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A preschooler has a small laceration that required 2 stitches. The nurse covers the
wound with a bandage knowing that it will comfort the child to have it covered.
What is the developmental reason for this intervention?
A. Preschoolers are magical thinkers and imagine bandages keep their insides from
coming out
B. Preschoolers fear physical disability and believe a bandage will prevent
disability
C. Preschoolers explore orally and will likely chew or suck on the stitches if left
uncovered
D. Preschoolers are concerned with body image and don't want to appear different
than peers - ✔✔
A 7-month-old presents to the emergency department with a complaint of fever.
Assessment reveals a patent airway and slight cyanosis around his lips and nail
beds. He is alert and interactive. His vital signs are 38.5 °C (101.3 °F), HR 134,
RR 32, BP 78/54 mm Hg, and SpO2 84%. The nurse notes a healed surgical scar
on his chest. Based on this assessment, what is the nurse's priority?
A. Administer ibuprofen to treat the fever
B. Begin oxygen via a nonrebreather mask
C. Obtain a surgical history
D. Ask if the SpO2 is normal for him - ✔✔
An 11-year-old presents to the emergency department with a complaint of hitting
his head while playing soccer. The nurse enters the room and performs an across-
the-room assessment. He is staring at the wall. He has no increased work of
breathing, and his color is pink. Using the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT),
what classification will the nurse assign?
, A. Well
B. Sick
C. Sicker
D. Sickest - ✔✔
The pediatric prioritization process components include the focused assessment,
focused history, acuity rating decision and:
A. the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT).
B. developmental characteristics.
C. head-to-toe assessment.
D. life-saving interventions. - ✔✔
A 2-year-old is brought to the emergency department by her father when he found
her face down in the pool. She remains unresponsive and is breathing shallowly
and slowly. Her color is pale. What is the priority?
A. Administer 100% oxygen
B. Immobilize the cervical spine
C. Begin bag-mask ventilation
D. Insert an oral airway - ✔✔
A 2-year-old has a suspected cervical spinal injury. In order to ensure neutral
spinal alignment, padding should be placed under which area?
A. Shoulders
B. Head
C. Neck
D. Waist - ✔✔