Pediatric exam 1

Front

A nurse is planning care for a 10-year-old child who will be hospitalized for an extended period of time. Which action should the nurse include in the plan of care to meet the client's psychosocial needs according to Erickson? Options: encourage the client to complete school work, limit the client's interaction with peers, discourage the client from expressing feelings, restrict the client's participation in group activities

Back

encourage the client to complete school work

Front

A nurse is assessing a child in an area struck by an earthquake. The child, who is crying, walks well, can state their first name, and repeatedly says "all done" and "go bye bye now" during the assessment. The child has 20 deciduous teeth and their anterior fontanel is closed. Based on these observations, the nurse should estimate that the child is how many months old?

Back

30

Front

A nurse is caring for a child who has a tracheostomy. After suctioning the tracheostomy, the nurse should use which of the following findings to determine that the procedure was effective? Options: Clear breath sounds, Increased respiratory rate, Presence of cyanosis, Labored breathing

Back

Clear breath sounds

Front

What is the purpose of dornase alfa for patients with cystic fibrosis?

Back

To improve lung function by reducing the thickness of mucus

Front

A nurse is assessing a 10-month-old infant. Which finding should the nurse report to the provider? The infant does not sit steadily without support. The infant has a pincer grasp. The infant responds to their name. The infant babbles and imitates sounds.

Back

The infant does not sit steadily without support.

Front

A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant. Which finding indicates the client is experiencing pain following the procedure? Options: Decreased heart rate, Increased appetite, Increased urine output, Increased crying episodes

Back

Increased crying episodes

Front

A nurse is caring for a child who has a suspected diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. Which diagnostic test will confirm the diagnosis? Options: sweat chloride test, chest X-ray, complete blood count, urinalysis

Back

sweat chloride test

Front

A nurse is teaching a parent of a 2-year-old child about safe food choices. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Options:
Bananas,
Popcorn,
Whole grapes,
Hard candy

Back

Bananas

Front

A nurse is admitting a toddler who has respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). What action should the nurse take? Options: Keep a thermometer in the child's room, Place the child in a room with another child who has RSV, Allow visitors without restrictions, Use a fan to circulate air in the room

Back

Keep a thermometer in the child's room

Front

A nurse is caring for a toddler. Which statement should the nurse use when preparing to obtain the child's vital signs?

Back

I am going to listen to your heart.