Peds exam 2

The nurse is obtaining the history from the parents of an infant who is suspected of having infantile glaucoma. Which statement by the parents would help to confirm this suspicion?

"It seems like bright lights really bother him."

The nurse is educating parents of a child admitted to the hospital with rubella (German measles). Which statement by the parents indicates the FURTHER EDUCATION is needed?

"Antibiotics are needed to help our child recover from rubella."

beriberi

deficiency in thiamine

The nurse is reinforcing teaching with the family caregivers of a child diagnosed with tuberculosis who is being treated with the drug rifampin. Which statement made by the caregivers indicates an understanding of this medication?

"While she is taking this medication, I won't worry if her tears look orange."

marasmus

Deficiency of protein and calories

A group of nursing students are reviewing the functions of white blood cells. The students demonstrate an understanding of the information when they identify which white blood cell as responsible for combating allergic disorders?

Eosinophils

Infectious mononucleosis ("mono") is caused by which of the following?

Epstein-Barr virus

The nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with Hepatitis B. Which system is most likely to have complications from this diagnosis?

Gastrointestinal

The nurse is planning care for an 8-month-old infant with a ventricular septal defect. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse use to help guide the care for this patient?

Ineffective tissue perfusion related to inefficiency of the heart as a pump

Kwashiorkor

It is important to increase the intake of protein for these children

A child with a congenital heart defect is getting an echocardiogram. How would the nurse describe this test to the parent?

This is a test that will check how blood is flowing through the heart

The mother of a 10-year-old child diagnosed with rubella asks what can be done to help her child feel better during her illness. What information can be provided?

rest and relaxation

The most common complication of varicella is:

secondary bacterial infections.

The nurse is assessing a 6-week-old infant in the home setting. The nurse notes the infant has a regular breathing pattern with brief periods of apnea followed by a respiratory rate of 40. What would the nurse further assess in the infant?

skin color and HR

A 7-year-old with an earache comes to the clinic. The child's mother reports that 1 day ago her child had a fever and headache and did not want to play. When the nurse asks where it hurts, the child points to the jawline in front of the earlobe. What does the nurse expect the diagnosis to be for this child?

Mumps begin with a fever, headache, anorexia, and malaise. Within 24 hours an earache occurs. When pointing to the site of pain, however, the child points to the jawline just in front of the earlobe.

The student nurse is preparing a presentation on dental trauma care in children. What information should the student include?

When a permanent tooth is knocked out, it should be rinsed in water and then placed in milk and brought to the emergency department.

The nurse is caring for a newborn diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus. Which finding will the nurse assess that is consistent with this diagnosis?

Wide pulse pressure

A chief danger of scarlet fever is that children may develop:

acute glomerulonephritis

The nurse is educating parents of a child admitted to the hospital with rubella (German measles). Which statement by the parents indicates the further education is needed?

"Antibiotics are needed to help our child recover from rubella."

The nurse is working with a group of caregivers of small children discussing various disorders seen in children. One of the caregivers makes the statement that her children always seem to have a common cold. After discussing this condition, the caregivers make the following statements. Which statement indicates the most accurate understanding of a complication related to the common cold?

"Next time he has a cold, I will watch closely to see if my 1-year-old pulls at his ears." The most common complication of a common cold is otitis media.