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A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a preschooler who has findings of croup. Which of the
following statements by the parent requires immediate intervention by the nurse? - CORRECT
ANSWERS My child has refused to drink any fluids for the past 8 hours—an inadequate fluid
intake indicates the child is at greater risk for dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
A nurse is preparing a toddler for suturing of a minor facial laceration. The nurse should place
the toddler in which of the following restraints? - CORRECT ANSWERS Mummy restraint—use
a mummy wrap when a short term restraint is needed for treatment of the toddler that
involves the head and neck. Always use the least amount of restraint necessary.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a child who has a new diagnosis of
rheumatic fever. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding
of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWERS My child might have a period of irregular movement of
the extremities—the child might experience chorea weeks or months after the initial diagnosis.
Chorea is a temporary lack of
coordination and the presence of sudden, irregular movements or period of clumsiness.
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS The leading cause of death in
adolescents is physical injury—injuries from motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of
death in the adolescent population.
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a school age child who has iron deficiency anemia.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWERS Hgb 9.0 g/dL—
a child who has iron deficiency anemia to have an Hgb level below the expected reference
range of 9.5 to 15.5 g/dL. An Hgb of 9.0 g/dL is below the expected reference range.
A nurse is caring for a child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and has been receiving insulin via
subcutaneous infusion pump. Which of the following laboratory tests would verify the average
blood glucose level over the past 2 months? - CORRECT ANSWERS Glycosylated hemoglobin—
, PEDS CMS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS NEWEST UPDATED
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provides an accurate average of the client's blood glucose level over the past 120 days. This test
can be used to determine the effectiveness of, or compliance with, a treatment plan. It can also
be used to diagnose diabetes mellitus.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a child who is being treated with
diphenhydramine for allergic rhinitis. The nurse should tell the parent to monitor the child for
which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWERS Drowsiness—diphenhydramine can cause
drowsiness due to CNS depression. The nurse should reinforce with the parent to administer
the medication at bedtime to avoid daytime sedation.
A nurse in a pediatric clinic is talking on the telephone with the parent of a 6 month old infant
who has a urinary tract infection and started taking an oral antibiotic the day before. - CORRECT
ANSWERS Mix the medicine with 1 teaspoon of applesauce before giving it to your baby—to
enhance acceptance of an oral medication, the parent can mix the medication with a small
amount of a
sweet, nonessential food item.
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 the desired therapeutic
effect of the medication? - CORRECT ANSWERS My baby is breathing easier than she used to—
the desired effect of digoxin is to increase cardiac output and decrease venous pressure and
pulmonary edema, which will reduce respiratory demands.
A nurse is collecting data from an 18 month old toddler who has just presented to the urgent
care clinic. Which of the following data should the nurse investigate further? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Blood pressure 120/80 mm Hg—is outside the expected reference range for an 18
month old toddler.
A nurse is reinforcing anticipatory guidance to the parents of an adolescent. Which of the
following recommendations should the nurse include? - CORRECT ANSWERS Be open to the
2024/2025 A COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS
CORRECT DETAILED BEST GRADED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a preschooler who has findings of croup. Which of the
following statements by the parent requires immediate intervention by the nurse? - CORRECT
ANSWERS My child has refused to drink any fluids for the past 8 hours—an inadequate fluid
intake indicates the child is at greater risk for dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
A nurse is preparing a toddler for suturing of a minor facial laceration. The nurse should place
the toddler in which of the following restraints? - CORRECT ANSWERS Mummy restraint—use
a mummy wrap when a short term restraint is needed for treatment of the toddler that
involves the head and neck. Always use the least amount of restraint necessary.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a child who has a new diagnosis of
rheumatic fever. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding
of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWERS My child might have a period of irregular movement of
the extremities—the child might experience chorea weeks or months after the initial diagnosis.
Chorea is a temporary lack of
coordination and the presence of sudden, irregular movements or period of clumsiness.
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS The leading cause of death in
adolescents is physical injury—injuries from motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of
death in the adolescent population.
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a school age child who has iron deficiency anemia.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWERS Hgb 9.0 g/dL—
a child who has iron deficiency anemia to have an Hgb level below the expected reference
range of 9.5 to 15.5 g/dL. An Hgb of 9.0 g/dL is below the expected reference range.
A nurse is caring for a child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and has been receiving insulin via
subcutaneous infusion pump. Which of the following laboratory tests would verify the average
blood glucose level over the past 2 months? - CORRECT ANSWERS Glycosylated hemoglobin—
, PEDS CMS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS NEWEST UPDATED
2024/2025 A COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS
CORRECT DETAILED BEST GRADED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
provides an accurate average of the client's blood glucose level over the past 120 days. This test
can be used to determine the effectiveness of, or compliance with, a treatment plan. It can also
be used to diagnose diabetes mellitus.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a child who is being treated with
diphenhydramine for allergic rhinitis. The nurse should tell the parent to monitor the child for
which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWERS Drowsiness—diphenhydramine can cause
drowsiness due to CNS depression. The nurse should reinforce with the parent to administer
the medication at bedtime to avoid daytime sedation.
A nurse in a pediatric clinic is talking on the telephone with the parent of a 6 month old infant
who has a urinary tract infection and started taking an oral antibiotic the day before. - CORRECT
ANSWERS Mix the medicine with 1 teaspoon of applesauce before giving it to your baby—to
enhance acceptance of an oral medication, the parent can mix the medication with a small
amount of a
sweet, nonessential food item.
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 the desired therapeutic
effect of the medication? - CORRECT ANSWERS My baby is breathing easier than she used to—
the desired effect of digoxin is to increase cardiac output and decrease venous pressure and
pulmonary edema, which will reduce respiratory demands.
A nurse is collecting data from an 18 month old toddler who has just presented to the urgent
care clinic. Which of the following data should the nurse investigate further? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Blood pressure 120/80 mm Hg—is outside the expected reference range for an 18
month old toddler.
A nurse is reinforcing anticipatory guidance to the parents of an adolescent. Which of the
following recommendations should the nurse include? - CORRECT ANSWERS Be open to the
