PEDS 204 (PEDS 204)

Timmy comes in because he pet his cat the wrong way and got scratched 3 times on the arm with one big laceration. What vaccine(s) would we be inquiring about? correct answer: Rabies Jake fell off his scooter and we are taking x-rays in the clinic. The provider will be making sure he does not move his arm for 1 month. What will we be documenting in his chart? correct answer: Procedure note for splinting or cast What type of diabetes do children usually have? correct answer: Type 1 Diabet...

The nurse is educating a first-time mother who has a 1-week-old infant. Which anticipatory guidance is accurate? correct answer: Explaining that the child will need frequent feedings every 2 to 3 hours While evaluating the development of a 10-month-old boy, a nurse hides the boy's stuffed animal behind her back. The boy crawls around the examination table to look behind the nurse's back for the stuffed animal. Which developmental phenomena has this infant demonstrated? correct answer: Obj...

Which health promotion measure does the nurse teach as being most important for the child with sickle cell disease? A. Adequate nutrition B. Ensured rest periods C. Plenty of fluids D. Routine vaccinations correct answer: ANS: D All options are appropriate for the child with sickle cell disease; however, vaccinations are vital to prevent sepsis and death from preventable diseases. A child with sickle cell disease is receiving hypertransfusion therapy, and the current serum ferritin leve...

An invasive diagnostic procedure that examines the heart, measures oxygen and pressure in each chamber, and identifies anatomic anomalies is known as: correct answer: Cardiac Catheterization Where does the cannulization of the vein take place during cardiac catheterization? correct answer: Usually in the groin area What is your priority assessment in a patient who is going to be receiving contrast dye? correct answer: Check for allergies to iodine and shellfish What is your priority ...

The nurse is providing atraumatic carer to children in a hospital setting. What are principles of this philosophy of care? Select all that apply. correct answer: avoid or reduce painful procedures avoid or reduce physical distress use core primary nursing The nurse is implementing interventions to prevent physical stressors for a 9-year-old child receiving chemotherapy in the hospital. What is an example of using atraumatic care for this child? correct answer: insert a saline lock if the...

1) Which assessment finding for a 4-month-old infant would require further action by the nurse? 1. The posterior fontanel is open. 2. The infant has good head control when held upright. 3. The infant is able to roll only from abdomen to back. 4. The anterior fontanel is open and soft. correct answer: 1. The posterior fontanel is open. 2) The nurse is providing care for a pediatric client in the emergency department (ED) with a diagnosis of decreased level of consciousness (LOC) seconda...

Infants born to drug-dependent mothers may exhibit all of the following clinical manifestations EXCEPT: A. tremors and restlessness B. frequent sneezing C. coordinated suck and swallow reflex D. high-pitched, shrill cry correct answer: C. coordinated suck and swallow reflex The nurse recognizes which of the following as true about the infant diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS)? A. Methadone treatment by the mother will prevent withdrawal reaction in neonates B. Meconium ...

1. The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old girl who was injured in a bicycle accident. Which question would be most important for the nurse to ask during the health history? A) "Has she been diagnosed with any chronic disorders?" B) "Is your daughter currently taking any medications?" C) "Is she allergic to any medications or drugs?" D) "Tell me how the bicycle accident happened." correct answer: Ans: D Feedback: The priority inquiry is to determine the nature of the em...

The nurse is caring for a small child who puts his arm through the side rail just as the nurse is lowering the side rail. The child gets big bruise. The housekeeper asks the nurse what happened. The nurse should: A. tell the housekeeper, since the housekeeper is part of the healthcare team B. restrict information to general statements such as "it was an accident." C. suggest the housekeeper ask the head nurse D. Avoid discussing the accident with the housekeeper correct answer: D Which...

Which approach is best for administering oral medication to a young child? 1. "Would you please take your medicine now, David?" 2. "Look how good Johnny takes his medication. Can you do that too, David" 3. "You must take your medication now if you want to get better." 4. "It's time for the medicine, David. Would you like water juice after it?" correct answer: Correct answer: 4 Rationale: Allowing a young child autonomy, providing praise for cooperation, and providing a good-tastin...