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1. An assistive personnel (AP) on a pediatric unit brings to the attention of the nurse several client measurements obtained with the morning vital signs. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to visit first? a. 7-year-old client with diabetes insipidus and a urine specific gravity of 1.002 R A specific gravity of 1.002 is much lower than the expected reference range (1.005 to 1.030) and indicates urine output that is extremely dilute. The client is losing excessive water and ...

Maternity and Pediatrics HESI Review 3 Latest Update 2023/2024 (All New Questions Included) Maternity and Pediatrics HESI Review 3 Mother of a preschool-aged child calls school RN to report her child was bitten by a tick while on a school outing last wk. Mother tells RN she removed tick & flushed it down toilet. What action should school RN take? Schedule test for Lyme disease if rash appears. Dr. prescribes phenytoin (Dilantin) for school-aged child diagnosed with tonic-clonic epileps...

CPN Study Questions 1-100 with complete solutions 2024 A 6-week-old male infant is brought into the ED by his mother. He has a weeklong history of progressively worsening emesis that is projectile in nature. What is his most likely diagnosis? A. Intussusception. B. Appendicitis. C. Pyloric stenosis. D. Pancreatitis. - ANSWER-C: Projectile vomiting in a 6 week-old male is the classic presentation for pyloric stenosis, obstruction of the pyloric sphincter between the gastric pylorus and...

When does malrotation occur? - at about the 10th week of gestation What is a malrotation? - a congenital abnormality that occurs during the embryonic phase of development when the midgut retracts into the abdominal cavity. The midgut rotates counterclockwise When do infants typically become symptomatic with a malrotation? - at 3 weeks of life What is the classic sign of a malrotation? - bilious vomitting How is a malrotation diagnosed? - upper GI study What are some radiologic findings tha...

A 6-week-old male infant is brought into the ED by his mother. He has a weeklong history of progressively worsening emesis that is projectile in nature. What is his most likely diagnosis? A. Intussusception. B. Appendicitis. C. Pyloric stenosis. D. Pancreatitis. - C: Projectile vomiting in a 6 week-old male is the classic presentation for pyloric stenosis, obstruction of the pyloric sphincter between the gastric pylorus and the small intestine, caused by hypertrophy and hyperplasia of th...

1. A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has Hirschsprung disease is scheduled for initial surgery. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I'm glad that my child's ostomy is only temporary." Rationale: Hirschsprung disease is also known as aganglionic megacolon and is characterized by an area of the large intestine without nerve innervation. The child will probably require two surgeries over an 18- to 24-month peri...

Index of Tables xiii Preface xvii Contributors xix CHAPTER 1 HOW TO PREPARE FOR NCLEX-PN® • 1 Questions You Might Have about the Examination 2 What Is the National Council of State Boards of Nursing? 2 What Is the Current Test Plan? 2 How Do I Apply to Take the Examination? 3 What Types of Questions Are on the Examination? 4 Do I Have to Know a Lot About Computers to Take the Examination? 4 How Is the Examination Scored? 4 Can I Take a Break? 4 When Will I Know If I Passed? 4 Tips...

HERZING UNIVERSITY NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN VATI EXAM 2024 WITH 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS A nurse is caring for a toiler who is 24hr postoperative following a cleft palate repair. WHich of the following actions should the nurse take? - correct answer Administer opioids for pain A nurse is assessing a 10-day-old client. Which of the following should the nurse understand is a clinical manifestation of pyloric stenosis? - correct answer Projectile vomiting after feedings Pyloric stenosis...

HESI RN EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND REVISED CORRECT ANSWERS The nurse is giving preop instructions to a 14 yr old scheduled to correct a spinal curvature. Which statement best demonstrates that learning has taken place? - ANSWER : I understand I will be in a body cast and I will show you hoy you taught me to turn To take the vital signs of a 4 month old child which order will give the most accurate results? - ANSWER : Respiratory rate, heart rate, rectal temperature AN otoscope exam...

What are the early findings of DDH (developmental dysplasia of the hip)? - Answer-Early findings include those found between 2 and 3 months of age ("loose phase"). They include: - +Ortolani and Barlow - unequal gluteal and upper thigh folds How is DDH (developmental dysplasia of the hip) treated? - Answer-If DDH is caught at birth then the patient simply gets a hip cast (referral required). Subluxation can correct by two weeks of age. If a "click" is heard then re-evaluate in two we...