Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Course Introduction
Pediatric Nursing focuses on the principles and practices related to the care of children from infancy through adolescence within healthcare settings. The course covers growth and development milestones, assessment techniques, and the management of common pediatric illnesses and injuries. Emphasis is placed on family-centered care, communication with children and families, health promotion, and prevention strategies. Students will learn to apply evidence-based interventions and advocacy to support the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of young patients, while also considering safety, ethical, and legal aspects unique to pediatric nursing practice.
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Daviss Drug Guide for Nurses 15th Edition by Vallerand
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Chapter 1: Medication Errors: Improving Practices and Patient Safety
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Q1) Prior to initiating continuous drip intravenous therapy with dopamine,the nurse checks the infusion bag that lists 250 mg dopamine has been added to 250 mL of 0.9 NS.The nurse determines the concentration,expressed as mg/mL,is
Answer: 1
Q2) While talking to a teen who stopped taking tetracycline)a couple of weeks ago,the nurse learns the teenager has been having diarrhea and abdominal cramping for the past few days.Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?
A)"Does anyone else in your family have the flu?"
B)"Did you get a flu vaccine this year?"
C)"How much water are you drinking each day?"
D)"You need to contact your physician right away.This could be a serious complication of your medication."
Answer: D
Q3) The nurse receives new orders to start clindamycin 25 mg/kg/day in four equal intravenous doses every 6 hr to a child who weighs 20 kg.The dose of medication the nurse should provide with each administration is ___________________mg.
Answer: 125
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Chapter 2: Detecting and Managing Adverse Drug Reactions
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Q1) A student nurse caring for a patient who is taking Creon (pancrelipase)would include which of the following statements when reviewing medications with the instructor?
A)"This reduces inflammation of the pancreas seen with pancreatitis."
B)"This increases absorption of fats since the pancreas is not excreting normal enzymes."
C)"This is used to bind with proteins and reduce protein excretion in the urine."
D)"This helps relieve abdominal pain caused by liver damage in patients with a history of alcohol abuse."
Answer: B
Q2) A nurse caring for an individual with diabetes insipidus who is taking Vasostrict (vasopressin).Which of the following assessments would indicate treatment has been effective?
A)Urine output is 800 mL at the end of an 8-hr shift.
B)Urine specific gravity is 0.998.
C)Patient has lost 2 pounds in 1 day.
D)Mucous membranes are dry and sticky.
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Drug Monographs in Alphabetical Order by
Generic Name
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Q1) While caring for a client taking Clozaril (clozapine),the nurse determines the medication is effective by which of the following findings?
A)Decreased swelling noted at the site of cellulitis in the left hand.
B)Apical heart rate is regular at 72 bpm.
C)Client is cooperative;oriented to person,place,and time;and has no hallucinations or delusions.
D)Breath sounds are clear throughout anterior,lateral,and posterior aspects.
Answer: C
Q2) While preparing to give Fungizone (amphotericin B)to a client who is also receiving Dexasone (dexamethasone),the nurse recognizes the client is at increased risk for which of the following?
A)Hypoglycemia
B)Hyponatremia
C)Hypocalcemia
D)Hypokalemia
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Drugs Approved in Canada
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Q1) The student nurse reviews a list of medications a client takes at home.Prandin (repaglinide)is on the list.The student expects this medication is provided in which of the following ways?
A)Topically
B)Rectally
C)Orally
D)Subcutaneously
Q2) Which of the following would allow the nurse to determine that a client taking Flomax (tamsulosin)was achieving clinical benefit from the medication?
A)Client's white blood cell count = 10,500/mm3.
B)Client blood pressure = 142/88 mmHg.
C)Client reports decreased nocturia.
D)Family reports noting improved cooperation and cohesive thought patterns.
Q3) A client admitted with neutropenia would most likely be started on which of the following medications to promote neutrophil differentiation?
A)Epogen (epoetin)
B)Neulasta (pegfilgrastim)
C)Neurontin (gabapentin)
D)Procardia (nifedipine)
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