Pediatric-specific strategies for reducing medication errors include all of the following except: A. Provide a dosage calculation sheet for pediatric critical care patients that includes both emergency and commonly used medications. B. Patients should be weighed in kilograms immediately upon admiss...
NUR 436 QUIZ QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Pediatric-specific strategies for reducing medication errors include all of the following
except:
A. Provide a dosage calculation sheet for pediatric critical care patients that includes
both emergency and commonly used medications.
B. Patients should be weighed in kilograms immediately upon admission or within 4
hours of admission for an emergent patient.
C. Use the same standard syringe (luer lock) for all medication administration including
both oral and intravenous routes.
D. Standardize and identify medications effectively, as well as the processes for drug
administration. ✅C. Use the same standard syringe (luer lock) for all medication
administration including both oral and intravenous routes.
Sam Sanders has an allergy to: ✅Penicillin
When assessing a child's vital signs, the pediatric nurse knows that the radial pulse is
not fully developed and reliable until the age of...? ✅2 years old
In assessing the respiratory system of an infant you would expect to note the following
variations: shorter necks, ribs positioned more horizontal and abdominal breathing.
✅True
An electrocardiogram (EKG) gives us an electrical picture of the heart. The following is
considered the pacemaker of the heart: ✅Sinoatrial node
An electrocardiogram (EKG) recording can have up to 12 different recording leads. To
continuously monitor a patient the most common leads used are: ✅Leads II and V1
The nurse needs to quickly estimate the heart rate for a patient with a regular heart
rhythm. Which method will be best to use? ✅Use the 3-second markers to count the
number of QRS complexes in 6 seconds and multiply by 10.
Tachycardia for the adult client is defined by which of the following characteristics?
✅Heart rate greater than 100 beats/minute
Common causes of dysrhythmias include all of the following except: ✅
In advising a new mother about how to care for 2 month old infant at home, which of the
following statements would be correct? ✅Place the infant to sleep in a supine position
with no extra blankets or pillows in the crib.
, In pediatrics, medication dosage is based on what information? ✅Weight in kg
In determining the correct cuff size to check a child's blood pressure, the cuff bladder
width should cover approximately _______ circumference of the arm when measured
between the acromion and olecranon. (Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank)
✅40%
Bradycardia is defined by which of the following characteristics? ✅HR < 60bpm
Which of the following medications are currently ordered for Coder Johnson?
✅Morphine Sulfate 2 mg IV every 5 minutes PRN chest pain not relieved by
Nitroglycerin
The nurse is assessing a patient's monitor strip. It shows a P-R of 0.10 seconds, QRS
of 0.08 seconds, and a QT interval of 0.44 seconds. The rate is 80. How will the nurse
document this rhythm? ✅
In reviewing Coder Johnson's chart, the nurse notes that he is admitted at this time with
the following diagnoses.
a. Hypertension
b. Chest Pain-r/o Myocardial Infarction
c. Diabetes Mellitus
d. Prostate Cancer ✅A&B
Preventing medication errors in pediatrics is a high concern for health care providers.
Select the following facts that put children at a higher risk for experiencing a medication
error or greater harm from that error: (Select all that apply) ✅
By reviewing Sam Sanders orders and MAR you see that for surgical infection
prophylaxis he is receiving the following medication: ✅Cefazolin 30 mg/kg IV x1 in am
Common causes of dysrhythmias include all of the following except:
A. Pregnancy
B. MI
C. Caffeine
D. Electrolyte imbalance ✅A. Pregnancy
The QRS complex represents ventricle depolarization. Which of the following represents
the range of normal measurement for this complex? ✅0.06 - 0.10 sec
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller twishfrancis. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $8.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
