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A 16 month old has a history of diarrhea for 3 days with poor oral intake. He received IV fluids, has tolerated some oral fluids in the ED, and is being discharged home. Instructions for diet for this child should include 
 
a. BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast) for 24 hours, then a...
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A 16 month old has a history of diarrhea for 3 days with poor oral intake. He received IV fluids, has tolerated some oral fluids in the ED, and is being discharged home. Instructions for diet for this child should include 
 
a. BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast) for 24 hours, then a...
a 
c 
e 
The nurse is caring for a 4 year old girl with a history of frequent UTIs. What should the nurse be aware of before obtaining a urine sample? Select all that apply 
 
a. to obtain a clean-catch urine specimen, have the child sit on the toilet facing backward toward the tank 
 
b. since chil...
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c 
e 
The nurse is caring for a 4 year old girl with a history of frequent UTIs. What should the nurse be aware of before obtaining a urine sample? Select all that apply 
 
a. to obtain a clean-catch urine specimen, have the child sit on the toilet facing backward toward the tank 
 
b. since chil...
Acute 
Diarrhea 
 
__________ diarrhea is defined as a sudden increase in frequency and a change in consistency of stools, often caused by an infectious agent in the GI tract 
 
 
 
Chronic 
Diarrhea 
 
____________ diarrhea is an increase in stool frequency and increased water content with duratio...
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Diarrhea 
 
__________ diarrhea is defined as a sudden increase in frequency and a change in consistency of stools, often caused by an infectious agent in the GI tract 
 
 
 
Chronic 
Diarrhea 
 
____________ diarrhea is an increase in stool frequency and increased water content with duratio...
Closure 
UTI 
 
In females, the __________ of the urethra at the end of urination may return contaminated bacteria to the bladder 
 
 
 
Prostatic 
UTI 
 
In males, the longer urethra and the antibacterial properties of the _________ secretions inhibit the entry and growth of pathogens 
 
 
 
Stag...
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UTI 
 
In females, the __________ of the urethra at the end of urination may return contaminated bacteria to the bladder 
 
 
 
Prostatic 
UTI 
 
In males, the longer urethra and the antibacterial properties of the _________ secretions inhibit the entry and growth of pathogens 
 
 
 
Stag...
Sodium 
___________ if the chief solute in ECF and the primary determinant of ECF volume 
 
 
Vomiting 
 
Diarrhea 
Dehydration 
 
Although dehydration can result from lack of oral intake, more often it is a result of abnormal losses, such as those that occur in ____________ or ____________, when or...
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___________ if the chief solute in ECF and the primary determinant of ECF volume 
 
 
Vomiting 
 
Diarrhea 
Dehydration 
 
Although dehydration can result from lack of oral intake, more often it is a result of abnormal losses, such as those that occur in ____________ or ____________, when or...
Lifestyle 
Risk Factors 
 
____________-related factors are the main factors that increase the risk of cancer in adults, but they have little to no effect on childhood cancer 
 
 
 
Exposure 
Risk Factors 
 
Risk factors include ____________ to: 
 
-Ionizing Radiation 
 
-Carcinogenic Drugs 
 
-Immu...
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Risk Factors 
 
____________-related factors are the main factors that increase the risk of cancer in adults, but they have little to no effect on childhood cancer 
 
 
 
Exposure 
Risk Factors 
 
Risk factors include ____________ to: 
 
-Ionizing Radiation 
 
-Carcinogenic Drugs 
 
-Immu...
c 
As the nurse assigned to a child diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, you know that 
 
a. the child will not need to be placed in isolation because antibiotics have been started 
b. enteric precautions will remain in place for up to 48 hours 
c. respiratory isolation will remain in place for 24 h...
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As the nurse assigned to a child diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, you know that 
 
a. the child will not need to be placed in isolation because antibiotics have been started 
b. enteric precautions will remain in place for up to 48 hours 
c. respiratory isolation will remain in place for 24 h...
Incest 
Types of Sexual Maltreatment 
 
Any physical sexual activity between family members; blood relationship is not required; does not include sexual relations between legally sanctioned partners, such as spouses 
 
 
 
Molestation 
Types of Sexual Maltreatment 
 
A vague term that includes "in...
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Types of Sexual Maltreatment 
 
Any physical sexual activity between family members; blood relationship is not required; does not include sexual relations between legally sanctioned partners, such as spouses 
 
 
 
Molestation 
Types of Sexual Maltreatment 
 
A vague term that includes "in...
Coma 
Altered State of Consciousness 
 
This is defined as a state of unconsciousness form which the patient cannot be aroused, even with powerful stimuli 
 
 
 
Responses 
Altered State of Consciousness 
 
LOC is determined by observations of the child's __________ to the environment 
 
 
 
Elevat...
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Altered State of Consciousness 
 
This is defined as a state of unconsciousness form which the patient cannot be aroused, even with powerful stimuli 
 
 
 
Responses 
Altered State of Consciousness 
 
LOC is determined by observations of the child's __________ to the environment 
 
 
 
Elevat...
Optimal 
 
Quality 
Principles of Palliative Care 
 
Palliative interventions do not serve to hasten death. Rather, they provide pain and symptom management, attention to issues faced by the child and family with regard to death and dying, and promotion of ________ functioning and ______ of life 
 ...
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Quality 
Principles of Palliative Care 
 
Palliative interventions do not serve to hasten death. Rather, they provide pain and symptom management, attention to issues faced by the child and family with regard to death and dying, and promotion of ________ functioning and ______ of life 
 ...
b 
d 
e 
A child with sickle cell anemia is admitted in a vaso-occlusive crisis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse expect to see ordered? Select all that apply 
 
a. cold compresses to painful joints 
 
b. IV fluids started, and oral fluids encouraged 
 
c. meperidine ordered eve...
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d 
e 
A child with sickle cell anemia is admitted in a vaso-occlusive crisis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse expect to see ordered? Select all that apply 
 
a. cold compresses to painful joints 
 
b. IV fluids started, and oral fluids encouraged 
 
c. meperidine ordered eve...
a 
d 
You are working with a new graduate on the pediatric unit and your patient is returning from the cardiac catheterization lab. You feel the graduate student understands the important nursing interventions when she says which of the following? Select all that apply 
 
a. "check pulses especiall...
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You are working with a new graduate on the pediatric unit and your patient is returning from the cardiac catheterization lab. You feel the graduate student understands the important nursing interventions when she says which of the following? Select all that apply 
 
a. "check pulses especiall...
Hemorrhage 
Anemia 
 
The main causes of anemia are inadequate production of RBCs, increased destruction of RBCs, and excessive loss of them through __________ 
 
 
 
Hypoxia 
Anemia 
 
When the hemoglobin level falls sufficiently to produce clinical manifestations, the signs and symptoms (weakness,...
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Anemia 
 
The main causes of anemia are inadequate production of RBCs, increased destruction of RBCs, and excessive loss of them through __________ 
 
 
 
Hypoxia 
Anemia 
 
When the hemoglobin level falls sufficiently to produce clinical manifestations, the signs and symptoms (weakness,...
Low 
Postnatal Development 
The systolic BP after birth is ______, reflecting the weaker left ventricle of the neonate 
Feeding 
160-180 
Thrive 
Pediatric indicators for cardiac dysfunction include: 
 
-Poor _________ 
-Heart rate of _____-_____ at rest 
-Failure to ________ 
-Developmental delays...
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Postnatal Development 
The systolic BP after birth is ______, reflecting the weaker left ventricle of the neonate 
Feeding 
160-180 
Thrive 
Pediatric indicators for cardiac dysfunction include: 
 
-Poor _________ 
-Heart rate of _____-_____ at rest 
-Failure to ________ 
-Developmental delays...
c 
A 12 year old child is in the urgent care clinic with a complaint of fever, headache, and sore throat. A diagnosis of group A beta hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS) pharyngitis is established with a rapid strep test, and oral penicillin is prescribed. The nurse knows which of the following statemen...
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A 12 year old child is in the urgent care clinic with a complaint of fever, headache, and sore throat. A diagnosis of group A beta hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS) pharyngitis is established with a rapid strep test, and oral penicillin is prescribed. The nurse knows which of the following statemen...
Moisture 
Respiratory Tract Infection 
 
Warm or cool mist is a common therapeutic measure for symptomatic relief of respiratory discomfort. The __________ soothes the inflamed membranes and is beneficial when there is hoarseness or laryngeal involvement 
 
 
 
3 
Respiratory Tract Infection 
 
Infa...
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Respiratory Tract Infection 
 
Warm or cool mist is a common therapeutic measure for symptomatic relief of respiratory discomfort. The __________ soothes the inflamed membranes and is beneficial when there is hoarseness or laryngeal involvement 
 
 
 
3 
Respiratory Tract Infection 
 
Infa...
Exam 3: Endocrine Dysfunction NCLEX Questions and Correct Solutions 100% Verified
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b 
c 
d 
f 
h 
The potential physiologic and psychologic effects of prolonged immobilization on a 9 year old child who has experienced significant trauma in a MVA include which of the following? Select all that apply 
 
a. orthostatic intolerance 
 
b. deep vein thrombosis 
 
c. pressure ulcer fo...
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c 
d 
f 
h 
The potential physiologic and psychologic effects of prolonged immobilization on a 9 year old child who has experienced significant trauma in a MVA include which of the following? Select all that apply 
 
a. orthostatic intolerance 
 
b. deep vein thrombosis 
 
c. pressure ulcer fo...
Anterior 
Hormones 
 
The __________ pituitary gland if often referred to as the master gland. It is primarily responsible for stimulation and inhibition of tropic hormones 
 
 
 
Releasing 
 
Inhibitory 
Hormones 
 
Two types of substances secreted from the hypothalamus are _______ hormones and __...
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Hormones 
 
The __________ pituitary gland if often referred to as the master gland. It is primarily responsible for stimulation and inhibition of tropic hormones 
 
 
 
Releasing 
 
Inhibitory 
Hormones 
 
Two types of substances secreted from the hypothalamus are _______ hormones and __...
Injury 
Childhood Characteristics 
 
The large head of infants and toddlers predisposes them to head ________, especially in falls or motor vehicle injuries 
 
 
 
Lightweight 
 
Small 
Childhood Characteristics 
 
Because of their _________ and ____ size, infants and small children are easily throw...
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Childhood Characteristics 
 
The large head of infants and toddlers predisposes them to head ________, especially in falls or motor vehicle injuries 
 
 
 
Lightweight 
 
Small 
Childhood Characteristics 
 
Because of their _________ and ____ size, infants and small children are easily throw...
Irritants 
 
Infection 
Pediatric Skin Differences 
 
Skin is thinner and more susceptible to external _________ and ___________ 
 
 
 
Surface 
Pediatric Skin Differences 
 
Premature infants have a greater body _______ than older infants and children 
 
 
 
2-5 
Pediatric Skin Differences 
 
Immu...
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Infection 
Pediatric Skin Differences 
 
Skin is thinner and more susceptible to external _________ and ___________ 
 
 
 
Surface 
Pediatric Skin Differences 
 
Premature infants have a greater body _______ than older infants and children 
 
 
 
2-5 
Pediatric Skin Differences 
 
Immu...
Airborne 
Precautions 
 
Small particle or evaporated droplets or dust. If possible, put the child in a negative pressure isolation room 
 
 
 
Droplet 
Precautions 
 
Large-particles that come from sneezing, coughing, speech, and crying 
 
 
 
Contact 
Precautions 
 
Exercise judgement in this prec...
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Precautions 
 
Small particle or evaporated droplets or dust. If possible, put the child in a negative pressure isolation room 
 
 
 
Droplet 
Precautions 
 
Large-particles that come from sneezing, coughing, speech, and crying 
 
 
 
Contact 
Precautions 
 
Exercise judgement in this prec...
Protest 
Separation Anxiety 
 
During the stage of _____, children react aggressively to the separation from the parent. They cry and scream for their parents, refuse attention from anyone else, and are inconsolable 
 
 
 
Despair 
Separation Anxiety 
 
During the stage of ______, the crying stops,...
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Separation Anxiety 
 
During the stage of _____, children react aggressively to the separation from the parent. They cry and scream for their parents, refuse attention from anyone else, and are inconsolable 
 
 
 
Despair 
Separation Anxiety 
 
During the stage of ______, the crying stops,...
Asthma 
This is the single most prevalent cause of disability in children and has been largely responsible for much of the recent increase in childhood disability 
 
 
Depression 
Parents of children with disabilities are more likely to report ___________ 
 
 
Effect 
Family Development 
 
A diagnos...
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This is the single most prevalent cause of disability in children and has been largely responsible for much of the recent increase in childhood disability 
 
 
Depression 
Parents of children with disabilities are more likely to report ___________ 
 
 
Effect 
Family Development 
 
A diagnos...
a 
c 
d 
e 
The nurse has a role in promotion of meeting developmental milestones. Which tasks related to development are most important to be aware of in hospitalization or illness of the child with a disability? Select all that apply 
 
a. nurses should work with the parents of a newborn to promot...
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c 
d 
e 
The nurse has a role in promotion of meeting developmental milestones. Which tasks related to development are most important to be aware of in hospitalization or illness of the child with a disability? Select all that apply 
 
a. nurses should work with the parents of a newborn to promot...
Maturation 
 
Growth 
Puberty involves a predictable sequence of hormonal and physical changes that encompass both sexual _________ and physical _________ 
 
 
Primary 
Changes in Reproductive Hormones 
 
The ________ sexual characteristics in girls is the development and release of an egg from the ...
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Growth 
Puberty involves a predictable sequence of hormonal and physical changes that encompass both sexual _________ and physical _________ 
 
 
Primary 
Changes in Reproductive Hormones 
 
The ________ sexual characteristics in girls is the development and release of an egg from the ...
2 
 
1-2 
 
Double 
Biologic Development 
 
Between the ages of 6-12, children grow an average of ___ in per year to gain ___-___ ft in height and will almost ________ in weight 
 
 
 
Taller 
 
Heavier 
Physical Changes 
 
During this age period, boys and girls differ little in size, although boys ...
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1-2 
 
Double 
Biologic Development 
 
Between the ages of 6-12, children grow an average of ___ in per year to gain ___-___ ft in height and will almost ________ in weight 
 
 
 
Taller 
 
Heavier 
Physical Changes 
 
During this age period, boys and girls differ little in size, although boys ...
d 
The nurse teaches the parents of a 4 year old diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia about potential side effects of taking an iron supplement. The nurse knows more teaching is required when the parents state a side effect of taking an iron supplement is 
 
a. teeth staining 
b. black stools 
c. a...
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The nurse teaches the parents of a 4 year old diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia about potential side effects of taking an iron supplement. The nurse knows more teaching is required when the parents state a side effect of taking an iron supplement is 
 
a. teeth staining 
b. black stools 
c. a...
Slows 
Proportional Changes 
 
Growth _______ considerably during toddlerhood. The average weight is 26.5 lbs. and the average weight gain is 4-6 lb per year 
 
 
 
Equal 
Proportional Changes 
 
The head circumference is usually _______ to chest circumference by 1-2 years of age 
 
 
 
12-18 
Prop...
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Proportional Changes 
 
Growth _______ considerably during toddlerhood. The average weight is 26.5 lbs. and the average weight gain is 4-6 lb per year 
 
 
 
Equal 
Proportional Changes 
 
The head circumference is usually _______ to chest circumference by 1-2 years of age 
 
 
 
12-18 
Prop...
c 
If the infant weighs 8kg at age 5 months, about how many kg was his probably birth weight? 
 
a. 7 
b. 6 
c. 4 
d. 15 
 
 
b 
The nurse can expect an infant whose birth weight was 7 pounds to weigh how many pounds by 12 months? 
 
a. 14 
b. 21 
c. 28 
d. 32 
 
 
a 
The infant's posterior fontane...
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If the infant weighs 8kg at age 5 months, about how many kg was his probably birth weight? 
 
a. 7 
b. 6 
c. 4 
d. 15 
 
 
b 
The nurse can expect an infant whose birth weight was 7 pounds to weigh how many pounds by 12 months? 
 
a. 14 
b. 21 
c. 28 
d. 32 
 
 
a 
The infant's posterior fontane...
1-2 months 
Physical 
 
-Upper limbs and head grow faster 
 
-Obligate nose breathers 
 
-Posterior fontanels start to close 
 
 
 
3 months 
Physical 
 
-Primitive reflexes start fading 
 
 
 
4-5 months 
Physical 
 
-Can breathe when nose is obstructed 
 
-Drooling begins in preparation for teethi...
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Physical 
 
-Upper limbs and head grow faster 
 
-Obligate nose breathers 
 
-Posterior fontanels start to close 
 
 
 
3 months 
Physical 
 
-Primitive reflexes start fading 
 
 
 
4-5 months 
Physical 
 
-Can breathe when nose is obstructed 
 
-Drooling begins in preparation for teethi...
Binocularity 
This term describes the fixation of two ocular images into one cerebral picture and develops by 6 weeks and will be well established by 6 months 
 
 
Depth Perception 
This develops in the infant by 7-9 months 
 
 
Familiar 
 
Strange 
Separation anxiety begins when infants can disting...
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This term describes the fixation of two ocular images into one cerebral picture and develops by 6 weeks and will be well established by 6 months 
 
 
Depth Perception 
This develops in the infant by 7-9 months 
 
 
Familiar 
 
Strange 
Separation anxiety begins when infants can disting...
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