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Pediatrics Chp 50-51

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An unresponsive toddler is brought to the emergency department. Assessment reveals mottled skin color, respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute, and a brachial pulse of 52 bpm. What is the priority nursing action?

Prepare the defibrillator and draw up code medications.

Provide 100% oxygen with a bag-valve-mask and start chest compressions.

Start chest compressions and provide 100% oxygen via a nonrebreather mask.

Begin an IV fluid infusion and administer epinephrine IV.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A 10-year-old child in respiratory distress requires intubation. Which sizes of endotracheal tubes will the nurse prepare?

9.5 mm and 10.0 mm

8.5 mm and 9.0 mm

6.0 mm and 6.5 mm

6.5 mm and 7.0 mm

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A preschooler presents to the emergency department with a history of vomiting, diarrhea, and fever over the past few days. She is receiving 100% oxygen via a nonrebreather mask. Vital signs are temperature 104.5°F, pulse 144 bpm, respiratory rate 22 breaths per minute, and BP 70/50 mm Hg. She is listless and difficult to arouse and has weak peripheral pulses and prolonged capillary refill. What nursing intervention takes priority?

Administering acetaminophen rectally for the high fever

Administering IV antibiotics for the infection

Preparing the child for endotracheal intubation

Giving an IV bolus of normal saline 20 mL/kg

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Assessment of a 12-year-old who crashed his bicycle without a helmet reveals the following: temperature 99.2°F, pulse 100 bpm, respiratory rate 24 breaths per minute with easy work of breathing, and BP 102/70 mm Hg. What is the priority action by the nurse?

Assess neurologic status while observing for obvious injuries.

Administer IV fluid bolus of normal saline at 20 mL/kg.

Remove the cervical collar if he complains that it bothers him.

Listen for bowel sounds while assessing for pain.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An 18-month-old child is brought to the emergency department via ambulance after an accidental ingestion. What is the priority nursing action?

Take the child’s vital signs.

Give oral syrup of ipecac.

Insert a nasogastric tube.

Start an IV line.

6.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The nurse is caring for an infant with SVT who is symptomatic and has an IV line in place. The infant weighs 16½ lb. The medication order reads: adenosine 0.01 mg/kg IV STAT followed by rapid flush. Adenosine is supplied as 6 mg/2 mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer? Round to the nearest hundredth.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The nurse is caring for a child with ADHD. Which behavior would the nurse not expect the child to display?

Moody, morose behavior with pouting

Interruption and inability to take turns

Forgetfulness and easy distractibility

Excessive motor activities and fidgeting

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