CH 71 Fundamentals of Pediatric Nursing
Questions with Answers
Seborrhea - Correct Answer ___ is a scaly scalp condition in infants that is also known
as cradle cap
Thigh or femoral - Correct Answer the preferred site for venipuncture in infants is the
___
Suprasternal
Supraclavicular
Sub sternal
Subcostal
Intercostal - Correct Answer list the sites of respiratory retraction
-restlessness, apprehension, panic
-tachycardia
-tachypnea
-nasal flaring
-wheezing
-stridor
-change in color (pallor, cyanosis)
-expiratory grunt
-retractions
-gasping and shallow, labored breaths
-Head bobbing - Correct Answer what are the signs of pediatric respiratory distress?
Isolate - Correct Answer observe child for dryness, because the oxygen is not
humidified
Hood - Correct Answer monitor placement so that gas does not blow directly onto the
baby's face
Nasal cannula - Correct Answer make sure nares are clear of mucus
Tent - Correct Answer change linen and clothing frequently
-prevent disease, disorders, and disability in the child
, -Monitor growth rates and achievement of developmental milestones and provides
opportunities for early detection of health problems - Correct Answer what is the goal
of pediatric nursing?
-provides people with temporary or permanent protection against certain diseases
-starts shortly after birth and continue at various stages of growth on a regular basis
-Requirements of IMZ change as the availability of vaccines increases - Correct
Answer Immunization
-allow the child to be with other children
-make children feel comfortable and relaxed by using pictures of common items to help
them communicate their needs
-family caregivers could translate for the child - Correct Answer what cross-cultural
considerations should the nurse keep in mind when communicating with children at the
healthcare facility?
-feeding through a G button
-button is flat on abdominal wall
-syringe or tube feeding badly is attached to an adapter and is primed with the tube
feeding
-*bolus feeding is administering over 30 mins using gravity*
-Infusion pumps are continuous feedings - Correct Answer gavage feeding
-whether family caregivers hold or cuddle infant
-cleanliness of infant
-infant's response to painful stimuli
-Infant’s appearance of health or illness - Correct Answer general observations of an
infant
-movement of extremities
-activity and alertness
-skin color, warmth, texture
-infant's cry
-respiratory status
-fontanels
-Developmental milestones - Correct Answer specific observations of an infant
-arrange for caregiver to remain with child
-Provide toy or a doll to child and assure that caregiver will return - Correct Answer
how can the nurse help the family and child (3 yrs.) during their hospital experience?
-seriousness of child's illness
-immediate threat to child's life
-situation of family
-ego resources of family caregivers
-family's former experiences with illness and hospitalization
Questions with Answers
Seborrhea - Correct Answer ___ is a scaly scalp condition in infants that is also known
as cradle cap
Thigh or femoral - Correct Answer the preferred site for venipuncture in infants is the
___
Suprasternal
Supraclavicular
Sub sternal
Subcostal
Intercostal - Correct Answer list the sites of respiratory retraction
-restlessness, apprehension, panic
-tachycardia
-tachypnea
-nasal flaring
-wheezing
-stridor
-change in color (pallor, cyanosis)
-expiratory grunt
-retractions
-gasping and shallow, labored breaths
-Head bobbing - Correct Answer what are the signs of pediatric respiratory distress?
Isolate - Correct Answer observe child for dryness, because the oxygen is not
humidified
Hood - Correct Answer monitor placement so that gas does not blow directly onto the
baby's face
Nasal cannula - Correct Answer make sure nares are clear of mucus
Tent - Correct Answer change linen and clothing frequently
-prevent disease, disorders, and disability in the child
, -Monitor growth rates and achievement of developmental milestones and provides
opportunities for early detection of health problems - Correct Answer what is the goal
of pediatric nursing?
-provides people with temporary or permanent protection against certain diseases
-starts shortly after birth and continue at various stages of growth on a regular basis
-Requirements of IMZ change as the availability of vaccines increases - Correct
Answer Immunization
-allow the child to be with other children
-make children feel comfortable and relaxed by using pictures of common items to help
them communicate their needs
-family caregivers could translate for the child - Correct Answer what cross-cultural
considerations should the nurse keep in mind when communicating with children at the
healthcare facility?
-feeding through a G button
-button is flat on abdominal wall
-syringe or tube feeding badly is attached to an adapter and is primed with the tube
feeding
-*bolus feeding is administering over 30 mins using gravity*
-Infusion pumps are continuous feedings - Correct Answer gavage feeding
-whether family caregivers hold or cuddle infant
-cleanliness of infant
-infant's response to painful stimuli
-Infant’s appearance of health or illness - Correct Answer general observations of an
infant
-movement of extremities
-activity and alertness
-skin color, warmth, texture
-infant's cry
-respiratory status
-fontanels
-Developmental milestones - Correct Answer specific observations of an infant
-arrange for caregiver to remain with child
-Provide toy or a doll to child and assure that caregiver will return - Correct Answer
how can the nurse help the family and child (3 yrs.) during their hospital experience?
-seriousness of child's illness
-immediate threat to child's life
-situation of family
-ego resources of family caregivers
-family's former experiences with illness and hospitalization
