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25. Which should be included in the plan of care for a newborn with a myelomeningo- cele 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. Priority care for an infant with a myelomeningocele is to protect the sac. A wet dressing keeps it moist with less chance of tearing.

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. S. aureus is a common organism found on the skin and is frequently the cause of septic arthritis.

48. A child is diagnosed with stage IV rhabdomyosarcoma, and the parent asks what that means. The nurse provides which of the following explanations? 1. The tumor is limited to the organ site. 2. There is regional disease from the organ involved. 3. There is distant metastatic disease. 4. The disease is limited to the lymph nodes.

3. Stage IV disease means there is distant metastatic disease.

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. Steroids cause immune suppression, which is the reason behind its use in JIA; it reduces the body's attack on itself.

47. The nurse is explaining rhabdomyosarcoma cancer to an adolescent. From which of the following muscles does the cancer arise? 1. Skeletal. 2. Cardiac. 3. Striated. 4. Connective.

3. Striated muscle is in many organs and sites of the body, thus leading to the multiple sites of the disease.

40. Which would be the best nursing intervention for a child with phantom pain after an amputation? 1. Tell the child that the pain does not exist. 2. Request a PCA pump from the physician for pain management. 3. Encourage the child to rub the stump. 4. Provide Elavil to help with pain.

4. Elavil is a medication for nerve pain that is helpful in relieving phantom pain.

6. The nurse tells the parent that other conditions can be associated with congenital clubfoot. Select all that apply. 1. Myelomeningocele. 2. Cerebral palsy. 3. Diastrophic dwarfism. 4. Breech position in utero. 5. Prematurity. 6. Fetal alcohol syndrome.

1, 2, 3. 1. There is an association between myelomeningocele and congenital clubfoot. 2. There is an association between some forms of cerebral palsy and congenital clubfoot. 3. There is an association between diastrophic dwarfism and congenital clubfoot.

32. A school-aged child is admitted to the unit pre-operatively for bladder reconstruc- tion. The child is latex-sensitive. Which intervention should the nurse implement? 1. Post a sign on the door and chart that the child is latex-allergic. 2. Use powder-free latex gloves when giving care. 3. Keep personal items such as stuffed animals in a plastic bag to avoid latex contamination. 4. Use a disposable plastic-covered blood pressure cuff that will stay in the child's room.

1. Posting a sign on the door and charting that the child has a latex allergy is Important so others will be aware of the allergy.

46. A child with Ewing sarcoma is receiving chemotherapy and is experiencing severe nausea. The nurse has to administer Ativan at 0.04 mg/kg, and the child weighs 65 lb. What dose should the nurse administer?

1.2 mg. Change pounds to kilograms (2.2 lb = 1 kg: 65/2.2 = 29.5 kg). Then multiply kilograms by the dose of 0.04 mg/kg: 29.5 × 0.04 = 1.18 mg or round to 1.2 mg.

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. Hydrocephalus occurs in about 90% of infants with myelomeningocele, so measuring the head circumference daily and watching for an increase are important. Accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid can occur after closure of the sac.

59. Which is an important nursing intervention to teach about photosensitivity to the parents of a child with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)? 1. Regular clothing is appropriate for sun exposure. 2. Sunscreen application is necessary for protection. 3. Teenage patients cannot participate in outdoor sports. 4. Uncovered fluorescent lights offer no danger.

2. Sunscreen helps reduce accelerated burning due to sensitivity.

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. These drugs affect the immune system to reduce its ability to attack itself, as in the case of JIA.

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

20. A 20-degree spinal curve that is nonprogressive will not disfigure or interfere with normal functioning, so it is not treated with bracing or surgery.

39. Which is most important to discuss with an adolescent who is going to have a leg amputation for osteosarcoma? 1. Pain. 2. Spirituality. 3. Body image. 4. Lack of coping.

3. Body image is a developmental issue for adolescents and influences their acceptance of themselves and by peers.

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. Checking the neurocirculatory status of the foot is the highest priority.

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. Children this age are very conscious of their appearance and fitting in with their peers, so they might be very resistant to wearing a brace.

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. If a patient does not respond to an appropriate antibiotic withi 48 hours, surgery may be indicated.

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. In DDH, asymmetrical thigh and gluteal folds are frequently present.

12. The nurse knows that teaching has been successful when the parent of a child with muscle weakness states that the diagnostic test for muscular dystrophy is which of the following? 1. Electromyelogram. 2. Nerve conduction velocity. 3. Muscle biopsy. 4. Creatine kinase level.

3. Muscle biopsy confirms the type of myopathy that the patient has.

64. Which is the nurse's best explanation to the parent of a toddler who asks what a greenstick fracture is? 1. It is a fracture located in the growth plate of the bone. 2. Because children's bones are not fully developed, any fracture in a young child is called a greenstick fracture. 3. It is a fracture in which a complete break occurs in the bone, and small pieces of bone are broken off. 4. It is a fracture that does not go all the way through the bone.

4. It is a fracture that does not go all the way through the bone.

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. Radiographic examination is the only definitive diagnostic tool for SCFE.

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. The child would not be able to keep up with peers because of weakness, progressive loss of muscle fibers, and loss of muscle strength.

58. A child is admitted to the pediatric unit with the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). On assessment, the nurse expects the child to have: 1. Leukemia. 2. Malar rash. 3. Weight gain. 4. Heart failure.

2. The "butterfly," or malar, rash is the most common manifestation of SLE.

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 and pain are early signs of compartment syndrome. 3. Edema and pain are early signs of compartment syndrome

22. Where should the top of the crutch bar be in relation to the axilla?

The crutch bar should not put pressure on nerves in the axilla.

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. JIA is caused by an immune response by the body on the joint spaces.

37. When teaching parents about osteosarcoma, the nurse knows instruction has been successful when a parent says that this type of cancer is common in which age group? 1. Infancy. 2. Toddlers. 3. School-aged children. 4. Adolescents.

4. Osteosarcoma is a common cancer of adolescents.

60. Which is an important nursing intervention to monitor in a child with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and renal involvement? 1. Monitor weight. 2. Check for uric salts in urine. 3. Watch for hypotension. 4. Check for protein in urine.

4. Protein in urine is a sign of renal impairment, even in nephrotic syndrome, in which the kidneys are losing protein.

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. The priority for all children is to de- velop to their full potential.

54. Which should the nurse expect as an intervention in a child in the recovery phase of GBS? 1. Assess for respiratory compromise. 2. Assess for swallowing difficulties. 3. Evaluate neuropsychological functioning. 4. Begin an active physical therapy program.

4. Beginning active physical therapy is important for helping muscle recovery and preventing contractures.

43. Which nursing diagnosis is most important for a child with Ewing sarcoma who will be undergoing chemotherapy? 1. Risk for fluid volume deficit. 2. Potential for chronic pain. 3. Risk for skin impairment. 4. Ineffective airway clearance.

1. Chemotherapy can cause nausea, vomiting, and possibly diarrhea, which contribute to fluid volume deficit.

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. 5. sleeping as late as needed

1. Children who are active are usually able to postpone use of a wheelchair. It is important to keep using muscles for as long as possible, and aerobic activity is good for a child. 3. any child with a chronic dz should be kept active asap for as long as possible 4. Children with neuromuscular diseases oftentimes will use a wheelchair to conserve energy and increase mobility. The wheelchair acts as the child's means of getting to where they want to go as independently as possible.

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. Pain in an extremity leads to resistance to movement. 2. Pain is frequently severe in osteomyelitis. 3. Fever is present in the acute phase of the illness. 5. Redness and swelling occur because of the infection.

51. Select all that apply to the care of a child with a retroperitoneal rhabdomyosarcoma. 1. Acute pain. 2. Risk for impaired urinary elimination. 3. Impaired gas exchange. 4. Self-care deficit. 5. Risk for constipation.

1. Pain occurs due to pressure on the organs in the lower abdomen. 2. A retroperitoneal tumor affects the organs of the lower abdomen, including the bowel and bladder. 5. Because this tumor is in the lower abdomen, it puts pressure on the bowel causing constipation.

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, running, and riding a bicycle are frequently the first symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

56. The nurse judges teaching as successful when the parent of a child with myasthenia gravis states which of the following? 1. "My child should play on the school's basketball team." 2. "My child should meditate every day." 3. "My child should be allowed to do what other kids do." 4. "My child should be watched carefully for signs of illness."

2. Meditation is a good strategy to learn to decrease stress.

52. A child with GBS has had lots of oral fluids but has not urinated for 8 hours. Which is the nurse's first action? 1. Check the child's serum blood-urea-nitrogen level. 2. Check the child's complete blood count. 3. Catheterize the child in and out. 4. Run water in the bathroom to stimulate urination.

3. The child must be in-and-out catheterized to avoid the possibility of developing a urinary tract infection from urine left in the bladder for too long.

53. The nurse is planning care for a child who was recently admitted with GBS. Which is a priority nursing diagnosis? 1. Risk for constipation related to immobility. 2. Chronic sorrow related to presence of chronic disability. 3. Impaired skin integrity related to infectious disease process. 4. Activity intolerance related to ineffective cardiac muscle function.

3. The goal is to prevent complications related to immobility. Efforts include maintaining skin integrity, maintaining respiratory function, and preventing contractures.

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55. A child has a provisional diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. Which should the nurse expect in this child? Select all that apply. 1. Double vision. 2. Ptosis. 3. Fatigue. 4. Ascending paralysis. 5. Sensory disturbance.

1,2,3. Symptoms in a child with myasthenia gravis include fatigue, double vision, ptosis, and difficulty swallowing and chewing. This is an autoimmune disease triggered by a viral or bacterial infection. Antibodies attack acetylcholine receptors and block their functioning.

58. Which should the nurse do for a 6-year-old living in a rural area who is missing school shots and who has sustained a puncture wound? 1. Administer DTaP vaccine 2. Start the child on an antibiotic. 3. Clean the wound with hydrogen peroxide. 4. Send the child to the emergency department.

1. A child less than 7 years of age and not fully immunized who has a tetanus prone wound should receive DTaP vaccine to prevent tetanus. Tetanus prone wounds include puncture wounds and those contaminated with dirt, feces, or soil.

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. At least 80% of cases of CP result from unknown prenatal factors.

47. The mother of a newborn relates that this is her first child, the baby seems to sleep a lot, and does not cry much. Which question would the nurse ask the mother? 1. "How many ounces of formula does your baby take at each feeding?" 2. "How many bowel movements does your baby have in a day?" 3. "How much sleep do you get every night?" 4. "How long does the baby stay awake at each feeding?"

1. Babies can lose up to 10% of birth weight but should regain it by 2 weeks of age. Knowing how much the baby eats can help the nurse determine if the infant is receiving adequate nutrition.

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. Children with spastic CP have increased deep tendon reflexes. 3. Children with spastic CP have scoliosis. 4. Children with spastic CP have contractures of the Achilles tendons, knees, and adductor muscles. 5. Children with spastic CP have scissoring when walking.

57. Which is the best advice to offer the parent of a 6-month-old with Werdnig-Hoffman disease on how to treat the infant's constipation? 1. Offer extra water every day. 2. Add corn syrup to two bottles a day. 3. Give the infant a glycerine suppository today. 4. Let the infant go 3 days without a stool before intervening.

1. Constipation means hard stools and infrequent passage. Adding extra water to the diet helps make the stool softer in this age child.

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. Most infants are able to crawl unassisted by 8 months.

46. Parents bring their 2-month-old into the clinic with concerns that the baby seems "floppy." The parents say the baby seems to be working hard to breathe, eats very slowly, and seems to fatigue quickly. The nurse assesses intercostal retractions, although the baby is otherwise in no distress. They add there was a cousin whose baby had similar symptoms. The nurse would be most concerned with what possible complications? 1. Respiratory compromise. 2. Dehydration. 3. Need for emotional support for the family. 4. Feeding intolerance.

1. This baby may have Werdnig-Hoffman disease, which is characterized by progressive generalized muscle weakness that eventually leads to respiratory failure. Respiratory compromise is the most important complication.

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. A 9-month-old should be able to sit alone, crawl, pull up, not push food out of the mouth (tongue thrust), and push away when held when wanting to get down. This child is not developing normally and must see the primary care provider.

61. Causes of autonomic dysreflexia include which of the following? Select all that apply. 1. Decrease in blood pressure. 2. Abdominal distention. 3. Bladder distention. 4. Diarrhea. 5. Tight clothing. 6. Hypothermia.

2. Autonomic dysreflexia may be caused by abdominal pressure from a fecal impaction. 3. An overdistended bladder is usually the precipitating factor causing an increase in abdominal pressure. 5. Tight clothing can increase pressure to the central core of the body.

49. The parents of a toddler diagnosed with Werdnig-Hoffmann disease ask the nurse what they can feed their child that would be quality food. Which would be good choices for the nurse to recommend? 1. A hot dog and chips. 2. Chicken and broccoli. 3. A banana and almonds. 4. A milkshake and a hamburger.

2. Chicken is a good source of protein, and broccoli is a good choice for naturally occurring vitamins.

50. The parent of a child diagnosed with Werdnig-Hoffmann disease notes times of not being able to hear the child breathing. Which should the nurse do first? 1. Check pulse oximetry on the child. 2. Count the child's respirations. 3. Listen to the child's lung sounds. 4. Ask the parent if the child coughs at night.

2. The first intervention is to check the respiratory rate of the child to see if it is abnormal, then listen to the lung sounds, and then check pulse oximetry.

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. This is the priority nursing diagnosis for this severely underweight child. Weight is average for a 4-month-old. The coughing episodes while feeding may indicate aspiration. The parent needs help to learn how to feed so less coughing occurs.

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. If baclofen were going to work for this child, one could tell because spasticity would be decreased.

45. The parent of an infant with CP asks the nurse if the infant will be mentally retarded. Which is the nurse's best response? 1. "Children with CP have some amount of mental retardation." 2. "Approximately 20% of children with CP have normal intelligence." 3. "Many children with CP have normal intelligence." 4. "Mental retardation is expected if motor and sensory deficits are severe."

3. Many children with CP have normal intelligence.

59. Which should the nurse expect in a 2-week-old with a brachial plexus injury? Select all that apply. 1. History of a normal vaginal delivery. 2. Small infant. 3. Absent Moro reflex on one side. 4. No sensory loss. 5. Associated clavicle fracture.

3. The infant will have an absent Moro reflex on one side and no sensory loss. 4. The infant will have an absent Moro reflex on one side and no sensory loss. 5. The injury may be associated with a fractured clavicle.

51. A child presents with a history of having had an upper respiratory tract infection 2 weeks ago; complains of symmetrical lower extremity weakness, back pain, muscle tenderness; and has absent deep tendon reflexes in the lower extremities. Which is important regarding this condition? 1. The disease process is probably bacterial. 2. The recent upper respiratory infection is not important information. 3. This may be an acute inflammatory demyelinating neuropathy. 4. CN involvement is rare.

3. This child probably has GBS, which is an acute inflammatory demyelinating neuropathy.

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. This statement indicates that the parent understands the long-term needs of the child.

48. The mother of an infant diagnosed with Werdnig-Hoffmann disease asks the nurse what she could have done during her pregnancy to prevent this. The nurse explains that the cause of Werdnig-Hoffmann is which of the following? 1. Unknown. 2. Restricted movement in utero. 3. Inherited as an autosomal-recessive trait. 4. Inherited as an autosomal-dominant trait.

3. Werdnig-Hoffmann disease is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait.

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. Clenched fists after 3 months of age may be a sign of CP.

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. The primary disorder is of muscle tone, but there may be other neurological disorders such as seizures, vision disturbances, and impaired intelligence. Spastic CP is the most common type and is characterized by a generalized increase in muscle tone, increased deep tendon reflexes, and rigidity of the limbs on both flexion and extension.

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. Children with muscular dystrophy display the Gower sign, which is great difficulty rising and standing from a squatting position due to the lack of muscle strength.

4. The nurse is teaching about congenital 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. At age 4 to 6 months. 3. Prior to walking (age 9 to 12 months). 4. After walking is established (age 15 to 18 months).

1. The best outcomes for clubfoot are seen if casting begins as soon as the diagnosis is made.

8. Which classification of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is lethal in utero and in infancy? 1. Type I. 2. Type II. 3. Type III. 4. Type IV.

2. Type II is lethal in utero and in infancy because of multiple fractures and deformities and underdeveloped lungs.

1. An adolescent presents with sudden-onset unilateral facial weakness with drooping of one side of the mouth. The teen is unable to close the eye on the affected side, but has no other symptoms and otherwise feels well. The nurse could summarize the condi- tion by which of the following? 1. The prognosis is poor. 2. This may be a stroke. 3. It is a fifth CN palsy. 4. This is paralysis of the facial nerve.

4. This patient has Bell's palsy, which is an idiopathic mononeuritis of CN VII (the facial nerve) that innervates the face and muscles of expression.

26. The nurse on the pediatric floor is receiving a child with the possible diagnosis of septic arthritis of the elbow. Which would the nurse expect on assessment? Select all that apply. 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, 2, 3, 5. 1. Infection of the elbow joint can cause pain that leads to protecting the joint and resisting movement. 2. Infection of the elbow may cause generalized nausea and vomiting. 3. Infection of the elbow frequently causes fever. 5. Septic arthritis can cause swelling of the joint.

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, 2, 3. 1. Due to abnormal hip joint function, the patient's gait is stiff and waddling. 2. Due to abnormal femoral head placement, the patient may experience pain and decreased flexibility in adulthood. 3. Due to abnormal femoral head placement, the patient may experience osteoarthritis in the hip joint in adulthood.

7. When planning a rehabilitative approach for a child with osteogenesis imperfect (OI), the nurse should prevent which of the following? Select all that apply. 1. Positional contractures and deformities. 2. Bone infection. 3. Muscle weakness. 4. Osteoporosis. 5. Misalignment of lower extremity joints.

1, 3, 4, 5. 1. A long-term goal in caring for a child with OI is to prevent contractures and deformities. 3. A long-term goal in caring for a child with OI is to prevent muscle weakness. 4. A long-term goal in caring for a child with OI is to prevent osteoporosis. 5. A long-term goal in caring for a child with OI is to prevent misalignment of lower extremity joints.

30. A 3-month-old with spina bifida is admitted to the nurse's unit. Which gross motor skills should the nurse assess at this age? 1. Head control. 2. Pincer grasp. 3. Sitting alone. 4. Rolling over.

1. A 3-month-old has good head control.

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. After the final casting, bracing is required for 23 to 24 hours per day for 2 months. This decreases the likelihood of a recurrence. 2. Because clubfoot can recur, it is important to have regular follow-up with the orthopedic surgeon until age 18 years. 4. Even with proper bracing, there may be a recurrence. 5. Most children treated for clubfeet develop normally appearing and functioning feet.

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. Before the surgical closure of the sac, the infant is at risk for infection. A sterile dressing is placed over the sac to keep it moist and help prevent it from tearing.

17. Which symptoms will a child suffering from complete spinal cord injury experience? 1. Loss of motor and sensory function below the level of the injury. 2. Loss of interest in normal activities. 3. Extreme pain below the level of the injury. 4. Loss of some function, with sparing of function below the level of the injury.

1. Children with complete spinal cord injury lose motor and sensory function below the level of the injury as a result of interruption of nerve pathways.

42. The nurse is teaching an adolescent about Ewing sarcoma and indicates which as a common site? 1. Shaft. 2. Growth plate. 3. Ball of the femur. 4. Bone marrow.

1. Ewing sarcoma is a bone tumor that affects the shafts of long bones.

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. Fractures of the growth plate are serious, as they can disrupt the growth process.

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 increases the risk of SCFE by stressing the epiphyseal plate. 5. SCFE is most common during pubertal hormonal changes. 6. SCFE is associated with endocrine disorders.

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. General post-operative nursing interventions include assessing for pain. 2. Specific to scoliosis surgery, logrolling is the means of changing positions. 4. It is essential to check neurological status in a patient who just had scoliosis surgery. 5. General post-operative nursing interventions include assessing vital signs.

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. Genetic counseling is important in all inherited diseases. Duchenne muscular dystrophy is inherited as an X-linked recessive trait, meaning the defect is on the X chromosome. Women carry the disease, and males are affected. All female relatives should be tested. 2. The X chromosome carries the disease, and males are affected. The sister should have genetic testing to determine whether she carries the gene and identify her risks for having male offspring with the disease. 4. The X chromosome carries the disease and males are affected. All female relatives should be tested.

25. The nurse caring for a child with osteomyelitis assesses poor appetite. Which inter- vention(s) is/are most appropriate for this child? Select all that apply. 1. Offer high-calorie liquids. 2. Offer favorite foods. 3. Do not worry about intake, as appetite loss is expected. 4. Suggest intravenous removal to encourage oral intake. 5. Decrease pain medication that might cause nausea. 6. Offer frequent small meals.

1. High-calorie liquids are sometimes received better when the child has a poor appetite. 2. Offering favorite foods can sometimes tempt the child to eat, even with a poor appetite. 6. Small, frequent meals might increase daily caloric intake.

17. Which instruction(s) should the nurse give the parents of an adolescent with slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)? Select all that apply. 1. Continue upper body exercises to limit loss of muscle strength. 2. Do not turn the teen in bed when complaining of pain. 3. Provide homework, computer games, and other activities to decrease boredom. 4. Do most activities of daily living for the teen. 5. Expect expressions of anger and hostility. 6. Continue setting limits on behavior.

1. Immobilization can lead to a decrease in muscle strength. Upper body exercises should be continued soon after surgery. 3. It is important for this patient to continue as many normal activities as possible. This should include schoolwork and leisure activities. 5. Some expressions of anger and hostility are normal, as this adolescent is losing some independence with this immobility. 6. Continuation of setting limits on behavior is important to keep as much normalcy as possible.

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. In a recent fracture, the nurse should assess pain and provide treatment. 2. Pain, pallor, and weak or absent pulses are all signs of compartment syndrome. 4. Weak or absent pulse is a sign of compartment syndrome, so monitoring capillary refill is important in assessment. 5. Pain, pallor, and weak or absent pulses are signs of compartment syndrome. Pain should be treated.

44. A child is going to receive radiation for Ewing sarcoma. Which of the following is the best nursing intervention to prevent skin breakdown during therapy? 1. Advise the child to wear loose-fitting clothes to minimize irritation. 2. Advise the child to use emollients to prevent dry skin. 3. Apply cold packs nightly to reduce the warmth caused by the treatments. 4. Apply hydrocortisone to soothe itching from dry skin.

1. Loose clothing helps reduce irritation on the sensitive irradiated skin.

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. Muscles become weaker, including those needed for respiration, and a decision will need to be made about whether respiratory support will be provided.

**start of chapter 11 - neuromuscular** 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 are progressive degenerative disorders. The most common is Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which is an X-linked recessive disorder.

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. NSAIDs can cause gastric bleeding with long-term use; food helps to reduce the exposure of the drug on the stomach lining.

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. Providing pain medication prior to ambulation helps decrease pain during ambulation. 2. Children with JIA need to do range-of-motion exercises to prevent joint stiffness. 5. Using nonpharmacological methods such as heat helps with flexibility and pain.

57. The nurse is teaching the parent of a child diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The nurse evaluates the teaching as effective when the parent states: 1. "The cause is unknown." 2. "There is no genetic involvement." 3. "Drugs are not a trigger for the illness." 4. "Antibodies improve disease outcome."

1. SLE is a complex disease; there are many triggers, but how the disease develops is not known.

13. Why does spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality sometimes occur in children? 1. Children can suffer momentary severe subluxation and trauma to the spinal cord. 2. The immature spinal column in children does not allow for quality films. 3. The hemorrhaging that occurs with injury obscures radiographic abnormalities. 4. Radiographic abnormalities are not evident because of incomplete ossification ofthe vertebrae.

1. Spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality results from the spinal cord sliding between the vertebrae and then sliding back into place without injury to the bony spine. It is thought to be the result of an immature spinal column that allows for reduction after momentary subluxation.

18. The nurse is planning care for a child with a T12 spinal cord injury. Which lifelong complications should the child and family know about? Select all that apply. 1. Skin integrity. 2. Incontinence. 3. Loss of large and small motor activity. 4. Loss of voice. 5. Flaccid paralysis.

1. Spinal cord-injury patients experience many issues due to loss of innervation below the level of the injury. Skin integrity and incontinence are issues because of immobility and loss of pain receptors below the level of the injury. 2. Skin integrity and incontinence are issues because of immobility and loss of pain receptors below the level of the injury.

5. Which is the definition of talipes varus? 1. An inversion or bending inward of the foot. 2. An eversion or bending outward of the foot. 3. A high arch of the foot. 4. A low arch (flatfoot) of the foot.

1. Talipes varus is an inversion of the foot.

24. A child with a repaired myelomeningocele is in the clinic for a regular examination. The child has frequent constipation and has been crying at night because of pain in the legs. After an MRI, the diagnosis of a tethered cord is made. Which should the nurse tell the parent? 1. Tethered cord is a post-surgical complication. 2. Tethered cord occurs during times of slow growth. 3. Release of the tethered cord will be necessary only once. 4. Offering laxatives and acetaminophen daily will help control these problems.

1. Tethered cord is caused by scar tissue formation from the surgical repair of the myelomeningocele and may affect bowel, bladder, or lower extremity functioning.

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. The parents will likely be shocked immediately after the birth of the child. To facilitate their understanding, the nurse should speak in simple terms. 4. The baby should be shown to the parents as are all newborns, emphasizing the well-formed parts of the body. 6. Information may need to be repeated as the family begins to absorb the information.

23. Which should the nurse include when teaching sexuality education to an adolescent with a spinal cord injury? 1. "You can enjoy a healthy sex life and most likely conceive children." 2. "You will never be able to conceive if you have no genital sensation." 3. "Development of secondary sex characteristics is delayed." 4. "A few females have regular menstrual periods after injury."

1. The reproductive system continues to function properly after a spinal cord injury. Much sexual activity and response occurs in the brain as well.

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. This patient is trying to become more independent and trying to fit in with the peer group. Encouraging socializing with peers who face similar challenges alleviates feelings of isolation. 2. Decorating the wheelchair encourages the patient to assume independence in self-care. 4. Allowing the patient to view radiographs encourages the patient to assume self-care. 5. Helping the patient set realistic goals for the future encourages independence.

16. When assessing the neurological status of an 8-month-old, the nurse should check for which of the following? 1. Clarity of speech. 2. Interaction with staff. 3. Vision test. 4. Romberg test.

2. Assessment for alteration in develop- mentally expected behaviors, such as stranger anxiety, is helpful. Interaction with staff is not to be expected due to stranger anxiety.

15. The nurse evaluates the teaching as successful when a parent states that which of the following can cause autonomic dysreflexia? 1. Exposure to cold temperatures. 2. Distended bowel or bladder. 3. Bradycardia. 4. Headache.

2. Autonomic dysreflexia results from an uncontrolled, paroxysmal, continuous lower motor neuron reflex arc due to stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. It is a response that typically results from stimulation of sensory receptors such as a full bladder or bowel.

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. Because bacteria from an open wound can lead to osteomyelitis, thorough cleaning with soap and water is the best prevention.

27. Which should be the priority nursing diagnosis for a 12-hour-old newborn with a myelomeningocele at L2? 1. Altered bowel elimination related to neurological deficits. 2. Potential for infection related to the physical defect. 3. Altered nutrition related to neurological deficit. 4. Disturbance in self-concept related to physical disability.

2. Because this infant has not had a repair, the sac is exposed. It could rupture, allowing organisms to enter the cerebrospinal fluid, so this is the priority.

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. 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. Antibiotics will be given via an intravenous line.

20. An adolescent with a T4 spinal cord injury suddenly becomes dangerously hyperten- sive and bradycardic. Which intervention is appropriate? 1. Call the neurosurgeon immediately, as this sounds like sudden intracranial hypertension. 2. Check to be certain that the patient's bladder is not distended. 3. Administer hyperstat to treat the blood pressure. 4. Administer atropine for bradycardia.

2. Check to be certain that the bladder is not distended, which would trigger autonomic dysreflexia.

29. Which should the nurse tell the parent of an infant with spina bifida? 1. "Bone growth will be more than that of babies who are not sick because your baby will be less active." 2. "Physical and occupational therapy will be helpful to stimulate the senses and improve cognitive skills." 3. "Nutritional needs for your infant will be calculated based on activity level." 4. "Fine motor skills will be delayed because of the disability."

2. Children with decreased activity due to illness or trauma are helped by physical and occupational therapy. The varied activities stimulate the senses.

61. Because estrogen is a possible trigger for a systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) flare, advice for a teenager who may become sexually active includes which of the following? Select all that apply. 1. Use Ortho Tri-Cyclen. 2. Use Depo-Provera. 3. Practice abstinence. 4. Use condoms. 5. Use Ortho Evra.

2. Depo-Provera is progesterone, the only contraceptive that is approved for use in sexually active women with SLE. 3. Abstinence is always recommended to prevent pregnancy. 4. Condoms are always recommended.

50. It is recommended that a child with metastatic rhabdomyosarcoma undergo a bone marrow transplant. Education regarding life-threatening side effects should include: 1. Diarrhea. 2. Fever. 3. Skin breakdown. 4. Tumor shrinkage.

2. Fever indicates infection that can be life threatening after a bone marrow transplant.

2. The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a 9-year-old who has just been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus. Which assessment findings should the nurse expect? 1. Headaches and nausea. 2. Fever, malaise, and weight loss. 3. A papular rash covering the trunk and face. 4. Abdominal pain and dysuria.

2. Fever, malaise, and weight loss are com- mon presenting signs.

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. Infection through the bloodstream is the most likely cause of osteomyelitis in a child.

45. A child with Ewing sarcoma is undergoing a limb salvage procedure. Which statement indicates the parents understand the procedure? 1. "Our child will have a bone graft to save the limb." 2. "Our child will need follow-up lengthening procedures." 3. "Our child will need shorter shirt sleeves." 4. "Our child will not need chemotherapy."

2. Limb salvage requires the lengthening procedures to encourage the bone to continue to grow so the child will not have a short limb.

38. A child with osteosarcoma is going to receive chemotherapy before surgery. Which statement by the parents indicates they understand the side effect of neutropenia? 1. "My child will be more at risk for diarrhea." 2. "My child will be more at risk for infection." 3. "My child's hair will fall out." 4. "My child will need to drink more."

2. Neutropenia makes a child more at risk for infection, because the immune system is compromised due to the chemotherapy.

28. Over the last week, an infant with a repaired myelomeningocele has had a highpitched 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 percentile, 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. The increase in head size is one of the first signs of increased intracranial pressure; other signs include high-pitched cry and irritability.

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. The nurse looks for the source of the pain by performing a neuromuscular assessment.

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. The nurse should provide education about the child's physical limitations so that physical therapy and appropriate activity can be encouraged. 3. OI is frequently confused with child abuse. Carrying a letter stating that the child has OI and what that condition looks like can ease the stressors of an emergency department visit. 4. The Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation is an organization that can provide information and support for a family with a child with the condition.

19. After spinal cord surgery, an adolescent suddenly complains of a severe headache. Which should be the nurse's first action? 1. Check the blood pressure. 2. Check for a full bladder. 3. Ask if pain is present somewhere else. 4. Ask if other symptoms are present.

2. The sympathetic nervous system re- sponds to a full bladder or bowel re- sulting from an uncontrolled, paroxys- mal, continuous lower motor neuron reflex arc. This response is usually from stimulation of sensory receptors (e.g., distended bladder or bowel). Because the efferent pulse cannot pass through the spinal cord, the vagus nerve is not "turned off," and profound symptomatic bradycardia may occur.

49. The nurse evaluates teaching as successful when the parent explains that an excisional biopsy is done for which reason? 1. To find metastatic disease. 2. To remove all metastatic disease. 3. To confirm the type of metastatic disease. 4. To treat metastatic disease.

3. A biopsy confirms the histology of the tumor.

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. A normal saline dressing is placed over the sac to prevent tearing, which would allow the cerebrospinal fluid to escape and microorganisms to enter and cause an infection.

14. Which should a nurse in the ED be prepared for in a child with a possible spinal cord injury? 1. Severe pain. 2. Elevated temperature. 3. Respiratory depression. 4. Increased intracranial pressure.

3. A spinal cord injury can occur at any level. The higher the level of the in- jury, the more likely the child is to have respiratory insufficiency or failure. The nurse should be prepared to support the child's respiratory system.

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. An alteration in the circulation of the cerebrospinal fluid causes hydrocephalus. The anterior fontanel bulges because of an increase in cerebrospinal fluid, and an increase in intracranial pressure causes a high-pitched cry in infants and downward deviation of the eyes, also called sunset eyes. With sun- set eyes the sclera can be seen above the iris.

36. When instructing a family about care of an orthosis, the nurse should emphasize which of the following? 1. Clean the brace with diluted bleach. 2. Dry the brace over a heater or in the sun. 3. Clean the brace weekly with mild soap and water. 4. Return the brace to the orthopedic surgeon for cleaning.

3. An orthosis should be cleaned weekly with mild soap and water.

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. 5. increasing difficulty to swallow and shallow breathing

3. The major complications of muscular dystrophy include contractures, disuse atrophy, infections, obesity, respiratory complications, and cardiopulmonary problems. 5. the muscles of the child with MD tend to show increasing weakness and atrophy over time. children are at risk for swallowing, aspiration and pneumonia

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. The parents will be assessing pin sites for infection and stability upon discharge. Instructions on care should be demonstrated for and then by the parents. 5. Instruction on crutch usage will be given prior to discharge. Crutch walk- ing will not be done during the early post-operative stage.

23. Select the number of inches lateral to the heel where a crutch should be placed. 1. 1 to 3. 2. 4 to 5. 3. 6 to 8. 4. 9 to 10.

3. This position provides the best protection for balance and stability.

33. Which should the nurse prepare the parents of an infant for following surgical repair and closure of a myelomeningocele shortly after birth? The infant will: 1. Not need any long-term management and should be considered cured. 2. Not be at risk for urinary tract infections or movement problems. 3. Have continual drainage of cerebrospinal fluid, needing frequent dressing changes. 4. Need lifelong management of urinary, orthopedic, and neurological problems.

4. Although immediate surgical repair decreases infection, morbidity, and mortality rates, these children will require lifelong management of neurological, orthopedic, and elimination problems.

31. A 15-year-old with spina bifida is seen in the clinic for a well-child checkup. The teen uses leg braces and crutches to ambulate. Which nursing diagnosis takes priority? 1. Potential for infection. 2. Alteration in mobility. 3. Alteration in elimination. 4. Potential body image disturbance.

4. As an adolescent on crutches and wearing braces, the teen would have the issue of body image disturbance, which must be addressed. This is a priority.

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. 5. Thickened liquids and smaller portions

4. As the child becomes less ambulatory, moving the child will become more of a problem. It is not good for the child to become overweight for several health rea- sons in addition to decreased ambulation. 5. As the child loses muscle control, the need for thickened liquids and small cut up portions solids becomes essential

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. Checking under straps frequently is suggested to prevent skin breakdown.