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QUESTION GRADED A+
respiratory stridor
pain in the abdomen
difficulty in breathing
inability to drink liquid - ANS-The parents of a child who has infectious mononucleosis are concerned.
Which symptoms does the nurse ask the parents to watch out for as a sign to bring the child in to be
evaluated by the primary HCP?
· Poor attendance
· Socially aggressive behavior or antisocial - ANS-What are some signs of neglect and abuse?
TDAP for pertussis (whooping cough)
influenza
pneumonia
Hib - flu - ANS-What are some immunizations for respiratory conditions?
- make sure pill can be crushed
- if the child's weight is over 50kg, use adult dose
- educate parents on tablespoon and teaspoon
,- make sure weight coincides with safe does - ANS-What are some pediatric medication safety tips?
- skin to skin
- holding and rocking by a parent
- breastfeeding
- oral sucrose
- pacifier - ANS-What are some pediatric alternatives to common nursing interventions?
- industry vs inferiority
- learn to compete and cooperate and get along with others
- bullying, peer pressure, body image
- stress and fear of death and abandonment
- strive for independence
- boredom - ANS-What are some expected behaviors in school-aged children?
- identity vs role confusion
- wants to fit in and be accepted
- identifies with roles that peers accept
· Can trigger an episode or aggravate an asthmatic state - ANS-One of the goals for children with asthma
is to prevent respiratory infection. This is because respiratory infection does what?
pneumothorax - ANS-The parent of a child with cystic fibrosis calls the clinic nurse to report that the
child has developed tachypnea, tachycardia, dyspnea, pallor, and cyanosis. The nurse should tell the
parent to bring the child to the clinic because these are symptoms of what?
· Onset of dehydration
· Respiratory infections
· Decreased hematocrit
· Clubbing of the fingers - ANS-The nurse is providing care for a cyanotic child. What does the nurse
assess for while caring for the child?
, true - ANS-TRUE OR FALSE
When growth occurs in one area, it slows in another
· Hypoxemia
· Metabolic acidosis - ANS-Which conditions is the nurse alert for in a preterm infant with respiratory
distress syndrome?
Wood puzzles and construction sets - ANS-The nurse allows a 2-year-old child to play in a play area.
What toys are suitable?
The child can go up and down stairs alone - ANS-Which statement describes the growth and
development in a 24-month-old?
· Level of doubt and shame
· Gross and fine motor skills
· Mental acuity and capability - ANS-The nurse is assessing a toddler's psychosocial development using
Erikson's theory. What should the nurse include in the evaluation?
Early childhood - ANS-In which age group should the nurse expect a child to develop gross motor skills?
Normal growth and development - ANS-A mother observes that her 7-month-old bears full weight on
the feet when in a standing position. What is the reason for this?
· Anticipate a stable appetite
· Provide up-to-date immunity
· Ignore focusing on the dysfluency of speech - ANS-Which instructions should the nurse give to the
parents of a preschooler to promote optimal growth and development?
The preschool age child is curious about sexual reproduction - ANS-The nurse is explaining to parents
about the growth and development changes in a preschooler. What changes should the nurse mention?