Pediatrics Proctored Exam Review Questions with Accurate Answers 2024
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NU1426
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NU1426
Pediatrics Proctored Exam Review Questions with Accurate Answers 2024
hand preference
plaster casts
fiberglass casts
types of traction
care for traction
surgical intervention for scoliosis
The child is prescribed lanoxin (Digoxin) 75 mcg PO qd. The pharmacy supplies lanoxin (Digoxin) 0.05mg ...
Pediatrics Proctored EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2024
1). Hand preference
Ans: all kids normally show hand preference by 1 year old
2). Plaster casts
Ans: -heavy
-not water resistant
-dry in 10-72 hrs
3). Fiberglass casts
Ans: -light weight
-water resistant
-dry in 15-20 min
4). Types of traction
Ans: Skin traction:
-Buck
-Bryant
-Russell
Skeletal traction
Halo traction
-cervical traction
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, 5). Care for traction
Ans: -assess pin sites
-ensure hardware is tight
-ensure bed is in correct position
-ensure weights do not touch floor
Halo: ensure wrench is readily available
6). Surgical intervention for scoliosis
Ans: -realign (2 rods on either side of spine)
-internal fixation
-fusion
7). The child is prescribed lanoxin (digoxin) 75 mcg po qd. the pharmacy supplies lanoxin
(digoxin) 0.05mg scored tablets. how many tablets will the nurse administer? record your
answer using one decimal place.
Ans: 1.5 tablets
8). The physician orders the patient a 10-ml/kg normal saline bolus to infuse over 2 hours. the
child weighs 36 kg. calculate the infusion rate in ml/hr.
Ans: 180 mL/hr
9). What happens to the voice during epiglottitis?
Ans: it becomes hoarse
10). Leukotreine modifiers
Ans: -Blocks leukotriene receptors or synthesis of leukotrienes (Singulair)
-Side effects: headache, nausea, abdominal pain, increase infections if over age 55,
depression, suicidal, aggression
-Generally well tolerated.
-Monitor for improvement in symptoms
11). Cromolyn (intal) and nedocomil (tilade)
Ans: -Anti-inflammatory agents that inhibit release of histamine, leukotrienes,
-Prevention or maintenance drugs
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