Pediatrics Unit 1 study guide

Prior to surgery, infants should not e maintained on NPO status longer than _to _ hours because of risk of dehydration.

In most instances unpleasant treatment on children should take place in the :

Nurse can reassure parents that their infant's colic will probably not last beyond the age of :

The nurse assessing a child's vital signs would count both the pulse and respirations for

Infant should have first diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTP) immunizations at age

What is the best nursing approach to decrease the preschoolers anxiety about having his blood pressure measured?

And infants diaper weighs 30g. How many mL with the nurse record on the intake and output sheet?

The best position for a newborn to sleep is:

Mother of a hospitalized toddler could best explain when she will return by saying, “I will be back:

The preferred intramuscular injection site for infants is the:

Which child is most likely to feel his/her illness is punishment for something he/she has done wrong?

A good initial method to deal with a 9 month old infant who is attracted to a dangerous situation is to:

When caring for a tracheotomy patient, the nurse would:

Social development that is common for the two month old infant is:

Minor head lag when pulling a 1- month old infant to the sitting position:

The primary focus of regular infant health care is to:

The nurse planning to measure a child’s blood pressure would use a coat that covers:

What is the most appropriate nursing intervention to prepare a 4-year-old child for placement of an IV line?

An infant can feed itself finger foods at what age

Parental consent for minors is not always necessary for treatment in which situation?

Hypotension is an early sign of shock in children.

An infant can briefly hold its head erect and in the middle of body at what age

What action with the nurse take when a hospitalized school age child begins to act out?

The nurse explains oral antibiotics given to infants. This statement indicates correct understanding by parent.

Infant's birth weight is tripled by age

The nurse's best approach to prepare a toddler for a painful procedure is to:

Which developmental milestones is appropriate for each child age in the selection below?

The nurse would expect a common reaction to hospitalization for a 4-year-old child to be :

The maximum volume that can be given by IM injection at one time to a 3 week old infant is:

Infant can briefly hold head erect and in the midline of body at age

The priority need in personality development during the first year is to acquire:

What is the best way for the nurse to wait an infant?

Parents should make safety preparation prior to the time their infant crawls, usually about age:

The primary use of growth and development guidelines is to:

Which is the preferred way to counteract the effects of an unpleasant tasting medication?

How frequently does the nurse assess a child's IV infusion?

Bradycardia is often the first sign of shock in infants and children.

Formula often prescribed for the infant with Galactosemia is based on:

Child weighs 35.5 lbs has an oral medication ordered at 8 AM. Recommended dose is 3-5mg/ kg for ordered drug. Safe dose?

Which intervention is most appropriate to reduce a 5 year old's anxiety related to upcoming surgery?

After administrating a gastrostomy tube feeding, how would the nurse position an infant?

The neonate exposed to prolonged high oxygen concentration is at risk for damage to which part of the body?

The nurse is aware of which variation in pulse and respiration rate of children as compared to adults?

Which is most important teaching about use of microwave for heating infant food?

Mother is concerned 3yo child has returned to diapers since hospitalization. What’s the best nurse response?

Separation anxiety is most pronounced in which age group?

1 year old infant weighed 7 pounds at birth. Now weighs 21 pounds. What should a nurse tell mom about baby’s weight?

A mother wants to know if she can keep leftover baby food in a jar. Choodr the best nurse action.

Expectant parent tells the nurse, “I am planning to put the baby in an antique crib. What advice should the nurse offer?

Administration of acetaminophen in quantities exceeding the recommended maximum daily dose can cause damage to the____?

Infant can feed self finger-foods at age

Considering safety when choosing toys for a 5 month old. One should assume that all of them will go into baby’s:

A baby is usually offered finger foods like Zwieback crackers beginning at about age:

Addiction occurs quickly in children receiving opioids for severe pain.

If a parent wants to microwave formula before feeding the nurse should:

A fruit that should be delayed until after the infants first birthday is:

A four month old infant pulse rate is 140 bpm. How would the nurse interpret this assessment finding?

After performing a painful procedure on an infant the nurse should:

The nurse approximately positions a 7-year-old child for a lumbar puncture:

Bradycardia is considered a medical emergency in infants and young children.

Nurse counsel’s mother who is starting baby on solid foods that she should wait how many days before giving new food?