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Question 1 0 out of 2 points
An infant has tetralogy of Fallot. In reviewing the record, what laboratory result should the
nurse expect to be documented?
Answers a. Increased platelet level
:
b. Leukopeni
a c.
Polycythemia
d. Anemia
Respons Persistent hypoxemia that occurs with tetralogy of Fallot stimulates
e erythropoiesis, which results in polycythemia, an increased number of red
Feedbac blood cells.
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Question 2
2 out of 2
points
What is the most profound complication of prolonged middle ear disorders?
Answe a. c. Visual
rs Loss of hearing impairment
:
b. Failure to thrive d. Tympanic
A health care provider prescribes captopril (Capoten), 2.5 mg PO every 12 h for a child with
heart failure. The medication label states: “Captopril 5 mg/5 ml.” The nurse prepares to
administer one dose. How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose?
Fill in the blank. Record your answer using one decimal place.
2.5
Question 4
2 out of 2
A 4-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department. She has a “froglike” points
croaking sound on
inspiration, is agitated, and is drooling. She insists on sitting upright. The nurse should
intervene in which manner?
,NURS 3548 PEDS EXAM 2 Answered Questions
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a. Notify c. Examine her oral pharynx and report to the physician.
the
d. Auscultate her lungs and prepare for placement in a mist tent.
physici
This child is exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and possible epiglottitis.
an
Epiglottitis is always a medical emergency requiring antibiotics and airway
immedi
support for treatment. Sitting
ately
and be
prepare
d to
assist
with a
tracheo
stomy
or
intubati
on.
, NURS 3548 PEDS EXAM 2 Answered Questions
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up is the position that facilitates breathing in respiratory disease. The oral
pharynx should not be visualized. If the epiglottis is inflamed, there is the
potential for complete obstruction if it is irritated further. Although lung
auscultation provides useful assessment information, a mist tent would not be
beneficial for this child. Immediate medical evaluation and intervention are
indicated.
Question 5
2 out of 2
points
What child has a congenital heart defect with decreased pulmonary blood flow?
Answers a. An infant with patent ductus arteriosus
:
b. A 2-month-old infant with tetralogy of Fallot
c. A 6-month-old infant with repaired ventricular septal defect
d. A 1-year-old infant with atrial septal defect
Respons Tetralogy of Fallot is a cyanotic congenital heart defect. Patent ductus
e arteriosus, atrial septal defect, and ventricular septal defect are acyanotic
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