PNR 308 Pediatrics Midterm Exam all answers available
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PNR 308 Pediatrics Midterm Exam all answers available
PNR 308 Pediatrics Midterm Exam all answers available
PNR 308 Pediatrics Midterm Exam all answers available
PNR 308 Pediatrics Midterm Exam all answers available
PNR 308 Pediatrics Midterm Exam all answers available
PNR 308 Pediatrics Midte...
PNR 308 Pediatrics Midterm Exam all
answers available
PNR 308 Pediatrics Midterm Exam all
answers available
A newborn infant will typically lose _______ to 10 % of his or her birth weight by day 3
or 4. - CORRECT ANSWER 7-10%
A newborn loses the weight after birth but SHOULD regain the weight by 7-10 days old
What is the most important nursing intervention to promote a positive hospital
experience for a 1-month-old infant?
a)Encouraging parents to bring in familiar toys from home
b)Maintenance of a rigid schedule
c)Provision of sensorimotor stimulation
d)Provision of consistent caregivers - CORRECT ANSWER d)Provision of consistent
caregivers
Due to trust vs mistrust - infants are wary of strangers.
What are the best foods for a nurse to recommend for a 2-year-old child diagnosed with
mild constipation?
a)Wheat crackers and apples
b)Bananas and bran muffins
c)Shredded wheat and cooked prunes
d)Rice and black beans - CORRECT ANSWER c)Shredded wheat and cooked prunes
A group of children are observed playing house. Each child is assigned a specific role
as mommy, daddy, or child. At what age does this type of play typically begin?
a)Between 1 and 2 years old
b)Between 10 and 13 years old
c)Between 3 and 5 years old
d)Between 7 and 10 years old - CORRECT ANSWER c)Between 3 and 5 years old
Name some indicators that a child is ready to transition to solid foods - CORRECT
ANSWER Sit up with support, Head erect, Have some teeth, Extrusion reflex is gone,
Can chew and swallow
What should you give a 6mo baby before introducing/giving solid food? - CORRECT
ANSWER Milk or formula
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How many meals a day should an 8mo baby have? (in addition to bottle)
For a 10-12mo? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 small meals a day
3-4 small meals a day
How many wet and dirty (BM) diapers should a 1mo have in 24h period? - CORRECT
ANSWER At least 6 wet, 2 dirty
How many Cal/kg does a 0-6mo need? - CORRECT ANSWER 108cal/kg
What is the main cause of a child acquiring iron-deficiency anemia? - CORRECT
ANSWER When child drinks milk instead of eating solid foods.
What age of child do you feed lots of finger foods? - CORRECT ANSWER Toddler
For how many weeks will the infant experience passive immunity from his or her
mother?
a)4
b)8
c)12
d)24 - CORRECT ANSWER c)12
A mother who is breastfeeding her 5-month-old infant asks a nurse what else she
should be offering the infant for nutrition at this point in time. A nurse teaches the
mother that she should supplement the infant's diet with which of the following?
a)Rice cereal
b)No other food or drink
c)A bottle of water
d)An occasional bottle of juice - CORRECT ANSWER b)No other food or drink
Which characteristics are present in a well-nourished child? (Select all that apply.)
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Fetus, Neonate, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Adolescent - CORRECT
ANSWER Fetus: 9wk gestation to birth
Neonate: Birth to 4 weeks
Infant: 1mo - 1yo
Toddler: 1-3yo
Preschool: 3-6yo
School Age: 6-12yo
Adolescent: 12-18yo
A child comes to the clinic for follow-up after discharge from the hospital with a
diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis. He states he is excited about returning to school and
rejoining his cross-country team with his friends. His father states he wants his son to
stay home and do more sedentary activities to prevent any more health problems. What
is the best response of the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER Review with the child and
father the goal of normal growth and development with healthy activity. Encourage the
son to accept responsibility for monitoring and self-care. Review with the son and father
blood sugar levels and trends, dietary patterns, and timing of insulin administration in
relation to exercise. Review the need for blood glucose testing before, during, and after
exercise. Discuss the need for the child to carry glucagon tablets in his backpack and
the need for the coach to be aware of the child's condition.
A mother comes to the clinic with her 5-year-old child who has a urinary tract infection
for the second time in 3 months. You notice that the child is wearing spandex sports
shorts and is carrying a doll. She is holding a bottled water container that is filled with
fruit punch. What teaching interventions could the nurse initiate? - CORRECT ANSWER
Teach the parent and child the advantages of wearing loose cotton clothing to allow for
airflow to the perineal area. Discuss limiting sugar-containing fluids and instead
substituting water and juices that increase the acidity of the urine (e.g., apple and
cranberry) and to ensure the child gets lots of fluids. It is also important to teach the
child to completely empty the bladder on voiding and to void frequently. Using a doll,
demonstrate front-to-back wiping hygiene. It is important to discuss with the parents the
need to take all of the antibiotics as prescribed to ensure the infection does not recur.
An 11-month-old infant is brought to the clinic. The mother states that he has watery
diarrhea, and the nurse notice that his eyes are sunken and that his skin turgor is only
fair. The mother tells the nurse she wants to give an antidiarrheal medicine that she has
at home and asks how much to give. What is the best response of the nurse? -
CORRECT ANSWER Explain that antidiarrheal medication is not routinely given to
infants and toddlers with diarrhea because it slows GI motility and therefore slow down
the excretion of the cause of the diarrhea. Discuss oral rehydration therapy. After being
rehydrated the child should receive age-appropriate food as tolerated.
A mother states that her child has developed a fever after receiving an immunization,
and she requests antibiotic treatment. What data collection and parent teaching are
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