RN should place the child in which of the following positions? A. Side-lying B. Semi-recumbent C. Flexed sitting D. supine
D. supine
A RN is assessing a 6-month-old infant during a well-child visit. Which of the following motor activities should the RN expect the infant to have achieved? A. sitting alone B. attempting to stack objects C. picking up small objects with a crude pincer grasp. D. turning from back to stomach
D. turning from back to stomach
A RN is providing teaching to the parent of an infant who has developmental hip dysplasia and a new prescription for a Pavlik harness. Which of the following parent statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. I will apply the harness over a t-shirt and knee socks. B. I will put my baby's diaper over the harness. C. I will make the required harness adjustments as my baby grows. D. I will apply powder around the harness buckles each day.
A. I will apply the harness over a t-shirt and knee socks.
A RN is providing teaching about home care to the parent of a child who has a newly applied fiberglass leg cast. Which of the following statements should the RN include? A. Monitor the color of your child's toes every 4 hours for 24 hours. B. Your child can scratch the skin inside the cast with a small wooden ruler. C. Expect the cast to remain damp for 72 hrs. D. You can take your child swimming and give baths as usual.
A. Monitor the color of your child's toes every 4 hours for 24 hours.
A Rn is caring for a group of infants with congenital heart defects. For which of the following defects should the RN expect to observe cyanosis? A. Transposition of the great arteries B. Ventricular septal defect C. Coarction of the aorta D. Patent ductus arteriosus
A. Transposition of the great arteries
A RN is providing teaching to the parent of an infant who has heart failure and a new Rx for digoxin elixir. Which of the following pieces of information should the RN include? A. Withhold the medication if the infant's 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. Withhold the medication if the infant's HR is less than 110/min
A RN is providing teaching about immunizations to the parents of a severely immunocompromised child who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Which of the following statements should the RN include in the teaching? A. Your child's immunizations today will be half-doses. B. The pneumococcal and influenza vaccines are recommended for your child. C. Immunizations will de delayed until your child tests HIV-negative. D. Your child will need to restart the immunization schedule once your child's laboratory values are within the reference range.
B. The pneumococcal and influenza vaccines are recommended for your child.
A RN in the ED is reviewing laboratory results for several children who have manifestations of influenza. Which of the following children should the RN report to the provider immediately? A. A school-age child with a urine specific gravity of 1.035. B. A toddler with a BUN of 25 mg/dL and a creatinine of 0.5 mg/dL. C. An infant with a WBC count of 24,000/mm3 D. An adolescent with a positive beta-human chorionic gonadotropin test
C. An infant with a WBC count of 24,000/mm3
A RN is teaching the parent of a 12-month-old infant about nutrition. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates a need for further teaching? A. I can give my baby 4 oz. of juice to drink each day. B. I will offer my baby dry cereal and chilled banana slices as snacks. C. I am introducing my baby to the same foods the family eats. D. My infant drinks at least 2 qt of skim milk each day.
D. My infant drinks at least 2 qt of skim milk each day.
A Rn is teaching a newly hired Rn about caring for an infant who is postoperative following myelomeningocele repair. The Rn should teach the newly hired Rn to monitor the infant for which of the following complications? A. Hydrocephalus B. Congenital hypotonia C. Otitis media D. Osteomyelitis
A. Hydrocephalus
A school Rn is assessing an adolescent who returned to school following a case of mononucleosis. The child has a note from his provider excusing him from gym class. Which of the following findings should the Rn identify as the reason for this excusal? A. Potential for sustaining abdominal trauma B. Deficient dietary intake C. Exposing peers to the illness D. Straining sore joints
A. Potential for sustaining abdominal trauma
A Rn on a pediatric unit is caring for a preschooler who is prescribed an IV medication. Which of the following actions should the Rn take to prepare the child for the procedure? A. Use role-play activities whit the child. B. Provide the child with a detailed explanation of the procedure C. Implement interactive sessions of 30 min each with the child D. Give the child identical IV supplies to play with
A. Use role-play activities whit the child
A RN in an ED is assisting with the care of a 4-year-old child who ingested a toilet bowl cleaner. The child has hemoptysis, is crying, and states, "it burns." Which of the following actions should the RN perform? (SATA). A. identify how much cleaner was in the bottle B. Administer activated charcoal C. Perform immediate gastric lavage. D. Insert an IV for morphine administration E. apply a pulse oximeter
A. identify how much cleaner was in the bottle D. Insert an IV for morphine administration E. apply a pulse oximeter
An 18-month-old infant has Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Results of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) testing indicate that she is HIV positive. When planning care, the RN should consider which of the following factors? A. The infant's mother is likely HIV positive B. The infant's ELISA test result is probably a false positive for HIV C. Antiretorviral medications are inappropriate for infants and children who have HIV. D. HIV-positive status is contraindications for measles, mumps, and rubella immunizations.
A. The infant's mother is likely HIV positive
A Rn is teaching the parents of a child who has rheumatic fever. Which of the following statements by a parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. My child may take aspirin for his joint pain B. My child will need a blood transfusion prior to discharge C. I will need to wear a gown when I'm in my child's room D. I will apply lotion to my child's peeling hands.
A. My child may take aspirin for his joint pain
A RN is planning care for a 10-month-old infant who has suspected failure to thrive (FTT). Which of the following interventions should the RN include in the plan of care? (SATA) A. Observe the parents' actions when feeding the child. B. Maintain a detailed record of food and fluid intake C. Follow the child's cues to time food and fluids D. Sit beside the child's high chair for feedings E. Play music videos during scheduled meal times
A. Observe the parents' actions when feeding the child. B. Maintain a detailed record of food and fluid intake
A hospice RN is conducting a support group for parents of toddlers who have a terminal illness. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Toddlers will react to the parents' anxiety and sadness. B. Toddlers view death as a permanent for bad behavior. C. Toddlers view death as permanent and irreversible. D. Toddlers have a realistic concept of death.
A. Toddlers will react to the parents' anxiety and sadness.
A Rn is caring for an infant who is breasted and is receiving amoxicillin for an upper respiratory infection. An assessment of the mouth reveals whitish patches on the tongue that will not scrape off. Which of the following actions should the Rn take? A. Offer the infant water before feeding B. Discontinue amoxicillin C. Administer an antifungal medication after feedings D. Give the infant formula instead of breast milk
C. Administer an antifungal medication after feedings
A Rn is an ED is caring for a toddler who is in acute respiratory distress. Which of the following findings should alert the Rn to the possibility of epiglottitis? A. lethargy B. spontaneous coughing C. Drooling D. Hoarseness
C. Drooling
A Rn is teaching an adolescent who has asthma about how to use a peak expiratory flow meter (PEFM). Which of the following responses by the adolescent indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. I will breath in through the mouthpiece, hold my breath 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 doctor. C. I will slowly exhale through the mouthpiece over a 10 sec interval. D. I will record the highest reading of the three attempts.
D. I will record the highest reading of the three attempts.
A RN is preparing to administer an enema to a 10-month-old infant. Which of the following actions should the RN plan to take? A. Administer the enema using room-temperature tap water. B. Insert the tubing 7.5 cm (3 in) into the rectum C. Position the infant sitting upright on a bedpan while administering the enema D. Hold the infant's buttocks together after administering the fluid
D. Hold the infant's buttocks together after administering the fluid
A Rn is assessing a 1-week-old infant at a well-child visit. The RN should notify the provider about which of the following assessment findings? A. A flat, dark ink area between the eyes that blanches B. An area of deep blue pigmentation over the buttocks C. A blue coloring of the sclera D. A patchy, red rash with raised centers.
C. A blue coloring of the sclera
A RN is planning to collect a specimen from a male infant using a urine collection bag. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Wash and dry the infant's genitalia and perineum thoroughly. B. Apply a small coating of water-soluble lubricant to the skin of the infant's perineal area C. Avoid placing the scrotum inside the collection bag. D. Wait several hours after positioning the device before checking it
A. Wash and dry the infant's genitalia and perineum thoroughly.
A RN is assessing a school-aged child who is 30 minutes postoperative following a cardiac catheterization using the left femoral artery. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority to report to the provider? A. The child rouses to verbal stimuli. B. The pulse strength of the child's left popliteal artery site is decreased C. The child's respiratory rate is 20/min D. The child rates his pain at the catheter insertion site at a 7 on a scale of 0 to 10
B. The pulse strength of the child's left popliteal artery site is decreased
A Rn is assessing a preschooler who has influenza and reports the new onset of a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Which of the following is the priority for the Rn to report to the provider? A. the child's temp is 39c (102f) B. The child's skin is sallow C. The child is drooling D. The child's voice is hoarse
C. The child is drooling
A RN is caring for a 12-month-old infant following the surgical repair of a cleft palate. The Rn should plan to feed the infant using which of the following instruments? A. Spoon B. Straw C. firm nipple D. cup
D. cup
