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The parents of a child diagnosed with oligoarthritis type of jovenile idopathic
arthritis asks the nurse if their child will ever get better. The nurse's repsons
should be based on which of the following statements?
A. Children with oligoarthritis have a better prognosis for remission as
compared to those with polyarthrisis.
B. Children with all types of juivinile idopathic arthiris will have permanent
deformities of joins and soft tissue
C. The disease is progressive and ambulation is usually no longer possible by
the age 12 years
D. Children with oligoarthitis are more prone to developing complications
rlated to the disease.
B
A 4 year old has a fractured femur and is no immobilized in a hip spica cast.
The child is crying with pain and the nurse assess that the foot is pale, coool
and no pedal pulse can be palpated. Based on the data, the nurse should:
A. Recognize these as a normal signs within the first 24 hours after the cast
application and continue to monitor.
B. Recognized these as signs of compartment syndrome, which will need
physcian intervention quickly.
C. Recognize that these signs are from edema and ice and elevation will help
,to alleviate the symptoms
D. Recognize that these signs are indicitive of infections and request antibiotic
therapy from the physcian/
B
An autistic 4 year old is admitted to the pedatric unit. Which of the following
would be the best strategy for the nurse to assess vital signs?
A. Request that the parents step out of the room while the child is being
assessed
B. Request the assistance of another nurse to assess the vital signs
C. Request the mother stay with the child to assist as needed.
D. Modifications in vital sign assessment are not needed for an autistic child.
C
The nurse is monitoring a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of
appendicitis. The client is schduled for surgery in 2 hours. The client began to
complain of increased abdominal pain and begins to vomit. On assessment
the nurse notes that the abdomen is distended and bowel sounds are
diminished. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing
intervention?
A. Administer the prescribed pain medications
B. assess vital signs and notify the physcian
C. administer the prescribed antiemetic mediation
D. apply an ice pack to the clients abdomen
A teen has been diagnosed with Legg Calve Perthe disease. What comment
indicates that the teen understand the treatment regime?
A. I'll be able to try out for the basketball team next month
B. Since i must stay on bedrest for awhile, I'll probably need a tutor for school
C. It's too bad they cant correct this problem with surgery
D. Im glad this problem can be treated with medications
B
A newborn has just been delievered via C-Section with a myelomeningocele
which was detected pre-natally via amniocentecic. The child is scheduled to
have surgery within the first 48 hours. Which of the following nursing actions
is appropriate?
A. Place child in semi-fowlers position to decrease pressure on the spinal cord
, B. Apply heat lamp to facilitate drying and toughening of the sac
C. Apply soft restraints to prevent disruption of the sac
D. Assess head circumference and fontenals for signs of ICP.
D
A child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is admitted to the hospital with
pneuomonia. The nurse should plan which priority intervention when caring
for this child?
A. Maintain a structured routine and keep stimulation to a minimim
B. Communicate at child;s level and maintain eye contact
C. Use therapeutic touch to calm child with procedures
D. Switch from one assessment activity to another quickly?
A
A child is admitted with acute glomerularnephritis. The nurse would expect the
UA during this acute phase to show which of the following?
A. Bacteruria, hematuria
B. Hematuria, proteinuria
C. Bacteruria, increase specific gravity
D. Proteinuria, decreased specific gravity
B
A child has been admitted to the pedatric unit with suspected meningitis. The
CSF aanalysis reveals the following: Apperance: Clear, WBC: within normal
limits, Protein: within normal limits, Glucose: within normal limits, Culture:
negative. Based on the results, the nurse suspects that the child has:
A. Bacertial Meningitis
B. Meningococcal meningitis
C. Viral meningitis
D. Hydrocephalous
C
A two year old has had one bout of nephrosis (nephrotic syndrome) His
mother suspected a recurrence when she observed swelling around his eyes.
The nurse helps to confirrm the condition by recognizing what additional
sympton?
A. Blood presssure 140/90
B. Marked proteinuria
Exam A+ Pass 100% Solved
Questions And All Correct Answers
2025-2026 New Update VERIFIED
The parents of a child diagnosed with oligoarthritis type of jovenile idopathic
arthritis asks the nurse if their child will ever get better. The nurse's repsons
should be based on which of the following statements?
A. Children with oligoarthritis have a better prognosis for remission as
compared to those with polyarthrisis.
B. Children with all types of juivinile idopathic arthiris will have permanent
deformities of joins and soft tissue
C. The disease is progressive and ambulation is usually no longer possible by
the age 12 years
D. Children with oligoarthitis are more prone to developing complications
rlated to the disease.
B
A 4 year old has a fractured femur and is no immobilized in a hip spica cast.
The child is crying with pain and the nurse assess that the foot is pale, coool
and no pedal pulse can be palpated. Based on the data, the nurse should:
A. Recognize these as a normal signs within the first 24 hours after the cast
application and continue to monitor.
B. Recognized these as signs of compartment syndrome, which will need
physcian intervention quickly.
C. Recognize that these signs are from edema and ice and elevation will help
,to alleviate the symptoms
D. Recognize that these signs are indicitive of infections and request antibiotic
therapy from the physcian/
B
An autistic 4 year old is admitted to the pedatric unit. Which of the following
would be the best strategy for the nurse to assess vital signs?
A. Request that the parents step out of the room while the child is being
assessed
B. Request the assistance of another nurse to assess the vital signs
C. Request the mother stay with the child to assist as needed.
D. Modifications in vital sign assessment are not needed for an autistic child.
C
The nurse is monitoring a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of
appendicitis. The client is schduled for surgery in 2 hours. The client began to
complain of increased abdominal pain and begins to vomit. On assessment
the nurse notes that the abdomen is distended and bowel sounds are
diminished. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing
intervention?
A. Administer the prescribed pain medications
B. assess vital signs and notify the physcian
C. administer the prescribed antiemetic mediation
D. apply an ice pack to the clients abdomen
A teen has been diagnosed with Legg Calve Perthe disease. What comment
indicates that the teen understand the treatment regime?
A. I'll be able to try out for the basketball team next month
B. Since i must stay on bedrest for awhile, I'll probably need a tutor for school
C. It's too bad they cant correct this problem with surgery
D. Im glad this problem can be treated with medications
B
A newborn has just been delievered via C-Section with a myelomeningocele
which was detected pre-natally via amniocentecic. The child is scheduled to
have surgery within the first 48 hours. Which of the following nursing actions
is appropriate?
A. Place child in semi-fowlers position to decrease pressure on the spinal cord
, B. Apply heat lamp to facilitate drying and toughening of the sac
C. Apply soft restraints to prevent disruption of the sac
D. Assess head circumference and fontenals for signs of ICP.
D
A child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is admitted to the hospital with
pneuomonia. The nurse should plan which priority intervention when caring
for this child?
A. Maintain a structured routine and keep stimulation to a minimim
B. Communicate at child;s level and maintain eye contact
C. Use therapeutic touch to calm child with procedures
D. Switch from one assessment activity to another quickly?
A
A child is admitted with acute glomerularnephritis. The nurse would expect the
UA during this acute phase to show which of the following?
A. Bacteruria, hematuria
B. Hematuria, proteinuria
C. Bacteruria, increase specific gravity
D. Proteinuria, decreased specific gravity
B
A child has been admitted to the pedatric unit with suspected meningitis. The
CSF aanalysis reveals the following: Apperance: Clear, WBC: within normal
limits, Protein: within normal limits, Glucose: within normal limits, Culture:
negative. Based on the results, the nurse suspects that the child has:
A. Bacertial Meningitis
B. Meningococcal meningitis
C. Viral meningitis
D. Hydrocephalous
C
A two year old has had one bout of nephrosis (nephrotic syndrome) His
mother suspected a recurrence when she observed swelling around his eyes.
The nurse helps to confirrm the condition by recognizing what additional
sympton?
A. Blood presssure 140/90
B. Marked proteinuria
