RN Pediatric Nursing Online Practice 2023 A

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a school-age child who has epiglottitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. obtain a throat culture from the child b. monitor the child's oxygen saturation c. put a warm mist humidifier in the child's room d. place the child in the supine position

b. monitor the child's oxygen saturation The nurse should monitor the child's oxygen saturation level because the child is experiencing acute respiratory distress and it is necessary to determine if the child is responding to treatment.

A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant during a well-child visit. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? a. presence of a central incisor tooth b. presence of strabismus c. presence of an open anterior fontanel d. presence of external cerumen

b. presence of strabismus Strabismus, or crossing of the eyes, typically disappears at 3 to 4 months of age. If not corrected early, this can lead to blindness. Therefore, the nurse should report this finding to the provider.

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a school-age child who is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction. Which of the following is the priority action by the nurse? a. elevate the head of the child's bed b. insert a large lore IV catheter for the child c. determine the allergen that caused the child's reaction d. administer epinephrine IM to the child

d. administer epinephrine IM to the child When using the urgent vs. nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse should determine that the priority action is administering epinephrine IM to the child. During an anaphylactic reaction, histamine release causes bronchoconstriction and vasodilation. This is an emergency because ultimately it causes decreased blood return to the heart.

A nurse is providing teaching to the family of a school-age child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. "Limit movement of the child's large joints." b. "Encourage the child to perform independent self-care." c. "Provide the child with a soft mattress for sleeping." d. "Schedule a 2-hour daily nap for the child in the afternoon."

b. "Encourage the child to perform independent self-care." The nurse should teach the family the importance of encouraging the child to perform independent self-care. This will minimize the child's pain while maximizing mobility. Encouraging and praising the child's efforts for independence will also increase their self-esteem.

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a school-age child who is experiencing fatigue. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of anemia? a. a low hematocrit level b. an elevated BUN c. an increased neutrophil count d. a low uric acid level

a. a low hematocrit level The nurse should identify that a low hematocrit level indicates anemia. A child who has anemia can exhibit fatigue, lightheadedness, tachycardia, dyspnea, and pallor due to the decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood cells.

A nurse is caring for a 15-year-old adolescent following a head injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the adolescent is developing syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)? a. increased sodium level b. decreased urine specific gravity c. mental confusion d. weak peripheral pulses

c. mental confusion A child who has a head injury can develop SIADH as a result of altered pituitary function, leading to an oversecretion of antidiuretic hormone. Oversecretion of antidiuretic hormone leads to a decrease in urine output, hyponatremia, and hyperosmolality due to overhydration. As the hyponatremia becomes more severe, mental confusion and other neurologic manifestations such as seizures can occur.

A nurse is creating a plan of care for a school-age child who has heart disease and has developed heart failure. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? a. provide small, frequent meals for the child b. schedule time in the playroom for the child c. weigh the child daily weekly d. maintain the child in a supine position

a. provide small, frequent meals for the child The metabolic rate of a child who has heart failure is high because of poor cardiac function. Therefore, the nurse should provide small, frequent meals for the child because it helps to conserve energy.

A nurse in a provider's office is preparing to administer immunizations to a toddler during a well-child visit. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? a. withhold the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine b. withhold the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccine c. withhold the influenza vaccine d. withhold the tuberculin skin test (TST)

a. withhold the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine The nurse should recognize that an allergy to neomycin with an anaphylactic reaction is a contraindication for receiving the MMR vaccine. Clients who have a severe allergy to eggs or gelatin should not receive this vaccine.

A nurse is caring for a client who has been receiving IV fluids via a peripheral IV catheter. When preparing to discontinue the IV fluids and catheter, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? (Rearrange in order) a. remove the tape securing the catheter b. turn off the IV pump c. occlude the IV tubing d. apply pressure over the catheter insertion site

b, c, a, d First, the nurse should turn off the IV pump. Next, the nurse should occlude the IV tubing, and then remove the tape securing the catheter. Last, the nurse should apply pressure over the catheter insertion site.

A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a preschooler who has heart failure and a new prescription for digoxin twice daily. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. "Use a kitchen teaspoon to measure the medication." b. "Brush the child's teeth after giving the medication." c. "Double the next dose if the child misses a dose." d. "Repeat the dose if the child vomits."

b. "Brush the child's teeth after giving the medication." The nurse should instruct the parents to brush the child's teeth after administering digoxin to prevent tooth decay caused by the medication, which comes as a sweetened liquid to enhance the taste.

A nurse is caring for a preschooler who has neutropenia. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to the child's guardians? a. "Monitor your child's temperature at least once a week." b. "Going to the movie theater might help improve your child's mood." c. "Avoid using your child's daycare center." d. "Schedule your child's varicella immunization."

c. "Avoid using your child's daycare center." Children who have neutropenia are immunocompromised and susceptible to infection. Therefore, places where large groups of people gather, such as daycare centers, should be avoided.

A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for a school-age child. After reviewing the information in the child's medical record, which of the following findings should the nurse address first? The nurse should address the child's (oxygen saturation/joint swelling/fever) followed by the child's (pain/anemia/hydration).

Dropdown 1: Oxygen saturation is correct. The child's pulse oximeter reading is below the expected reference range. The nurse should take action to maintain the child's oxygen saturation above 95%. When using the urgent vs. non-urgent approach to client care, the nurse should identify that addressing the child's hypoxia is the priority intervention. Joint swelling and fever are incorrect. Swelling of the joints is non-urgent because it is an expected finding for a child who has sickle cell disease. A low-grade fever is an expected finding for a child who is experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis. Therefore, there is another finding that is the nurse's priority. Dropdown 2: Pain is correct. The child reported their pain as 8 on a scale of 0 to 10, which indicates severe pain. Vaso-occlusive crises can cause severe pain due to tissue ischemia from sickled cells obstructing blood flow. When using the urgent vs. non-urgent approach to client care, the nurse should identify that addressing the child's pain is the priority after addressing the child's hypoxia. Anemia and hydration are incorrect. The child's hemoglobin and hematocrit levels are below the expected reference range. Medications are often prescribed to increase the production of red blood cells. However, this is a non-urgent finding. The child's oral mucosa indicates dehydration, which can worsen the manifestations of a vaso-occlusive crisis. However, this is a non-urgent finding. Therefore, there is another finding that is the nurse's priority.

A nurse in a health department is caring for an emancipated adolescent who has an STI and is unaccompanied by a guardian. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. have the adolescent sign a consent form for the treatment b. instruct the adolescent to return with a guardian c. obtain consent from the adolescent's guardian over the phone d. treat the adolescent without a consent form

a. have the adolescent sign a consent form for the treatment The nurse should identify that an emancipated minor can sign the consent form for treatment of an STI or any other form of medical treatment requiring consent.

A nurse is caring for a 1-month-old infant who is breastfeeding and requires a heel stick. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to minimize the infant's pain? a. use a manual lancet to obtain the heel blood sample b. apply an ice pack to the infant's heel prior to obtaining the sample c. allow the mother to breastfeed while the sample is being obtained d. apply a topical lidocaine cream prior to obtaining the sample

c. allow the mother to breastfeed while the sample is being obtained The nurse should allow the mother to breastfeed the infant prior to or during the procedure. Evidence-based practice indicates breastfeeding or non-nutritive sucking with a pacifier can provide nonpharmacological pain management in infants.

A nurse is assessing a 4-year-old child at a well-child visit. Which of the following developmental milestones should the nurse expect to observe? a. identifies right from left hand b. uses a utensil to spread butter c. cuts an outlined shape using scissors d. draws a stick figure with seven body parts

c. cuts an outlined shape using scissors The nurse should recognize that an expected developmental milestone of a 4-year-old child is using scissors to cut out a shape.

A nurse is assessing an adolescent who received a sodium polystyrene sulfonate enema. Which of the following findings indicates the effectiveness of the medication? a. reports an absence of nausea and vomiting b. reports experiencing an onset of loose stools within 15 min of administration c. blood potassium level 4.1 mEq/L d. blood pressure 86/52 mmHg

c. blood potassium level 4.1 mEq/L The nurse should monitor the adolescent's blood potassium level following the administration of sodium polystyrene sulfonate. This medication is used to treat hyperkalemia by exchanging sodium ions for potassium ions in the intestine. Therefore, a potassium level within the expected reference range indicates the effectiveness of the medication.

A nurse is caring for a school-ae child who is receiving chemotherapy and is severely immunocompromised. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. use surgical asepsis when providing routine care for the child b. administer the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine to the child c. screen the child's visitors for indications of infection d. infuse packed RBCs

c. screen the child's visitors for indications of infection A child who is severely immunocompromised is unable to adequately respond to infectious organisms, resulting in the potential for overwhelming infection. Therefore, the nurse should screen the child's visitors for indications of infection.

A nurse is caring for a school-age child who is in Buck's traction following a leg fracture 24 hr ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. change the child's position every 2 hr b. clean the peripheral pin sites with chlorhexidine solution every 4 days c. assess peripheral pulses once every 4 hr d. ensure that the head of the bed is elevated to a 90 degree angle

c. assess peripheral pulses once every 4 hr Buck's traction is a type of skin traction that can be used to immobilize extremities prior to surgery. The nurse should provide frequent neurovascular checks at least every 4 hr after the first 24 hr of placement in Buck's traction. The nurse should monitor and report signs of neurovascular impairment in the extremities such as cyanosis, edema, pain, absent pulses, and tingling.

A charge nurse is preparing to make a room assignment for a newly admitted school-age child. Which of the following considerations is the nurse's priority? a. length of day b. treatment schedule c. disease process d. self-care ability

c. disease process The transmission of infectious diseases is the greatest risk to this child and other children on the unit. Therefore, the child's disease process is the nurse's priority consideration.

A nurse is caring for a preschooler whose guardian is going home for a few hours while another relative stays with the child. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to explain to the child when their guardian will return? a. "Your guardian will be back at 7 p.m." b. "Your guardian will be back after taking care of your sibling." c. "Your guardian will be back in the morning." d. "Your guardian will be back after you eat."

d. "Your guardian will be back after you eat." Preschoolers make sense of time best when they can associate it with an expected daily routine, such as meals and bedtime. Therefore, the child comprehends time best when it is explained to them in relation to an event they are familiar with, such as eating.

A community health nurse is assessing an 18-month-old toddler in a community day care. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential indication of physical neglect? a. resists having an axillary temperature taken b. exhibits withdrawal behaviors when their parent leaves c. has multiple bruises on their knees d. poor personal hygiene

d. poor personal hygiene A toddler's poor personal hygiene can be a potential indication of physical neglect. Because toddlers are still dependent on their parents or guardians for help with hygiene needs, poor personal hygiene can indicate a lack of supervision.

A nurse is preparing an adolescent for lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. place a cardiac monitor on the adolescent prior to the procedure b. apply topical analgesic cream to the site 1 hr prior to the procedure c. keep the adolescent in a semi-Fowler's position for 4 hr following the procedure d. restrict the fluids for 2 hr following the procedure

b. apply topical analgesic cream to the site 1 hr prior to the procedure The nurse should apply a topical analgesic to the lumbar site 1 hr prior to the procedure to decrease the adolescent's pain while the lumbar needle is inserted.

A nurse is teaching the parent of a preschooler about ways to prevent acute asthma attacks. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates and understanding of the teaching? a. "I will use a humidifier in my child's room at night" b. "I will give my child a cough suppressant every 6 hours if he has a cough." c. "I should avoid using a wet mop on my floors when I am cleaning." d. "I should keep my child indoors when I mow the yard."

d. "I should keep my child indoors when I mow the yard." The nurse should instruct the parent to keep the preschooler indoors during lawn maintenance or when the pollen count is increased. Guarding against exposure to known allergens found outdoors, such as grass, tree, and weed pollen, will decrease the frequency of the preschooler's asthma attacks.

A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the guardian of a toddler. Which of the following expected behavior characteristics of toddlers should the nurse include? a. controls impulsive feelings b. understands right from wrong c. easily separates from guardian for long periods of time d. expresses likes and dislikes

d. expresses likes and dislikes The nurse should include that expressing likes and dislikes is an expected behavior of toddlers. This is the time in life when a toddler is developing autonomy and self-concept. They will try to assert themselves and frequently refuse to comply. The guardian should allow the child to have some control, but also set limits for them so they learn from their behavior and learn to control their actions.

A nurse is providing teaching about play activities for social development to the guardians of a preschooler. Which of the following play activities should the nurse recommend for the child? a. playing pat-a-cake b. using a push-pull toy c. creating a scrapbook d. playing dress-up

d. playing dress-up The nurse should instruct the guardians that at the preschool age, play should focus on social, mental, and physical development. Therefore, playing dress-up is a recommended play activity for this child.

A nurse is reviewing the dietary choices of an adolescent who has iron deficiency anemia. The nurse should identify that which of the following menu items has the highest amount of nonheme iron? a. 1/2 cup whole milk b. 1 cup orange juice c. 1/2 cup raisins d. 1 cup raw carrots

c. 1/2 cup raisins The nurse should encourage the adolescent to eat raisins because they contain the highest amount of nonheme iron.

The nurse is assessing a school-age child who has an acute spinal cord injury following a sports injury 1 week ago. Identify the area the nurse should tap to elicit the biceps reflex.

A is correct. The nurse should identify that this is the location to tap to elicit the biceps reflex. B is incorrect. The nurse should tap this location to elicit the triceps reflex. C is incorrect. The nurse should tap this location to elicit the brachioradialis reflex.

A nurse is admitting a 4-month-old infant who has heart failure. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority? a. episodes of vomiting b. formula consumption c. weight d. temperature

a. episodes of vomiting When using the urgent vs. nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse should determine that the priority finding is three episodes of vomiting. This can indicate digoxin toxicity, which requires immediate intervention. Therefore, this is the nurse's priority finding.

A nurse is creating a plan of care for a preschooler who has Wilm's tumor and is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? a. avoid palpating the abdomen when bathing the child before surgery b. refrain from auscultating the child's bowel sounds during the postoperative assessment c. encourage the child to play with other children on the unit prior to surgery d. explain to the child that their pain will be managed after the surgery

a. avoid palpating the abdomen when bathing the child before surgery The nurse should avoid palpating the abdomen when bathing the child before surgery because movement of the tumor can cause cancer cells to disseminate to other sites, adjacent and distant to the tumor site.

The nurse has reviewed the child's nurses notes, assessment, vital signs, providers prescriptions and laboratory results for the 0800 one month ago visit. Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options. The nurse should first address the child's __________, followed by the child's __________. Nurses' Notes - 2 months ago: The toddler is here for their well-child visit and is accompanied by a parent. Toddler is active, alert, and walking without assistance. The parent reports moving to an older urban house, which is currently being renovated, about 6 months ago. Parent reports having difficulty getting the toddler to ... Nurses' Notes 2 months ago: The toddler is here for their well-child visit and is accompanied by a parent. Toddler is active, alert, and walking without assistance. The parent reports moving to an older urban house...

When prioritizing hypotheses, the nurse should first address the child's elevated BLL, followed by the child's hemoglobin. Using the priority framework of safety and risk reduction, the nurse should recognize that the child's BLL presents an increased risk for long-term cognitive impairment and behavioral issues and should be addressed first. Lead interferes with heme synthesis, which causes anemia, as evidenced by the child's low hemoglobin. Addressing the lead level first will cause the hemoglobin level to improve. Kidney damage (ketonuria and glycosuria) is reversible once the lead level has been addressed.

A nurse in the outpatient pediatric clinic is caring for a 2-year-old child. Click to highlight the findings that require follow-up. Mucous membranes are pale pink and moist. Heart rate increases during inspiration and decreases during expiration. S1, S2, and S3 are heard upon auscultation. Abdomen is soft and nondistended. Bowel sounds are present. Noted genu valgum when child walks. Babinski reflex is negative. Parent reports moving to an older urban house, which is being renovated, about 6 months ago. Parent reports having difficulty getting the child to eat and states, "they are a picky eater." The parent expresses concern that the child seems less active recently and gets tired more quickly.

When recognizing cues, the nurse should identify that pale pink mucous membranes, living in an older urban house that is being renovated, and the parent's report that the toddler seems less active and gets tired more quickly are findings that require follow-up. These findings are associated with lead poisoning, and the child's blood lead level should be determined. Pale pink membranes, decreased activity, and tiring more quickly are manifestations of anemia, which can result from increased blood lead levels. Older urban homes are a common source of lead, especially during renovation, which may aerosolize the lead particles.

A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report for four children. Which of the following children should the nurse see first? a. a school age child who has sickle cell anemia and reports decreased vision in the left eye b. a school-age child who has cystic fibrosis and a frequent nonproductive cough c. a preschooler who has asthma and a peak flow meter reading in the green zone d. an adolescent who has meningitis and reports a sensitivity to lights and noise

a. a school age child who has sickle cell anemia and reports decreased vision in the left eye When using the urgent vs. nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse should determine the priority finding is a report of decreased vision in the left eye. This finding indicates that the child is experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis and should be reported to the provider immediately. Therefore, the nurse should see this child first.

A nurse is teaching a group of parents about infectious mononucleosis. Which of the following statements by a parent indicates an understanding the teaching? a. "Mononucleosis is caused by an infection with the Epstein-Barr virus." b. "Mononucleosis is a bacterial infection requiring 14 days of antibiotics." c. "A Monospot is a throat culture used to diagnose mononucleosis." d. "Children who get mononucleosis will need to refrain from sports for 6 months."

a. "Mononucleosis is caused by an infection with the Epstein-Barr virus." The nurse should identify that mononucleosis is a mildly contagious illness that occurs sporadically or in groups, and is primarily caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.

The nurse has reviewed the provider prescriptions for the 0900, 1 month ago visit. The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parent. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply. Nurses' Notes​ 2 months ago: The toddler is here for their well-child visit and is accompanied by a parent. Toddler is active, alert, and walking without assistance. The parent reports moving to an older urban house, which is currently being renovated, about 6 months ago... 1. notify the provider if the child's stools become black 2. use a wet cloth to dust when house cleaning 3. prevent the child from playing in soil near the house 4. monitor the number of wet diapers 5. use a straw to administer the ferrous sulfate 6. offer orange juice to the child when giving ferrous sulfate 7. notify the provider if the child's stools become black 8. prevent the child from playing in soil near the house

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 When taking action, the nurse should include in the discharge teaching to open the succimer capsule and sprinkle on 1 tsp of applesauce. A 2-year-old child is unable to swallow a capsule, and this capsule is not an extended- or time-release capsule. Therefore, opening the capsule and sprinkling the contents on a small amount (1 teaspoon) of pleasurable food will assist in the administration of the medication. A wet cloth should be used to dust. This prevents the spread of lead-containing particles. The parent should give the ferrous sulfate elixir using a straw to prevent staining of the teeth. Offering orange juice or a drink containing high levels of ascorbic acid when administering ferrous sulfate can increase the absorption of iron. The parent should monitor the number of wet diapers. It is important that the child stay hydrated during treatment with succimer to prevent renal toxicity. The parent should prevent the child from playing in soil near the house, which most likely is contaminated with lead. This will help decrease the child's exposure to lead.

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an adolescent who has severe abdominal pain due to appendicitis. Which of the following locations should the nurse identify as McBurney's point?

A is correct. The nurse should identify this area of the client's abdomen as McBurney's point. This area of the right lower quadrant located about two-thirds of the way between the umbilicus and the client's anterosuperior iliac spine is the area where a client who has appendicitis is most likely to report pain and tenderness. B is incorrect. The nurse should identify this area as the left lower quadrant. Structures of this area of the client's abdomen include the sigmoid colon and part of the descending colon. This area does not contain the appendix and is therefore not associated with McBurney's point. C is incorrect. The nurse should identify this area as the right upper quadrant. Structures of this area of the client's abdomen include parts of the ascending and transverse colon, liver, and gallbladder. This area does not contain the appendix and is therefore not associated with McBurney's point.

A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a school-age child who has a new prescription for oral nystatin for the treatment of oral candidiasis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? a. "Shake the medication prior to administration." b. "Provide the medication through a straw." c. "Rinse the child's mouth with water immediately after giving the medication." d. "Mix the medication with applesauce if the child dislikes the taste."

a. "Shake the medication prior to administration." The nurse should instruct the parent to shake the medication prior to administration to disperse the medication evenly within the suspension.

A nurse is planning an educational program for school-age children and their parents about bicycle safety. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include? a. the child should ride their bike 2 feet to the side of other bike riders b. the child should be able to stand on the balls of their feet when sitting on the bike c. the child should wear dark-colored clothing with a fluorescent stripe when riding at night d. the child should ride the bike facing traffic when it is necessary to ride in the street

b. the child should be able to stand on the balls of their feet when sitting on the bike To decrease the risk for injury, parents should ensure that the bike is the correct size for the child. When seated on the bike, the child should be able to stand with the ball of each foot touching the ground and should be able to stand with each foot flat on the ground when straddling the bike's center bar.

A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of an infant who has diaper dermatitis. The nurse should instruct the parent to apply which of the following to the affected area? a. antibiotic ointment b. zinc oxide c. talcum power d. antiseptic solution

b. zinc oxide Diaper dermatitis is a common inflammatory skin disorder caused by contact with an irritant such as urine, feces, soap, or friction, and takes the form of scaling, blisters, or papules with erythema. Providing a protective barrier, such as zinc oxide, against the irritants allows the skin to heal.

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parent of an 18-month-old toddler who has dehydration due to acute diarrhea. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. "I will offer my child small amounts of fruit juice frequently.." b. "I will avoid giving my child solid foods until the diarrhea has stopped," c. "I will monitor my child's number of wet diapers." d. "I will give my child polyethylene glycol daily for 7 days."

c. "I will monitor my child's number of wet diapers." The nurse should teach the parent to closely monitor the child's number of wet diapers. Monitoring the number of wet diapers per day is an effective way for the parent to monitor adequate output and hydration status.

A nurse is creating a plan of care for an infant who has an epidural hematoma from a head injury. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? a. implement seizure precautions for the infant b. perform a neurological assessment every 4 hr c. suction the infant's nares to remove secretions d. position the infant side-lying with their head at a 0-5 degree angle

a. implement seizure precautions for the infant An infant who has an epidural hematoma is at great risk for seizure activity. Therefore, the nurse should implement seizure precautions for the child.

A charge nurse in an emergency department is preparing an in-service for a group of a newly licensed nurses about the manifestations of child maltreatment. Which of the following manifestations should the charge nurse include as a potential indication of physical abuse? a. recurrent urinary tract infections b. symmetric burns of the lower extremities c. failure to thrive d. lack of subcutaneous fat

b. symmetric burns of the lower extremities The nurse should include that symmetric burns to the lower extremities can indicate physical abuse. The patterns are usually characteristic of the method or object used, such as cigar or cigarette burns, or burns in the shape of an iron.

A nurse is caring for a school-age child following an appendectomy. After reviewing the information in the child's medical record, which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential complication? Select the 3 findings from the child's medical record that the nurse should identify as indications of a potential complication. WBC count, Oxygen saturation level, Platelets, Abdomen assessment, Temperature, Abdominal dressings assessment

WBC count is correct. The child's WBC count has increased significantly following the procedure. The nurse should identify that this is a potential indication of a postoperative infection. Oxygen saturation level is incorrect. The child's oxygen saturation level is within the expected reference range. Therefore this finding does not indicate a potential complication. Platelets is incorrect. The child's platelet count is within the expected reference range. Therefore this finding does not indicate a potential complication. Abdomen assessment is correct. The child's abdomen is rigid and distended and they are reporting increased pain. The nurse should identify that this is a potential indication of a postoperative infection. Temperature is correct. One day following surgery, the child's temperature has increased and is above the expected reference range. The nurse should identify that this is a potential indication of a postoperative infection. Abdominal dressings assessment is incorrect. The child's abdominal dressings have scant serous drainage present, which is an expected finding following surgery. Therefore this finding does not indicate a potential complication.

A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for a toddler. Which of the following potential provider prescriptions should the nurse identify as anticipated or contraindicated? Potential Provider's Prescription: (Anticipated or Contraindicated) 1. Administer factor VIII 2. Apply ice packs to the infected joints 3. Administer morphine PRN pain 4. Perform passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises during the first 12 hr following injury 5. Elevate the affected joints

Administer factor VIII is anticipated. The child is experiencing an acute episode of hemophilia due to a recent fall. During this acute episode, there is potential for internal bleeding into the joint spaces. Therefore, administering factor VIII is anticipated to control bleeding. Apply ice packs to the affected joints is anticipated. The child is experiencing an acute episode of hemarthrosis due to a recent fall, as evidenced by the bruising and swelling of the knee joint. Therefore, applying ice packs to the affected joints is anticipated to manage discomfort and decrease bleeding into the joint. Administer morphine PRN pain is anticipated. The child is experiencing severe pain. Opioids can be administered in the inpatient setting to relieve pain. Otherwise, acetaminophen can be given at home for pain. Aspirin and NSAIDs should be avoided because they inhibit platelet function and might increase bleeding. Perform passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises during the first 12 hr following injury is contraindicated. The child is experiencing an acute episode of hemarthrosis. Passive ROM exercises can increase bleeding into the joint for the first 48 hr following injury. The toddler should be encouraged to exercise the joint as tolerated. Elevate the affected joints is anticipated. The child is experiencing an acute episode of hemarthrosis due to a recent fall, as evidenced by the bruising and swelling of the knee joint. Elevation of the joint, along with the application of ice, is anticipated to help decrease bleeding and swelling in the joint.

A nurse is caring for an adolescent who received a kidney transplant. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication the adolescent is rejecting the kidney? a. blood pressure 114/68 mmHg b. increased creatinine level c. blurred vision d. urine output 40 mL/hr

b. increased creatinine level Creatinine is a byproduct of protein metabolism and is excreted from the body through the kidneys. An elevated serum creatinine level can indicate an alteration in kidney function. Therefore, the nurse should identify this finding as an indication of organ rejection.

A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child following a head injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the child is developing diabetes insipidus? a. increased urine specific gravity b. increased sodium level c. decreased oral fluid intake d. decreased urine output

b. increased sodium level A child who has a head injury can develop diabetes insipidus because of pituitary hypofunction leading to a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone. Underexcretion of antidiuretic hormone leads to polyuria and polydipsia, and dehydration. With the excessive loss of free water, sodium levels increase.

A nurse in a pediatric emergency department is planning care for an adolescent. Based on the information in the adolescent's medical record, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? a. apply supplemental oxygen b. place the adolescent in supine position c. prepare for chest tube insertion d. obtain consent for a pericardiocentesis e. administer a levalbuterol metered dose inhaler

a, c Apply supplemental oxygen is correct. According to the medical record and chest x-ray report, the adolescent could potentially have a pneumothorax. Also according to the medical record and chest x-ray report, the adolescent's oxygen saturation level is decreasing, which indicates hypoxia. Therefore, the nurse should plan to administer supplemental oxygen. Place the adolescent in supine position is incorrect. According to the medical record and chest x-ray report, the adolescent could potentially have a pneumothorax. The nurse should plan to position the adolescent in semi-Fowler's position to allow for lung expansion. Prepare for chest tube insertion is correct. According to the medical record and chest x-ray report, the adolescent could potentially have a pneumothorax. A pneumothorax is the presence of air in the pleural cavity, which results in decreased lung expansion. The adolescent could experience dyspnea, tachypnea, tachycardia, hypoxia, and pain. This requires prompt intervention by the provider, such as the placement of a chest tube into the thoracic cavity to remove air and fluid from the pleural space, if present, allowing the lung to re-expand. Obtain consent for a pericardiocentesis is incorrect. A pericardiocentesis is a procedure to remove blood or fluid from the pericardial sac around the heart. It is used to manage conditions such as cardiac tamponade. The chest x-ray reveals air in the pleural cavity. Therefore, the nurse should not plan to obtain consent for a pericardiocentesis. Administer a levalbuterol metered dose inhaler is incorrect. A levalbuterol metered dose inhaler is used for acute asthma attacks. The manifestations the adolescent is experiencing do not indicate asthma. Therefore, the nurse should not plan to administer a levalbuterol metered dose inhaler.

The nurse has reviewed the child's nurses notes, assessment, vital signs, provider's prescriptions and laboratory results for the 0800 one month ago visit. Nurses' Notes​ 2 months ago: The toddler is here for their well-child visit and is accompanied by a parent. Toddler is active, alert, and walking without assistance. The parent reports moving to an older urban house, which is currently being renovated, about 6 months ago. Parent reports having difficulty getting the toddler to eat and states, "they are a picky eater." Parent reports they have not started toilet training. The parent expresses concern that the child seems less active recently and gets tired more quickly.

Anticipate: ferrous sulfate elixir, succimer capsule, and to consult social services and dietician. When generating solutions, the nurse should anticipate the provider to prescribe medications (succimer, ferrous sulfate) and consults for a dietitian and Social Services. Succimer is a chelating agent that is used in children who have blood lead levels of greater than 45 mcg/dL and are asymptomatic. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for ferrous sulfate to treat the anemia that has developed due to increased blood lead levels. The nurse should anticipate a consult from Social Services to assist the parent in finding housing until the renovations are completed and to identify other needed resources. The nurse should anticipate consulting a dietitian to assist the parent in providing meals that are high in iron and calcium and low in fat. These foods are important for the child to consume to diminish the effects of lead poisoning. Chelating agents, such as succimer, are eliminated from the body through the kidneys. It is necessary that the child remains well hydrated during chelation therapy. The blood lead level should be rechecked in 1 month.

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a school-age child who is 2 days postoperative following an open repair and casting of a fracture in the right arm. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of a potential postoperative complication? a. increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate b. apical pulse 92/min c. respiratory rate 24/min d. taking an oral analgesic twice daily

a. increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate The nurse should identify that an increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate is an indication of osteomyelitis, a potential complication following surgical repair of a fracture.

A nurse is assessing a 6-year-old child immediately following surgery for a perforated appendix. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. Purulent drainage from the NG tube b. Hypoactive bowel sounds c. Passage of dark-red stool with mucus d. Urine output of 20 mL/hr

b. Hypoactive bowel sounds The nurse should expect hypoactive bowel sounds following appendiceal rupture or if the child has developed peritonitis. Additionally, hypoactive bowel sounds are an expected finding immediately following abdominal surgery, until full peristalsis resumes.

A nurse in an urgent care clinic is assessing an adolescent who has an upper respiratory tract infection. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of pertussis? a. inflamed throat with exudate b. purulent eye drainage c. dry, hacking cough d. Koplik spots on buccal mucosa

c. dry, hacking cough The nurse should identify that a dry, hacking cough is a manifestation of pertussis. This disease usually begins with indications of an upper respiratory tract infection, which includes a dry, hacking cough that is sometimes more severe at night.

A nurse is caring for a preschooler who is scheduled for hydrotherapy treatment for wound debridement following a burn injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to the procedure? a. apply topical antimicrobial ointment to the child's wound b. place a mesh gauze dressing over the child's wound c. initiate prophylactic antibiotic therapy for the child d. administer an analgesic to the child

d. administer an analgesic to the child Hydrotherapy for debridement of a wound is an extremely painful procedure that requires analgesia and/or sedation. Controlling pain leads to reduced physiological demands on the body caused by stress and decreases the likelihood of children developing depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

A nurse is admitting a school-age child who has pertussis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. place the child in a room with positive-pressure airflow b. place the child in a room with negative-pressure airflow c. initiate contact precautions for the child d. initiate droplet precautions for the child

d. initiate droplet precautions for the child The nurse should initiate droplet precautions for a child who has pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Pertussis is transmitted through contact with infected large-droplet nuclei that are suspended in the air when the child coughs, sneezes, or talks.

A nurse is planning care for a 12-month-old toddler who is being hospitalized. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? a. place a plastic cover over the toddler's pillow at bedtime b. encourage the toddler's parents to provide latex balloons for the child to play with c. offer the toddler raisins for a snack d. secure the safety harness when the toddler is sitting in a high chair

d. secure the safety harness when the toddler is sitting in a high chair The nurse should secure the toddler using the safety harness when they are sitting in a high chair. This decreases the risk of a fall and prevent injuries.

A nurse is discussing organ donation with the parents of a school-age child who has sustained brain death due to a bicycle crash. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. inform the parents that written consent is required prior to organ donation b. provide written information to the parents about organ donation c. ask the provider to explain misconceptions of organ donation to the parents d. explore the parents' feelings and wishes regarding organ donation

d. explore the parents' feelings and wishes regarding organ donation The first action the nurse should take when using the nursing process is assessment. The nurse should first explore the parents' feelings and wishes regarding organ donation to assist in determining if organ donation is the right choice for the family.

A nurse is caring for an 8-month-old infant. Upon evaluation of the infant's status at 0630, the nurse should identify which of the following as signs of improvement? 0630: Audible inspiratory stridor noted. Infant is sleeping in parent's arms. SpO2 is 96% with 100% cool mist oxygen via blow-by. Color of mucous membranes is consistent with the client's genetic background. Respiratory rate is 68/min with moderate suprasternal and intercostal retractions and nasal flaring. The infant arouses easily and cries if the parent attempts to place the child in the crib. Has occasional barky cough with a hoarse cry. Breath sounds are present and equal bilaterally in the bases. Infant voided 34 mL.

Audible inspiratory stridor noted is incorrect. The continued presence of audible inspiratory stridor is an indication that the infant has a narrowing of the upper airway due to inflammation from a viral infection. Therefore, this is not an indication that the infant's condition has improved. Infant is sleeping in parent's arms is correct. Restlessness and irritability are potential indications of hypoxia and impending airway obstruction. The infant was restless and irritable on admission, even when the parent was holding them. Therefore, this finding is an indication that the infant's condition has improved. SpO2 is 96% with 100% cool mist oxygen via blow-by is correct. A low SpO2 is an indication of hypoxia. The infant's SpO2 has increased from 89% to 96%, which is within the expected reference range. Therefore, this finding is an indication that the infant's condition has improved. Respiratory rate is 68/min with moderate suprasternal and intercostal retractions and nasal flaring is incorrect. This finding indicates the infant is experiencing continued respiratory distress. Therefore, this is not an indication that the infant's condition has improved. Has occasional barky cough with a hoarse cry is incorrect. The continued presence of occasional barky cough is characteristic of LTB. Therefore, this is not an indication that the infant's condition has improved. Breath sounds are present and equal bilaterally in the bases is correct. This finding indicates increased air movement compared to the 0600 assessment. Infant voided 34 mL is correct. The infant's parent reported upon admission that the infant had not voided in over 12 hr. The infant's mucous membranes were noted on admission to be slightly dry, which is an indication of dehydration.

A nurse is caring for a preschooler who was recently admitted to a pediatric unit. The nurse is reviewing the information in the child's electronic medical record (EMR). For each EMR finding, click to specify if the finding is consistent with nephrotic syndrome, acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis, or hemolytic uremic syndrome. Each finding may support more than one disease process

Temperature is consistent with acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis and hemolytic uremic syndrome. According to the EMR, the child's temperature is outside the expected reference range and is increasing. The child who has acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis may present with a low-grade fever. The child who has hemolytic uremic syndrome may experience fever that is high enough to cause hallucinations and lethargy. BUN level is consistent with acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis and hemolytic uremic syndrome. According to the EMR, the child's BUN level is elevated, which indicates an impairment of kidney function. With acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis, a streptococcal infection invades the inner membranes of the kidney, which affects filtration and blood flow. With hemolytic uremic syndrome, intravascular coagulation occurs in the endothelium of the glomeruli of the kidneys, which impairs filtration and blood flow. Platelet count is consistent with hemolytic uremic syndrome. According to the EMR, the child's platelet count is low, which indicates thrombocytopenia. With hemolytic uremic syndrome, intravascular coagulation occurs in the endothelium of the glomeruli of the kidneys, which impairs filtration and blood flow due to the aggregation of platelets. Blood pressure is consistent with nephrotic syndrome, acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis, and hemolytic uremic syndrome. According to the EMR, the child's blood pressure is elevated, which indicates narrowing of the blood vessels, possibly due to kidney impairment from these conditions. Cholesterol level is consistent with nephrotic syndrome. This could be related to diet or increased liver production of lipoproteins to compensate for proteins lost in the urine.

A nurse in the outpatient pediatric clinic is caring for a 2-year-old child. Drag words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence. The child is at risk for developing (blank) and (blank) acute lymphoblastic leukemia, intellectual deficits, abdominal obstruction, decreased kidney function, abdominal obstruction, bulging fontanel

When analyzing cues, the nurse should identify that the child is a risk for developing intellectual deficits, such as a decreased IQ, due to the increase in membrane permeability of the brain tissue resulting in increased intracranial pressure, tissue ischemia, and atrophy. The nurse should also identify that the child is at risk for decreased kidney function due to the damage of the proximal tubules caused by the elevated blood lead level.

The nurse has reviewed the child's nurses notes, assessment, vital signs, providers prescriptions and laboratory results for today's visit. Which of the following conditions are improving since the child's visit 1 month ago? Select 4 of the following conditions. 1. lead level 2. anemia 3. exposure to lead 4. hearing 5. nutritional status 6. kidney function

1, 3, 5, 6 When evaluating outcomes, the nurse should identify an improvement in the child's health based on the findings of lead poisoning, kidney function, exposure to lead, and nutritional status. The BLL has decreased since the previous visit in response to the chelating medication. This indicates a decrease in the amount of lead in the body. The amount of glucose in the urine has decreased, which shows an improvement in the damage to the proximal tubules of the kidneys. Exposure to lead has decreased. The parent reports no longer residing in the older home that is being renovated, which was a source of lead exposure to the child. The nutritional status has improved based on parent's report of the child eating better and consuming more calcium-rich foods. Also, the child's weight has increased since the previous visit.

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a 3-month-old infant following a cheiloplasty. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? a. "Clean your baby's sutures daily with a mixture of chlorhexidine and water." b. "Expect your baby to swallow more than usual over the next few days." c. "Inspect your baby's tongue for white patches using a tongue depressor every 8 hours." d. "Apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment on your baby's suture line daily for the next 3 days."

d. "Apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment on your baby's suture line daily for the next 3 days." The nurse should instruct the parents to apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment on the infant's suture line daily for 3 days and then continue to apply petroleum jelly to the area for several weeks to promote healing.

A nurse is assessing an 8-year-old child who has early indications of shock. After establishing an airway and stabilizing the child's respirations, which of the following actions should the nurse take next? a. insert an indwelling urinary catheter b. measure weight and height c. initiate IV access d. maintain ECG monitoring

c. initiate IV access A nurse is assessing an 8-year-old child who has early indications of shock. After establishing an airway and stabilizing the child's respirations, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?