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Herzing University Pediatric Care Exam 2025 | 160 Questions
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1. If a nurse administers medication through a G-tube without flushing the tube
afterward, what potential issue could arise?
Reduced risk of infection
Improved medication efficacy
Increased absorption of medication
Clogged feeding tube
2. The nurse is caring for several children in a pediatric unit. Which nursing
intervention is most appropriate to help a hospitalized toddler feel a sense
of control?
Place a clear plastic cover over the child's crib
Follow the child's home feeding and sleep routines
Communicate and follow the hospital's routine
Requires parents to stay with the child at all times
3. The nurse is caring for a patient receiving total parental nutrition (TPN)
through a central line catheter. the nurse recognizes which of the following
interventions will reduce the risk of infection?
taper TPN for 1-2 hours prior to discontinuing
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change the TPN bag at least every 24 hours
monitor blood glucose levels every 6 hours
use a 0.22 micron filter for solution without lipids
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4. Describe how the higher gastric pH in children influences the absorption of
oral medications compared to adults.
Higher gastric pH increases the absorption of all medications.
Higher gastric pH decreases the effectiveness of medications.
Higher gastric pH has no effect on medication absorption.
Higher gastric pH can affect the solubility and absorption of
certain medications.
5. If a caregiver notices redness and swelling around a child's established
gastrostomy tube, what should be the immediate course of action?
Change the tube immediately
Apply a topical antibiotic without assessment
Ignore the symptoms if the child is not in pain
Assess for signs of infection
6. If a caregiver is preparing to examine a toddler, which approach should
they take to ensure the child feels comfortable?
Introduce themselves to the child and explain the steps of the
examination.
Ask the child to wait outside during the examination.
Immediately start the examination without any introduction.
Use medical jargon to explain the procedure.
7. If a parent is unsure how to properly administer nasal drops to their child,
what advice should you give them based on best practices?
Tell them to administer the drops while the child is lying flat.