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experience ketonuria and hyperglycemia. Dehydration increases the risk of the child
developing diabetic ketoacidosis.
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a child who is in Buck's traction. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? - answer-Maintain the
leg in an extended position
-decreases the risk for further injury to the extremity and minimizes the occurrence of
muscle spasms
A nurse in a pediatric clinic is caring for an infant who has heart failure and a
prescription for digoxin. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates
desired therapeutic effect of the medication? - answer-My baby is breathing easier than
she used to
-Digoxin(increases cardiac output and decrease venous pressure and pulmonary
edema, which will reduce respiratory demands
A nurse is caring for a group of children in an acute care setting. The nurse should
identify that which of the following children is at risk for impaired elimation? - answer-A
child who has hyperglycemia
-A client who has hyperglycemia exhibits manifestations of polyuria, lethargy, confusion,
thirst, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, signs of dehydration, rapid respiration, and
fruity breath. A child who has hyperglycemia is at risk for dehydration
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has terminal cancer and is receiving hospice care.
The child's parent tells the nurse, "I'm a bad parent, and I cant deal with this." Which of
the following responses should the nurse make? - answer-I'm not sure I follow you. Can
you explain?
The nurse should use open-ended statements that will allow the parent to share their
feelings and emotions. During times of grief, the parent needs to express emotions. The
use of an open-ended statement relays the message that it is safe to do so with the
nurse.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) with the
parent of a 1month old infant. Which of the following statement by the parent indicates
an understanding of the teaching? - answer-I will allow my baby to have a pacifier while
sleeping
-decreases the risk for SIDS
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a school-age child who has acute
bacterial conjunctivitis and a new prescription for sulfacetamide. Which of the following
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instructions should the nurse include? - answer-Instill medication immediately after
cleansing the eye
A nurse is assisting with the development of a health promotion program for the
guardians of adolescents. Which of the following information about adolescents should
the nurse recommend to include in the program - answer-The leading cause of death in
adolescents is physical injury
-MVC (motor vehicle crashes) are the leading cause of death in adolescent population.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of an infant who has a new diagnosis of
human immunodefiency virus (HIV). Which of the following statements made by the
parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? - answer-"I should bring my child in
for immunizations on schedule."
Immunizations provide protection from communicable diseases
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about home care with the guardian of a 14month old
toddler who has spatic cerebral palsy. Which of the following statements by the guardian
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - answer-"I will perform daily stretching
exercises to my toddler's affected muscles
Stretching prevents muscle contractures.
A nurse is collecting physical data from a 4-year-old child who has diarrhea and has
been vomiting for 24 hr. Which of the following sites should the nurse grasp to determine
the child's skin turgor? - answer-The child's abdomen.
The nurse should expect the child who has diarrhea and has been vomiting to exhibit a
decrease in skin turgor. To check skin turgor, the nurse should grasp the skin on the
child's abdomen, pull it taut, and release it quickly. A child who has been vomiting and
had diarrhea for 24 hr will have a prolonged period of tenting.
A nurse is screening a group of school age children for abuse. The nurse should identify
that which of the following conditions places a child at risk for physical abuse? - answer-
A child who has ADHD
due to the increased emotional and physical demands the conditon can place of the
child's parents
A nurse is providing care to parents immediately following their child;s unexpected
death. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - answer-Offer the parents
the opportunity to bathe and dress the child's body
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-this can facilitate the grieing process and allow them to provide care for their child one
last time
During a well-child visit, the parent of a toddler expresses concern to the nurse that the
toddler takes several hours to fall asleep at night. Which of the following
recommendations should the nurse make? - answer-Provide the toddler with a favorite
toy at bedtime.
providing the toddler with a favorite toy at bedtime will help the toddler to feel more
secure and facilitate sleep.
A nurse is collecting data from a 10-month-old infant. Which of the following findings
should the nurse report to the provider? - answer-Sits with support by leaning on hands
bc an infant should be able to sit unsupported by 8months of age
A nurse is caring for a school aged child who has hemophilia A. Which of the following
should the nurse recognize as a manifestation of this disorder? - answer-Join pain and
stiffness
oint pain and stiffness can occur as a result of bleeding into the joint, which is a
manifestation of hemophilia A.
A nurse is caring for a 1month old infant who has a nasogasatric tube in place for
intermittent feedings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - answer-
position the head of the crib at 30 angle between feedings
place the infant with the head of the crib elevated 30° to 45° to prevent aspiration.
A nurse is collecting for an adolescent who has asthma and has received an albuterol
nebulizer treatment. Which of the following findings indicates an improvement in the
adolescent's condition - answer-RR 20/min expected reference
A nurse is preparing to assist a provider with a lumbar puncture for a school age child.
Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority - answer-maintaining the child's
position
A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide to a toddler who has a heart defect. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take to identify the toddler? - answer-ask the
guardian to verify the child's name
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experience ketonuria and hyperglycemia. Dehydration increases the risk of the child
developing diabetic ketoacidosis.
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a child who is in Buck's traction. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? - answer-Maintain the
leg in an extended position
-decreases the risk for further injury to the extremity and minimizes the occurrence of
muscle spasms
A nurse in a pediatric clinic is caring for an infant who has heart failure and a
prescription for digoxin. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates
desired therapeutic effect of the medication? - answer-My baby is breathing easier than
she used to
-Digoxin(increases cardiac output and decrease venous pressure and pulmonary
edema, which will reduce respiratory demands
A nurse is caring for a group of children in an acute care setting. The nurse should
identify that which of the following children is at risk for impaired elimation? - answer-A
child who has hyperglycemia
-A client who has hyperglycemia exhibits manifestations of polyuria, lethargy, confusion,
thirst, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, signs of dehydration, rapid respiration, and
fruity breath. A child who has hyperglycemia is at risk for dehydration
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has terminal cancer and is receiving hospice care.
The child's parent tells the nurse, "I'm a bad parent, and I cant deal with this." Which of
the following responses should the nurse make? - answer-I'm not sure I follow you. Can
you explain?
The nurse should use open-ended statements that will allow the parent to share their
feelings and emotions. During times of grief, the parent needs to express emotions. The
use of an open-ended statement relays the message that it is safe to do so with the
nurse.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) with the
parent of a 1month old infant. Which of the following statement by the parent indicates
an understanding of the teaching? - answer-I will allow my baby to have a pacifier while
sleeping
-decreases the risk for SIDS
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a school-age child who has acute
bacterial conjunctivitis and a new prescription for sulfacetamide. Which of the following
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instructions should the nurse include? - answer-Instill medication immediately after
cleansing the eye
A nurse is assisting with the development of a health promotion program for the
guardians of adolescents. Which of the following information about adolescents should
the nurse recommend to include in the program - answer-The leading cause of death in
adolescents is physical injury
-MVC (motor vehicle crashes) are the leading cause of death in adolescent population.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of an infant who has a new diagnosis of
human immunodefiency virus (HIV). Which of the following statements made by the
parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? - answer-"I should bring my child in
for immunizations on schedule."
Immunizations provide protection from communicable diseases
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about home care with the guardian of a 14month old
toddler who has spatic cerebral palsy. Which of the following statements by the guardian
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - answer-"I will perform daily stretching
exercises to my toddler's affected muscles
Stretching prevents muscle contractures.
A nurse is collecting physical data from a 4-year-old child who has diarrhea and has
been vomiting for 24 hr. Which of the following sites should the nurse grasp to determine
the child's skin turgor? - answer-The child's abdomen.
The nurse should expect the child who has diarrhea and has been vomiting to exhibit a
decrease in skin turgor. To check skin turgor, the nurse should grasp the skin on the
child's abdomen, pull it taut, and release it quickly. A child who has been vomiting and
had diarrhea for 24 hr will have a prolonged period of tenting.
A nurse is screening a group of school age children for abuse. The nurse should identify
that which of the following conditions places a child at risk for physical abuse? - answer-
A child who has ADHD
due to the increased emotional and physical demands the conditon can place of the
child's parents
A nurse is providing care to parents immediately following their child;s unexpected
death. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - answer-Offer the parents
the opportunity to bathe and dress the child's body
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-this can facilitate the grieing process and allow them to provide care for their child one
last time
During a well-child visit, the parent of a toddler expresses concern to the nurse that the
toddler takes several hours to fall asleep at night. Which of the following
recommendations should the nurse make? - answer-Provide the toddler with a favorite
toy at bedtime.
providing the toddler with a favorite toy at bedtime will help the toddler to feel more
secure and facilitate sleep.
A nurse is collecting data from a 10-month-old infant. Which of the following findings
should the nurse report to the provider? - answer-Sits with support by leaning on hands
bc an infant should be able to sit unsupported by 8months of age
A nurse is caring for a school aged child who has hemophilia A. Which of the following
should the nurse recognize as a manifestation of this disorder? - answer-Join pain and
stiffness
oint pain and stiffness can occur as a result of bleeding into the joint, which is a
manifestation of hemophilia A.
A nurse is caring for a 1month old infant who has a nasogasatric tube in place for
intermittent feedings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - answer-
position the head of the crib at 30 angle between feedings
place the infant with the head of the crib elevated 30° to 45° to prevent aspiration.
A nurse is collecting for an adolescent who has asthma and has received an albuterol
nebulizer treatment. Which of the following findings indicates an improvement in the
adolescent's condition - answer-RR 20/min expected reference
A nurse is preparing to assist a provider with a lumbar puncture for a school age child.
Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority - answer-maintaining the child's
position
A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide to a toddler who has a heart defect. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take to identify the toddler? - answer-ask the
guardian to verify the child's name
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