RN Nursing Care of Children Online Practice A with NGN with Answers Rated A
A nurse is teaching the parent of an infant about ways to
prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which of "Give the infant a pacifier at bedtime."
the following instructions should the nurse include?
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a
school-age child who is experiencing an anaphylactic re-
Administer epinephrine IM to the child.
action. Which of the following is the priority action by the
nurse?
A nurse is caring for a preschooler whose father is going
home for a few hours while another relative stays with the
"Your daddy will be back after you eat."
child. Which of the following statements should the nurse
make to explain to the child when their father will return?
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of an infant who
is receiving treatment for severe dehydration. The nurse
Sodium 140 mEq/L
should identify that which of the following laboratory val-
ues indicates ettectiveness of the current treatment?
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a school-age child
who has heart disease and has developed heart failure.
Provide small, frequent meals for the child.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan?
A nurse is admitting a school-age child who has pertussis.
Initiate droplet precautions for the child.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A school nurse is assessing an adolescent who has sco-
liosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse A unilateral rib hump
expect?
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a school-age
child who has a new prescription for oral nystatin for
"Shake the medication prior to administration."
the treatment of oral candidiasis. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
, RN Nursing Care of Children Online Practice A with NGN with Answers Rated A
A school nurse is preparing to administer atomoxetine
1.2 mg/kg/day PO to a school-age child who weighs 75
lb. Available is atomoxetine 40 mg/capsule. How many The nurse should administer atomoxetine 1 capsule PO
capsules should the nurse administer per day? (Round the each day.
answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero
if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a school-age
child who is experiencing fatigue. Which of the following
Hematocrit 28%
findings should the nurse recognize as an indication of
anemia?
A nurse is interviewing the parent of an 18-month-old
toddler during a well-child visit. The nurse should identify The toddler received tobramycin during a hospitalization
that which of the following findings indicates a need to 2 weeks ago.
assess the toddler for hearing loss?
A nurse in a provider's oflce is caring for a preschooler.
Nurses' Notes
0915:Guardians report that lately the child has had severe "We should apply a skin emollient immediately after
itching and is breaking out with sores on their eyebrows, bathing our child" is correct. An emollient is an oil that
wrists, and ankles. The "sores started to bleed." Guardians moisturizes the skin and should be applied immediately
report no relief with application of the topical hydrocorti- after bathing while the skin is damp to prevent drying.
sone cream.0930:Child is alert. Multiple small erythema- Therefore, this statement by the guardian indicates the
tous papules with some scaling noted on the child's eye- teaching has been ettective
brows, forearms, and lower legs bilaterally.1015:Provider
"We should keep our child's fingernails trimmed short" is
in to evaluate the child. Discharge to home after med-
correct. The child's fingernails and toenails should be kept
ication administration of new prescriptions and discharge
short, trimmed, and filed to prevent scratching with sharp
teaching for atopic dermatitis.
edges. Therefore, this statement by the guardian indicates
Medical History
the teaching has been ettective.
Family history of atopic dermatitis
g.
Medication Administration Record
1000:Loratadine (oral solution) 5 mg PO daily. Administer
first dose now prior to discharge.Tacrolimus 0.03% oint-
A nurse is teaching the parent of an infant about ways to
prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which of "Give the infant a pacifier at bedtime."
the following instructions should the nurse include?
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a
school-age child who is experiencing an anaphylactic re-
Administer epinephrine IM to the child.
action. Which of the following is the priority action by the
nurse?
A nurse is caring for a preschooler whose father is going
home for a few hours while another relative stays with the
"Your daddy will be back after you eat."
child. Which of the following statements should the nurse
make to explain to the child when their father will return?
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of an infant who
is receiving treatment for severe dehydration. The nurse
Sodium 140 mEq/L
should identify that which of the following laboratory val-
ues indicates ettectiveness of the current treatment?
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a school-age child
who has heart disease and has developed heart failure.
Provide small, frequent meals for the child.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan?
A nurse is admitting a school-age child who has pertussis.
Initiate droplet precautions for the child.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A school nurse is assessing an adolescent who has sco-
liosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse A unilateral rib hump
expect?
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a school-age
child who has a new prescription for oral nystatin for
"Shake the medication prior to administration."
the treatment of oral candidiasis. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
, RN Nursing Care of Children Online Practice A with NGN with Answers Rated A
A school nurse is preparing to administer atomoxetine
1.2 mg/kg/day PO to a school-age child who weighs 75
lb. Available is atomoxetine 40 mg/capsule. How many The nurse should administer atomoxetine 1 capsule PO
capsules should the nurse administer per day? (Round the each day.
answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero
if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a school-age
child who is experiencing fatigue. Which of the following
Hematocrit 28%
findings should the nurse recognize as an indication of
anemia?
A nurse is interviewing the parent of an 18-month-old
toddler during a well-child visit. The nurse should identify The toddler received tobramycin during a hospitalization
that which of the following findings indicates a need to 2 weeks ago.
assess the toddler for hearing loss?
A nurse in a provider's oflce is caring for a preschooler.
Nurses' Notes
0915:Guardians report that lately the child has had severe "We should apply a skin emollient immediately after
itching and is breaking out with sores on their eyebrows, bathing our child" is correct. An emollient is an oil that
wrists, and ankles. The "sores started to bleed." Guardians moisturizes the skin and should be applied immediately
report no relief with application of the topical hydrocorti- after bathing while the skin is damp to prevent drying.
sone cream.0930:Child is alert. Multiple small erythema- Therefore, this statement by the guardian indicates the
tous papules with some scaling noted on the child's eye- teaching has been ettective
brows, forearms, and lower legs bilaterally.1015:Provider
"We should keep our child's fingernails trimmed short" is
in to evaluate the child. Discharge to home after med-
correct. The child's fingernails and toenails should be kept
ication administration of new prescriptions and discharge
short, trimmed, and filed to prevent scratching with sharp
teaching for atopic dermatitis.
edges. Therefore, this statement by the guardian indicates
Medical History
the teaching has been ettective.
Family history of atopic dermatitis
g.
Medication Administration Record
1000:Loratadine (oral solution) 5 mg PO daily. Administer
first dose now prior to discharge.Tacrolimus 0.03% oint-
