Pediatrics Exam 2
A 10-year-old child is recovering from a severe sore throat. The parent states that the child complains of chest pain. The nurse observes that the child has swollen joints, nodules on the fingers, and a rash on the chest. The likely cause is ___________
rheumatic fever
The nurse is caring for a 9-month-old who was born with a CHD. Assessment reveals an HR of 160, capillary refill of 4 seconds, bilateral crackles, and sweat on the scalp. These are signs of _______________
CHF
A child who has reddened eyes with no discharge; red, swollen, and peeling palms and soles of the feet; dry, cracked lips; and a strawberry tongue most likely has
Kawasaki disease
While looking through the chart of an infant with a CHD of decreased pulmonary blood flow, the nurse would expect which laboratory finding? 1. Decreased platelet count. 2. Polycythemia. 3. Decreased ferritin level. 4. Shift to the left.
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A child diagnosed with CHF is receiving maintenance doses of digoxin (Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix). She is rubbing her eyes when she is looking at the lights in the room, and her HR is 70 beats per minute. The nurse expects which laboratory finding? 1. Hypokalemia. 2. Hypomagnesemia. 3. Hypocalcemia. 4. Hypophosphatemia.
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The nurse is caring for a child with KD. A student nurse who is on the unit asks if there are medications to treat this disease. The nurse's response to the student nurse is: 1. Immunoglobulin G and aspirin. 2. Immunoglobulin G and ACE inhibitors. 3. Immunoglobulin E and heparin. 4. Immunoglobulin E and ibuprofen (Motrin)
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The parent of a child with influenza asks the nurse when the child is most infectious. Which is the nurse's best response? 1. "Twenty-four hours before and after the onset of symptoms." 2. "Twenty-four hours after the onset of symptoms." 3. "One week after the onset of symptoms." 4. "One week before the onset of symptoms."
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What would the nurse advise the parent of a child with a barky cough that gets worse at night? 1. Take the child outside into the more humid night air for 15 minutes. 2. Take the child to the ED immediately. 3. Give the child an over-the-counter cough suppressant. 4. Give the child warm liquids to soothe the throat.
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Which child is at highest risk for requiring hospitalization to treat RSV? 1. A 2-month-old who was born at 32 weeks. 2. A 16-month-old with a tracheostomy. 3. A 3-year-old with a congenital heart defect. 4. A 4-year-old who was born at 30 weeks.
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Which child with asthma should the nurse see first? 1. A 12-month-old who has a mild cry, is pale in color, has diminished breath sounds, and has an oxygen saturation of 93%. 2. A 5-year-old who is speaking in complete sentences, is pink in color, is wheezing bilaterally, and has an oxygen saturation of 93%. 3. A 9-year-old who is quiet, is pale in color, and is wheezing bilaterally with an oxygen saturation of 92%. 4. A 16-year-old who is speaking in short sentences, is wheezing, is sitting upright, and has an oxygen saturation of 93%.
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Which is the nurse's best response to a parent who asks what can be done at home to help an infant with URI symptoms and a fever get better? 1. "Give your child small amounts of fluid every hour to prevent dehydration." 2. "Give your child Robitussin at night to reduce his cough and help him sleep." 3. "Give your child a baby aspirin every 4 to 6 hours to help reduce the fever." 4. "Give your child an over-the-counter cold medicine at night."
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Which statement by the parent of a child using an albuterol inhaler leads the nurse to believe that further education is needed on how to administer the medication? 1. "I should administer two quick puffs of the albuterol inhaler using a spacer." 2. "I should always use a spacer when administering the albuterol inhaler." 3. "I should be sure that my child is in an upright position when administering the inhaler." 4. "I should always shake the inhaler before administering a dose."
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Which statement indicates the parent needs further teaching on how to prevent his other children from contracting RSV? 1. "I should make sure that both my children receive palivizumab (Synagis) injections for the remainder of this year." 2. "I should be sure to keep my infected child away from his brother until he has recovered." 3. "I should insist that all people who come in contact with my children thoroughly wash their hands before playing with them." 4. "I should insist that anyone with a respiratory illness avoid contact with my children until well."
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A school-age child has been diagnosed with nasopharyngitis. The parent is concerned because the child has had little or no appetite for the last 24 hours. Which is the nurse's best response? 1. "Do not be concerned; it is common for children to have a decreased appetite during a respiratory illness." 2. "Be sure your child is taking an adequate amount of fluids. The appetite should return soon." 3. "Try offering the child some favorite foods. Maybe that will improve the appetite." 4. "You need to force your child to eat whatever you can; adequate nutrition is essential."
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A school-age child has been diagnosed with strep throat. The parent asks the nurse when the child can return to school. Which is the nurse's best response? 1. "Forty-eight hours after the first documented normal temperature." 2. "Twenty-four hours after the first dose of antibiotics." 3. "Forty-eight hours after the first dose of antibiotics." 4. "Twenty-four hours after the first documented normal temperature."
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How does the nurse interpret the laboratory analysis of a stool sample containing excessive amounts of azotorrhea and steatorrhea in a child with CF? The values indicate the child is: 1. Not compliant with taking her vitamins. 2. Not compliant with taking her enzymes. 3. Eating too many foods high in fat. 4. Eating too many foods high in fiber.
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The parent of a child with CF is excited about the possibility of the child receiving a double lung transplant. What should the parent understand? 1. The transplant will cure the child of CF and allow the child to lead a long and healthy life. 2. The transplant will not cure the child of CF but will allow the child to have a longer life. 3. The transplant will help to reverse the multisystem damage that has been caused by CF. 4. The transplant will be the child's only chance at surviving long enough to graduate from college.
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The parent of a child with frequent ear infections asks the nurse if there is anything that can be done to help avoid future ear infections. Which is the nurse's best response? 1. "Your child should be put on a daily dose of montelukast (Singulair)." 2. "Your child should be kept away from tobacco smoke." 3. "Your child should be kept away from other children with otitis media." 4. "Your child should always wear a hat when outside in the cold."
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Which child is in the greatest need of emergency medical treatment? 1. A 3-year-old who has a barky cough, is afebrile, and has mild intercostal retractions. 2. A 6-year-old who has high fever, no spontaneous cough, and froglike croaking. 3. A 7-year-old who has abrupt onset of moderate respiratory distress, a mild fever, and a barky cough. 4. A 13-year-old who has a high fever, stridor, and purulent secretions.
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Which is the nurse's best response to parents who ask what impact asthma will have on the child's future in sports? 1. "As long as your child takes prescribed asthma medication, the child will be fine." 2. "The earlier a child is diagnosed with asthma, the more significant the symptoms." 3. "The earlier a child is diagnosed with asthma, the better the chance the child has of growing out of the disease." 4. "Your child should avoid playing contact sports and sports that require a lot of running."
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A 2-month-old infant is brought to the emergency department after experiencing a seizure. The infant appears lethargic with very irregular respirations and periods of apnea. The parents report the baby is no longer interested in feeding and, before the seizure, rolled off the couch. What additional testing should the nurse immediately prepare for? 1. CT scan of the head and dilation of the eyes. 2. CT scan of the head and EEG. 3. X-rays of the head. 4. X-rays of all long bones.
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Who is at the highest priority to receive the flu vaccine? 1. A healthy 8-month-old who attends day care. 2. A 3-year-old who is undergoing chemotherapy. 3. A healthy 7-year-old who attends public school. 4. An 18-year-old who is living in a college dormitory.
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An 18-month-old with a myelomeningocele is undergoing a cardiac catheterization. The mother expresses concern about the use of dye in the procedure. The child does not have any allergies. In addition to the concern for an iodine allergy, what other allergy should the nurse bring to the attention of the catheterization staff? 1. Soy. 2. Latex. 3. Penicillin. 4. Dairy.
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The Norwood procedure is used to correct: 1. Transposition of the great vessels. 2. Hypoplastic left heart syndrome. 3. TOF. 4. PDA.
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The nurse is aware that cloudy CSF most likely indicates: 1. Viral meningitis. 2. Bacterial meningitis. 3. No infection, because CSF is usually cloudy. 4. Sepsis.
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The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old with an altered state of consciousness. The nurse determines that the child is oriented by asking the child to: 1. Name the president of the United States. 2. Identify her parents and state her own name. 3. State her full name and phone number. 4. Identify the current month but not the date.
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The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old girl whose parents indicate she has developed spastic movements of her extremities and trunk, facial grimace, and speech disturbances. They state it seems worse when she is anxious and does not occur while sleeping. The nurse questions the parents about which recent illness? 1. KD. 2. RF. 3. Malignant hypertension. 4. Atrial fibrillation.
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The parents of a 3-month-old ask why their baby will not have an operation to correct a VSD. The nurse's best response is: 1. "It is always helpful to get a second opinion about any serious condition like this." 2. "Your baby's defect is small and will likely close on its own by 1 year of age." 3. "It is common for health-care providers to wait until an infant develops respiratory distress before they do the surgery." 4. "With a small defect like this, they wait until the child is 10 years old to do the surgery."
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The parents of a child with altered consciousness ask if they can stay during the morning assessment. Select the nurse's best response. 1. "Your child is more likely to answer questions and cooperate with any procedures if you are not present." 2. "Most children feel more at ease when parents are present, so you are more than welcome to stay at the bedside." 3. "It is our policy to ask parents to leave during the first assessment of the shift." 4. "Many children fear that their parents will be disappointed if they do not do well with procedures, so we recommend that no parents be present at this time."
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What should the nurse assess before administering digoxin (Lanoxin)? 1. Sclera. 2. Apical pulse rate. 3. Cough. 4. Liver function test.
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What information should the nurse provide the parent of a child diagnosed with nasopharyngitis? 1. Complete the entire prescription of antibiotics. 2. Avoid sending the child to day care. 3. Use comfort measures for the child. 4. Restrict the child to clear liquids for 24 hours.
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Which breathing exercises should the nurse have an 3-year-old child with asthma do to increase her expiratory phase? 1. Use an incentive spirometer. 2. Breathe into a paper bag. 3. Blow a pinwheel. 4. Take several deep breaths.
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Which statement by the parents of a toddler with repeated otitis media indicates they need additional teaching? 1. "If I quit smoking, my child may have a decreased chance of getting an ear infection." 2. "As my child gets older, he should have fewer ear infections, because his immune system will be more developed." 3. "My child will have fewer ear infections if he has his tonsils removed." 4. "My child may need a speech evaluation."
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Which has the potential to alter a child's level of consciousness? Select all that apply. 1. Metabolic disorders. 2. Trauma. 3. Hypoxic episode. 4. Dehydration. 5. Endocrine disorders.
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For a child with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which drug may be given to allow the PDA to remain open until surgery?
prostaglandins
The mother of an unconscious child has been calling her name repeatedly and gently shaking her shoulders in an attempt to wake her up. The nurse notes that the child is flexing her arms and wrists while bringing her arms closer to the midline of her body. The child's mother asks, "What is going on?" Select the nurse's best response. 1. "I think your daughter hears you, and she is attempting to reach out to you." 2. "Your child is responding to you; please continue trying to stimulate her." 3. "It appears that your child is having a seizure." 4. "Your child is demonstrating a reflex that indicates she is overwhelmed with the stimulation she is receiving."
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The parent of a 9-month-old calls the ED because his child is choking on a marble. The parent asks how to help his child while awaiting emergency medical services. Which is the nurse's best response? 1. "You should administer five abdominal thrusts followed by five back blows." 2. "You should try to retrieve the object by inserting your finger in your child's mouth." 3. "You should perform the Heimlich maneuver." 4. "You should administer five back blows followed by five chest thrusts."
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What is the most important piece of information that the nurse must ask the parent of a child in status asthmaticus? 1. "What time did your child eat last?" 2. "Has your child been exposed to any of the usual asthma triggers?" 3. "When was your child last admitted to the hospital for asthma?" 4. "When was your child's last dose of medication?"
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Which information will be most helpful in teaching parents about the primary prevention of foreign body aspiration? 1. Signs and symptoms of foreign body aspiration. 2. Therapeutic management of foreign body aspiration. 3. Most common objects that toddlers aspirate. 4. Risks associated with foreign body aspiration.
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Which should be included in instructions to the parent of a child prescribed amoxicillin to treat an ear infection? 1. "Continue the amoxicillin until the child's symptoms subside." 2. "Administer an over-the-counter antihistamine with the antibiotic." 3. "Administer the amoxicillin until all the medication is gone." 4. "Allow your child to administer his own dose of amoxicillin."
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Which signs best indicate ICP in an infant? Select all that apply. 1. Sunken anterior fontanel. 2. Complaints of blurred vision. 3. High-pitched cry. 4. Increased appetite. 5. Sleeping more than usual.
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A child with a seizure disorder has been having episodes during which she drops her pencil and simply appears to be daydreaming. This is most likely a(n): 1. Absence seizure. 2. Akinetic seizure. 3. Non-epileptic seizure. 4. Simple spasm seizure.
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A nursing action that promotes ideal nutrition in an infant with CHF is: 1. Feeding formula that is supplemented with additional calories. 2. Allowing the infant to nurse at each breast for 20 minutes. 3. Providing large feedings every 5 hours. 4. Using firm nipples with small openings to slow feedings.
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A preschooler has been having periods during which he suddenly falls and appears to be weak for a short time after the event. The preschool teacher asks what she should do. Select the nurse's best response. 1. "Have the parents follow up with his health-care provider because this is likely an atonic seizure." 2. "Find out if there have been any new stressors in his life because it could be attention-seeking behavior." 3. "Have the parents follow up with his health-care provider because this is likely an absence seizure." 4. "The preschool years are a time of rapid growth, and many children appear clumsy. It would be best to watch him and see if it continues."
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What can an ECG detect? Select all that apply. 1. Ischemia. 2. Injury. 3. CO. 4. Dysrhythmias. 5. SVR. 6. Occlusion pressure. 7. Conduction delay.
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Which is appropriate family discharge teaching following a child's cardiac catheterization? Select all that apply. 1. Remove pressure dressing the day after the catheterization. 2. Avoid strenuous exercise for several days. 3. Stay home from school for 1 week. 4. Tub baths may be started tomorrow. 5. Resume the child's normal diet once home.
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What does the therapeutic management of CF patients include? Select all that apply. 1. Providing a high-protein, high-calorie diet. 2. Providing a high-fat, high-carbohydrate diet. 3. Encouraging exercise. 4. Minimizing pulmonary complications. 5. Encouraging medication compliance.
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Which of the following are examples of acquired heart disease? Select all that apply. 1. Infective endocarditis. 2. Hypoplastic left heart syndrome. 3. RF. 4. Cardiomyopathy. 5. KD. 6. Transposition of the great vessels.
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A child has a Glasgow Coma Scale of 3, HR of 88 beats per minute and regular, respiratory rate of 22, BP of 78/52, and blood sugar of 35 mg/dL. The nurse asks the caregiver about accidental ingestion of which drug? 1. Calcium channel blocker. 2. Beta blocker. 3. ACE inhibiter. 4. ARB.
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Aspirin has been ordered for the child with RF in order to: 1. Keep the PDA open. 2. Reduce joint inflammation. 3. Decrease swelling of strawberry tongue. 4. Treat ventricular hypertrophy of endocarditis.
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Which finding might delay a cardiac catheterization procedure on a 1-year-old? 1. 30th percentile for weight. 2. Severe diaper rash. 3. Allergy to soy. 4. Oxygen saturation of 91% on room air.
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Which is the best action for the nurse to take during a child's seizure? 1. Administer the child's rescue dose of oral diazepam (Valium). 2. Loosen the child's clothing, and call for help. 3. Place a tongue blade in the child's mouth to prevent aspiration. 4. Carry the child to the infirmary to call 911 and start an IV line.
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A child is being admitted with the diagnosis of meningitis. Select the procedure the nurse should do first. 1. Administration of IV antibiotics. 2. Administration of maintenance IV fluids. 3. Placement of a Foley catheter. 4. Send the spinal fluid and blood samples to the laboratory for cultures.
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A child with a VP shunt complains of headache and blurry vision and now experiences irritability and sleeping more than usual. The parents ask the nurse what they should do. Select the nurse's best response. 1. "Give her some acetaminophen (Tylenol), and see if her symptoms improve. If they do not improve, bring her to the health-care provider's office." 2. "It is common for girls to have these symptoms, especially prior to beginning their menstrual cycle. Give her a few days, and see if she improves." 3. "You are probably worried that she is having a problem with her shunt. This is very unlikely because it has been working well for 9 years." 4. "You should immediately take her to the emergency department because these may be symptoms of a shunt malfunction."
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A child with severe cerebral palsy is admitted to the hospital with aspiration pneumonia. What is the most beneficial educational information that the nurse can provide to the parents? 1. The signs and symptoms of aspiration pneumonia. 2. The treatment plan for aspiration pneumonia. 3. The risks associated with recurrent aspiration pneumonia. 4. The prevention of aspiration pneumonia.
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During a well-child checkup for an infant with TOF, the child develops severe respiratory distress and becomes cyanotic. The nurse's first action should be to: 1. Lay the child flat to promote hemostasis. 2. Lay the child flat with legs elevated to increase blood flow to the heart. 3. Sit the child on the parent's lap, with legs dangling, to promote venous pooling. 4. Hold the child in knee-chest position to decrease venous blood return.
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Select the best room assignment for a newly admitted child with bacterial meningitis. 1. Semiprivate room with a roommate who also has bacterial meningitis. 2. Semiprivate room with a roommate who has bacterial meningitis but has received IV antibiotics for more than 24 hours. 3. Private room that is dark and quiet with minimal stimulation. 4. Private room that is bright and colorful and has developmentally appropriate activities available.
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The nurse is caring for a child who has undergone a cardiac catheterization. During recovery, the nurse notices the dressing is saturated with bright red blood. The nurse's first action is to: 1. Call the interventional cardiologist. 2. Notify the cardiac catheterization laboratory that the child will be returning. 3. Apply a bulky pressure dressing over the present dressing. 4. Apply direct pressure 1 inch above the puncture site.
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The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with the parents of a child who had a tonsillectomy a few hours ago. The parents tell the nurse that the child is a big eater, and they want to know what foods to give the child for the next 24 hours. What is the nurse's best response? 1. "The child's diet should not be restricted at all." 2. "The child's diet should be restricted to clear liquids." 3. "The child's diet should be restricted to ice cream and cold liquids." 4. "The child's diet should be restricted to soft foods."
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What should be the nurse's first action with a child who has a high fever, dysphagia, drooling, tachycardia, and tachypnea? 1. Immediate IV placement. 2. Immediate respiratory treatment. 3. Thorough physical assessment. 4. Lateral neck radiographs.
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Which physical findings would be of most concern in an infant with respiratory distress? 1. Tachypnea. 2. Mild retractions. 3. Wheezing. 4. Grunting.
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Which statement by a parent of an infant with CHF who is being sent home on digoxin (Lanoxin) indicates the need for further education? 1. "I will give the medication at regular 12-hour intervals." 2. "If he vomits, I will not give a make-up dose." 3. "If I miss a dose, I will not give an extra dose." 4. "I will mix the digoxin in some formula to make it taste better."
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Which would the nurse explain to parents about the inheritance of CF? 1. CF is an autosomal-dominant trait passed on from the child's mother. 2. CF is an autosomal-dominant trait passed on from the child's father. 3. The child of parents who are both carriers of the gene for CF has a 50% chance of acquiring CF. 4. The child of a mother who has CF and a father who is a carrier of the gene for CF has a 50% chance of acquiring CF.
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Which vaccines must be delayed for 11 months after the administration of gamma globulin? Select all that apply. 1. Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. 2. Hepatitis B. 3. Inactivated polio virus. 4. Measles, mumps, and rubella. 5. Varicella
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Which procedures require preventive antibiotics for children with high-risk cardiac disease?
dental
3. The parent of a 4-month-old with CF asks the nurse what time to begin the child's first CPT each day. Which is the nurse's best response? 1. "Thirty minutes before feeding the child breakfast." 2. "After deep-suctioning the child each morning." 3. "Thirty minutes after feeding the child breakfast." 4. "Only when the child has congestion or coughing."
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A 16-year-old being treated for hypertension has a history of asthma. Which drug class should be avoided in treating this client's hypertension? 1. Beta blockers. 2. Calcium channel blockers. 3. ACE inhibitors. 4. Diuretics.
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A child born with Down syndrome should be evaluated for which associated cardiac manifestation? 1. CHD. 2. Systemic hypertension. 3. Hyperlipidemia. 4. Cardiomyopathy.
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A child diagnosed with meningitis is having a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Which should the nurse do first? 1. Administer blow-by oxygen and call for additional help. 2. Reassure the parents that seizures are common in children with meningitis. 3. Call a code and ask the parents to leave the room. 4. Assess the child's temperature and blood pressure.
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Exposure to which illness should be a cause to discontinue therapy and substitute dipyridamole (Persantine) in a child receiving aspirin therapy for KD? 1. Chickenpox or influenza. 2. E. coli or Staphylococcus. 3. Candida or Streptococcus A. 4. Streptococcus A or staphylococcus.
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The diet that produces anticonvulsant effects from ketosis consists of: 1. High-fat and low-carbohydrate foods. 2. High-fat and high-carbohydrate foods. 3. Low-fat and low-carbohydrate foods. 4. Low-fat and high-carbohydrate foods.
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The nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant diagnosed with meningitis. When the child is placed in the supine position and flexes his neck, the nurse notes he flexes his knees and hips. This is referred to as: 1. Brudzinski sign. 2. Cushing triad. 3. Kernig sign. 4. Nuchal rigidity.
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The nurse is caring for a child with a skull fracture who is unconscious and has severely ICP. The nurse notes the child's temperature to be 104°F (40°C). Which should the nurse do first? 1. Place a cooling blanket on the child. 2. Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) via nasogastric tube. 3. Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) rectally. 4. Place ice packs in the child's axillary areas.
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The nurse is caring for an unconscious 6-year-old who has had a severe closed-head injury and notes the following changes: Heart rate has dropped from 120 to 55, blood pressure has increased from 110/44 to 195/62, and respirations are becoming more irregular. Which should the nurse do first after calling the physician? 1. Call for additional help and prepare to administer mannitol (Osmitrol). 2. Continue to monitor the patient's vital signs and prepare to administer a bolus of isotonic fluids. 3. Call for additional help and prepare to administer an antihypertensive. 4. Continue to monitor the patient and administer supplemental oxygen.
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Which physiological changes occur as a result of hypoxemia in CHF? 1. Polycythemia and clubbing. 2. Anemia and barrel chest. 3. Increased white blood cells and low platelets. 4. Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and peripheral edema.
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Which would be appropriate nursing care management of a child with the diagnosis of mononucleosis? 1. Only family visitors. 2. Bedrest. 3. Clear liquids. 4. Limited daily fluid intake.
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Which of the following are the most important questions to ask of an adolescent with a history of headaches? Select all that apply. 1. How long have you been having headaches? 2. How long do the headaches last? 3. What does the headache pain feel like? 4. Does having a snack help? 5. Are the symptoms getting worse or staying the same?
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An adolescent has been diagnosed with hyperlipidemia on a screening laboratory test. Which of the following would the nurse recommend to decrease his hyperlipidemia? Select all that apply. 1. Heart-healthy diet. 2. Lipid-lowering medication. 3. Repeat screening laboratory test in 2 weeks. 4. Consume sports drinks during practice and games. 5. Lifestyle modifications.
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A school-age child is admitted to the hospital for a tonsillectomy. During the nurse's postoperative assessment, the child's parent tells the nurse that the child is in pain. Which of the following observations would be of most concern to the nurse? 1. The child's heart rate and blood pressure are elevated. 2. The child complains of having a sore throat. 3. The child is refusing to eat solid foods. 4. The child is swallowing excessively.
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Brain damage in a child who sustained a closed-head injury can be caused by which factor? 1. Increased perfusion to the brain and increased metabolic needs of the brain. 2. Decreased perfusion to the brain and decreased metabolic needs of the brain. 3. Increased perfusion to the brain and decreased metabolic needs of the brain. 4. Decreased perfusion of the brain and increased metabolic needs of the brain.
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The nurse is caring for an adolescent who remains unconscious 24 hours after sustaining a closed-head injury in an MVA. She responds to deep, painful stimulation with decorticate posturing and has an intracranial monitor that shows periodic increased ICP. All other vital signs remain stable. Select the most appropriate nursing action. 1. Encourage the teen's peers to visit and talk to her about school and other pertinent events. 2. Encourage the teen's parents to hold her hand and speak loudly to her in an attempt to help her regain consciousness. 3. Attempt to keep a normal day/night pattern by keeping the teen in a bright, lively environment during the day and dark quiet environment at night. 4. Attempt to keep the environment dark and quiet and encourage minimal stimulation.
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The parents of a 6-year-old who has a new diagnosis of asthma ask the nurse what to do to make their home a more allergy- free environment. Which is the nurse's best response? 1. "Use a humidifier in your child's room." 2. "Have your carpet cleaned chemically once a month." 3. "Wash household pets weekly." 4. "Avoid purchasing upholstered furniture."
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BP screenings to detect end-organ damage should be done routinely beginning at what age? 1. Birth. 2. 3 years. 3. 8 years. 4. 13 years.
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The mother of a toddler reports that the child's father has just had an MI. Because of this information, the nurse recommends the child have a(n): 1. ECG. 2. Lipid profile. 3. Echocardiogram. 4. Cardiac catheterization.
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The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a toddler who experienced a febrile seizure. The nurse knows clarification is needed when the mother says: 1. "My child will likely have another seizure." 2. "My child's 7-year-old brother is also at high risk for a febrile seizure." 3. "I'll give my child acetaminophen (Tylenol) when ill to prevent the fever from rising too high too rapidly." 4. "Most children with febrile seizures do not require seizure medicine."
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The nurse knows that young infants are at risk for injury from SBS because: 1. The anterior fontanel is open. 2. They have insufficient musculoskeletal support and a disproportionate head-to-body ratio. 3. They have an immature vascular system with veins and arteries that are more superficial. 4. There is immature myelination of the nervous system in a young infant.
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The school nurse has been following a child who comes to the office frequently for vague complaints of dizziness and headache. Today, she is brought in after fainting in the cafeteria following a nosebleed. Her BP is 122/85, and her radial pulses are bounding. The nurse suspects she has: 1. Transposition of the great vessels. 2. COA. 3. AS. 4. PS.
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Treatment of a child with pertussis includes: 1. Erythromycin. 2. Azithromycin (Zithromax). 3. Clindamycin. 4. Amoxicillin.
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Which activity should an adolescent just diagnosed with epilepsy avoid? 1. Swimming, even with a friend. 2. Being in a car at night. 3. Participating in any strenuous activities. 4. Returning to school right away.
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Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering first to a child in status epilepticus? 1. Establish an IV line and administer IV lorazepam (Ativan). 2. Administer rectal diazepam (Valium). 3. Administer an oral glucose gel to the side of the child's mouth. 4. Administer oral diazepam (Valium).
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Which order would the nurse question for a child just admitted with the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis? 1. Maintain isolation precautions until 24 hours after receiving IV antibiotics. 2. IV fluids at 1½ times regular maintenance. 3. Neurological checks every hour. 4. Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) for temperatures higher than 38°C (100.4°F).
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Which position initially is most beneficial for an infant who has just returned from having a VP shunt placed? 1. Semi-Fowler in an infant seat. 2. Flat in the crib. 3. Trendelenburg. 4. In the crib with the head elevated to 90 degrees.
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A child fell off his bike and sustained a closed-head injury. The child is currently awake and alert, but his mother states that he "passed out" for approximately 2 minutes. The mother appears highly anxious and is very tearful. The child was not wearing a helmet. Which is a priority for the triage nurse to say at this time? 1. "Was anyone else injured in the accident?" 2. "Tell me more about the accident." 3. "Did he vomit, have a seizure, or display any other behavior that was unusual when he woke up?" 4. "Why was he not wearing a helmet?"
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A child in the PICU with a head injury is comatose and unresponsive. The parent asks if he needs pain medication. Select the nurse's best response. 1. "Pain medication is not necessary because he is unresponsive and cannot feel pain." 2. "Pain medication may interfere with his ability to respond and may mask any signs of improvement." 3. "Pain medication is necessary to make him comfortable." 4. "Pain medication is necessary for comfort, but we use it cautiously because it increases the demand for oxygen."
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A child with Reye syndrome is described in the nurse's notes as follows: 1200—comatose with sluggish pupils; when stimulated, demonstrates decerebrate posturing. 1400—unchanged except that now demonstrates decorticate posturing when stimulated. The nurse concludes that the child's condition is: 1. Worsening and progressing to a more advanced stage of Reye syndrome. 2. Worsening, and the child may likely experience cardiac and respiratory failure. 3. Improving and progressing to a less advanced stage of Reye syndrome. 4. Improving because the child's posturing reflexes are similar.
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A child's parent asks the nurse what treatment the child will need for the diagnosis of strep throat. Which is the nurse's best response? 1. "Your child will be sent home on bedrest and should recover in a few days without any intervention." 2. "Your child will need to have the tonsils removed to prevent future strep infections." 3. "Your child will need oral penicillin for 10 days and should feel better in a few days." 4. "Your child will need to be admitted to the hospital for 5 days of IV antibiotics."
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A heart transplant may be indicated for a child with severe heart failure and: 1. PDA. 2. VSD. 3. Hypoplastic left heart syndrome. 4. PS.
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During play, a toddler with a history of TOF might assume which position? 1. Sitting. 2. Supine. 3. Squatting. 4. Standing.
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Family discharge teaching has been effective when the parent of a toddler diagnosed with KD states: 1. "The arthritis in her knees is permanent. She will need knee replacements." 2. "I will give her diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for her peeling palms and soles of her feet." 3. "I know she will be irritable for 2 months after her symptoms started." 4. "I will continue with high doses of Tylenol for her inflammation."
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The nurse is caring for a child who has been in an MVA. The child falls asleep unless her name is called or she is gently shaken. This state of consciousness is referred to as: 1. Coma. 2. Delirium. 3. Obtunded. 4. Confusion.
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The nurse knows further education is needed about Reye syndrome when a mother states: 1. "I will have my children immunized against varicella and influenza." 2. "I will make sure not to give my child any products containing aspirin." 3. "I will give aspirin to my child to treat a headache." 4. "Children with Reye syndrome are admitted to the hospital."
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The parent of a child with CF asks the nurse what will be done to relieve the child's constipation. Which is the nurse's best response? 1. "Your child likely has an obstruction and will require surgery." 2. "Your child will likely be given IV fluids." 3. "Your child will likely be given MiraLAX." 4. "Your child will be placed on a clear liquid diet."
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To treat a common manifestation of Reye syndrome, which medication would the nurse expect to have readily available? 1. Furosemide (Lasix). 2. Insulin. 3. Glucose. 4. Morphine.
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Which medication should the nurse give to an infant diagnosed with transposition of the great vessels? 1. Ibuprofen (Motrin). 2. Betamethasone. 3. Prostaglandin E. 4. Indomethacin (Indocin).
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Which statement by the mother of a child with RF shows an understanding of prevention for her other children? 1. "Whenever one of them gets a sore throat, I will give that child an antibiotic." 2. "There is no treatment. It must run its course." 3. "If their culture is positive for group A Streptococcus, I will give them their antibiotic." 4. "If their culture is positive for Staphylococcus A, I will give them their antibiotic."
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Which assessments indicate that the parent of a 7-year-old is following the prescribed treatment for CHF? Select all that apply. 1. HR of 56 beats per minute. 2. Elevated red blood cell count. 3. 50th percentile height and weight for age. 4. Urine output of 0.5 cc/kg/hr. 5. Playing basketball with other children his age.
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The _____________ serves as the septal opening between the atria of the fetal heart.
foramen ovale
A 3-month-old has been diagnosed with a VSD. The flow of blood through the heart is ____________
left to right
PDA causes what type of shunt?
left to right
The flow of blood through the heart with an ASD is __________
left to right
A 6-month-old who has episodes of cyanosis after crying could have the CHD of decreased pulmonary blood flow called
tetralogy of fallot
A 5-week-old full-term infant presents with a persistent cough, tachypnea, and no fever. Which would be an important question to ask the mother? 1. "Did you have a vaginal infection when your baby was born?" 2. "Did you have a breathing problem when your baby was born?" 3. "Did you receive any antibiotics during your labor?" 4. "Did you ever have wheezing?"
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Which is the nurse's best response to the parent of a child diagnosed with epiglottitis who asks what the treatment will be? 1. Complete a course of IV antibiotics. 2. Surgery to remove the tonsils. 3. Ten days of aerosolized ribavirin. 4. No intervention.
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A 6-week-old is admitted to the hospital with influenza. The child is crying, and the father tells the nurse that his son is hungry. The nurse explains that the baby is not to have anything by mouth. The parent does not understand why the child cannot eat. Which is the nurse's best response to the parent? 1. "We are giving your child IV fluids, so there is no need for anything by mouth." 2. "The shorter and narrower airway of infants increases their chances of aspiration, so your child should not have anything to eat now." 3. "When your child eats, he burns too many calories; we want to conserve the child's energy." 4. "Your child has too much nasal congestion; if we feed the child by mouth, the distress will likely increase."
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Which assessment is of greatest concern in a 15-month-old? 1. The child is lying down and has moderate retractions, low-grade fever, and nasal congestion. 2. The child is in the tripod position and has diminished breath sounds and a muffled cough. 3. The child is sitting up and has coarse breath sounds, coughing, and fussiness. 4. The child is restless and crying, has bilateral wheezes, and is feeding poorly.
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Which laboratory result will provide the most important information regarding the respiratory status of a child with an acute asthma exacerbation? 1. CBC. 2. ABG. 3. BUN. 4. PTT.
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Which position would be most comfortable for a child with left-sided pneumonia? 1. Trendelenburg. 2. Left side. 3. Right side. 4. Supine.
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Which statement about pneumonia is accurate? 1. Pneumonia is most frequently caused by bacterial agents. 2. Children with bacterial pneumonia are usually sicker than children with viral pneumonia. 3. Children with viral pneumonia are usually sicker than those with bacterial pneumonia. 4. Children with viral pneumonia must be treated with a complete course of antibiotics.
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Which would be an early sign of respiratory distress in a 2-month-old? 1. Breathing shallowly. 2. Tachypnea. 3. Tachycardia. 4. Bradycardia.
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While assessing a newborn with respiratory distress, the nurse auscultates a machinelike heart murmur. Other findings are a wide pulse pressure, periods of apnea, increased PaCO2, and decreased PO2. The nurse suspects that the newborn has: 1. Pulmonary hypertension. 2. PDA. 3. VSD. 4. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia.`
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Which child would benefit most from having ear tubes placed? Select all that apply. 1. A 9-month-old who has had one ear infection. 2. A 13-month-old with recurrent ear infections. 3. A 2-year-old who has had five previous ear infections. 4. A 3-year-old whose sibling has had four ear infections. 5. A 7-year-old who has had two ear infections this year.
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Which should the nurse instruct children to do to stop the spread of influenza in the classroom? Select all that apply. 1. Stay home if they have a runny nose and cough. 2. Wash their hands after using the restroom. 3. Wash their hands after sneezing. 4. Have a flu shot annually. 5. Drink lots of water during the day.
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Indomethacin (Indocin) may be given to close which CHD in newborns ?
PDA
A child recently diagnosed with epilepsy is being evaluated for anticonvulsant medication therapy. The child will likely be placed on which type of regimen? 1. Two to three oral anticonvulsant medications so that dosing can be low and side effects minimized. 2. One oral anticonvulsant medication to observe effectiveness and minimize side effects. 3. One rectal gel to be administered in the event of a seizure. 4. A combination of oral and IV anticonvulsant medications to ensure compliance.
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A 10-year-old has undergone a cardiac catheterization. At the end of the procedure, the nurse should first assess: 1. Pain. 2. Pulses. 3. Hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. 4. Catheterization report.
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Which are the most serious complications for a child with Kawasaki Dx? Select all that apply. 1. Coronary thrombosis. 2. Coronary stenosis. 3. Coronary artery aneurysm. 4. Hypocoagulability. 5. Decreased sedimentation rate. 6. Hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
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Which interventions decrease cardiac demands in an infant with CHF? Select all that apply. 1. Allow parents to hold and rock their child. 2. Feed only when the infant is crying. 3. Keep the child uncovered to promote low body temperature. 4. Make frequent position changes. 5. Feed the child when sucking the fists. 6. Change bed linens only when necessary. 7. Organize nursing activities.
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A 3-year-old is brought to the ED with coughing and gagging. The parent reports that the child was eating carrots when she began to gag. Which diagnostic evaluation will be used to determine whether the child has aspirated carrots? 1. Chest x-ray. 2. Bronchoscopy. 3. ABG. 4. Sputum culture.
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Which drug should not be used to control secondary hypertension in a sexually active adolescent female who uses intermittent birth control? 1. Beta blockers. 2. Calcium channel blockers. 3. ACE inhibitors. 4. Diuretics.
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Which is diagnostic for epiglottitis? 1. Blood test. 2. Throat swab. 3. Lateral neck x-ray of the soft tissue. 4. Signs and symptoms.
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Which is the nurse's best response to the parent of an infant diagnosed with the first otitis media who wonders about long-term effects? 1. "The child could suffer hearing loss." 2. "The child could suffer some speech delays." 3. "The child could suffer recurrent ear infections." 4. "The child could require ear tubes."
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Which plan would be appropriate in helping to control CHF in an infant? 1. Promoting fluid restriction. 2. Feeding a low-salt formula. 3. Feeding in semi-Fowler position. 4. Encouraging breast milk.
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Which should the nurse administer to provide quick relief to a child with asthma who is coughing, wheezing, and having difficulty catching her breath? 1. Prednisone. 2. Montelukast (Singulair). 3. Albuterol. 4. Fluticasone (Flovent).
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A parent asks how to care for a child at home who has the diagnosis of viral tonsillitis. Which is the nurse's best response? 1. "You will need to give your child a prescribed antibiotic for 10 days." 2. "You will need to schedule a follow-up appointment in 2 weeks." 3. "You can give your child acetaminophen (Tylenol) every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain." 4. "You can place warm towels around your child's neck for comfort."
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A parent asks the nurse how it will be determined whether their child has RSV. Which is the nurse's best response? 1. "We will do a simple blood test to determine whether your child has RSV." 2. "There is no specific test for RSV. The diagnosis is based on the child's symptoms." 3. "We will swab your child's nose and send that specimen for testing." 4. "We will have to send a viral culture to an outside laboratory for testing."
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An infant is not sleeping well, is crying frequently, has yellow drainage from the ear, and is diagnosed with an ear infection. Which nursing objective is the priority for the family? 1. Educating the parents about signs and symptoms of an ear infection. 2. Providing emotional support for the parents. 3. Providing pain relief for the child. 4. Promoting the flow of drainage from the ear.
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How will a child with respiratory distress and stridor who is diagnosed with RSV be treated? 1. IV antibiotics. 2. IV steroids. 3. Nebulized racemic epinephrine. 4. Alternating doses of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Motrin).
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CHDs are classified by which of the following? Select all that apply. 1. Cyanotic defect. 2. Acyanotic defect. 3. Defects with increased pulmonary blood flow. 4. Defects with decreased pulmonary blood flow. 5. Mixed defects. 6. Obstructive defects. 7. Pansystolic murmurs.
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A 7-month-old has a low-grade fever, nasal congestion, and a mild cough. What should the nursing care management of this child include? Select all that apply. 1. Maintaining strict bedrest. 2. Avoiding contact with family members. 3. Instilling saline nose drops and bulb suctioning. 4. Keeping the head of the bed flat. 5. Providing humidity and propping the head of the bed up.
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On examination, a nurse hears a murmur at the LSB in a child with diarrhea and fever. The parent asks why the health-care provider never mentioned the murmur. The nurse explains: 1. "The health-care provider is not a cardiologist." 2. "Murmurs are difficult to detect, especially in children." 3. "The fever increased the intensity of the murmur." 4. "We need to refer the child to an interventional cardiologist."
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. Which intervention is most appropriate to teach the mother of a child diagnosed with a URI and a dry, hacking cough that prevents him from sleeping? 1. Give cough suppressants at night. 2. Give an expectorant every 4 hours. 3. Give cold and flu medication every 8 hours. 4. Give ½ teaspoon of honey four to five times per day.
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A 2-year-old has just been diagnosed with CF. The parents ask the nurse what early respiratory symptoms they should expect to see in their child. Which is the nurse's best response? 1. "You can expect your child to develop a barrel-shaped chest." 2. "You can expect your child to develop a chronic productive cough." 3. "You can expect your child to develop bronchiectasis." 4. "You can expect your child to develop wheezing respirations."
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A newborn is diagnosed with a CHD. The test results reveal that the lumen of the duct between the aorta and pulmonary artery remains open. This defect is known as _____________
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Hypoxic spells in the infant with a CHD can cause which of the following? Select all that apply. 1. Polycythemia. 2. Blood clots. 3. CVA. 4. Developmental delays. 5. Viral pericarditis. 6. Brain damage. 7. Alkalosis.
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TOF involves which defects? Select all that apply. 1. VSD. 2. Right ventricular hypertrophy. 3. Left ventricular hypertrophy. 4. PS. 5. Pulmonic atresia. 6. Overriding aorta. 7. PDA.
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A 5-year-old is brought to the ED with a temperature of 99.5°F (37.5°C), a barky cough, stridor, and hoarseness. Which nursing intervention should the nurse prepare for? 1. Immediate IV placement. 2. Respiratory treatment of racemic epinephrine. 3. A tracheostomy set at the bedside. 4. Inform the parents about the vital signs.
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In which CHD would the nurse need to take upper and lower extremity BPs? 1. Transposition of the great vessels. 2. AS. 3. COA. 4. TOF.
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The parent of an infant with CF asks the nurse how to meet the child's increased nutritional needs. Which is the nurse's best suggestion? 1. "You may need to increase the number of fresh fruits and vegetables you give your infant." 2. "You may need to advance your infant's diet to whole cow's milk because it is higher in fat than formula." 3. "You may need to change your infant to a higher-calorie formula." 4. "You may need to increase your infant's carbohydrate intake."
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Which child diagnosed with pneumonia would benefit most from hospitalization? 1. A 13-year-old who is coughing, has coarse breath sounds, and is not sleeping well. 2. A 14-year-old with a fever of 38.6°C (101.5°F), rapid breathing, and a decreased appetite. 3. A 15-year-old who has been vomiting for 3 days and has a fever of 38.5°C (101.3°F). 4. A 16-year-old who has a cough, chills, fever of 38.5°C (101.3°F), and wheezing.
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Which statement by the mother of a child with RF shows she has good understanding of the care of her child? Select all that apply. 1. "I will apply heat to his swollen joints to promote circulation." 2. "I will have him do gentle stretching exercises to prevent contractures." 3. "I will give him his ordered anti-inflammatory medication for pain and inflammation." 4. "I will apply cold packs to his swollen joints to reduce pain." 5. "I will take my child every month to the health-care provider's office for his penicillin shot."
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A 4-month-old infant presents with history of cold symptoms, low-grade fever, and paroxysmal coughing followed by vomiting primarily at night for several weeks. The parent missed the infant's last two well-child checks, so is immunization delayed. The most likely diagnosis is: 1. Bronchiolitis. 2. Bronchitis. 3. Pneumonia. 4. Pertussis.
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A child has been diagnosed with valvular disease following RF. During patient teaching, the nurse discusses the child's long-term prophylactic therapy with antibiotics for dental procedures, surgery, and childbirth. The parents indicate they understand when they say: 1. "She will need to take the antibiotics when she has such procedures until she is 18 years old." 2. "She will need to take the antibiotics when she has such procedures for 5 years after the last attack." 3. "She will need to take the antibiotics when she has such procedures for 10 years after the last attack." 4. "She will need to take the antibiotics when she has such procedures for the rest of her life."
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A child is complaining of throat pain. Which statement by the mother indicates that she needs more education regarding the care and treatment of her child's pharyngitis? 1. "I will have my child gargle with salt water three times a day." 2. "I will offer my child ice chips several times a day." 3. "I will give my child Tylenol every 4 to 6 hours as needed." 4. "I will ask the nurse practitioner for some amoxicillin."
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A mother is crying and tells the nurse that she should have brought her son in yesterday when he said his throat was sore. Which is the nurse's best response to this parent whose child is diagnosed with epiglottitis and is in severe distress and in need of intubation? 1. "Children this age rarely get epiglottitis; you should not blame yourself." 2. "It is always better to have your child evaluated at the first sign of illness rather than wait until symptoms worsen." 3. "Epiglottitis is slowly progressive, so early intervention may have decreased the extent of your son's symptoms." 4. "Epiglottitis is rapidly progressive; you could not have predicted his symptoms would worsen so quickly."
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The parent of a child with croup tells the nurse that her other child just had croup and it cleared up in a couple of days without intervention. She asks the nurse why this child is exhibiting worse symptoms and needs to be hospitalized. Which is the nurse's best response? 1. "Some children react differently to viruses. It is best to treat each child as an individual." 2. "Younger children have wider airways that make it easier for bacteria to enter and colonize." 3. "Younger children have short and wide eustachian tubes, making them more susceptible to respiratory infections." 4. "Children younger than 3 years usually exhibit worse symptoms because their immune systems are not as developed."
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The parents of a 5-week-old have just been told that their child has CF. The mother had a sister who died of CF when she was 19 years of age. The parents are sad and ask the nurse about their child's projected life expectancy. What is the nurse's best response? 1. "The life expectancy for CF patients has improved significantly in recent years." 2. "Your child might not follow the same course that the mother's sister did." 3. "The health-care provider will come to speak to you about treatment options." 4. The nurse answers their questions briefly, listens to their concerns, and is available later after they've processed the information.
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