Advanced Pediatric Nursing
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Course Introduction
Advanced Pediatric Nursing explores the complex health needs of infants, children, and adolescents in a variety of healthcare settings. The course emphasizes advanced assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and evidence-based interventions for pediatric patients experiencing acute and chronic conditions. Students will engage with current best practices in family-centered care, growth and development, health promotion, and disease prevention. Special focus is placed on interdisciplinary collaboration, cultural competence, ethical considerations, and advocacy for children and their families. Through case studies and clinical scenarios, learners will enhance their clinical judgment skills and prepare for leadership roles in pediatric nursing practice.
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Principles of Pediatric Nursing Caring for Children 7th Edition by Ball
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Chapter 1: Nurses Role in Care of the Child: Hospital, Community,
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Q1) A child is being prepared for an invasive procedure. The mother of the child has legal custody but is not present. After details of the procedure are explained, who can provide legal consent on behalf of a minor child for treatment?
A) The divorced parent without custody
B) A cohabitating boyfriend of the child's mother
C) A grandparent who lives in the home with the child
D) A babysitter with written proxy
Answer: D
Q2) What is the pediatric nurse's best defense against an accusation of malpractice or negligence?
A) Following the physician's written orders
B) Meeting the scope and standards of practice for pediatric nursing
C) Being a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist
D) Acting on the advice of the nurse manager
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Family-Centered Care and Cultural
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Q1) The nurse is assessing a group of children attending summer camp. The nurse will expect which children to most likely have problems perceiving a sense of belonging?
A) Children whose parents divorced recently
B) Children who gained a stepparent recently
C) Children recently placed into foster care
D) Children adopted as infants
Answer: C
Q2) A nurse and the family of an 8-year-old with acute renal failure are reviewing family strengths helpful in managing stressors. Which family strengths should the nurse recommend this family utilize? Select all that apply.
A) Meeting member needs
B) Support by extended family
C) Effective communication
D) Receiving and giving love
E) Prior life experiences
Answer: B,C,E
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Chapter 3: Genetic and Genomic Influences
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Q1) A student nurse asks, "What is carrier testing?" Which response by the nurse educator is most appropriate to answer the student nurse's question?
A) "Carrier testing involves testing an asymptomatic individual for carrier status for a genetic condition."
B) "Carrier testing is used to establish a diagnosis of a genetic disorder in an individual who is symptomatic or has had a positive screening test."
C) "Carrier testing is testing to identify a fetus with a genetic disease or condition. Some prenatal testing is offered routinely; other testing may be initiated due to family history or maternal factors."
D) "Carrier testing follows in vitro fertilization (IVF) testing to identify embryos with a particular genetic condition."
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Growth and Development
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Q1) The nurse is performing an assessment of the ecological systems of childhood. What will the nurse include when assessing mesosystems? Select all that apply.
A) Parental involvement in school
B) Local political influences
C) Libraries in the community
D) Influences of the religious community
E) Age of each family member
Q2) The nurse, talking with the parents of a toddler who is struggling with toilet training, reassures them that their child is demonstrating a typical developmental stage. According to Erikson, which developmental stage will the nurse document in the medical record for this toddler?
A) Trust versus mistrust
B) Autonomy versus shame and doubt
C) Initiative versus guilt
D) Industry versus inferiority
Q3) A child with hives weighing 40 pounds is prescribed diphenhydramine (Benadryl), 5 mg/kg/day in four divided doses. How many milligrams should the nurse give for each dose?
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Chapter 5: Pediatric Assessment
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Q1) While assessing a 10-month-old African American infant, the nurse notices that the sclerae have a yellowish tint. Which organ system should the nurse further evaluate to determine an ongoing disease process?
A) Cardiac
B) Respiratory
C) Gastrointestinal
D) Genitourinary
Q2) The nurse must assess each of the 2-year-olds listed below. Which one should be evaluated first?
A) A child with a temperature of 101 degrees F
B) A child who has stridor
C) A child who has absent Babinski sign
D) A child who has a pot belly appearance
Q3) During an examination, a nurse asks a 5-year-old child to repeat his address. What is the nurse evaluating with this action?
A) Recent memory
B) Language development
C) Remote memory
D) Social-skill development
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Chapter 6: Introduction to Health Promotion and Maintenance
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Q1) The nurse educator is teaching a group of students about the key concepts of a medical home during the developmental years of the pediatric client. Which items should the educator include in the teaching session? Select all that apply.
A) Financial accessibility
B) Consistent, ongoing care
C) Coordination of care
D) No individualization of care
E) A paternalistic view of care
Q2) Which of these strategies would be most effective for a teachable moment during a routine office visit for the parents of a 6-year-old child?
A) Select one topic and present a brief amount of information on the topic.
B) Review all 6-year-old anticipatory guidelines with the parents.
C) Review 7-year-old anticipatory guidelines with the parents.
D) Discuss signs of malnutrition with the parents.
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Chapter 7: Health Promotion and Maintenance for the
Newborn and Infant
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Q1) A nurse asks the mother of a 4-month-old infant to undress the infant. The nurse observes the mother taking off several layers of clothing and knows that the outdoor temperature is 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate in this situation?
A) "My, you are dressing your infant warmly today."
B) "Did you think it was cold when you left your home this morning?"
C) "I see that you have many layers of clothing on your baby. This may cause your baby's temperature to rise."
D) "When you leave the office, only put one layer of clothing on your baby."
Q2) The nurse is teaching a new mother developmental expectations. Which activity should the nurse expect a newborn to do within the first month of life?
A) Bring hands to eyes and mouth
B) Push up with hands, moving chest up
C) Keep hands in a relaxed position
D) Roll over from back to abdomen
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Chapter 8: Health Promotion and Maintenance for the
Toddler and Preschooler
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Q1) A nurse observes the parent/child interaction during the 4-year-old well-child checkup and notes that the parent speaks harshly to the child and uses negative remarks when speaking with the nurse. Which statement by the nurse would be most beneficial?
A) "Perhaps you should leave the room so that I can speak with your child privately."
B) "I am going to refer you for counseling since your interactions with your child seem so negative."
C) "Let's talk privately. Let's discuss the way you speak with your child and possible ways to be more positive."
D) Addressing the child, the nurse says, "Are you unhappy when Mommy talks to you like this?"
Q2) Which of these aspects of developmental health supervision should be included in each healthcare visit of young children? Select all that apply.
A) Assessment
B) Discipline
C) Education
D) Intervention
E) Toilet training
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Chapter 9: Health Promotion and Maintenance for the
School-Age Child and Adolescent
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Q1) A mother reports that her adolescent is always late. The mother states, "She was born late and has been late every day of her life." Which response should the nurse make to this mother?
A) "You need to establish specific time frames for your adolescent and be certain she adheres to them."
B) "You should not expect your adolescent to be an 'on-time' individual unless you set specific alarms and then reinforce the value of being 'on-time.'"
C) "You should not expect your adolescent to be on time. Teenagers are always late."
D) "You have a major problem. There must be a lot of screaming in your home."
Q2) When examining a 7-year-old, which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) Allow the child to participate in the exam.
B) Ask the parent what kind of food the child likes to eat.
C) Ask the child whether he plays outside for at least 30 minutes a day.
D) Allow the child to decide whether he is ready for his next immunization.
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Chapter 10: Nursing Considerations for the Child in the Community
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Q1) Which would be an acceptable community-health diagnosis?
A) Risk for Injury Related to Lack of Safe Bicycle Paths in High-Traffic Areas
B) Ineffective Family Coping Related to Lack of Time Together
C) Alterations in Nutrition Related to Use of Fast Food Restaurants
D) Ineffective Communication Related to Lack of Community Newsletter
Q2) The school nurse plans, develops, manages, and evaluates healthcare services to all children while they are in the educational setting. With which healthcare providers will the nurse be collaborating? Select all that apply.
A) School physician
B) Teachers
C) Cafeteria staff
D) Primary physician
E) Bus driver
Q3) The community-health nurse visits the child-care center. Which finding indicates the need for staff education?
A) A group of 2-year-olds are eating a snack of Cheerios.
B) Several 4-year-olds are outside playing on a slide.
C) An 18-month-old is pushing a toy truck.
D) A 2-month-old is sleeping in a crib on his stomach.
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Chapter 11: Nursing Considerations for the Hospitalized Child
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Q1) A young school-age client is in the playroom when the respiratory therapist arrives on the pediatric unit to give the child a scheduled breathing treatment. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Reschedule the treatment for a later time.
B) Show the respiratory therapist to the playroom so the treatment may be performed.
C) Escort the child to his room and ask the child-life specialist to bring toys to the bedside.
D) Assist the child back to his room for the treatment but reassure the child that he may return when the procedure is completed.
Q2) An infant has been NPO for surgery for 4 hours and does not have an intravenous line. The nurse receives a call from the operating room with the information that the surgery has been postponed due to an emergency. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Feed the infant 4 ounces of formula.
B) Reassure the parents that it will not be much longer before surgery.
C) Allow the parents to feed the infant an ounce of oral rehydration solution.
D) Call the physician to see if the infant needs to have an intravenous line started.
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Chapter 12: The Child With a Chronic Condition
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Q1) The nurse is working with a child with a chronic condition. The nurse observes that over time, the parents have experienced a pattern of periodic grieving alternating with denial. What are the parents currently experiencing based on this assessment finding?
A) Chronic sorrow
B) Compassion fatigue
C) Dysfunctional parenting
D) Pathological grieving
Q2) In working with parents of children with chronic diseases, the nurse is concerned with helping the parents to protect themselves from compassion fatigue. Which activities are appropriate for the nurse to encourage? Select all that apply.
A) Sleeping more than 9 hours per 24-hour period
B) Exercising
C) Fostering social relationships
D) Developing a hobby
E) Moving away
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Chapter 13: The Child With a Life-Threatening Condition and End-Of-Life Care
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Q1) Which nursing interventions would be best for the nursing diagnosis of Powerlessness Related to Relinquishing Control to the Healthcare Team? Select all that apply.
A) Provide a primary nursing care model.
B) Prepare the child in advance for procedures.
C) Provide optimal pain relief.
D) Explain procedures in developmentally appropriate terms.
E) Incorporate home rituals when possible.
Q2) Which intervention is considered supportive care for a family whose infant has died from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
A) Interviewing parents to determine the cause of the SIDS incident
B) Allowing parents to hold, touch, and rock the infant
C) Sheltering parents from the grief by not giving them any personal items of the infant, such as footprints
D) Advising parents that an autopsy is not necessary
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Chapter 14: Infant, Child, and Adolescent Nutrition
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Q1) A nurse is talking to the mother of an exclusively breastfed African American 3-month-old infant who was born in late fall. Which supplement will the nurse recommend for this infant?
A) Iron
B) Vitamin D
C) Fluoride
D) Calcium
Q2) The nurse is assessing a 14-year-old and notes signs and symptoms of bulimia nervosa. Which assessments led the nurse to this conclusion? Select all that apply.
A) Pale skin
B) Dry, splitting hair
C) Erosion of tooth enamel
D) Calluses on back of hand
E) Gum recession
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Chapter 15: Pain Assessment and Management in Children
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Q1) A school-age client is being discharged from the outpatient surgical center. Which statement by the parent would indicate the need for further teaching?
A) "I can expect my child to have some pain for the next few days."
B) "I will plan to give my child pain medicine around the clock for the next day or so."
C) "Since my child just had surgery today, I can expect the pain level to be higher tomorrow."
D) "I will call the office tomorrow if the pain medicine is not relieving the pain."
Q2) The nurse is caring for a toddler client in the postoperative period. Which pain assessment tool is most appropriate for this client?
A) FLACC Behavioral Pain Assessment Scale
B) FACES pain scale
C) Oucher scale
D) Poker-chip tool
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Chapter 16: Immunizations and Communicable Diseases
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Q1) A parent reports that her school-age child, who has had all recommended immunizations, had a mild fever one week ago and now has bright red cheeks and a lacy red maculopapular rash on the trunk and arms. Which disease process does the nurse suspect based on the parent's description?
A) Chicken pox (varicella)
B) German measles (rubella)
C) Roseola (exanthem subitum)
D) Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum)
Q2) The school nurse is trying to prevent the spread of a flu virus through the school. Which infection-control strategies can be employed to prevent the spread of the flu virus? Select all that apply.
A) Teaching parents safe food preparation and storage
B) Withholding immunizations for children with compromised immune systems
C) Sanitizing toys, telephones, and door knobs to kill pathogens
D) Separating children with infections from children who are well
E) Teaching children to wash their hands after using the bathroom
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Chapter 17: Social and Environmental Influences on the Child
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Q1) The nurse is conducting a health promotion class for adolescents. In counseling an adolescent about lifestyle choices, what should the adolescent eliminate in order to decrease the risk of the most preventable cause of adult death?
A) Alcohol use
B) Obesity
C) Tobacco use
D) Cocaine use
Q2) A social service coordinator is consulted to arrange for a phototherapy blanket at discharge for an infant/family with multiple social difficulties. Which social difficulty is more than likely to have the greatest influence on discharge?
A) Cultural practices and rituals
B) Financial difficulties
C) The family is homeless
D) The family does not have a healthcare provider
E) Religious beliefs
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Chapter 18: Alterations in Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
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Q1) The nurse finishes a parent-teaching session on preventing heat-related illnesses for children who exercise. Which statement by a parent indicates understanding of preventive techniques taught?
A) Hydration should occur at the end of an exercise session.
B) Water is the drink of choice to replenish fluids.
C) Wearing dark clothing during exercise is recommended.
D) During activity, stop for fluids every 15 to 20 minutes.
Q2) A 1-month-old client is admitted to the emergency room with severe diarrhea. Which assessment suggests the client is severely dehydrated?
A) Skin moist and flushed; mucous membranes dry
B) Low specific gravity of urine; skin color pale
C) Fontanels depressed; capillary refill greater than three seconds
D) High specific gravity of urine; moist mucous membranes
Q3) A school-age client is hypokalemic. The nurse is helping the client complete her menu. Which food selection will the nurse encourage for this client?
A) A hamburger with French fries
B) Pizza with a fruit plate
C) Chicken strips with chips
D) A fajita with rice
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Chapter 19: Alterations in Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Q1) A nurse is caring for a visually impaired 20-month-old who has not begun to walk. Which nursing diagnosis is the most appropriate for this client?
A) Delayed growth and development
B) Impaired physical mobility
C) Self-care deficit
D) Impaired home maintenance
Q2) An infant is diagnosed with acute otitis media. Which intervention is most appropriate for the nurse to teach the infant's parents?
A) Keep the baby in a flat lying position during sleep.
B) Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) to relieve discomfort.
C) Administer a decongestant.
D) Place baby to sleep with a pacifier.
Q3) The child who had a tonsillectomy earlier today is now awake and tolerating fluids. The child asks for something to eat. Which food choice is most appropriate for this client?
A) Orange slices
B) Lemonade
C) Grapefruit juice
D) Applesauce
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Chapter 20: Alterations in Respiratory Function
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Q1) A school nurse is planning care for a school-age child recently diagnosed with asthma. Which items will the school nurse include in the plan of care at the school? Select all that apply.
A) Maintain a log of quick-relief medication administration.
B) Call the parents if quick-relief medications work appropriately.
C) Assess for symptoms of exercise-induced bronchospasm.
D) Coordinate education of the child's teachers.
E) Conduct a support group for all children with asthma.
Q2) Following parental teaching, the nurse is evaluating the parents' understanding of environmental control for their child's asthma management. Which statement by the parents indicates appropriate understanding of the teaching?
A) "We will replace the carpet in our child's bedroom with tile."
B) "We're glad the dog can continue to sleep in our child's room."
C) "We'll be sure to use the fireplace often to keep the house warm in the winter."
D) "We'll keep the plants in our child's room dusted."
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Chapter 21: Alterations in Cardiovascular Function
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Q1) The mother of a child with a heart defect is questioning the nurse about the child's diuretic. When teaching the mother about the medication, what should the emphasis from the nurse?
A) Close monitoring of output
B) The digitalization process
C) The possibility that pulses in the child might be weak
D) The child's increased appetite
Q2) A toddler is started on digoxin (Lanoxin) for cardiac failure. Which is the initial symptom the nurse would assess if the child develops digoxin (Lanoxin) toxicity?
A) Lowered blood pressure
B) Tinnitus
C) Ataxia
D) A change in heart rhythm
Q3) The nurse is admitting an infant diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia. Which intervention is the priority for this infant?
A) Apply ice to the face.
B) Perform Valsalva's maneuver.
C) Administer a beta blocker.
D) Prepare for cardioversion.
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Chapter 22: Alterations in Immune Function
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Q1) A child with human immunodeficiency virus is started on sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim (Bactrim) for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) prophylaxis. The recommended dose is based on the trimethoprim (TMP) component and is 15 to 20 mg TMP/kg/day in divided doses every 6 to 8 hours. The child weighs 6.8 kg. The highest dose of TMP the child can receive a day is ________.
Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
Q2) The nurse is providing care to a school-age client with a documented immunodeficiency who is admitted to the general pediatric unit for intravenous medication administration. Which interventions are appropriate for this client? Select all that apply.
A) Institute droplet precautions.
B) Place in a positive-pressure room.
C) Avoid live vaccines.
D) Perform frequent handwashing.
E) Recommend fresh fruits brought in by the family.
Q3) A child with the diagnosis of Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome has been ordered an IV infusion of gamma globulin. The child weighs 20 pounds. The healthcare provider orders: gamma globulin 2 g/kg IV over 12 hours.
Calculate how many grams of gamma globulin will be given IV.
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Chapter 23: Alterations in Hematologic Function
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Q1) The nurse is providing care to a school-age client with neutropenia. Which clinical manifestations does the nurse anticipate when assessing this client? Select all that apply.
A) Fever
B) Fatigue
C) Tachycardia
D) Hypertension
E) Tachypnea
Q2) Which action by the parents demonstrates an understanding of the nurse's teaching with regard to prevention of iron-deficient anemia?
A) Feeding their infant with a formula that is not iron fortified
B) Starting iron-fortified infant cereal at 4 to 6 months of age
C) Introducing cow's milk at 6 months of age
D) Limiting vitamin C consumption after 1 year of age
Q3) The adolescent is admitted to the hospital in sickle cell crisis with a pain level of 10/10. The physician orders:
Morphine sulfate 5 mg IV q 2 hr prn
Medication on hand: morphine sulfate 10 mg/mL
Calculate how many ml of morphine sulfate will be given IV.
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Chapter 24: The Child With Cancer
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Q1) The nurse is teaching a 10-year-old and family about the diagnosis of Ewing sarcoma. The nurse knows that instruction has been successful when the child and family indicate which is a common site?
A) Bone marrow
B) Head
C) Shaft
D) Growth plate
E) Bursae
Q2) A child is diagnosed with thrombocytopenia secondary to chemotherapy treatments. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Refrain from administering any intramuscular injections (IM).
B) Perform oral hygiene.
C) Monitor intake and output.
D) Use palpation as a component of assessment.
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Chapter 25: Alterations in Gastrointestinal Function
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Q1) A 3-day-old preterm infant is diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis. The nurse plans care around the frequent radiographs. How frequently should the nurse anticipate that the radiology staff will bring the portable machine to the nursery?
A) Every 6 hours
B) Every 12 hours
C) Every 24 hours
D) Every 48 hours
Q2) A child with severe gastroenteritis is admitted to a semiprivate room on the pediatric unit. The charge nurse should place this client with which roommate?
A) An infant with meningitis
B) A child with fever and neutropenia
C) Another child with gastroenteritis
D) A child recovering from an appendectomy
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Chapter 26: Alterations in Genitourinary Function
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Q1) A child is scheduled for a kidney transplant. The nurse completes the preoperative teaching to prepare the child and parents for the surgery and postoperative considerations. Which statement by the parents indicates understanding of the teaching session?
A) "We know it's important to see that our child takes prescribed medications after the transplant."
B) "We'll be glad we won't have to bring our child in to see the doctor again."
C) "We're happy our child won't have to take any more medicine after the transplant."
D) "We understand our child won't be at risk anymore for catching colds from other children at school."
Q2) A child diagnosed with acute glomerulonephritis is in the playroom and experiences blurred vision and headache. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Check the urine to see if hematuria has increased.
B) Obtain a blood pressure on the child; notify the healthcare provider.
C) Reassure the child, and encourage bed rest until the headache improves.
D) Obtain serum electrolytes, and send a urinalysis to the lab.
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Chapter 27: Alterations in Neurologic Function
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Q1) A child is ready for discharge after surgery for a myelomeningocele repair. Before discharge, the nurse works with the parents to establish a catheterization schedule to prevent urinary tract infection. With what frequency should the nurse instruct the parents to catheterize the child?
A) Every 1 to 2 hours
B) Every 3 to 4 hours
C) Every 6 to 8 hours
D) Every 10 to 12 hours
Q2) A school-age client is transported to the emergency department by ambulance from the scene of a car accident. The client is alert and oriented × 3; pulse, respirations, and blood pressure are stable; and the neck and back are immobilized on a backboard. The nurse sees no obvious bleeding. The client states, "I can't feel or move my legs."
Which injury does the nurse suspect?
A) Traumatic brain injury
B) Ruptured spleen
C) Traumatic shock
D) Spinal cord injury
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Chapter 28: Alterations in Mental Health and Cognitive Function
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Q1) The nurse is planning care for a school-age client, who is diagnosed with bipolar disorder and is having suicidal ideations. Which nursing diagnosis is the priority for this client?
A) Powerlessness Related to Mood Instability
B) Social Isolation Related to Disorder
C) Risk for Injury Related to Suicidal Ideas
D) Impaired Social Interaction
Q2) A school-age client diagnosed with autism is admitted to the hospital because of recent vomiting and diarrhea. Which intervention by the nurse is most appropriate upon admission?
A) Take the child on a quick tour of the whole unit.
B) Take the child to the playroom immediately for arts and crafts.
C) Orient the child to the hospital room with minimal distractions.
D) Admit the child to a four-bed unit with small children.
Q3) A nurse is caring for four pediatric clients in the hospital. Which client should the nurse refer for play therapy?
A) An adolescent with asthma
B) A preschool-age child with a fractured femur
C) A school-age child having an appendectomy
D) An infant with sepsis
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Chapter 29: Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function
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Q1) The nurse is teaching family members how to care for their infant in a Pavlik harness to treat congenital developmental dysplasia of the hip. Which statement will the nurse include in the teaching session?
A) "Apply lotion or powder to minimize skin irritation."
B) "Put clothing over the harness for maximum effectiveness of the device."
C) "Check at least 2 or 3 times a day for red areas under the straps."
D) "Place a diaper over the harness, preferably using a thin, superabsorbent, disposable diaper."
Q2) A school-age client is admitted to the hospital with osteomyelitis. Which statement regarding the treatment of osteomyelitis is most appropriate for the nurse to share with the parents?
A) "Cultures should be done immediately after the first dose of antibiotic infuses."
B) "Antibiotics are ineffective against this virus."
C) "Methicillin is the antibiotic of choice."
D) "Antibiotic therapy should continue for 3 to 6 weeks."
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Chapter 30: Alterations in Endocrine Function
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Q1) A nurse is conducting a daily weight on a pediatric client diagnosed with diabetes insipidus and notes the child has lost 2 pounds in 24 hours. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Continue to monitor the child.
B) Notify the healthcare provider regarding the weight loss.
C) Chart the weight and report the loss to the next shift.
D) Do nothing more than chart the weight, as this would be a normal finding.
Q2) The nurse is caring for a pediatric client diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) disorder. Which interventions should the nurse implement for this child? Select all that apply.
A) Encouragement of fluids
B) Strict intake and output
C) Administration of ordered diuretics
D) Specific gravity of urine
E) Weight only on admission but not daily
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Chapter 31: Alterations in Skin Integrity
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Q1) A child is prescribed cephalexin for treatment of cellulitis. The child weighs 15 kg. The pediatrician orders: cephalexin 40 mg/kg/day PO, give twice a day.
Medication on hand: 250 mg/5 mL
Calculate how many mLs the nurse must draw up for each dose.
Q2) A pediatric client sustains a minor burn. When teaching the family the treatment for this burn, the nurse would teach that the client's diet should be high in which substance?
A) Fats
B) Protein
C) Minerals
D) Carbohydrates
Q3) A pediatric client is hospitalized with a severe case of impetigo contagiosa. Which antibiotic does the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider will order for this client?
A) Dicloxacillin (Pathocil)
B) Rifampin (Rifadin)
C) Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim (Bactrim)
D) Metronidazole (Flagyl)
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