Pediatrics HESI / PEDIATRICS
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,A school-age child is diagnosed with meningitis. What
should the nurse expect to assess in this client? Select all
that apply.
1.Stiff neck
2.Photosensitivity
3.Severe headache
4.Lower extremity weakness
5.Elevated body temperature - CORRECT ANSWER-1, 2, 3, 5
The nursing student asks the nurse about genetic
implications related to cystic fibrosis (CF). How should the
nurse respond?
1."It is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait."
2."It is a genetic defect found primarily in non-Caucasian
people."
3."If it is present in a child, both parents are carriers of the
defective gene."
4."There is a 50% chance the siblings of an affected child will
also be affected." - CORRECT ANSWER-3
A 15-month-old is admitted to the pediatric unit with a
history of a recent upper respiratory infection. Which
,symptom is consistent with the diagnosis of
laryngotracheobronchitis (croup)? Select all that apply.
1.Reported inspiratory stridor which is worse at night.
2.Suprasternal retractions are present upon examination.
3.The toddler has a barking, seal-like, harsh cough.
4.Lung sounds have inspiratory wheezing.
5.Lung sounds with crackles in the bases bilaterally. -
CORRECT ANSWER-1,2,3
, A four-year-old is presented to the urgent care center with a
history of a sudden onset of a severe sore throat. He began
drooling and has difficulty swallowing. The temperature is
102.2F (39.0C). Lung sounds are clear and there is no cough.
The child is very anxious and flushed and is leaning forward
in a tripod position. Based on these symptoms, the nurse
anticipates a diagnosis of:
1.Acute Asthma Attack
2.Laryngotracheomalacia
3.Acute laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup)
4.Acute Epiglottitis - CORRECT ANSWER-4
Which should the nurse expect to be included in the
treatment of the client experiencing acute asthma
symptoms? Select all that apply.
1.Bronchodilators
2.Corticosteroids
3.Oxygen
4.Montelukast (Singular)
5.Immediate Intubation - CORRECT ANSWER-1, 2, 3
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