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ATI proctored nursing care of children
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If a child has an allergy to neomycin with a anapylactic reaction what vaccine should
you withhold? or an allergy to eggs or gelatin Correct answer- measles, mumps, rubella
(MMR)

what is an indication of bacterial meningitis? Correct answer- increased protein
concentration, increased WBC, decreased glucose level, increased cerebrospinal fluid
pressure

normal HCT for a child Correct answer- 32 - 44%

what can a child experience with a low HCT? Correct answer- tachycardia,
lightheadedness, fatigue, dyspnea, pallor

normal wbc for child Correct answer- 5,000 - 10,000 mm3

normal platelet for child Correct answer- 150,000-400,000

normal Hgb for child Correct answer- 9.5-14 g/dL

normal prealbumin for child Correct answer- 15-33 mg/dL

pavlik harness Correct answer- used for hip dysplasia in infants
Remove only to take baths, place diapers under the harness straps, do not use
products becuase can cause skin irritation, and do not adjust straps

peritonitis Correct answer- inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane lining the
abdominal cavity and surrounding the organs within it)
abdominal distension, chills, irritability, restlessness

scoliosis Correct answer- should expect to see a unilateral rib hump with hip flexion

peristalis Correct answer- involuntary waves of muscle involves contractions of the
smooth muscles that push the food toward the stomach

what should you expect with a child following a perforated appendix repair? Correct
answer- absence of peristalsis

, what to do following a lumbar puncture? Correct answer- apply topical analgesic 1 hr
before, place client in prone or flat position for up to 12 hours after, encourage to drink
extra fluids

nursing interventions for a child with an epidural hematoma? Correct answer- neuro
checks q15mins, avoid suctioning nares, implement seizure activity, position infant
midline slightly elevated

nursing interventions for a child scheudled for a wound debridement? Correct answer-
apply topical ointment following hydrotherapy, apply gauze after therapy, administer an
analgesic beforehand, and AVOID prophylactic antibiotic therapy

who can sign consent? Correct answer- over 18 y/o, parent of a minor, or if under 18
and married can sign themselves

nursing interventions for a child in a tonic clonic seizure. Correct answer- turn to side,
no food or drink, nothing by mouth (meds)

epinephrine Correct answer- treats anaphylaxis

Prednisone Correct answer- treats severe inflammation
Anti-inflammatory

Diphenhydramine Correct answer- Benadryl, decreases allergic reaction

Albuterol Correct answer- Bronchodilator, improves childs breathing

ventricular septal defect Correct answer- nurse should expect to hear a loud harsh
murmur due to the left to right shunting of blood

coarction of the aorta (CoA) Correct answer- narrowing of the aorta, should expect to
have high blood pressure and weak femoral pulses

indication of early septic shock Correct answer- increased heart rate, normal BP, fever
and chills, normal urinary output

how to test for a sickle turbidity test Correct answer- perform a finger stick, if test is
positive hemoglobin electrophoresis is required to distinguish b/w children who have the
genetic trait and children who have the disease

McBurney's point Correct answer- A point on the right side of the abdomen, about two-
thirds of the distance between the umbilicus and the anterior bony prominence of the
hip

normal urine output for an adolescent Correct answer- 33 to 62.5 mL/hr

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