Peds Exam 3 Questions

34. Which statement made by the mother of a child with rheumatic fever shows she has good understanding of the care of her child? I will apply heat to his swollen joints to promote circulation I will have him do gentle stretching exercises to prevent contractures I will give him the aspirin that is ordered for pain and inflammation I will apply cold packs to his swollen joints to reduce pain

I will give him the aspirin that is ordered for pain and inflammation

21. Which foods would the nurse recommend to the mother of a 2-year-old with anemia? 32 oz of whole cows milk per day Meats, eggs, and green vegetables. Fruits, whole grains, rice 8 oz juice tid

Meats, eggs, and green vegetables.

22. Which of the following will be abnormal in a child with hemophilia? 1. platelets 2. Hgb 3. WBC 4. PTT

Prolonged PTT

4. The nurse is teaching about clubfoot in infants. The nurse evaluates the teaching as successful when the parent states that clubfoot is best treated when? 1. Immediately after diagnosis 2. Age 4-6 mo 3. Prior to walking (9-12mo) 4. After walkings established (15-18mo)

1. Immediately after diagnosis

21. The diet that produces anticonvulsant effects from ketosis consists of: 1. High-fat and low-carbohydrate foods. 2. High-fat and high-carbohydrate foods. 3. Low-fat and low-carbohydrate foods. 4. Low-fat and high-carbohydrate foods.

1. High-fat and low-carbohydrate foods.

44. A 3-year-old child with CP is admitted for dehydration following an episode of diarrhea. The nurse's assessment follows: awake, pale, thin child lying in bed, multiple contractures, drooling, coughing spells noted when parent feeds. T 97.8°F (36.5°C), P 75, R 25, weight 7.2 kg, no diarrheal stool for 48 hours. Which nursing diagnosis is most important? 1. Potential for skin breakdown: lying in one position. 2. Alteration in nutrition: less than body requirements. 3. Potential for impaired social support: mother sole caretaker. 4. Alteration in elimination: diarrhea.

2. Alteration in nutrition: less than body requirements.

22. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering first to a child in status epilepticus? 1. Establish an intravenous line, and administer intravenous lorazepam. 2. Administer rectal diazepam. 3. Administer an oral glucose gel to the side of the child's mouth. 4. Administer oral diazepam.

2. Administer rectal diazepam.

5. Which signs best indicate increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in an infant? Select all that apply. 1. Sunken anterior fontanel. 2. Complaints of blurred vision. 3. High-pitched cry. 4. Increased appetite. 5. Sleeping more than usual.

3. High-pitched cry. 5. Sleeping more than usual.

53. Which would the nurse teach an adolescent is a complication of corticosteroids used in the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)? 1. Fat loss. 2. Adrenal stimulation. 3. Immune suppression. 4. Hypoglycemia.

3. Immune suppression.

12. Which should be included in teaching a family about post-surgical care for slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)? Select all that apply. 1. The patient will receive help with weight-bearing ambulation 24 to 48 hours after surgery. 2. Monitoring of pain medication to prevent drug dependence. 3. Instruction on pin site care. 4. Offering low-calorie meals to encourage weight loss. 5. Correct use of crutches by the patient. 6. Outpatient physical therapy for 6 to 8 weeks.

3. Instruction on pin site care. 5. Correct use of crutches by the patient.

29. The following are examples of acquired heart disease Infective endocarditis HLHS Rheumatic Fever Cardiomyopathy Kawasaki Disease TGA

Infective endocarditis Rheumatic Fever Cardiomyopathy Kawasaki Disease

55. Why are chemotherapeutic agents such as methotrexate and cyclophosphamide sometimes used to treat juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)? 1. Effective against cancer-like JIA. 2. Affect the immune system. 3. Are similar to NSAIDs. 4. Are absorbed into the synovial fluid.

2. Affect the immune system.

21. When a child is suspected of having osteomyelitis, the nurse can prepare the family to expect which of the following? Select all that apply. SATA 1. Pain medication is contraindicated so that symptoms are not masked. 2. Blood cultures will be obtained. 3. Pus will be aspirated from the subperiosteum. 4. An intravenous line with antibiotics will be started. 5. Surgery will be necessary.

2. Blood cultures will be obtained. 3. Pus will be aspirated from the subperiosteum. 4. An intravenous line with antibiotics will be started.

4. The nurse should tell the parents of a child with Duchenne (pseudohypertrophic) muscular dystrophy that some of the progressive complications include: 1. Dry skin and hair, hirsutism, protruding tongue, and mental retardation. 2. Anorexia, gingival hyperplasia, and dry skin and hair. 3. Contractures, obesity, and pulmonary infections. 4. Trembling, frequent loss of consciousness, and slurred speech.

3. Contractures, obesity, and pulmonary infections.

41. A child with spastic CP had an intrathecal dose of baclofen in the early afternoon. What is the expected result 31/2 hours post dose that suggests the child would benefit from a baclofen pump? 1. The ability to self-feed. 2. The ability to walk with little assistance. 3. Decreased spasticity. 4. Increased spasticity.

3. Decreased spasticity.

4. A nurse is caring for a 5 year old with sickle cell vaso-occlusive crisis. Which of the following orders should the nurse question? 1. Position the child for comfort 2. Apply hot packs to painful areas 3. Give demerol 4. Restrict oral fluids 5. Apply oxygen per nasal cannula to keep O2 sat >94%

3. Demerol 4. Restrict oral fluids

28. The nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with thalassemia major who is recieving the first chelation therapy. What information should the nurse teach the parent regarding the therapy? Decreases bleed risk Eliminates excess iron Prevents further sickling Provides an iron supplement

Eliminates excess iron

15. The mother of an 11-month-old with iron deficiency anemia tells the nurse that her infant is currently taking iron and a multivitamin. Which statement made by the mother should be of concern to the nurse? I give the iron and multivitamin at the same time each morning I give the iron and multivitamin in the morning 6-oz bottle I give the iron and multivitamin 2 hours before i feed the morning bottle I give the iron and multivitamin in oral syringes towards the back of the cheek

I give the iron and multivitamin in the morning 6-oz bottle

60. Family discharge teaching has been effective when the parent of a toddler diagnosed with Kawasaki disease (KD) states: The arthritis in her knees is permant. she will need knee replacements I will give her benadryl for her peeling palms/soles I know she will be irritable for 2 months after her symptoms started I will continue with high doses of tylenol for her inflammation

I know she will be irritable for 2 months after her symptoms started.

16. The nurse is caring for a child with Kawasaki disease. A student nurse who is on the unit asks if there are medications to treat this disease. The nurse's response is: Immunoglubulin G and Aspirin Immunoglubulin G and ACE inhibitors Immunoglubulin E and heparin Immunoglubulin E and ibuprofen

Immunoglubulin G and Aspirin

15. A child who has reddened eyes with no discharge; red, swollen, and peeling palms and soles of the feet; dry, cracked lips; and a "strawberry tongue" most likely has _____________________.

Kawasaki Disease

5. The nurse is caring for a child with von Willebrand disease. The nurse is aware that which of the following are clinical manifestations: Mucuous membrane bleeding The child bruises easily Elevated creatine levels The child has frequent nosebleeds Factor IX deficiency Excessive menstruation

Mucuous membrane bleeding The child bruises easily The child has frequent nosebleeds Excessive menstruation

20. A nurse instructs the parents of a child with sickle cell anemia about factors that might precipitate a pain crisis in the child. Which of the following factors identified by the parent as being able to cause a pain crisis indicates a need for further instruction? Infection Overhydration Stress at school Cold environment

Overhydration Dehydration!

55. Aspirin has been ordered for the child with rheumatic fever to: Keep the PDA open Reduce joint inflammation Decrease swelling of strawberry tongue Treat ventricular hypertophy of endocarditis

Reduce joint inflammation

14. What are the most serious complications for a child with Kawasaki Disease? Coronary thrombosis Coronary Stensosis Coronary artery aneurysm Hypocagulability Descreased sedimentation rate HLHS

Coronary thrombosis Coronary Stensosis Coronary artery aneurysm

19. The nurse is caring for a child with sickle cell anemia who is scheduled to have an exchange transfusion. What information should the nurse teach the family? The procedure is done to prevent further sickling during a vaso-occlusive crisis The procedure reduces side effects from blood transfusions The procedure is a routine treatment for sickle cell crisis Once the childs spleen is removed it is necessary to do exchange transfusions

The procedure is done to prevent further sickling during a vaso-occlusive crisis

17. The nurse is caring for a child with sickle cell disease who is scheduled to have a splenectomy. What information should the nurse explain to the parents regarding the reason for a splenectomy? To decrease potential for infection To prevent splenic sequestation To prevent sickling of RBC To prevent sickle cell crisis

To prevent splenic sequestation

7. Which of the following activities should a nurse suggest for a client diagnosed with hemophilia? SATA Swimming Golf Hiking Fishing Soccer

Swimming Golf Hiking Fishing

36. Which is the nurse's best response to the parents of a neonate with a meningocele who ask what can they expect? 1. "After initial surgery to close the defect, most children experience no neurological dysfunction." 2. "Surgery to close the sac will be postponed until the infant has grown and has enough skin to form a graft." 3. "After the initial surgery to close the defect, the child will likely have motor and sensory deficits." 4. "After the initial surgery to close the defect, the child will likely have future problems with urinary and bowel continence."

1. "After initial surgery to close the defect, most children experience no neurological dysfunction."

20. A preschooler has been having periods during which he suddenly falls and appears to be weak for a short time after the event. The preschool teacher asks what she should do. Select the nurse's best response. 1. "Have the parents follow up with his pediatrician as this is likely an atonic seizure." 2. "Find out if there have been any new stressors in his life, as it could be attention-seeking behavior." 3. "Have the parents follow up with his pediatrician as this is likely an absence seizure." 4. "The preschool years are a time of rapid growth, and many children appear clumsy. It would be best to watch him, and see if it continues."

1. "Have the parents follow up with his pediatrician as this is likely an atonic seizure."

3. The parents of a preschooler diagnosed with muscular dystrophy are asking questions about the course of their child's disease. Which should the nurse tell them? 1. "Muscular dystrophies usually result in progressive weakness." 2. "The weakness that your child is having will probably not increase." 3. "Your child will be able to function normally and not need any special accommodations." 4. "The extent of weakness depends on doing daily physical therapy."

1. "Muscular dystrophies usually result in progressive weakness."

19. A child with a seizure disorder has been having episodes during which she drops her pencil and simply appears to be daydreaming. This is most likely a/an: 1. Absence seizure. 2. Akinetic seizure. 3. Non-epileptic seizure. 4. Simple spasm seizure.

1. Absence seizure.

18. A child diagnosed with meningitis is having a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Which should the nurse do first? 1. Administer blow-by oxygen and call for additional help. 2. Reassure the parents that seizures are common in children with meningitis. 3. Call a code and ask the parents to leave the room. 4. Assess the child's temperature and blood pressure.

1. Administer blow-by oxygen and call for additional help.

29. A 13-year-old just returned from surgery for scoliosis. Which nursing intervention(s) is/are appropriate in the first 24 hours? Select all that apply. 1. Assess for pain. 2. Logroll to change positions. 3. Get the teen to the bathroom 12 to 24 hours after surgery. 4. Check neurological status. 5. Monitor blood pressure.

1. Assess for pain. 2. Logroll to change positions. 4. Check neurological status. 5. Monitor blood pressure

63. Nursing care of a child with a fractured extremity in whom there is suspected compartment syndrome includes which of the following? Select all that apply. 1. Assess pain. 2. Assess pulses. 3. Elevate extremity above the level of the heart. 4. Monitor capillary refill. 5. Provide pain medication as needed.

1. Assess pain. 2. Assess pulses. 4. Monitor capillary refill. 5. Provide pain medication as needed.

11. The nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant diagnosed with meningitis. When the child is placed in the supine position and flexes his neck, the nurse notes he flexes his knees and hips. This is referred to as: 1. Brudzinski sign. 2. Cushing triad. 3. Kernig sign. 4. Nuchal rigidity.

1. Brudzinski sign.

29. The nurse is caring for an unconscious 6-year-old who has had a severe closed-head injury and notes the following changes: heart rate has dropped from 120 to 55, blood pressure has increased from 110/44 to 195/62, and respirations are becoming more irregular. Which should the nurse do first after calling the physician? 1. Call for additional help, and prepare to administer mannitol. 2. Continue to monitor the patient's vital signs, and prepare to administer a bolus of isotonic fluids. 3. Call for additional help, and prepare to administer an antihypertensive. 4. Continue to monitor the patient, and administer supplemental oxygen.

1. Call for additional help, and prepare to administer mannitol.

33. A 2-month-old infant is brought to the emergency room after experiencing a seizure. The infant appears lethargic with very irregular respirations and periods of apnea. The parents report the baby is no longer interested in feeding and before the seizure, rolled off the couch. What additional testing should the nurse immediately prepare for? 1. Computed tomography (CT) scan of the head and dilation of the eyes. 2. Computed tomography (CT) scan of the head and electroencephalogram (EEG). 3. X-rays of the head. 4. X-rays of all long bones.

1. Computed tomography (CT) scan of the head and dilation of the eyes.

38. Which developmental milestone should the nurse be concerned about if a 10-month-old could not do it? 1. Crawl. 2. Cruise. 3. Walk. 4. Have a pincer grasp.

1. Crawl.

6. A 5-year-old has been diagnosed with pseudohypertrophic muscular dystrophy. Which nursing intervention would be appropriate? 1. Discuss with the parents the potential need for respiratory support. 2. Explain that this disease is easily treated with medication. 3. Suggest exercises that will limit the use of muscles and prevent fatigue. 4. Assist the parents in finding a nursing facility for future care.

1. Discuss with the parents the potential need for respiratory support.

3. Which can occur in untreated developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)? Select all that apply. 1. Duck gait. 2. Pain. 3. Osteoarthritis in adulthood. 4. Osteoporosis in adulthood. 5. Increased flexibility of the hip joint in adulthood.

1. Duck gait. 2. Pain. 3. Osteoarthritis in adulthood.

62. A 6-year-old involved in a bicycle crash has a spleen injury and a right tibia/fibula fracture that has been casted. Which is/are an early sign(s) of compartment syndrome in this child? Select all that apply. 1. Edema. 2. Numbness. 3. Severe pain. 4. Weak pulse. 5. Anular rash.

1. Edema 2. Numbness. 4. Weak pulse.

31. A 14-year-old with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is confined to a wheelchair. Which nursing interventions will promote normal development? Select all that apply. 1. Encourage participation in groups with teens who have disabilities or chronic illness. 2. Encourage decorating the wheelchair with stickers. 3. Encourage transfer of primary care to an adult provider at age 18 years. 4. Allow the teen to view the radiographs. 5. Help the teen set realistic goals for the future. 6. Discourage discussion of sexuality, as the child is not likely to date.

1. Encourage participation in groups with teens who have disabilities or chronic illness. 2. Encourage decorating the wheelchair with stickers. 4. Allow the teen to view the radiographs. 5. Help the teen set realistic goals for the future.

51. The parents of a 12-month-old with cerebral palsy (CP) ask the nurse if they should teach their child sign language because he has not begun to vocalize. The nurse bases the response on the knowledge that sign language: 1. May be a very beneficial way to help children with CP communicate. 2. May cause confusion and further delay vocalization. 3. Is difficult to learn for most children with CP. 4. Is beneficial to learn, but it would be best to wait until the child is older

1. May be a very beneficial way to help children with CP communicate.

37. The parent of a toddler newly diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) asks the nurse what caused it. The nurse should answer with which of the following? 1. Most cases are caused by unknown prenatal factors. 2. It is commonly caused by perinatal factors. 3. The exact cause is not known. 4. The exact cause is known in every instance.

1. Most cases are caused by unknown prenatal factors.

9. The mother of a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy asks the nurse who in the family should have genetic screening. Who should the nurse say must be tested? Select all that apply. 1. Mother 2. Sister. 3. Brother. 4. Aunts and all female cousins. 5. Uncles and all male cousins.

1. Mother 2. Sister. 4. Aunts and all female cousins.

8. Which will help a school-aged child with muscular dystrophy stay active longer? 1. Normal activities, such as swimming. 2. Using a treadmill every day. 3. Several periods of rest every day. 4. Using a wheelchair upon getting tired.

1. Normal activities, such as swimming.

10. Which factor(s) is/are associated with slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)? Select all that apply. 1. Obesity. 2. Female gender. 3. African descent. 4. Age of 5 to 10 years. 5. Pubertal hormonal changes. 6. Endocrine disorders.

1. Obesity 5. Pubertal hormonal changes 6. Endocrine disorders

31. The nurse is caring for a child with a skull fracture who is unconscious and has severely increased intracranial pressure (ICP). The nurse notes the child's temperature to be 104°F (40°C). Which should the nurse do first? 1. Place a cooling blanket on the child. 2. Administer Tylenol (acetaminophen) via nasogastric tube. 3. Administer Tylenol (acetaminophen) rectally. 4. Place ice packs in the child's axillary areas.

1. Place a cooling blanket on the child.

52. The parents of a child with cerebral palsy (CP) are learning how to feed their child and avoid aspiration. The nurse would question which of the following when reviewing the teaching plan? 1. Place the food on the tip of the tongue. 2. Place the child in an upright position during feedings. 3. Feed the child soft and blended foods. 4. Feed the child slowly.

1. Place the food on the tip of the tongue.

32. After the birth of an infant with clubfoot, the nursery nurse should do which when instructing the parents? Select all that apply. 1. Speak in simple language about the defect. 2. Avoid the parents unless providing direct care so they can grieve privately. 3. Keep the infant's feet covered at all times. 4. Present the infant as precious; emphasize the well-formed parts of the body. 5. Tell the parent that defects could be much worse. 6. Be prepared to answer questions multiple times.

1. Speak in simple language about the defect. 4. Present the infant as precious; emphasize the well-formed parts of the body. 6. Be prepared to answer questions multiple times.

54. Which would the nurse teach a patient when NSAIDs are prescribed for treating juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)? 1. Take with food. 2. Take on an empty stomach. 3. Blood levels are required for drug dosages. 4. Good oral hygiene is needed.

1. Take with food.

3. Which of the following factors need to be included in a teaching plan for a child with sickle cell anemia? SATA 1. The child needs to be taken to a physician when sick 2. The parent should make sure the child sleeps in a room with AC 3. Emotional stress should be avoided 4. It is important to keep the child well hydrated 5. It is important to make sure the child gets adequate nutrition

1. The child needs to be taken to a physician when sick 3. Emotional stress should be avoided 4. It is important to keep the child well hydrated 5. It is important to make sure the child gets adequate nutrition

6. A child with hemophilia A fell and injured a knee while playing outside. The knee is swollen and painful. Which of the following measures should be taken to stop the bleeding? Select all that apply. 1. The extremity should be immobilized. 2. The extremity should be elevated. 3. Warm moist compresses should be applied to decrease pain. 4. Passive range-of-motion exercises should be administered to the extremity. 5. Factor VIII should be administered.

1. The extremity should be immobilized. 2. The extremity should be elevated. 5. Factor VIII should be administered.

65. A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old who has a fracture of the tibia involving the growth plate. When providing information to the parents, the nurse should indicate that: 1. This is a serious injury that could cause long-term growth issues. 2. The fracture usually heals within 6 weeks without further complications. 3. The child will never be able to play contact sports. 4. Fractures involving the growth plate require pain medication.

1. This is a serious injury that could cause long-term growth issues.

13. Which would the nurse assess in a child diagnosed with osteomyelitis? Select all that apply. 1. Unwillingness to move affected extremity. 2. Severe pain. 3. Fever. 4. Previous closed fracture of an extremity. 5. Redness and swelling at the site.

1. Unwillingness to move affected extremity. 2. Severe pain. 3. Fever. 5. Redness and swelling at the site

17. Which instruction should the nurse give the parents of an adolescent with SCFE? 1. continue upper body exercises to limit loss of muscle strength 2. Do not turn when complaining of pain 3. provide HW, computer games, and other activities to decrease boredom 4. Do ADL for the teen 5. expect expressions of anger and hostility 6. Set limits on behavior

1. continue upper body exercises to limit loss of muscle strength 3. provide HW, computer games, and other activities to decrease boredom 5. expect expressions of anger and hostility 6. Set limits on behavior

25. the nurse caring for a child with osteomyelitis assess poor appetite. Which interventions is most appropriate? 1. offer high calorie liquids 2. offer favorite foods 3. don't worry about intake, appetite loss is expected 4. suggest IV removal to encourage oral intake 5. decrease pain medication that might cause nausea 6. offer frequent small meals

1. offer high calorie liquids 2. offer favorite foods 6. offer frequent small meals

7. When planning a rehabilitative approach for a child with osteogensis imperfecta, the nurse should prevent which of the following? SATA 1. positional contractures and deformities 2. bone infection 3. muscle weakness 4. osteoporosis 5. misalignment of lower extremitiy joints

1. positional contractures and deformities 3. muscle weakness 4. osteoporosis 5. misalignment of lower extremitiy joints

26. the nurse on the pediatric floor is recieving a child with the possible diagnosis of septic arthritis of the elbow. Which would the nurse expect on assessment? 1. resistance to bending the elbow 2. Nausea and vomiting 3. fever 4. bruising of the elbow 5. swelling of the elbow 6. a history of nursemaid's elbow as a toddler

1. resistance to bending the elbow 2. Nausea and vomiting 3. fever 5. swelling of the elbow

46. Which child requires continued follow-up because of behaviors suspicious of cerebral palsy (CP)? 1. 1-month-old who demonstrates the startle reflex when a loud noise is heard. 2. 6-month-old who always reaches for toys with the right hand. 3. 14-month-old who has not begun to walk. 4. 2-year-old who has not yet achieved bladder control during waking hours.

2. 6-month-old who always reaches for toys with the right hand.

14. The parent of a child diagnosed with osteomyelitis asks how the child acquired the illness. Which is the nurse's best response? 1. "Direct inoculation of the bone from stepping barefoot on a sharp stick." 2. "An infection from a scratched mosquito bite carried the infection through the bloodstream to the bone." 3. "The blood supply to the bone was disrupted because of the child's diabetes." 4. "An infection of the upper respiratory tract."

2. "An infection from a scratched mosquito bite carried the infection through the bloodstream to the bone."

37. The nurse is caring for an infant with a myelomeningocele. The parents ask the nurse why the nurse keeps measuring the baby's head circumference. Select the nurse's best response: 1. "Babies' heads are measured to ensure growth is on track." 2. "Babies with a myelomeningocele are at risk for hydrocephalus, which shows up as an increase in head size." 3. "Because your baby has an opening on the spinal cord, your infant is at risk for meningitis, which can show up as an increase in head size." 4. "Many infants with myelomeningocele have microcephaly, which can show up as a decrease in head size."

2. "Babies with a myelomeningocele are at risk for hydrocephalus, which shows up as an increase in head size."

20. Parents confide to the nurse that their child, who is 35 months old, does not talk and spends hours sitting on the floor watching the ceiling fan go around. They are concerned their child may have autism. The nurse should ask the parents which question? 1. "Does your child have brothers or sisters?" 2. "Does your child seek you out for comfort and love?" 3. "Do you have trouble getting babysitters for your child?" 4. "Does your child receive speech therapy?"

2. "Does your child seek you out for comfort and love?"

23. The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a toddler who experienced a febrile seizure. The nurse knows clarification is needed when the mother says: 1. "My child will likely have another seizure." 2. "My child's 7-year-old brother is also at high risk for a febrile seizure." 3. "I'll give my child acetaminophen when ill to prevent the fever from rising too high too rapidly." 4. "Most children with febrile seizures do not require seizure medicine."

2. "My child's 7-year-old brother is also at high risk for a febrile seizure."

9. The nurse is aware that cloudy cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) most likely indicates: 1. Viral meningitis. 2. Bacterial meningitis. 3. No infection, as CSF is usually cloudy. 4. Sepsis.

2. Bacterial meningitis.

25. Which activity should an adolescent just diagnosed with epilepsy avoid? 1. Swimming, even with a friend. 2. Being in a car at night. 3. Participating in any strenuous activities. 4. Returning to school right away.

2. Being in a car at night.

6. Which of the following would be included in the plan of care for a hospitalized newborn following surgical repair of a myelomeningocele. Select all that apply. 1. Skull x-rays. 2. Daily head circumference measurements. 3. MRI scan. 4. Vital signs every 6 hours. 5. Holding to breastfeed.

2. Daily head circumference measurements. 3. MRI scan.

8. Which position initially is most beneficial for an infant who has just returned from having a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placed? 1. Semi-Fowler in an infant seat. 2. Flat in the crib. 3. Trendelenburg. 4. In the crib with the head elevated to 90 degrees.

2. Flat in the crib.

13. Which order would the nurse question for a child just admitted with the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis? 1. Maintain isolation precautions until 24 hours after receiving intravenous antibiotics. 2. Intravenous fluids at 1 1/2 times regular maintenance. 3. Neurological checks every hour. 4. Administer acetaminophen for temperatures higher than 38°C (100.4°F).

2. Intravenous fluids at 1 1/2 times regular maintenance.

23. The parent of a child with hemophilia is asking the nurse what caused the hemophilia. Which is the nurse's best response? 1. X linked dominant 2. X linked recessive 3. Autosomal dominant 4. Autosomal recessive

2. It is an X-linked recessive disorder.

26. Which is the best action for the nurse to take during a child's seizure? 1. Administer the child's rescue dose of oral Valium (diazepam). 2. Loosen the child's clothing, and call for help. 3. Place a tongue blade in the child's mouth to prevent aspiration. 4. Carry the child to the infirmary to call 911 and start an intravenous line.

2. Loosen the child's clothing, and call for help.

26. Which should the nurse do first when caring for an infant who just had a repair of a myelomeningocele? 1. Weigh diapers for 24-hour urine output. 2. Measure head circumference. 3. Offer clear fluids. 4. Assess for infection.

2. Measure head circumference.

35. An infant is born with a sac protruding through the spine, containing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), a portion of the meninges, and nerve roots. This condition is referred to as: 1. Meningocele. 2. Myelomeningocele. 3. Spina bifida occulta. 4. Anencephaly.

2. Myelomeningocele.

24. A child recently diagnosed with epilepsy is being evaluated for anticonvulsant medication therapy. The child will likely be placed on which type of regimen? 1. Two to three oral anticonvulsant medications so that dosing can be low and side effects minimized. 2. One oral anticonvulsant medication to observe effectiveness and minimize side effects. 3. One rectal gel to be administered in the event of a seizure. 4. A combination of oral and intravenous anticonvulsant medications to ensure compliance.

2. One oral anticonvulsant medication to observe effectiveness and minimize side effects.

24. Which is most important when teaching a parent about preventing osteomyelitis? 1. Parents can stop worrying about bone infection once their child reaches school age. 2. Parents need to clean open wounds thoroughly with soap and water. 3. Children will always get a fever if they have osteomyelitis. 4. Children should wear long pants when playing outside because their legs might get scratched.

2. Parents need to clean open wounds thoroughly with soap and water.

30. A 9-year-old is in a spica cast and complains of pain 1 hour after receiving intravenous opioid analgesia. What should the nurse do first? 1. Give more pain medication. 2. Perform a neuromuscular assessment. 3. Call the surgeon for orders. 4. Tell the child to wait another hour for the medication to work.

2. Perform a neuromuscular assessment.

28. Over the last week, an infant with a repaired myelomeningocele has had a high- pitched cry and been irritable. Length, weight, and head circumference have been at the 50th percentile. Today length is at the 50th percentile, weight is at the 70th per- centile, and head circumference is at the 90th percentile. The nurse should do which of the following? 1. Tell the parent this is normal for an infant with a repaired myelomeningocele. 2. Tell the parent this might mean the baby has increased intracranial pressure. 3. Suspect the baby's intracranial pressure is low because of a leak. 4. Refer the baby to the neurologist for follow-up care.

2. Tell the parent this might mean the baby has increased intracranial pressure.

34. The nurse knows that young infants are at risk for injury from shaken baby syndrome (SBS) because: 1. The anterior fontanel is open. 2. They have insufficient musculoskeletal support and a disproportionate head-to-body ratio. 3. They have an immature vascular system with veins and arteries that are more superficial. 4. The nurse knows there is immature myelination of the nervous system in a young infant.

2. They have insufficient musculoskeletal support and a disproportionate head-to-body ratio.

38. A parent of a newborn diagnosed with myelomeningocele asks what is a common long-term complication? The nurse's best response is: 1. Learning disabilities. 2. Urinary tract infections. 3. Hydrocephalus. 4. Decubitus ulcers and skin breakdown.

2. Urinary tract infections.

28. A child fell off his bike and sustained a closed-head injury. The child is currently awake and alert, but his mother states that he "passed out" for approximately 2 minutes. The mother appears highly anxious and is very tearful. The child was not wearing a helmet. Which is a priority for the triage nurse to say at this time? 1. "Was anyone else injured in the accident?" 2. "Tell me more about the accident." 3. "Did he vomit, have a seizure, or display any other behavior that was unusual when he woke up?" 4. "Why was he not wearing a helmet?"

3. "Did he vomit, have a seizure, or display any other behavior that was unusual when he woke up?"

48. The nurse is caring for a 2-month-old infant who is at risk for cerebral palsy (CP) due to extreme low birth weight and prematurity. His parents ask why a speech therapist is involved in his care. Select the nurse's best response. 1. "Your child is likely to have speech problems because of his early birth. Involving the speech therapist now will ensure vocalization at a developmentally appropriate age." 2. "The speech therapist will help with tongue and jaw movements to assist with babbling." 3. "The speech therapist will help with tongue and jaw movements to assist with feeding." 4. "Many members of the health-care team are involved in your child's care so that we will know if there are any unmet needs."

3. "The speech therapist will help with tongue and jaw movements to assist with feeding."

41. Which does the nurse include in a child with myelomeningocele postoperative plan of care following ligament release? 1. Encourage the child to resume a regular diet, beginning slowly with bland foods that are easily digested, such as bananas. 2. Encourage the child to blow balloons to increase deep breathing and avoid postoperative pneumonia. 3. Assist the child to change positions to avoid skin breakdown. 4. Provide education on dietary requirements to prevent obesity and skin breakdown.

3. Assist the child to change positions to avoid skin breakdown.

1. Which would the nurse expect to assess on a 3-week-old infant with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)? 1. Excessive hip abduction. 2. Femoral lengthening of an affected leg. 3. Asymmetry of gluteal and thigh folds. 4. Pain when lying prone.

3. Asymmetry of gluteal and thigh folds.

15. A 10-year-old with osteomyelitis has been on intravenous antibiotics for 48 hours. The child is allergic to amoxicillin. Vital signs are T 101.8°F (38.8°C), BP 100/60, P 96, R 24. Which is the primary reason for surgical treatment? 1. Young age. 2. Drug allergies. 3. Nonresponse to intravenous antibiotics. 4. Physician preference.

3. Nonresponse to intravenous antibiotics.

25. Which should be included in the plan of care for a newborn with a myelomeningocele who will have a surgical repair tomorrow? 1. Offer formula every 3 hours. 2. Turn the infant back to front every 2 hours. 3. Place a wet dressing on the sac. 4. Provide pain medication every 4 hours.

3. Place a wet dressing on the sac.

12. Select the best room assignment for a newly admitted child with bacterial meningitis. 1. Semiprivate room with a roommate who also has bacterial meningitis. 2. Semiprivate room with a roommate who has bacterial meningitis but has received IV antibiotics for more than 24 hours. 3. Private room that is dark and quiet with minimal stimulation. 4. Private room that is bright and colorful and has developmentally appropriate activities available.

3. Private room that is dark and quiet with minimal stimulation.

22. The nurse is caring for an infant with myelomeningocele who is going to surgery later today for closure of the sac. Which would be a priority nursing diagnosis before surgery? 1. Alteration in parent-infant bonding. 2. Altered growth and development. 3. Risk of infection. 4. Risk for weight loss.

3. Risk of infection.

27. A 12-year-old diagnosed with scoliosis is to wear a brace for 23 hours a day. What is the most likely reason the child will not wear it for that long? 1. Pain from the brace. 2. Difficulty in putting the brace on. 3. Self-consciousness about appearance. 4. Not understanding what the brace is for.

3. Self-consciousness about appearance.

16. The nurse expects the blood culture report of an 8-year-old with septic arthritis to grow which causative organism? 1. Streptococcus pneumoniae. 2. Escherichia coli. 3. Staphylococcus aureus. 4. Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

3. Staphylococcus aureus.

39. The parent of an infant asks the nurse what to watch for to determine if the infant has CP. Which is the nurse's best response? 1. "If the infant cannot sit up without support before 8 months." 2. "If the infant demonstrates tongue thrust before 4 months." 3. "If the infant has poor head control after 2 months." 4. "If the infant has clenched fists after 3 months."

4. "If the infant has clenched fists after 3 months."

7. A child with a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt complains of headache and blurry vision and now experiences irritability and sleeping more than usual. The parents ask the nurse what they should do. Select the nurse's best response. 1. "Give her some acetaminophen, and see if her symptoms improve. If they do not improve, bring her to the pediatrician's office." 2. "It is common for girls to have these symptoms, especially prior to beginning their menstrual cycle. Give her a few days, and see if she improves." 3. "You are probably worried that she is having a problem with her shunt. This is very unlikely as it has been working well for 9 years." 4. "You should immediately take her to the emergency room as these may be symptoms of a shunt malfunction."

4. "You should immediately take her to the emergency room as these may be symptoms of a shunt malfunction."

11. Which should be obtained to make a diagnosis of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)? 1. A history of hip trauma. 2. A physical examination of hip, thigh, and knees. 3. A complete blood count. 4. A radiographic examination of the hip.

4. A radiographic examination of the hip.

11. The nurse is caring for a school-aged child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in the elementary school. Which would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis? 1. Anticipatory grieving. 2. Anxiety reduction. 3. Increased pain. 4. Activity intolerance.

4. Activity intolerance.

21. A 10-year-old with severe factor VIII deficiency falls, injures an elbow, and is brought to the ER. The nurse should prepare which of the following? 1. IM factor VIII 2. IV factor VIII 3. injection of desmopressin 4. IV platelets

4. An IV infusion of Factor VIII

32. The nurse is caring for an adolescent who remains unconscious 24 hours after sustaining a closed-head injury in a motor vehicle accident (MVA). She responds to deep, painful stimulation with decorticate posturing and has an intracranial monitor that shows periodic increased ICP. All other vital signs remain stable. Select the most appropriate nursing action. 1. Encourage the teen's peers to visit and talk to her about school and other pertinent events. 2. Encourage the teen's parents to hold her hand and speak loudly to her in an attempt to help her regain consciousness. 3. Attempt to keep a normal day/night pattern by keeping the teen in a bright, lively environment during the day and dark quiet environment at night. 4. Attempt to keep the environment dark and quiet, and encourage minimal stimulation.

4. Attempt to keep the environment dark and quiet, and encourage minimal stimulation.

27. Brain damage in a child who sustained a closed-head injury can be caused by which factor? 1. Increased perfusion to the brain and increased metabolic needs of the brain. 2. Decreased perfusion to the brain and decreased metabolic needs of the brain. 3. Increased perfusion to the brain and decreased metabolic needs of the brain. 4. Decreased perfusion of the brain and increased metabolic needs of the brain.

4. Decreased perfusion of the brain and increased metabolic needs of the brain.

35. The nurse is developing a plan of care for a child recently diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). Which should be the nurse's priority goal? 1. Ensure the ingestion of sufficient calories for growth. 2. Decrease intracranial pressure. 3. Teach appropriate parenting strategies for a special-needs child. 4. Ensure that the child reaches full potential.

4. Ensure that the child reaches full potential.

52. The nurse is teaching the parent of a child newly diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The nurse would evaluate the teaching as successful when the parent is able to say that the disorder is caused by the: 1. Breakdown of osteoclasts in the joint space causing bone loss. 2. Loss of cartilage in the joints. 3. Build-up of calcium crystals in joint spaces. 4. Immune-stimulated inflammatory response in the joint.

4. Immune-stimulated inflammatory response in the joint.

7. Which foods would be best for a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy? 1. High-carbohydrate, high-protein foods. 2. No special food combinations. 3. Extra protein to help strengthen muscles. 4. Low-calorie foods to prevent weight gain.

4. Low-calorie foods to prevent weight gain.

39. Which is included in the plan of care for a newborn who has a myelomeningocele? 1. Place the child in the prone position with a sterile dry dressing over the defect. Slowly begin oral gastric feeds to prevent the development of necrotizing enterocolitis. 2. Place the child in the prone position with a sterile dry dressing over the defect. Begin intravenous fluids to prevent dehydration. 3. Place the child in the prone position with a sterile moist dressing over the defect. Slowly begin oral gastric feeds to prevent the development of necrotizing enterocolitis. 4. Place the child in the prone position with a sterile moist dressing over the defect. Begin intravenous fluids to prevent dehydration.

4. Place the child in the prone position with a sterile moist dressing over the defect. Begin intravenous fluids to prevent dehydration.

10. A child is being admitted with the diagnosis of meningitis. Select the procedure the nurse should do first: 1. Administration of intravenous antibiotics. 2. Administration of maintenance intravenous fluids. 3. Placement of a Foley catheter. 4. Send the spinal fluid and blood samples to the laboratory for cultures.

4. Send the spinal fluid and blood samples to the laboratory for cultures.

57. A child with severe cerebral palsy is admitted to the hospital with aspiration pneumonia. What is the most beneficial educational information that the nurse can provide to the parents? 1. The signs and symptoms of aspiration pneumonia. 2. The treatment plan for aspiration pneumonia. 3. The risks associated with recurrent aspiration pneumonia. 4. The prevention of aspiration pneumonia.

4. The prevention of aspiration pneumonia.

5. Which can elicit the Gower sign? Have the patient: 1. Close the eyes and touch the nose with alternating index fingers. 2. Hop on one foot and then the other. 3. Bend from the waist to touch the toes. 4. Walk like a duck and rise from a squatting position.

4. Walk like a duck and rise from a squatting position.

24. Which of the following measures should the nurse teach the parent of a child with hemophilia to do first if the child sustains an injury to a joint causing bleeding? Give a dose of tylenol Immobilize and elevate Apply heat Admister factor

Administer factor

35. A child has been diagnosed with valvular disease following rheumatic fever. During patient teaching, the nurse discusses the childs long term prophylactic therapy with antibiotics for dental procedures, surgery, and childbirth. The parent indicates they understand when they say: She will need to take the antibiitiocs until she is 18 yo She will need to take the antibiitiocs for 5 years after the last attack She will need to take the antibiitiocs for 10 years after the last attack She will need to take the antibiotics for the rest of her life

She will need to take the antibiotics for the rest of her life

40. The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old girl whose parents indicate she has developed spastic movements of her extremities and trunk, facial grimace, and speech disturbances. They state it seems worse when she is anxious and does not occur while sleeping. The nurse questions the parents about which recent illness? Kawasaki disease Strep throat Malignant HTN A fib

Strep throat (indicates chorea)

4. A 10 year old child is recovering from a severe sore throat. The parent states that the child complains of chest pain. The nurse observes that the child has swollen joints, nodules on the fingers, and a rash on the chest. The likely cause is ___

rheumatic fever

56. One nursing diagnosis for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is impaired physical mobility. Select all that apply. 1. Give pain medication prior to ambulation. 2. Assist with range-of-motion activities. 3. Encourage the child to eat a high-fat diet. 4. Provide oxygen as necessary. 5. Use nonpharmacological methods, such as heat.

1. Give pain medication prior to ambulation. 2. Assist with range-of-motion activities. 5. Use nonpharmacological methods, such as heat.

52. Which statement by the mother of a child with rheumatic fever shows she has an understanding of prevention for her other children? SATA 1. "Whenever one of them gets a sore throat, I will give that child an antibiotic." 2. "There is no treatment. It must run its course." 3. "If their culture is positive for group A streptococcus, i will give them their antibiotic." 4. "If their culture is positive for staphylococcus A, I will give them their antibiotic."

1. "Whenever one of them gets a sore throat, I will give that child an antibiotic." 3. "If their culture is positive for group A streptococcus, i will give them their antibiotic."

19. Which should the nurse include in the teaching plan for a child who had surgery to correct bilateral clubfeet and had the casts removed? Select all that apply. 1. "Your child will need to wear a brace on the feet 23 hours a day for at least 2 months." 2. "Your child should see an orthopedic surgeon regularly until the age of 18 years." 3. "Your child will not be able to participate in sports that require a lot of running." 4. "Your child may have a recurrence of clubfoot in a year or more." 5. "Most children treated for clubfeet develop feet that appear and function normally." 6. "Most children treated for clubfeet require surgery at puberty."

1. "Your child will need to wear a brace on the feet 23 hours a day for at least 2 months." 2. "Your child should see an orthopedic surgeon regularly until the age of 18 years." 4. "Your child may have a recurrence of clubfoot in a year or more." 5. "Most children treated for clubfeet develop feet that appear and function normally."

21. Which priority item should be placed at the bedside of a newborn with myelomeningocele? 1. A bottle of normal saline. 2. A rectal thermometer. 3. Extra blankets. 4. A blood pressure cuff.

1. A bottle of normal saline.

43. A child is admitted to the pediatric unit with spastic CP. Which would the nurse expect a child with spastic CP to demonstrate? Select all that apply. 1. Increased deep tendon reflexes. 2. Decreased muscle tone. 3. Scoliosis. 4. Contractures. 5. Scissoring. 6. Good control of posture. 7. Good fine motor skills.

1. Increased deep tendon reflexes. 3. Scoliosis. 4. Contractures. 5. Scissoring.

50. A child with cerebral palsy (CP) has been fitted for braces and is beginning physical therapy to assist with ambulation. The parents ask why he needs the braces when he was crawling without any assistive devices. Select the nurse's best response. 1. "The CP has progressed, and he now needs more assistance to ambulate." 2. "As your child grows, different muscle groups may need more assistance." 3. "Most children with CP need braces to help with ambulation." 4. "We have found that when children with CP use braces, they are less likely to fall."

2. "As your child grows, different muscle groups may need more assistance."

42. The nurse is doing a follow-up assessment of a 9-month-old. The infant rolls both ways, sits with some support, pushes food out of the mouth, and pushes away when held. The parent asks about the infant's development. The nurse responds by saying which of the following? 1. "Your child is developing normally." 2. "Your child needs to see the primary care provider." 3. "You need to help your child learn to sit unassisted." 4. "Push the food back when your child pushes food out."

2. "Your child needs to see the primary care provider."

45. Which child is at increased risk for cerebral palsy (CP)? 1. Infant born at 34 weeks with an Apgar score of 6 at 5 minutes. 2. 17-day-old infant with group B streptococcus meningitis. 3. 24-month-old child who has experienced a febrile seizure. 4. 5-year-old with a closed-head injury after falling off a bike.

2. 17-day-old infant with group B streptococcus meningitis.

10. The nurse knows that teaching was successful when a parent states which of the following are early signs of muscular dystrophy? 1. Increased muscle strength. 2. Difficulty climbing stairs. 3. High fevers and tiredness. 4. Respiratory infections and obesity.

2. Difficulty climbing stairs.

9. When counseling the parents of a child with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), the nurse should include which of the following? Select all that apply. 1. Discourage future children because the condition is inherited. 2. Provide education about the child's physical limitations. 3. Give the parents a letter signed by the primary care provider explaining OI. 4. Provide information on contacting the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation. 5. Encourage the parents to treat the child like their other children. 6. Encourage use of calcium to decrease risk of fractures.

2. Provide education about the child's physical limitations. 3. Give the parents a letter signed by the primary care provider explaining OI. 4. Provide information on contacting the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation.

28. A spinal curve of less than _________degrees that is nonprogressive does not require treatment for scoliosis.

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49. The nurse prepares to administer baclofen to a child with cerebral palsy (CP) who just had her hamstrings surgically released. The child's parents ask what the medication is for. Select the nurse's best response. 1. "It is a medication that will help decrease the pain from her surgery." 2. "It is a medication that will prevent her from having seizures." 3. "It is a medication that will help control her spasms." 4. "It is a medication that will help with bladder control."

3. "It is a medication that will help control her spasms."

40. The parent of a young child with CP brings the child to the clinic for a checkup. Which parent's statement indicates an understanding of the child's long-term needs? 1. "My child will need all my attention for the next 10 years." 2. "Once in school, my child will catch up and be like the other children." 3. "My child will grow up and need to learn to do things independently." 4. "I'm the one who knows the most about my child and can do the most for my child."

3. "My child will grow up and need to learn to do things independently."

47. The parents of a child with meningitis and multiple seizures ask if the child will likely develop cerebral palsy (CP). Select the nurse's best response. 1. "When your child is stable, she'll undergo computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resolution imaging (MRI). The physicians will be able to let you know if she has CP." 2. "Most children do not develop CP at this late age." 3. "Your child will be closely monitored after discharge, and a developmental specialist will be able to make the diagnosis." 4. "Most children who have had complications following meningitis develop some amount of CP."

3. "Your child will be closely monitored after discharge, and a developmental specialist will be able to make the diagnosis."

34. A newborn with a repaired myelomeningocele is assessed for hydrocephalus. Which would the nurse expect in an infant with hydrocephalus? 1. Low-pitched cry and depressed fontanel. 2. Low-pitched cry and bulging fontanel. 3. Bulging fontanel and downwardly rotated eyes. 4. Depressed fontanel and upwardly rotated eyes.

3. Bulging fontanel and downwardly rotated eyes.

18. The parent of a 3-week-old states that the infant was recasted this morning for clubfoot and has been crying for the past hour. Which intervention should the nurse suggest the parent do first? 1. Give pain medication. 2. Reposition the infant in the crib. 3. Check the neurocirculatory status of the foot. 4. Use a cool blow-dryer to blow into the cast to control itching.

3. Check the neurocirculatory status of the foot.

25. Which of the following measures should be implemented for a child with von willebrand disease who has a nosebleed? Apply pressure to the nose for at least 10 minutes Have the child lie supine and quiet Avoid packing nostrils Encourage frequent swallowing

Apply pressure to the nose for at least 10 minutes

53. The nurse is caring for a child with cerebral palsy (CP) whose weight is in the fifth percentile and who has been hospitalized for aspiration pneumonia. His parents are anxious and state that they do not want a G-tube placed. Which would be the nurse's best response? 1. "A G-tube will help your son gain weight and reduce his risk for future hospitalizations due to pneumonia." 2. "G-tubes are very easy to care for and will make feeding time easier for your family." 3. "Are you concerned that you will not be able to care for his G-tube?" 4. "Tell me your thoughts about G-tubes."

4. "Tell me your thoughts about G-tubes."

36. The nurse evaluates teaching of parents of a child newly diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) as successful when the parents state that CP is which of the following? 1. Inability to speak and uncontrolled drooling. 2. Involuntary movements of lower extremities only. 3. Involuntary movements of upper extremities only. 4. An increase in muscle tone and deep tendon reflexes.

4. An increase in muscle tone and deep tendon reflexes.

60. A 7-year-old child in a classroom is disruptive with loud talking, has a short attention span, and has difficulty organizing work. Which is the most likely diagnosis for this child? 1. Enuresis. 2. Sexual abuse. 3. Learning disability. 4. Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder.

4. Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder.

2. Which should the nurse stress to the parents of an infant in a Pavlik harness for treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)? 1. Put socks on over the foot pieces of the harness to help stabilize the harness. 2. Use lotions or powder on the skin to prevent rubbing of straps. 3. Remove harness during diaper changes for ease of cleaning diaper area. 4. Check under the straps at least two to three times daily for red areas.

4. Check under the straps at least two to three times daily for red areas.

1. The nurse is taking care of a child with sickle cell disease. The nurse is aware that which of the following problems are associated with sickle cell disease? Polycythemia Hemarthrosis Aplastic crisis Thrombocytopenia Splenic sequestration Vaso-occlusive crisis

Aplastic crisis Splenic sequestatoin Vaso-occlusive crisis