Which intervention would the nurse include in the plan of care for a child, after a tonsillectomy
and adenoidectomy procedure? correct answers - Administer pain medication at regular intervals
- Notify the surgeon if there is frequent swallowing
Which information would the nurse provide parents in the teaching for a post tonsillectomy child
that is being discharged from the hospital? correct answers Fluids with a red or brown color
should be avoided
Which category of medication is the first line therapy for inflammation in children with asthma?
correct answers Corticosteroids
Which developmental factor increases the risk of infection in young children? correct answers
The relatively short and open eustachian tubes of young children give pathogens easy access to
the middle ear
Which sport would be suitable for a child with exercise-induced bronchospasm? correct answers
Swimming
Which assessment is the most reliable to diagnose a newborn with hip dysplasia after breech
presentation? correct answers Barlow and Ortolani maneuvers
Which therapy is widely used when treating a one week old infant who has developmental
dysplasia of the hip? correct answers Pavlik harness
Which type of fracture in children results when the porous bone is compressed? correct answers
Buckle fracture
The infant with developmental dysplasia of the hip demonstrate which clinical manifestation?
correct answers - presence of Ortolani and Barlow signs
, - Asymmetries of thigh and gluteal folds
The callus noted as a bump at a fracture site serves which purpose in healing of a fracture?
correct answers A means of holding bone fragments together
Which therapeutic management is appropriate when an adolescent has a scoliosis curve of 18
degrees? correct answers Regular clinical and radiographic evaluation is advised
Which statement is appropriate when explaining the diagnosis of dystonic cerebral palsy to the
parents of a 2 month old infant who is showing slow, twisting movements of the trunk and
abnormal posture? correct answers "The child has CP, in which upper motor neuron muscular
weakness occurs"
Which instructional information is appropriate for the parents of a child with cerebral palsy who
needs multidisciplinary care and coordination? correct answers - proper handling and adapting to
the home environment
- medication administration and the changing role of parents and siblings
- devising and modifying equipment and activities as per the child's ability
Which drug of choice is appropriate when reducing muscle spasticity in a child with upper motor
neuron injury? correct answers Baclofen
Which nursing information is appropriate for the parents of a child with cerebral palsy preparing
for an intrathecal infusion of baclofen? correct answers - the procedure is performed to reduce
muscle spasticity
- A pump containing baclofen is programmed to provide a set dose
- an intrathecal catheter is connected to a pump containing baclofen
Which treatment is appropriate to ease spasticity in a child with cerebral palsy? correct answers
Implanted medication pump