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A nurse is caring for a child who is receiving treatment for diabetic
ketoacidosis and has current blood glucose level of 250mg/dL.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer:
Administer D5NS by continuous IV infusion
A nurse is caring for a child who has epistaxis. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer:
Apply continuous pressure to the child's nose for at least 10 minutes
A nurse is teaching the parents of a 3-year-old who has persistent
otitis media about prevention. Which of the following statements by
the parents indicates and understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer:
We should not smoke around our child
A nurse is assessing the pain level of a 3-year-old who is
postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following
pain scales should the nurse use?
Correct Answer:
,FACES pain rating scale
A nurse is caring for a child who has acute glomerulonephritis.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer:
Check the child's blood pressure every 4 hours
A nurse on the pediatric unit is caring for a group of clients. Which of
the following findings should be the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer:
A child who has sickle cell anemia and a urine specific gravity of
1.030
A nurse is caring for a preschool-age child who has mucosal
ulceration after receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer:
Instruct the child to use a soft sponge toothbrush when brushing her
teeth
A nurse is caring for a group of infants who have congenital heart
defects. For which of the following defects should the nurse expect
to observe cyanosis?
Correct Answer:
Transposition of great arteries
A nurse is teaching a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of
T1DM. which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer:
You can use a vial of insulin for up to 30 days
A nurse is teaching to a group of parents of adolescents about
developmental needs. Which of the following statements by a parent
should the nurse investigate further?
,Correct Answer:
My child spends 4 hours per day in internet chat rooms
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a 2-month-old infant who
has rotavirus. The nurse notes a hemoglobin level of 12g/dL and a
hematocrit of 51%. Which of the following statements by the nurse
indicates an understanding of the laboratory values?
Correct Answer:
The infant might be dehydrated
A school nurse is assessing an adolescent child who returned to
school following a case of mononucleosis. The child has a note from
his provider excusing him from gym class. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as the reason for this excusal?
Correct Answer:
Potential for sustaining abdominal trauma
A nurse is teaching the parents of a 4-month-old infant who has
gastroesophageal reflux. Which of the following statements by the
parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer:
I will add 1 teaspoon of rice cereal per ounce to my baby's formula
A nurse is caring for a child who has suspected nephrotic syndrome.
Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer:
Serum cholesterol 700mg/dL
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 240mg PO daily to
a child who has a temperature of 38.9 C (102 F). The amount
available is acetaminophen oral solution 160mg/5ml. How many ml
should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer:
7.5 ml
, A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who has intussusception.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer:
Prepare the child for a barium enema
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has glomerulonephritis.
The child has decreased urinary output, a blood pressure of 160/78
mmHg, and is receiving hydralazine. Which of the following lunch
choices should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer:
3 oz grilled chicken, 1 cup of pear slices, and 120 ml (4oz) of apple
juice
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has rheumatic fever.
Which of the following statements by a parent indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer:
My child may take aspirin for his joint pain
A nurse at a clinic is preparing to administer immunizations to a 5-
year-old child. Which of the following immunizations should the
nurse plan to give?
Correct Answer:
Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP)
A nurse is caring for a child who has cystic fibrosis and a pulmonary
infection. Which of the following finding sis the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer:
Inability to clear secretions
A nurse is teaching a parent of an infant who has a colostomy. Which
of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding
of the teaching?
Correct Answer:
Pediatric Nursing Detailed Questions with
Correct Verified Answers| Exam Prep|100%
Verified and Updated |Latest and Brand new
Version
A nurse is caring for a child who is receiving treatment for diabetic
ketoacidosis and has current blood glucose level of 250mg/dL.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer:
Administer D5NS by continuous IV infusion
A nurse is caring for a child who has epistaxis. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer:
Apply continuous pressure to the child's nose for at least 10 minutes
A nurse is teaching the parents of a 3-year-old who has persistent
otitis media about prevention. Which of the following statements by
the parents indicates and understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer:
We should not smoke around our child
A nurse is assessing the pain level of a 3-year-old who is
postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following
pain scales should the nurse use?
Correct Answer:
,FACES pain rating scale
A nurse is caring for a child who has acute glomerulonephritis.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer:
Check the child's blood pressure every 4 hours
A nurse on the pediatric unit is caring for a group of clients. Which of
the following findings should be the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer:
A child who has sickle cell anemia and a urine specific gravity of
1.030
A nurse is caring for a preschool-age child who has mucosal
ulceration after receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer:
Instruct the child to use a soft sponge toothbrush when brushing her
teeth
A nurse is caring for a group of infants who have congenital heart
defects. For which of the following defects should the nurse expect
to observe cyanosis?
Correct Answer:
Transposition of great arteries
A nurse is teaching a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of
T1DM. which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer:
You can use a vial of insulin for up to 30 days
A nurse is teaching to a group of parents of adolescents about
developmental needs. Which of the following statements by a parent
should the nurse investigate further?
,Correct Answer:
My child spends 4 hours per day in internet chat rooms
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a 2-month-old infant who
has rotavirus. The nurse notes a hemoglobin level of 12g/dL and a
hematocrit of 51%. Which of the following statements by the nurse
indicates an understanding of the laboratory values?
Correct Answer:
The infant might be dehydrated
A school nurse is assessing an adolescent child who returned to
school following a case of mononucleosis. The child has a note from
his provider excusing him from gym class. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as the reason for this excusal?
Correct Answer:
Potential for sustaining abdominal trauma
A nurse is teaching the parents of a 4-month-old infant who has
gastroesophageal reflux. Which of the following statements by the
parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer:
I will add 1 teaspoon of rice cereal per ounce to my baby's formula
A nurse is caring for a child who has suspected nephrotic syndrome.
Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer:
Serum cholesterol 700mg/dL
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 240mg PO daily to
a child who has a temperature of 38.9 C (102 F). The amount
available is acetaminophen oral solution 160mg/5ml. How many ml
should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer:
7.5 ml
, A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who has intussusception.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer:
Prepare the child for a barium enema
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has glomerulonephritis.
The child has decreased urinary output, a blood pressure of 160/78
mmHg, and is receiving hydralazine. Which of the following lunch
choices should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer:
3 oz grilled chicken, 1 cup of pear slices, and 120 ml (4oz) of apple
juice
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has rheumatic fever.
Which of the following statements by a parent indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer:
My child may take aspirin for his joint pain
A nurse at a clinic is preparing to administer immunizations to a 5-
year-old child. Which of the following immunizations should the
nurse plan to give?
Correct Answer:
Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP)
A nurse is caring for a child who has cystic fibrosis and a pulmonary
infection. Which of the following finding sis the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer:
Inability to clear secretions
A nurse is teaching a parent of an infant who has a colostomy. Which
of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding
of the teaching?
Correct Answer:
