Paediatric Nursing -TEST BANK WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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IELTS
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IELTS
Paracetamol mixtures are 240mg/5mls. Dose is 15mg/kg. Child weights 10kg. How much do we give? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. 15 * 10 = 150
2. 150/240 * 5 = 3.125ml
What needs to be known when doing IV medication? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The powder volume and the right fluid for dilution - need to add for righ...
Paediatric Nursing
-TEST BANK WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
,What else is different from children and adults compared to respiratory? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Less alveolar space, higher metabolic rate = higher RR and O2
consumption, diaphragmatic breathers
What are 4 cardiovascular considerations? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Immature
myocardium, low total blood volume, Large SA increases risk of insensible losses and
limited metabolic and physiological reserve
What are 4 NS considerations? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Top heavy with weaker
muscles, birth = head is 25% of adult size, open fontanelles, larger occiput > neck flex
easily when supine
What are some major child development theories? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cognitive,
psychosocial, social learning, attachment theory
Whilst the ABCDE is the same what are the differences in considerations? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Child's ability to participate, appearance of an unwell child, role of parents in
assessment
What is the paediatric assessment triangle? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Appearance,
Breathing,
Circulation:
What to look at in appearance of the paediatric assessment triangle? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-- Tone
- Interactivity
- Consolability
- Look/gaze
- Speech/cry
, What to look at in breathing of the paediatric assessment triangle? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-- Abnormal airway sounds
- Flaring of nares
- Retractions
- Position
What to look at in Circulation of the paediatric assessment triangle? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-- Pallor (white), mottling (patchy irregular colours on skin), cyanosis (blue)
What is the aim of ViCTOR Charts? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Standaridise response to
deteriorating paediatric inpatients
What does the ViCTOR chart consist of? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Obs chart &
frequency and fluid chart as well as MET review
What does FLACC stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-face, legs, activity, cry,
consolability
What age to use FLACC? - CORRECT ANSWERS-2 months
Things to look at in face? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Smile, expression, clenching jaw,
frowning
Things to look at in legs? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Position, relaxed, restless, kicking,
legs drawn up
Things to look at in activity? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Lying quietly, squirming, tense,
rigid, jerking
Things to look at in cry? - CORRECT ANSWERS-No cry, moans, crying steadily,
screams or sobs
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