NURS 232 PEDS EXAM 1/ NURS 232 EXAM 1 2024 LATEST UPDATED REAL EXAM QUALIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY HIGHLIGHTED ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A +…

NURS 232 PEDS EXAM 1/ NURS 232 EXAM 1 2024 LATEST UPDATED REAL EXAM QUALIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY HIGHLIGHTED ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A +… The nurse is assessing a newborn who weighs 3 kg (7 lb). At what growth stage would the child weigh 12 kg (26 lb)? - ANSWER- A child's weight should quadruple by the toddler stage A nurse is examining a toddler and is discussing with the mother psychosocial development according to Erikson's theories. Based on the nurse's knowledge of Erikson, what is the most age-appropriate activity to suggest to the mother at this stage? - ANSWER- A toddler is developing autonomy and is able to start making some choices about what he or she can wear. A toddler is developing autonomy and focusing on doing things for himself or herself and therefore would not want the mother to feed him or her. The child is at the stage of autonomy versus shame and doubt, as defined by Erikson An infant's blood glucose levels are low, and the nurse instructs the mother to perform kangaroo care. Which condition would the nurse have assessed in the child? - ANSWER- Improper thermoregulation Thermoregulation is one of the most important adaptations for an infant to develop. A hypothermic infant tends to develop conditions such as hypoglycemia and metabolic acidosis. Skin-to-skin contact, or kangaroo care, is beneficial in maintaining the infant's temperature. Which statement regarding child growth and development is true? - ANSWER- When growth occurs in one area, it slows in another. The nurse is assessing a child with a mitochondrial disorder. What should the nurse communicate to the child's parents? Select all that apply. - ANSWER- Mitochondrial disorders are usually inherited, and they have a high chance of recurrence. When these disorders are seen, parents usually believe it is something they did wrong, such as drinking a glass of wine during pregnancy. The nurse should make the parents aware of techniques such as the use of donor eggs or sperm for future pregnancies. Mitochondrial disorders do not necessarily affect future generations. Mitochondrial disorders cannot be cured by medication but can be managed with medications. The nurse is administering varicella vaccine to a patient. By which route will the nurse administer the medication? - ANSWER- Varicella vaccine is administered subcutaneously into the outer aspect of the upper arm or into the anterolateral thigh A nurse is preparing to administer a polio vaccine. By which route should the nurse administer the vaccination? - ANSWER- The inactivated poliovirus vaccine is administered subcutaneously in the anterolateral thigh A nurse is preparing to administer the rotavirus vaccine. Which route will the nurse use? - ANSWER- Orally Cephalocaudal - ANSWER- head to toe This is how an infant grows birth milestones - reflexes of neonates: - ANSWER- Rooting reflex Palmar grasp reflex Plantar grasp Stepping reflexTonic neckMoro (startle) reflex Immunization location - ANSWER- thigh