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- A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old child in the pediatric unit. Exhibits Based on the exhibits provided, which of the following findings are consistent with the child’s condition? Select all that apply.(SATA)A)Hoarse voiceB)Nasal flaringC)Increased appetiteD)Sitting upright and leaning forwardE)Decreased respiratory rate
- A nurse is caring for a school-age child in the pediatric unit. Exhibits A nurse is reviewing the child’s medical record. Based on the exhibits provided, which of the following is the most appropriate initial nursing action?A)Increase the oxygen flow rate to 4 liters per minute.B)Administer a bronchodilator as prescribed.C)Encourage the child to drink more fluids.D)Notify the provider of the child’s condition.
- A nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child who has a urinary tract infection (UTI) in the pediatric unit. Exhibits For each of the following interventions, click to specify if the potential intervention is anticipated or contraindicated for the client.
Anticipated Contraindicated Advise child’s guardian about the use of sunscreen ✓ Educate the child about proper perineal hygiene ✓ Administer salicylic acid for pain and fever ✓ Ensure the child receives a maximum of 1,200 mL/day of fluid ✓ Administer sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim ✓ - A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a toddler. Exhibits Complete the following sentence by using the list of options. The nurse should first:A)Prepare the child for flexible endoscopyB)Encourage the parents to inspect toys for easily removable partsC)Monitor the child closely for return of gag reflexD)Obtain informed consent
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- A nurse is caring for a 6-week-old infant in the pediatric unit. Exhibits Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify: What condition the client is most likely experiencing Two actions the nurse should take to address that condition Two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client’s progress✓Congestive heart failure✓Peripheral pulses✓Respiratory statusActions to takeCondition Most Likely Experiencing✓Congestive heart failure✕Respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis✕Pyloric stenosis✕Cystic fibrosisParameters to Monitor✓Peripheral pulses✕Number of steatorrhea stools✕Intake and output✕Presence of periorbital edema✓Respiratory status
- A nurse in a provider’s office is caring for a 1-year-old toddler. The child is at risk for developing ▾ Pyelonephritis and ▾ Renal scarring. Drag words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence.Dropdown 1:Option 1: PyelonephritisOption 2: Polycystic kidneyOption 3: Renal scarringOption 4: Nephrotic syndromeOption 5: Acute glomerulonephritisDropdown 2:Option 1: PyelonephritisOption 2: Polycystic kidneyOption 3: Renal scarringOption 4: Nephrotic syndromeOption 5: Acute glomerulonephritis
- A nurse is teaching the parent of a school-age child about bicycle safety. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?A)Your child’s feet should be 3 to 6 inches off the ground when seated on the bicycle.B)Your child should ride the bicycle against the flow of traffic.C)Your child should walk the bicycle through intersections.D)Your child should keep the bicycle at least 3 feet from the curb while riding in the street.
- Which of the following best describes the purpose of obtaining consent?A)To ensure the patient understands the risks.B)To obtain permission from the patient’s family for treatment.C)To protect the nurse from legal liability.D)To allow the healthcare provider to proceed with treatment without patient input.
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- The RN reviews therapeutic and nontherapeutic communication techniques with a group of nursing students. Which of the following demonstrates the use of therapeutic communication techniques?A)I understand how you feel; the same thing happened to my friend last year.B)Please show me how you give yourself insulin.C)You will be okay.D)Don’t worry, we will take good care of you.
- A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a school-age child following surgery and cast application to the right forearm.Which of the following information is the priority for the nurse to include?A)Restrict the child’s strenuous activities for 3 days.B)Use a hair dryer on a cool setting to relieve itching.C)Monitor for pallor or swelling in the child’s affected hand.D)Examine the child for skin irritation at the cast edges.
- A nurse is caring for a client.Which action demonstrates effective collaboration?A)Performing the dressing change independently.B)Seeking guidance from the wound care nurse.C)Asking another nurse to complete the dressing change.D)Consulting only the client’s family for assistance.
- A nurse is caring for a 1-year-old child who has been hospitalized.Which of the following items in the child’s room is a common source of health care-associated infection?A)Disposable diapers.B)Protective plastic gowns.C)Unopened bottles of formula.D)Bedside computer keyboard.
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- A nurse is reviewing the complete blood count results for a 4-year-old child who is receiving treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the treatment is having a therapeutic effect?A)Hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL (9.5 to 14 g/dL).B)RBC count 5/mm³ (4 to 5.5/mm³).C)WBC count 15,000/mm³ (5,000 to 10,000/mm³).D)Platelet count 98,000/mm³ (150,000 to 400,000/mm³). .
- A nurse is assessing a 7-year-old child who has diabetes mellitus.Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of hypoglycemia?A)Increased capillary refill.B)Decreased appetite.C)Thirst.D)Shakiness.
- A nurse is providing education to a client.Which of the following nonverbal techniques should the nurse use to enhance the importance of the education?A)Have their cell phone visible and diverting the eyes to check messages.B)Cross her arms over her chest and avoid eye contact.C)Smile, nod, touch the client’s hand.D)Lean gently over the back of a chair with legs crossed.
- A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child following a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of hemorrhage?A)Continuous swallowing.B)Blood pressure 95/56 mm Hg.C)Heart rate 54/min.D)Flushing of the face.
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- A nurse is planning care for a child who is in the acute stage of nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?A)Weigh the child once per day.B)Increase fluid intake to 2 L/day.C)Position the child supine at bedtime.D)Limit calorie intake to 45 cal/kg/day.
- A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a 2-year-old child about typical toddler behavior. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse include?A)Less emotionally labile.B)Frequent negative responses.C)Resistant to routines.D)Increased dependency.
- What is the primary difference between a Power of Attorney (POA)POA can be revoked by a healthcare provider.B)POA can only be appointed by a court while a Healthcare Proxy grants authority over medical decisions.C)POA is only applicable to minors, while a Healthcare Proxy is not.D)POA grants authority over financial matters, while a Healthcare Proxy grants authority over medical decisions.
- A nurse is assessing a 4-month-old infant during a well-baby visit.For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?A)Doll’s eye reflex intact.B)No head lag when pulled to a sitting position.C)Presence of tears when crying.D)Positive Babinski reflex.