Peds Exam 3

adolescents

2020 National Health Goals focuses on prevention of sexually transmitted infections in_____

the tongue

An unconscious patient is admitted to the ER. the nurse suspects which source is the cause of airway obstruction in this client, as it is the most common source of airway obstruction in the unconscious victim?

Strep infection

Risk factor for acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritits

acute glomerulonephritis

S&S include abdominal pain, reddish-brown urine, urinalsis of 4+ protein

hypoglycemia

S&S include confusion, diaphoresis, paleness

decreased blood pressure

a 2 year old with suspected dehydration which condition should be reported to the Dr immediatley

Bryants traction

a child admitted for traction to treat congenital hip dislocation. when preparing the clients room, the nurse anticipates using which traction system

a barium enema

a child has abdominal pain, vomiting, an stools that look like red currant jelly, to confirm intusseusception, the nurse expects the Dr to order what

reduce the excretion of urinary protein

a child is diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. when planning the child's care, the nurse understands that the primary goal of treatment is to....

hypokalemia

a child with type 1 diabetes develops diabetic ketoacidosis and receives a continuous insulin infusion. which condition represents the greatest risk to this child

seizures

a child, age 3, with lead poisoning is admitted to the facility for chelation therapy. the nurse must stay alert for which of the following adverse effects?

monitor fluid intake and output

a child, age 5, is to receive potassium added to the IV fluid. before initiating this therapy, the nurse should.....

decreased cardiac output

a client is admitted with the following vital signs: Temp 102, HR 144 beats/minute and irregular, respirations 22 breaths/minute. which nursing diagnosis takest highest priority when planning this clients care?

frequent swallowing

a preschool age child underwent a tonsillectomy 4 hours ago. which data collection finding would make the nurse suspect postoperative hemorrhage?

providing fluids

a preschool age child with sickle cell anemia is admitted to the health care facility in vaso occlusive crisis after developing a fever and joint pain. what is the nurses highest priority when caring for this child?

frequently monitoring the childs LOC

a toddler with hemophilia is hospitalized with multiple injuries after falling off a sliding board. X rays reveal no bone fractures. when caring for the child, what is the nurses highest priority

ascites

abdominal circumference measured to see if increasing with nephrotic syndrome

gi tract

absorbs nutrients

rickets

administration of vitamin D, not Vitamin K, is the intervention for_____

voiding

before giving potassium, the nurse should establish the patient is _____to avoid increase in K levels and possible heart block

insulin

can be given in the lower abdomen as a continuous subcutaneous injection

protein

celiac disease prevents the digestion of these in grains such as wheat, rye, and oats

amenorrhea

cessation of menstruation

steatorrhea

condition prevalent in idiopathic celiac disease

hirschsprungs disease

congenital aganglionic megacolon

increased fluids

dilutes the urine and flushes the bladder aiding in the treatment of a UTI

return demonstration

during discharge on a client who speaks minimum english, which nursing action would best help this client understand wound care instructions?

gluten free

eggs and orange juice are______ and can be included in the diet of a child with celiac disease

orange juice

emergency treatment for hypoglycemia

hormones

endocrine system secretes_____

pinworms

enterobiasis, perianal itching is a symptom

side-lying

following a tonsillectomy, a client returns to the med surg unit. the client is lethargic and reports having a sore throat. which position would be most therapeutic for this client?

preventing bleeding episodes

for a child with hemophilia, what is the most important nursing goal?

standard precaustions

helps prevent transmitting infection among patients

peristent constipation

hirschsprung disease symptom

uritcaria

hives

regulate

hormones_____ metabolism, growth, development and reproduction

munchausen syndrome

illnesses are fabricated or induced by another to get attention

pylonephritis

inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis

pica

ingestion of nonfood substances

prutitis

itching

leukima

live virus vaccines should not be administered to a child who has ....

UTI

not voiding for long periods of time can be a risk factor for________

polyuria

one of the three P's, frequent trips to the restroom

vulvovaginits

prevention includes wiping from front to back after urinating

appendicitis

right lower quadrant pain with rebound tenderness may indicate____

mal nourishment

slower growth rate, difficulty concentrating, high rate of illness may be caused by_______

digestion

teeth, gallbaldder, and liver are accessory organs that aid in ________

urine culture

test to check for UTI

abdominal distention

the licensed practical nurse removes a clients NG tube according to the physicians order. the nurse should watch for which complication after removing and NG tube?

prepared puddings

the nurse is providing dietary teaching for the parents of a child with celiac disease, this child should avoid....

antibiotics

the nurse would expect what to be prescribed to a patient to prevent recurrent rheumatic fever

chelating agents

treatment for lead poisoning

runningwater

triggers the sensation to void

food allergy

urticaria, pruritus, stomach pains may be a signs of ____ ______

hand washing

what is the most effective way to prevent nosocomial infection transmission in preschool children

increased urine output

what is typically the earliest sign of improvement in a child with acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis?

ensuring respiratory patency

when planning care for a child with epiglottits, the nurse should assign highest priority to?