ob&peds exam 5 part 1

1.Which type of traction would the nurse expect to be used for a 20-month-old child who has a fractured femur?

Signs of increased intracranial pressure in a 3-year-old child include:

Digoxin (Lanoxin) is withheld if the pulse of a newborn is lower than _____bpm.

A child newly diagnosed w/leukemia isnt up to date on immunizations. Which is an essential step in response to this?

a child receiving digoxin for the heart failure. What is a cardinal sign of digoxin toxicity?

What is the most common congenital heart defect occurring in children?

Which defects are associated with tetralogy of Fallot? (Select all that apply.)

When caring for a child on steroid therapy, it is important to seek immediate medical attention if the child:

Which factor is most likely to trigger seizures in a child with epilepsy?

Children with Hodgkin's disease usually present with a(n):

Which diagnostic test is a standardized diagnostic test for rheumatic fever?

A neurologic assessment is part of a comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment.

vitals on an infant admitted w/signs of respiratory distress. what should be reported to the HCP? SATA

The nurse recognizes which as symptoms of meningitis?

An abnormal S-shaped curvature of the spine seen in school-age children is:

a child w/ possible Kawasaki disease is admitted. a characteristic sign or symptom that should be observed & documented?

What will the nurse include when performing cranial or neurological assessments? (Select all that apply.)

When an infant is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin), the nurse would be alert to which finding as a sign of toxicity?

teen w/a tibia fracture reports pain meds are not working. u notice edema of toes & capillary refill of 6sec,priority?

What is the priority for the care of a child with decreased level of consciousness resulting from a head injury?

Immediate nursing care of a child with hemophilia who has hemarthrosis includes:

The nurse monitors fluid intake and output in children with a head injury to:

diagnosis related to the development of Reye’s syndrome in conjunction with aspirin administration in the peds pt?

signs and symptoms that might indicate that a child has ITP include:

a nurse's responsibility when a child is receiving diuretics to:

A child has heart surgery,returns to the peds unit w/a chest tube & drainage bottles in place. priority for chest tubes?

The presence of blood in the anterior chamber of the eye is called

Nursing care for a child following a generalized tonic-clonic seizure would include:

Which nursing action is appropriate when caring for a hospitalized child who is hearing-impaired?

What is considered a manifestation of retinoblastoma?

An appropriate nursing intervention for an infant with bacterial meningitis is to:

iron supplement absorption is increased by taking it with:

A congenital heart defect that results in decreased pulmonary blood flow is:

Otitis media frequently occurs after a child has an upper respiratory infection.

Which disease is usually inherited as a sex-linked disorder?

It is recommended that iron-fortified formula be given to infants through age:

Which is an expected assessment finding in a child with suspected scoliosis?

A 3yo removed from a abusive parent is crying.a worker wonders if this is a sign he wasnt abused. the nurse understands:

A newborn's feet may turn inward or outward.

Children with hemophilia should avoid:

an infant's blood pressure is higher in the arms than the legs. This is associated w/which congenital heart defect?

The treatment of osteomyelitis includes the use of:

Which symptoms are indicative of rheumatic fever (RF)? (Select all that apply.)

Which statement by a mother might indicate future problems related to the care of a newborn infant?

parent education: after a surgical insertion of a pressure equalization tube during myringotomy after eardrum rupture?

what would be the initial nursing action when a child receiving a transfusion of packed RBC c/o chills and back pain?

Hypertension is identified in a 10yo during routine screening. what plan of care is implemented initially?

An infant brought to the ER w/a high fever, irritability, & a high-pitched cry would immediately be evaluated for:

A toddler has been walking for 1m. his gait reveals his feet are wide apart&the gait is unsteady. interpret this finding

Which signs indicate congenital cardiac problems? (Select all that apply.)

An infant with congestive heart failure would most likely experience:

when giving digoxin (Lanoxin) to an infant, it should be withheld & the health care provider notified if the:

The nurse reinforces home care instructions for parents of a child who has had an above-the-knee cast applied.

When taking the history of a child with encephalitis, it is important to note recent:

An appropriate nursing intervention for the child admitted to the hospital in sickle cell crisis would be to:

HCP explains treatment for Legg-Calve-Perthes disease. What information would the nurse review with parents?

a infant w/congenital torticollis's mom is worried he will always have limited neck motion. best response to the mother?

By what age do children realize that death is final and permanent?

Which is the most useful diagnostic procedure in diagnosing a seizure disorder?

Young children may appears “bow-legged” until 5 years of age.

Which question will help determine a plan of care during hospitalization for a 5yo who has intellectual impairment?

An appropriate nursing action when caring for a child in Bryant's traction is to:

what indicates that an infant with congestive heart failure (CHF) is carefully following the prescribed medical regimen?

priority nursing actions when administering Diuril (chlorothiazide) to a child diagnosed with CHF?

Prolonged exposure to moisture is a precipitating factor for otitis externa.

Children who do not walk independently by 12 months of age should be evaluated for a musculoskeletal problem

Which presents the greatest risk to the child with hemophilia?

A 7m old child had a febrile seizure. Which statement would the nurse give to the infant's parents?-"Febrile seizures:

When a child has otitis externa, the tympanic membrane is erythematous.

What is the best method for feeding an infant with congestive heart failure from a large ventricular septal defect?

A “neurovascular check” for tissue perfusion includes which of the following observation? SATA.

The development of uveitis is an autoimmune complication of:

Which is a priority nursing diagnosis for an adolescent treated for osteosarcoma?

Early signs of Reye's syndrome include:

a child is referred for a scoliosis screening, The nurse determines that the child's curvature must be less than:

1.One of the most common causes of death in a child with muscular dystrophy is:

an infant with tetralogy of fallot becomes hypercyanotic. the nurse would place the infant in the ___ position.

The greatest concern of a nurse caring for a child with ITP is:

Which signs/symptoms are characteristics of brain tumors in children? (Select all that apply.)

Children who carry the sickle cell trait:

anxiety can be decreased in both the family and the child who has cancer by:

A type of fracture in a young child that may be indicative of child abuse is:

A infant w/tetralogy of Fallot is having a tet spell w/ cyanosis&dyspnea. what position should the infant be place?

The diagnostic test that confirms a diagnosis of leukemia is a(n):

priority nursing intervention for a child wearing an Ace bandage for a sprained ankle?

1.nurse is aware that a fracture involving the epiphyseal plate in a long bone can result in:

A yellow bruise is approximately:

A practice that has been helpful in preventing intellectual disability is:

The priority nursing intervention when administering Dilantin(phenytoin) to a patient diagnosed with epilepsy is:

What is an appropriate nursing intervention for feeding a child with spastic type cerebral palsy?

The nurse teaching parents about adverse effects of phenytoin (Dilantin) would explain this medication can cause:

Prevention of rheumatic fever can best be accomplished by:

Which disorder causes unoxygenated blood to enter the systemic arterial circulation?

neuro check on a child in Russell's traction for a fractured femur. Which finding should be reported?

Anxiety can be decreased in both the family and the child who has cancer by:

nursing care of an adolescent w/cancer who is refusing to cooperate w/ treatment should include: