NUR 352- Pediatric Lab Day Practice Questions and Correct Answers
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NUR 352
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NUR 352
Atraumatic care care that minimizes the psychologic and physical stress experienced by children and their families in health care system
3 strategies 1. Prevent/minimize child's separation from family 2. Promote sense of control 3. Prevent/minimize bodily injury/pain
Child life specialist Trained...
NUR 352- Pediatric Lab Day Practice
Questions and Correct Answers
Atraumatic care ✅care that minimizes the psychologic and physical stress experienced
by children and their families in health care system
3 strategies ✅1. Prevent/minimize child's separation from family
2. Promote sense of control
3. Prevent/minimize bodily injury/pain
Child life specialist ✅Trained professional who plans therapeutic activities for
hospitalized children.
Broselow tape ✅-used to quickly estimate drug dosing and equipment size
-must be laying flat
Syringe pumps ✅-used to deliver small volumes of meds slowly over consistent time
-may be used for continuous infusions ("IVPB") when volume is too small to use bag
Most common IM site on peds ✅vastus lateralis
-max 1 ml per injection (all sites); 0.5 ml max for infants
Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) ✅A structured assessment tool that allows you to
rapidly form a general impression of the infant or child without touching him or her;
consists of assessing appearance, work of breathing, and circulation to the skin.
Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) ✅Rating scale based on behavior,
cardiovascular status and respiratory status
Score determines intervention
, 1) The nurse is providing discharge education to a patient and support person. Which
comment by the patient indicates the need for additional education?
A) "If my baby isn't gaining enough weight, i'll just add more formula powder to the water
to increase the calories."
B) "i'll call the doctor if the baby throws up a lot every time he eats."
C) "I should feed my baby every 3 to 4 hours or when he's showing signs of hunger."
D) "I plan to purchase bottles that can be sterilized in the dishwasher." ✅A
1) The nurse is at the bedside teaching a new mother about newborn cues that may
indicate readiness to feed and asks the mother to list some newborn activities that are
feeding cues. Which activity cited by the mother would indicate to the nurse that she
requires more education about feeding cues?
A) Fist sucking
B) Rooting
C) Increased arm and leg movement
D) Lip smacking ✅C
1) The nurse is at the bedside teaching a new mother about newborn cues that may
indicate readiness to feed and asks the mother to list some newborn activities that are
feeding cues. Which activity cited by the mother would indicate to the nurse that she
requires more education about feeding cues?
A) Fist sucking
B) Rooting
C) Increased arm and leg movement
D) Lip smacking ✅D
1) Which formula is indicated for a newborn who cannot tolerate cow's milk or soy-
based formula?
A) Amino acid-based formula
B) Protein hydrolysate-based formula
C) Whole milk
D) Evaporated milk ✅B
1) Which additional item can be added to formula?
A) Water
B) Fruit juice
C) Honey
D) Nothing ✅D
✅
1) The patient reports that her newborn is spitting up. Which instructions should the
patient be given?
A) Decrease the amount being fed and increase the frequency of feedings.
B) Decrease the amount being fed and decrease the frequency of feedings.
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