NCLEX Leadership 300 Questions & Answers (Week 8)100%

1-The nurse is monitoring an infant with congenital heart disease closely for signs of heart failure (HF). The nurse should assess the infant for which early sign of HF? 1 .Pallor 2 .Cough 3.Tachycardia 4 .Slow and shallow breathing 2-The nurse reviews the laboratory results for a child with a suspected diagnosis of rheumatic fever, knowing that which laboratory study would assist in confirming the diagnosis? 1 .Immunoglobulin 2 .Red blood cell count 3 .White blood cell count 4.Anti-streptolysin O titer 3-The nurse is closely monitoring the intake and output of an infant with heart failure who is receiving diuretic therapy. The nurse should use which most appropriate method to assess the urine output? 1.Weighing the diapers 2 .Inserting a Foley catheter 3 .Comparing intake with output 4 .Measuring the amount of water added to formula 4-The clinic nurse reviews the record of a child just seen by a health care provider and diagnosed with suspected aortic stenosis. The nurse expects to note documentation of which clinical manifestation specifically found in this disorder? 1 .Pallor 2 .Hyperactivity 3.Exercise intolerance 4 .Gastrointestinal disturbances 5-The nurse has provided home care instructions to the parents of a child who is being discharged after cardiac surgery. Which statement made by the parents indicates a need for further instructions? 1 ."A balance of rest and exercise is important." 2."I can apply lotion or powder to the incision if it is itchy." 3 ."Activities in which my child could fall need to be avoided for 2 to 4 weeks." 4 ."Large crowds of people need to be avoided for at least 2 weeks after surgery."