QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉Sweat chloride test, stool for fat, chest radiograph films .Answer:
◉Parents of a child with CF ask the nurse about genetic implications
of the disorder. Which statement, made by the nurse, expresses
accurately the genetic implications? Answer: If it is present in a
child, both parents are carriers of this defective gene
◉A school-age child has been admitted with an acute asthma
episode. The child is receiving oxygen by nasal prongs at 2 liters.
How often should the nurse plan to monitor the child's pulse
oximetry status? Answer: Continuous
◉Which is an important nursing consideration in the care of a child
with celiac disease? Answer: Refer to a nutritionist for detailed
dietary instructions and education
◉The nurse is instructing a group of parents about head injuries in
children. The nurse should explain that infants are particularly
vulnerable to acceleration-deceleration head injuries because the
Answer: Musculoskeletal support of head is insufficient
, ◉The nurse is taking care of a child who is alert but showing signs of
increased intracranial pressure. Which test is contraindicated in this
case? Answer: Oculovestibular response
◉A 5 year old boy is being prepared for surgery to remove a brain
tumor. nursing actions should be based on which statement?
Answer: Usually the post-op dressing covers the entire scalp
◉The nurse is preforming a neurologic assessment of a 2 mo old
infant after a car accident. Moro, tonic neck, and withdrawal reflexes
are present. The nurse should recognize that these reflexes suggest
Answer: Neurological health
◉A 5 year old girl sustained a concussion when she felt out of a tree.
In preparation for discharge, the nurse is discussing home care with
her mother. Which statement made by the mother indicates a
correct understanding of the teaching? Answer: I should expect my
child to have some behavioral changes after the accident
◉The vector reservoir for agents causing viral encephalitis in the
United States is: Answer: Mosquitos
◉A child is brought to the ED after experiencing a seizure at school.
There is no previous history of seizures. The father tells the nurse