ATI PN NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN NGN 2020
EXAM & PRACTICE EXAMS 60 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
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◯ Benzocaine (Americaine Otic)
■ Ear drops for topical pain relief
■ Client Education
☐ Reinforce teaching to the family on appropriately administering ear drops.
☐ Discourage the use of decongestants or antihistamines.
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Iron Deficiency Anemia: Dietary Acute Otitis Media: Appropriate
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sources of iron Instillation of Ear Drops
Physical Assessment Findings: Vital Care of the Child in Traction:
3 4
Signs to Report to Provider: TEMP Traction care
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☐ Mild: 50 mL/kg rehydration fluid every 4 to 6 hr
Dehydration: Oral
rehydration is attempted ☐ Moderate: 100 mL/kg rehydration fluid every 4 to 6 hr
first for mild and moderate
cases of dehydration. ☐ Replacement of diarrhea losses with 10 mL/kg each
stool
☐ Implemented when a child is unable to drink enough
oral fluids to correct fluid losses, and those who have
severe dehydration or continued vomiting.
☐ Isotonic solution at 20 mL/kg IV bolus with possible
repeat for isotonic and hypotonic dehydration.
Dehydration: Monitor
parenteral fluid therapy as
☐ Hypertonic dehydration - Rapid fluid replacement is
prescribed
contraindicated because of the risk of cerebral edema.
☐ Administer maintenance IV fluids as prescribed.
☐ Avoid potassium replacement until kidney function is
verified.
☐ Infants - iron-fortified cereals and formula
Iron Deficiency Anemia:
☐ Older children - dried beans and lentils; peanut
Dietary sources of iron
butter; green, leafy vegetables; iron-fortified breads and
flour; poultry; and red meat
Encourage the child to eat foods high in potassium, such
Nutritional Needs of Infants
as bran cereals, potatoes, tomatoes, bananas, melons,
who have Heart Failure
oranges, and orange juice.
, ● Nursing Care
◯ General Interventions
■ Remain calm when providing care.
■ Keep the child well-hydrated.
■ Conserve the child's energy by providing frequent rest
periods; clustering care; providing small, frequent
meals; bathing PRN; and keeping crying to a minimum in
cyanotic children.
■ Perform daily weight and I&O to monitor fluid status
and nutritional status.
Planning Care for an Infant
■ Monitor heart rate, blood pressure, serum electrolytes,
who has Heart Failure
and renal function for complications.
■ Provide support and resources for parents to promote
developmental growth in the child.
■ Monitor family coping and provide support.
■ Administer prescribed medications.
■ Maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.
☐ Administer potassium supplements if prescribed.
These might not be indicated if the child is concurrently
taking an ACE inhibitor.
☐ Maintain sodium and fluid restrictions if prescribed.
☐ Maintain bed rest.
Planning Care for an Infant ☐ Position the infant in a car seat or hold at a 45° angle.
who has Heart Failure: Keep safety restraints low and loose on the abdomen.
Decrease workload of the ☐ Allow the child to sleep with several pillows and
heart encourage a semi-Fowler's or Fowler's position while
awake.
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