The nurse is caring for a preoperative pediatric client. What would it be best for
the nurse to do with this client? - ANSWER Determine how much the child
knows and is capable of understanding.
The nurse is working with a group of caregivers of children in a community
setting. The topic of hospitalization and the effects of hospitalization on the
child are being discussed. Which statement the caregivers make supports the
most effective way for children to be educated about hospitals? - ANSWER
"We are going to take our child to an open house at the hospital so she can see
the pediatric unit."
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child admitted for a surgical procedure to
be done the next day. The nurse takes the child to a special area in the playroom
and lets the child "start" an IV on a stuffed bear. This is an example of: -
ANSWER therapeutic play.
The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old child following abdominal surgery. Of the
following nursing interventions, which is the highest priority? - ANSWER The
nurse uses pain assessment tools.
The nurse is preparing a 4-year-old girl for a lumbar puncture. The child is
extremely fearful and crying. The nurse needs to quickly gain the child's
cooperation so the procedure can move forward as ordered. Which approach by
the nurse should be used? - ANSWER Engage the mother in therapeutic
hugging.
The nurse is caring for a preschooler who requires postsurgical breathing
exercises. Which approach will best elicit the child's cooperation? - ANSWER
"Let's see who can blow these cotton balls off the table first."
The nurse is caring for a technology-dependent school-age child in his home.
Which action best builds a trusting relationship? - ANSWER Discussing care
and treatment with the parent and child together
, The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old girl who is in an isolation room. Which
intervention would be a priority intervention for this child? - ANSWER
Provide age-appropriate toys and games.
The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old boy who needs his left leg immobilized.
What is the priority nursing intervention? - ANSWER Explain to the boy that
he must keep his leg very still.
A nurse caring for a 5-year-old who had abdominal surgery yesterday is trying
to teach the child how to take deep breaths. The best way that the nurse can
accomplish this is by: - ANSWER using a pinwheel.
A nurse asks a 5 year old to use a color scale during a pain assessment. The
nurse gives the child crayons and the child picks a red crayon to indicate the
pain level. This indicates that the child is experiencing which level of pain? -
ANSWER most pain
A 6-year-old will be hospitalized for a surgical procedure. How can the nurse
best ease the stress of hospitalization for this child? - ANSWER Prepare the
child for hospitalization by explaining what to expect and showing him or her
around the hospital.
A nurse is preparing to start an intravenous (IV) line on a 5-year-old. Where
does the nurse understand the procedure should be performed so that the child's
"safe place" will not be disrupted? - ANSWER The treatment room
An 8 year old is hospitalized with pneumonia related to cystic fibrosis. What
nursing assignment would be best so that a trusting relationship can be
established with the child? - ANSWER It would be best to have one nurse
assigned to the patient as much as possible.
A nurse is admitting a 7-year-old to the pediatric unit of the hospital. While the
nurse is showing the child and parents the room and explaining where things
are, the child becomes upset and frightened. What is the best action by the
nurse? - ANSWER Go slowly with the acquaintance process.
A 10 year old is scheduled for an appendectomy in 6 hours. The child is placed
on NPO status and wants to know why he cannot have anything to eat or drink.
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