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Question 1 See full question 4m 22s
The nurse is discussing with a parent the difference between a breath-holding spell and
a seizure. The nurse would be correct in telling the parent what information in regard to
seizures?
You Selected:
Convulsive activity occurs.
Correct response:
Convulsive activity occurs.
Explanation:
Reference:
Kyle, T., & Carman, S. Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 3rd ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2017, Chapter 16: Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Intracranial
Regulation/Neurologic Disorder, p. 548.
Question 2 See full question 19s
What information is most correct regarding the nervous system of the child?
You Selected:
As the child grows, the gross and fine motor skills increase.
Correct response:
As the child grows, the gross and fine motor skills increase.
Explanation:
Reference:
Kyle, T., & Carman, S. Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 3rd ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2017, Chapter 16: Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Intracranial
Regulation/Neurologic Disorder, p. 505.
Question 3 See full question 25s
The nurse is interviewing the caregivers of a child brought to the emergency unit. The
caregiver states, “She has a history of seizures but this time it lasted more than 30
minutes and she just keeps having them.” The most accurate description of this child's
condition would be:
You Selected:
, The child is in status epilepticus.
Correct response:
The child is in status epilepticus.
Explanation:
Reference:
Kyle, T., & Carman, S. Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 3rd ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2017, Chapter 16: Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Intracranial
Regulation/Neurologic Disorder, p. 519.
Question 4 See full question 1m 9s
A child is home with the caregivers following a treatment for a head injury. The caregiver
should contact the care provider if the child makes which statement?
You Selected:
"You look funny. Well, both of you do. I see two of you."
Correct response:
"You look funny. Well, both of you do. I see two of you."
Explanation:
Reference:
Kyle, T., & Carman, S. Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 3rd ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2017, Chapter 16: Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Intracranial
Regulation/Neurologic Disorder, p. 512.
Question 5 See full question 14s
Which of these age groups has the highest actual rate of death from drowning?
You Selected:
Toddlers
Correct response:
Toddlers
Explanation:
Reference:
,Near Drowning, page 70
Question 6 See full question 14s
Which nursing assessment data should be given the highest priority for a child with
clinical findings related to meningitis?
You Selected:
Degree and extent of nuchal rigidity
Correct response:
Signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)
Explanation:
Reference:
Kyle, T., & Carman, S. Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 3rd ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2017, Chapter 16: Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Intracranial
Regulation/Neurologic Disorder, p. 534.
Question 7 See full question 9s
Preterm infants have more fragile capillaries in the periventricular area than term
infants. This put these infants at risk for which problem?
You Selected:
Intracranial hemorrhaging
Correct response:
Intracranial hemorrhaging
Explanation:
Reference:
Kyle, T., & Carman, S. Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 3rd ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2017, Chapter 16: Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Intracranial
Regulation/Neurologic Disorder, p. 505.
Question 8 See full question 58s
The nurse is preparing a care plan for a child who has a seizure disorder. The child
experiences tonic-clonic seizures. Which nursing diagnosis will the nurse identify as
having the highest priority?
You Selected:
, Risk for injury
Correct response:
Risk for injury
Explanation:
Reference:
Kyle, T., & Carman, S. Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 3rd ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2017, Chapter 16: Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Intracranial
Regulation/Neurologic Disorder, p. 517.
Question 9 See full question 12s
A child who has been having seizures is admitted to the hospital for diagnostic testing.
The child has had laboratory testing and an EEG, and is scheduled for a lumbar
puncture. The parents voice concern to the nurse stating, "I don't understand why our
child had to have a lumbar puncture since the EEG was negative." What is
the best response by the nurse?
You Selected:
"The lumbar puncture can help rule out any infection in fluid surrounding the
brain and spinal cord as the cause of the seizures."
Correct response:
"The lumbar puncture can help rule out any infection in fluid surrounding the
brain and spinal cord as the cause of the seizures."
Explanation:
Reference:
Kyle, T., & Carman, S. Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 3rd ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2017, Chapter 16: Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Intracranial
Regulation/Neurologic Disorder, p. 512.
Question 10 See full question 1m 23s
Upon assessment of an infant the nurse suspects the child has positional plagiocephaly.
What questions should the nurse ask the parents to help confirm if this is correct?
You Selected:
"Do you follow the recommended guidelines of placing your infant on the back to
sleep rather than the abdomen?"
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