PEDs Exam 2 Practice Questions
The nurse is caring for a preschool-aged child diagnosed with acute otitis media. Which intervention should be a priority for the nurse?
Relieving pain
The nurse is conducting a physical examination of a toddler with suspected leadpoisoning. Lab results indicate blood lead level 52 g/dL. Which action would the nurseexpect to happen next?
Repeat testing within 2 days and prepare to begin chelation therapy as ordered
After teaching the parents of an 8-year-old girl with asthma about common allergens their child should avoid, the nurse determines that the parents need additional teaching when they identify what as a common allergen for asthma?
Shellfish
Kawasaki disease is the most likely cause of acquired heart disease in children.
True
A 2-year-old toddler is seen for acute laryngotracheobronchitis. What observation would lead the nurse to suspect airway occlusion?
An increasing respiratory rate, retractions, and nasal flaring are signs of major respiratory distress and occlusion.
The school nurse is instructing the classroom teacher regarding a student newly diagnosed with amblyopia. To prepare for classroom instruction, which concept is most important to understand?
Student placement in the room is important but all other teaching methods may remain the same.
A 6-year-old girl had a cardiac catheterization at 9 a.m. At 11 a.m. the nurse notes hypotension as compared to baseline. Based on this assessment finding, which of the following would the nurse do first?
Check the insertion site
A 6-year-old child was diagnosed as having streptococcal pharyngitis. At the follow-up visit, the nurse will assess the child for which potential complication?
Development of rheumatic fever
What is myopia?
Difficulty seeing far
The nurse is caring for a child with rheumatic fever who has polyarthritis. Which lab result would the nurse most anticipate with this child's diagnosis and symptoms?
Increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
The nurse is talking with the mother of a 4-year-old boy who will soon be going to a pre-kindergarten program. The child has had the Snellen vision test done at home, and he was unable to distinguish the pictures at the distance that would indicate his vision is normal. The child's mother asks the nurse if he will need glasses. Which statement made by the nurse would be most appropriate regarding the child's vision?
"Children's vision is not completely developed by this age. Your child might outgrow this nearsightedness."
A nurse is leading a discussion with a group of new mothers about newborn nutritionand its importance for growth and development. One of the mothers asks, "Doesn't the baby get iron from me before birth?" Which response by the nurse would be mostappropriate?
"Because the baby grows rapidly during the first months, he uses up what you gave him."
A child diagnosed with acute otitis media has been given a prescription for benzocaine. The nurse is correct when she makes which statement?
"Benzocaine drops should be placed in your ear to numb it and reduce pain."
The nurse is educating a 13-year-old paintball enthusiast about sports-related injuries. Which comment is most likely to be accepted by the child?
"Play tough, but wear protective gear."
The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old boy with hemophilia. His parents are upset by thepossibility that he will become infected with hepatitis or HIV from the clotting factorreplacement therapy. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
"Since dry heat treatment of the factor began in 1986, there have been no reports ofvirus transmission."
What is astigmatism?
irregular curvature of cornea or lens
The parents of an 8-year-old child report that the child's teachers noted the child is having problems seeing the board in school but state they do not understand this since the child is able to read from the computer with no difficulty. Which response from the nurse is most appropriate?
"What you are describing may be what is called myopia."
The parents of a 4-year-old boy tell the nurse, "We're really worried that our child doesn't have 20/20 vision. It seems that he doesn't always see clearly at a distance." What is the best response by the nurse?
"20/20 vision isn't usually achieved until the age of 6 or 7 years but I will let the physician know your concerns."
A 13-year-old reports she recently saw a television program showing surgery to correct vision problems. She states she hates wearing glasses and wants to have this procedure done. What is the best response by the nurse?
"Although there are surgeries for vision, they are not normally recommended for someone your age."
The nurse is reviewing the white blood cell differential of a 4-year-old girl. Which valuewould lead the nurse to be concerned?
Eosinophils: 10%
A newborn has been diagnosed with a congenital heart disease. Which of the following congenital heart diseases is associated with cyanosis?
Tetralogy of Fallot (ventricular septal defect, overriding aorta, pulmonary stenosis and right ventricular hypertrophy)
A child with iron-deficiency anemia is prescribed ferrous fumarate, 3 mg/kg/day in two divided doses. The nurse interprets this order as indicating which of the following?
The child has mild to moderate iron deficiency.
The nurse is caring for a child recently diagnosed with glucose-6-phosphatedehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. The nurse is teaching the parents about triggers thatmay result in oxidative stress. Which of the following responses indicates a need forfurther teaching?
"My son can never take penicillin for an infection."
When caring for a child with Kawasaki disease, the nurse would know that:
management includes administration of aspirin and IVIG
A 10-week-old infant has not resolved a small ventricular septal defect. She is prescribed digoxin. The father asks how the medication helps the child? The nurse is correct to state which?
"It will help prevent fluid from accumulating in the lungs."
The nurse is caring for a 12-year-old boy with idiopathic thrombocytopenia. The nurseis providing discharge instructions about home care and safety recommendations to theboy and his parents. Which response indicates a need for further teaching?
"He can resume participation in football in 2 weeks."
A 5-year-old develops an otitis media with effusion. Myringotomy tube insertion is scheduled. The mother asks, "Why does this have to be done at the hospital?" What would be your best response?
"He will need to lie still afterward, so he will need to remain at the hospital for a short time."
The nurse has finished teaching the parents of a 10-month-old male ways to prevent another acute otitis media infection. Which statement by the mother indicates she has the correct understanding of the information provided?
"I should continue to breastfeed my son because it lowers the incidence of acute otitis media."
The nurse is caring for an infant girl with a suspected cardiovascular disorder. Which statement by the mother would warrant further investigation?
"The baby seems more comfortable over my shoulder."
The caregiver of a 2-year-old calls the clinic concerned that her child may have pushed paper into her ears, and she asks the nurse what to do. The mother found the child pushing on her ears with torn paper on the floor in front of her. What would be the appropriate response by the nurse?
"The child should be seen by a care provider. Don't put anything in her ear and bring her in right away."
What age is most common for otitis media to occur?
2 years
Until what age are babies nose breathers?
4 weeks
An adolescent weighing 55 kg is admitted to the hospital experiencing a sickle cellcrisis. Intravenous fluid therapy as well as increased oral fluids are ordered as part of histreatment plan. Based on the understanding of the amount of fluids needed to promote hemodilution, the nurse would expect the adolescent to receive how much total fluid in 24 hours? __________ mL
8,250
An infant born with congenital glaucoma is scheduled for surgery. Which preoperative order should the nurse question for this patient?
A preoperative injection of atropine
A nurse is caring for an infant who is experiencing heart failure. What would be the most appropriate care for this infant?
Administer oxygen
The nurse is caring for a 20-month-old girl with equivocal bacterial otitis media, a severe earache, and a temperature of 39°C (102.2°F). Which intervention would the nurse expect to implement?
Administering antibiotics as soon as they're available
Which measure would be most effective in aiding bronchodilation in a child with laryngotracheobronchitis?
Assisting with racemic epinephrine nebulizer therapy
The nurse is teaching a group of parents about eyes and eye concerns. The nurse tells these caregivers about a condition that occurs when unequal curvatures in the cornea bend the light rays in different directions and this causes images to be blurred. The condition the nurse is referring to is
Astigmatism
The school nurse is assessing a student complaining of left eye pain. Upon visual inspection, the nurse notes left conjunctivae redness and thick, colored discharge. The nurse understands that these signs and symptoms are consistent with which diagnosis?
Bacterial conjunctivitis
The 12-year-old child has developed a stye. Which may be included in the child's care?
Apply hot, moist compress to the affected area.
Medication education on which drug should the nurse provide to the caregivers of a child diagnosed with rheumatic fever?
Aspirin
What is beclomethasone used for?
Beclomethasone is a corticosteroid prescribed for long-term asthma control.
A 5-year-old is being prepared for diagnostic cardiac catheterization, in which the catheter will be inserted in the right femoral vein. What intervention should the nurse take to prevent infection?
Avoid drawing a blood specimen from the right femoral vein before the procedure
What information would be included in the care plan of an infant in heart failure?
Begin formulas with increased calories
The nurse is performing an ECG on a 12-year-old boy. On completion, she notices that boy's P-R interval is lengthened. Which of the following does this finding indicate?
Difficulty with coordination between the SA and AV nodes (first-degree heart block)
When the nurse is reinforcing teaching with the caregiver of a 3-year-old child being discharged following a tonsillectomy, the caregiver states to the nurse, "I understand why there might be bleeding in the first 24 hours, but I do not understand why there might be bleeding in 1 week or so." What is the most appropriate explanation for the nurse to give this caregiver?
Bleeding can occur at this time because the clots dissolve and new tissue is not yet present.
A nursing student is reviewing information about medications used to treat congestive heart failure in children. The student demonstrates understanding of the information by identifying which drug as prescribed to increase myocardial contractility?
Digoxin
Why is periorbital cellulitis a medical emergency?
Don't want the child to lose vision or have a brain infection. Can lead to meningitis (brain infection).
In children with otitis media, a procedure known as a myringotomy may be performed. Which statement is most accurate regarding this procedure?
During this procedure, small tubes are inserted into the typmpanic membrane.
What is hyperopia?
Difficulty seeing near
The nurse is caring for an infant with suspected patent ductus arteriosus. Which assessment finding would the nurse identify as helping to confirm this suspicion?
Harsh, continuous, machine-like murmur under the left clavicle
When evaluating the hemogram of an 8-month-old infant, the nurse would identifywhich type of hemoglobin as being the predominant type?
Hemoglobin A
Which immunizations are suggested at 2 months of age to prevent bacterial pneumonia?
HiB, PCV
An infant with poor feeding is suspected of having a congenital heart defect. The parents are asking why a chest x-ray is necessary in their infant. What is the best response from the nurse?
It will determine if the heart is enlarged.
Which piece of equipment is most helpful in determining airway obstruction in the client with asthma?
Peak flow meter
A parent brings an infant in for poor feeding. Which assessment data would most likely indicate a coarctation of the aorta?
Pulses weaker in lower extremities compared to upper extremities
The nurse is evaluating the laboratory test results of a 7-year-old child with a suspectedhematologic disorder. Which finding would cause the nurse to be concerned?
RBC: 2.8 × 106/mm3
When conducting a physical examination of a child with suspected Kawasaki disease, which finding would the nurse expect to assess?
Strawberry tongue
The nurse is taking a health history for a 9-year-old with conjunctivitis. Which finding would suggest that this is allergic conjunctivitis?
Recently helped clean the basement
The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old hospitalized child who is visually impaired. Which nursing intervention would be the highest priority in helping this child reduce anxiety related to hospitalization?
The nurse talks to the child when entering and leaving the room.
The nurse is teaching the parents of a child with a hematologic disorder about thefunctions of the various blood cells. The nurse determines that the teaching wassuccessful when the parents state which blood cell as being primarily responsible forblood clotting?
Thrombocytes
Why are children's ears so prone to infection?
The placement of Eustachian tubes (less of an angle=less drainage) and enlarged adenoids (end of eustachian tube in nasal pharynx which opens during sucking)
A nurse is caring for a child that just had open-heart surgery and the parents are asking why there are wires coming out of the chest of the infant. What is the best response by the nurse?
These wires are connected to the heart and will detect if your child's heart gets out of rhythm.
A child with a congenital heart defect is getting an echocardiogram. How would the nurse describe this test to the parent?
This is a test that will check how blood is flowing through the heart.
Retinoblastoma
tumor arising from a developing retinal cell (a congenital, malignant tumor)
A 5-year-old girl is diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia and is to receive iron supplements. The child has difficulty swallowing tablets, so a liquid formulation is prescribed. After teaching the parents about administering the iron supplement, whichstatement indicates the need for additional teaching?
"We will place the liquid in the front of her gums, just below her teeth."
The nurse is performing echocardiography on a newborn who is suspected of having a congenital heart defect. The child's mother is concerned about the safety of using this on a newborn and wants to know how this technology works. The nurse assures her that this technology is very safe and may be repeated frequently without added risk. What should the nurse mention in explaining how this diagnostic test works?
High-frequency sound waves are directed toward the heart
The young preschool child has congestive heart failure and receives digoxin elixir every 12 hours. The child's apical pulse is 80 beats per minute (bpm) with quiet activity. What will be the next action of the nurse?
Hold the dose and notify the practioner of the heart rate.
A newborn is diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus. The nurse anticipates that the physician will most likely order which medication?
Indomethacin
The nurse is caring for child who present to the emergency department with reports of a fever for 5 days. The nurse notes a diffuse maculopapular rash, reddened cracked lips, erythema of hands, and bilateral conjunctivitis and suspects Kawasaki disease. Which nursing action is priority?
Initiate intravenous access
The nurse is caring for a child who has been admitted for a sickle cell crisis. Which ofthe following would the nurse do first to provide adequate pain management?
Initiate pain assessment with a standardized pain scale.
An 8-year-old boy comes to the emergency room with an eye injury after having a glass bottle shatter near his face. Which intervention should the nurse do first while assisting this client?
Instill a few drops of a topical anesthetic into the affected eye
A nurse is providing care to a child with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura with aplatelet count of 18,000/mm3. Which medication would the nurse most likely expect tobe ordered?
Intravenous immune globulin
When providing care to a child with aplastic anemia, which nursing diagnosis mostlikely would be the priority?
Risk for injury
A child with heart disease is receiving digoxin and a diuretic. Which laboratory test result would be most important for the nurse to monitor?
Serum potassium level
The mother of a 5-year-old girl brings the child to the clinic for an evaluation. Themother tells the nurse, "She seems to be so tired and irritable lately. And she looks sopale." Further assessment reveals pale conjunctiva and oral mucous membranes. Thenurse suspects iron-deficiency anemia. Which additional finding would help provideadditional evidence for this suspicion?
Spooned nails
A group of students are reviewing the various causes of bacterial conjunctivitis in children. The students demonstrate understanding of this condition when they identify what as the most common cause?
Staphylococcus aureus
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing heart failure. Which assessment data was most likely seen when initially examined?
Tachycardia
When caring for a child with a congenital heart defect, which assessment finding may be a sign the child is experiencing heart failure?
Tachycardia
If a child is in respiratory distress without illness, what should the nurse suspect?
Foreign Body Aspiration (FBA)
The nurse is assessing a child with suspected thalassemia. Which of the following wouldthe nurse expect to assess?
Frontal bossing
A parent is told their infant has a heart defect with a left to right shunt. What is the best way for the nurse to explain this type of shunting to the parent?
This type of shunting causes an increase of blood to the lungs.
The nurse is educating the parents of a 4-year-old boy with strabismus. Teaching for the parents would include the
importance of patching as prescribed
What is strabismus and how is it corrected?
misalignment of the eyes, causing one eye to deviate inward (esotropia) toward the nose, or outward (exotropia), while the other eye remains focused/corrected by patching the good eye to strengthen the affected eye
When assessing a infant born at 32 weeks' gestation, which finding would lead the nurse to suspect to suspect that the newborn has a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)?
Continuous murmur on auscultation
Hearing aids can improve hearing for children who have inner ear or nerve deafness.
False
What trait is unique in regards to the structure and function of the newborn's respiratory system?
Newborns are obligatory nose breathers until at least 4 weeks of age. The diameter of the infant and child's trachea is about the size of the child's little finger. The respiratory tract grows and changes until the child is about 12 years of age. During the first 5 years of life, infants and young children have larger tongues in proportion to their mouths.
An 8-year-old client is suffering from allergic rhinitis (hay fever). Which statement will the nurse include when providing education to the client's caregiver?
Pollen/mold
What are the manifestations and risk factors of TB in children?
Tuberculosis is a highly contagious respiratory infection. A child who has been living in crowded locations, who is impoverished, or homeless is at an increased risk. Signs and symptoms of the disease include weight loss, night sweats, anorexia and pain. A child living in a household with parents and one sibling does not have an increased risk for infection. A sore throat is not associated with tuberculosis.
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child diagnosed with rheumatic fever about prescribed drug therapy. Which statement would indicate to the nurse that additional teaching is needed?
"We can stop the penicillin when her symptoms disappear."
The nurse is caring for a 13-year-old girl with von Willebrand disease. After teachingthe adolescent and her parents about this disorder and care, which response by theparents indicates a need for additional teaching?
"We should administer desmopressin as often as needed."
The most effective approach to prepare a school-aged boy for a myringotomy procedure is to
explain the procedure to the child using puppets
The nurse is caring for a child with thalassemia who is receiving chelation therapy athome using a battery-operated pump. After teaching the parents about this treatment,which statement by the mother indicates a need for additional teaching?
"I can have the nurse administer the chelation therapy if I am uncomfortable."
The nurse is caring for a 2-month-old infant who has been diagnosed with acute heart failure. The nurse is providing teaching about nutrition. Which statement by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
"I need to feed him every hour to make sure he eats enough."
The nurse has finished teaching the mother of a 5-year-old male diagnosed with bacterial conjunctivitis how to manage her son's infection at home. Which statement by the mother would indicate a need for further education?
"I will use Visine drops in his infected eye to help reduce redness."
The mother of a child having myringotomy tubes placed asks, "Will my son lose his hearing while the tubes are in place?" What is the nurse's best answer?
"The tubes are inserted into a section of eardrum in which the hearing is not affected."
A child having myringotomy tubes placed asks, "How and when will the tubes be removed?" What is your best response?
"The tubes remain in place for 6 to 12 months until they come out by themselves."
A nurse is conducting a physical examination of a 5-year-old with suspectediron-deficiency anemia. How would the nurse evaluate for changes in neurologicfunctioning?
"Will you show me how you walk across the room?"
A nurse is examining a 10-year-old girl who has a heart murmur. On auscultation, the nurse finds that the murmur occurs only during systole, is short, and sounds soft and musical. When she has the girl stand, she can no longer hear the murmur on auscultation. Which statement should the nurse make to the girl's mother in response to these findings?
"Your daughter has an innocent heart murmur, which is nothing to worry about."
The nurse has recently admitted a blind child to the pediatric unit. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
- Identify herself to let child know she is there before touching the child. - Allow the child additional time to think about a response to a question. - Explain what individuals are doing.
The nurse is performing an abdominal assessment on a child. Which assessment techniques demonstrated by the nurse are appropriate when performing an abdominal assessment? Select all that apply.
-The nurse uses percussion and notes dullness along the costal margins and tympany over the remainder of the abdomen. -The nurse uses the technique of inspection to assess for the presence of an umbilical hernia. -The nurse auscultates for bowel sounds in all four quadrants of the abdomen.
The nurse is assessing an infant and notes brachial pulses of 2+ and femoral pulses of 1+. Which action will the nurse perform first?
Assess blood pressure in all extremities
The nurse is preparing a nursing care plan for a 2-year-old child with hearing impairment. Which intervention will be part of the plan?
Assess the child's ability to convey information
The nurse is caring for an infant whose oxygen saturation levels frequently drop below 90%. Which data is most important to relate to the health care provider?
Blood gases
A child with suspected sickle cell disease is scheduled for a hemoglobin electrophoresis.When reviewing the child's history, which of the following would the nurse identify aspotentially interfering with the accuracy of the results?
Blood transfusion 1 month ago
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results of several children who have come to the clinic for evaluation. Which child would the nurse identify as having the least risk for hyperlipidemia?
Child A with a total cholesterol of 150 mg/dL and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) of 80 mg/dL.
If the child is following a normal development process, visual acuity gradually increases from birth. What is most accurate regarding the age children develop 20/20 vision?
Children usually develop 20/20 vision by 5 years of age.
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child with bacterial conjunctivitis of the right eye. The eye is inflamed and drains a thick, yellow discharge. What should the nurse teach the patient about the care of the eye?
Clean the discharge away from the inner to outer canthus.
The nurse is assessing a child with aplastic anemia. Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess? Select all that apply.
Ecchymoses, Tachycardia, Guaiac- Positive Stool, Epistaxis
The nurse is teaching the family of a 6-year-old boy with allergic conjunctivitis how to minimize his exposure to allergens. What action would the nurse anticipate as being most difficult for the family to implement?
Encouraging the child to keep his hands away from his eyes.
The nurse is providing immediate postoperative care for a 3-month-old who had a cataract removed. Which intervention would be the priority?
Ensuring the protective eye patch is securely in place
The nurse is collecting data on a child admitted with a respiratory concern. The nurse notes that the child is anxious and sitting forward with the neck extended to breathe. The signs the nurse noted indicate the child likely has:
Epiglottitis
The nurse is planning care for a school-age child with a black eye. Which outcome would be the most appropriate for this patient?
Evidence of bleeding will be reabsorbed within 1 to 3 weeks.
A nurse admits an infant with a possible diagnosis of congestive heart failure. Which signs or symptoms would the infant most likely be exhibiting?
Feeding problems
After teaching a group of students about acute rheumatic fever, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which assessment finding?
Jerky movements of the face and upper extremities
A child returns to the clinic after an episode of otitis externa, which has resolved. What would the nurse emphasize as the priority for preventing future episodes?
Keeping ear canals dry
A nurse is administering digoxin to a 3-year-old. What would be a reason to hold the dose of digoxin?
Nausea and vomiting
When developing a teaching plan for the parents of a child diagnosed with tricuspid atresia, the nurse would integrate knowledge of which of the following as the major mechanism involved?
Obstruction of blood flow to the lungs
A child presents to the health clinic with a temperature of 101.8°F (38.8°C), dysphagia, headache, and a sore, erythematous throat. Which collaborative intervention will the nurse complete first?
Obtain a throat culture
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a child with thalassemia. Which of the following would the nurse expect to include? Select all that apply.
Packed RBC transfusions, Deferoxamine therapy
A child is prescribed monthly injections of vitamin B12. When developing the teaching plan for the family, the nurse would focus on which type of anemia?
Pernicious Anemia
During assessment of an infant diagnosed with tetralogy of Fallot, the nurse notes bluish colored lips and irritability. Which nursing action is priority?
Place in knee-chest position
The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old with a congenital heart defect. To best relieve a hypercyanotic spell, what action would be the priority?
Place the child in a knee-to-chest position
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results of a child diagnosed with disseminatedintravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following would the nurse interpret asindicative of this disorder?
Positive fibrin split products
What is the most common cause of hospitalization in children?
Respiratory disorders
Nursing students are reviewing information about cardiopulmonary arrest in children. They demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as the most common cause of cardiac arrest?
Respiratory failure
Which family member would be restricted from the room of an infant receiving ribavirin?
Ribavirin is classified as a category X drug, signaling a high risk for teratogenicity. The medication is administered by mist which may escape into the room. No pregnant female should be admitted in the room. The other family members may be present.
Which nursing diagnosis will the nurse indicate as priority for the child following cardiac surgery for tetralogy of Fallot?
Risk for ineffective cardiopulmonary tissue perfusion
A child is being placed on a cardiopulmonary bypass machine. The nurse understands the heart will pump again on its own when what occurs?
The child starts getting warm again
A mother asks the nurse if there is any way to prevent acute otitis media. What would the nurse state to the mother?
The frequency of otitis media is reduced in breast-fed infants.
The nurse is assessing a 5-month-old infant. What would cause the nurse to be concerned about a possible visual impairment?
The infant does not imitate facial expressions
The nurse is caring for a child with congestive heart failure and is administering the drug digoxin. At the beginning of this drug therapy, the process of digitalization is done for which reason?
To build the blood levels to a therapeutic level
The nurse is teaching the parents of a child diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia aboutways to increase their child's intake of iron. The parents demonstrate understanding ofthe teaching when they identify which foods as good choices for the child? Select all that apply.
Tuna, Salmon, Tofu, Dried Fruits
The outpatient care clinic receives the 2020 National Health Goals that focus on prevention, early detection, treatment, and rehabilitation of vision problems. What should the nurse remind each patient to do to ensure eye health?
Use personal protective eyewear during recreation and hazardous situations.
The nurse is educating the parents of a 5-year-old girl with infectious conjunctivitis about the disorder. Which information is most important to provide to prevent the spread of the disorder?
Washing hands frequently
A group of students are reviewing information about glucose-6-phosphatedehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. The students demonstrate understanding of thematerial when they identify this disorder as due to which of the following?
X-linked recessive inheritance
The nurse is collecting data on a child being evaluated for rheumatic fever. The caregiver reports that over the past several weeks she has noticed that the child seems to have lack of coordination. In addition, she reports the child has had facial grimaces and repetitive involuntary movements. The signs the caregiver reports indicate the child has:
chorea (a symptom that causes involuntary, irregular or unpredictable muscle movements)
The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for the parents of a child who has been diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. What would the nurse be least likely to include?
maintenance of strict bed rest
The care provider has ordered the drug furosemide to treat a child diagnosed with congestive heart failure. The nurse knows that this drug will be used to:
eliminate excess fluids
What evaluation best illustrates the effectiveness of furosemide therapy in a child diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF)? The child:
has clear breath sounds
What is amblyopia and how is it corrected?
lazy eye/ corrected by patching the good eye to strengthen the affected eye
otitis media signs and symptoms
pulling at the ear, crying, pain, diarrhea, vomiting, fever
ROP (retinopathy of prematurity)
retinal detachment and blindness due to too much O2