PNU 135 PassPoint PrepU Toddler Exam Questions And Answers
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PNU 135
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PNU 135
A child, age 2, with a history of recurrent ear infections is brought to the clinic with a fever and irritability. To elicit the most pertinent information about the child's ear problems, the nurse should ask the parent: - ANS "Does your child tug at either ear?"
An emergency department ...
PNU 135 PassPoint PrepU Toddler Exam
Questions And Answers
A child, age 2, with a history of recurrent ear infections is brought to the clinic with a fever and
irritability. To elicit the most pertinent information about the child's ear problems, the nurse
should ask the parent: - ANS "Does your child tug at either ear?"
An emergency department nurse suspects neglect in a 3-year-old child admitted for failure to
thrive. What behavior in the child should the nurse look for that might indicate signs of neglect? -
ANS poor hygiene and weight loss
A nurse on the pediatric floor is caring for a toddler. What characteristics of toddlers should the
nurse keep in mind when interacting with the child? Select all that apply. - ANS They
express negativism.
A registered nurse (RN) has been "care-paired" with a licensed practical nurse (LPN) during the
evening shift. Whose care should the RN assign to the LPN? - ANS the 2-year-old child
who has started eating soft, solid foods following a tonsillectomy
The nurse is caring for a child in the early stages of burn recovery. Which nursing diagnosis
does the nurse prioritize? - ANS impaired skin integrity
When caring for a toddler, the nurse should understand that a child in this age-group works to
achieve which developmental task? - ANS Autonomy
Which of the following objects poses the most serious safety threat to a 2-year-old child in the
hospital? - ANS Side rails in the halfway position
The nurse is gathering data regarding the physical development of a 33-month-old who is
playing. Which of the following activities would the nurse anticipate the toddler being able to
complete with minimal assistance? Select all that apply. - ANS washing and drying hands
removing his or her jacket
using a spoon for eating
A 3-year-old child has had surgery to remove a Wilms tumor. Which action should the nurse
take first when the parent asks for pain medication for the child? - ANS Assess the child's
pain using a smiley face pain scale.
, A pediatric nurse preceptor working on an oncology floor goes to see if the new graduate nurse
caring for a 3-year-old terminally ill child requires assistance. The preceptor finds the new nurse
in the lounge crying. What is the preceptor's best action? - ANS Ask the graduate what has
caused the crying.
A 15-month-old child is being discharged after treatment for severe otitis media and bacterial
meningitis. Which statement by the parents indicates effective discharge teaching? - ANS
"We'll go to the physician if our child pulls on his ears or won't lie down."
Which nursing diagnosis takes highest priority for a child in the early stages of burn recovery? -
ANS Risk for infection
When teaching the mother of a 17-month-old child about toilet training, which instruction would
initially be most appropriate? - ANS Be sure the child is ready before starting to toilet train.
A 2-year-old child is brought to the emergency department in respiratory distress. The child is
drooling, sitting upright, and leaning forward with the chin thrust out, mouth open, and tongue
protruding. Which nursing action is most appropriate? - ANS Support the child in an upright
position on the parent's lap.
A nurse discussing injury prevention with a group of workers at a daycare center is focusing on
toddlers. When discussing this age-group, the nurse should stress that - ANS accidents
are the leading cause of death among toddlers.
After the nurse explains dietary restrictions to the parents of a child with celiac disease, which
statement by the parents indicates effective teaching? - ANS "Our child must maintain
these dietary restrictions for life."
A nurse is reinforcing education with parents on providing adequate nutrition for their toddler
who has cerebral palsy. Which observation by the nurse indicates that the education has been
effective? - ANS The child eats finger foods independently.
A 2-year-old is brought to the emergency department with suspected croup. The child appears
frightened and cries as the nurse approaches. The nurse needs to auscultate the child's breath
sounds. What is the most appropriate way for the nurse to approach the child? - ANS Allow
the child to handle the stethoscope before listening to the lungs.
The nurse caring for an 18-month-old child just admitted to the unit, and notices that the child
clings to the parents. Which is the most appropriate action by the nurse? - ANS Document
as normal behavior for an 18-month old.
The parent of a toddler is concerned that the child is not eating enough because the child says
"no" to every food offered. What education can the nurse best give this parent? - ANS
Place healthy snacks where the child can reach them.
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