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NRSG 4472: Chapter 39 (The Pediatric Patient) questions with correct answers
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NRSG 4472: Chapter 39 (The Pediatric Patient)questions with correct answers
A nurse is caring for a crying 2-year-old child in respiratory distress.
Supplemental oxygen is ordered. Which method of supplying the
oxygen is the most appropriate?
a) An oxygen mask at 5 L/min
b) An oxygen hood
c) Nasal prongs
d) "Blow-by oxygen" while the mother holds the child Correct Answer-d
A nurse is caring for a child who was extubated 15 minutes ago.
Suddenly the child develops a crowing cough, hoarse cry, and stridor.
Which action should the nurse take first?
a) Reintubate the child.
b) Calm down the child to prevent crying.
c) Provide supplemental oxygen via mask.
d) Document this as a normal finding after extubation. Correct Answer-b
A 3-year-old child is admitted after a 3-day history of nausea, vomiting,
and diarrhea. The child weighs 10 kg. Which treatment would the nurse
question?
a) Start an IV and administer a diuretic.
b) Start an IV and administer normal saline 200 mL rapidly, then
reassess.
, c) Start an IV and administer Lactated Ringer's solution 200 mL rapidly,
then reassess.
d) Administer an antiemetic. Correct Answer-a
A 4-month-old child is brought into the emergency department one
morning after a seizure. Which interventions are appropriate? (Select all
that apply.)
a) Assess for the cause of the seizure.
b) Provide a safe environment.
c) Monitor the patient's respiratory status.
d) Institute a Holter monitor for 48 hours.
e) Administer a unit of blood to treat the anemia. Correct Answer-a,b,c
A 16-month-old child is admitted with a temperature of 104° F. Heart
rate (HR) is 130 beats/min, blood pressure (BP) is 90/30 mm Hg, and
respiratory rate (RR) is 26 breaths/min. The child's skin is hot and
flushed, and a rash is developing on the face and trunk. The mother
states that the child has not been wetting many diapers for the past day.
Which interventions should the nurse anticipate? (Select all that apply.)
a) Start an IV line and administer a fluid bolus of normal saline.
b) Obtain blood cultures and then start antibiotics.
c) Administer oxygen as ordered.
d) Administer an antipyretic.
e) Administer digoxin 5 mg PO. Correct Answer-a,b,c,d
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