PRN1831 Exam 3 Review

Question 1

A child of a Mexican family is admitted. Which behavior, if witnessed, may the nurse attribute to cultural practices?

Accepted Answer

expectation to give and receive pampering

Question 2

4-year-old child with 16 respirations per minute. How will the nurse describe this rate?

Accepted Answer

Bradypnea

Question 3

What is the name of this course?

Accepted Answer

Maternal Child Health

Question 4

What are key points to include when developing a handout for parents titled "Sleep and Your School-Aged Child"? (SATA)

Accepted Answer

Sleep is important for good academic performance., Your child may need to unwind a little before bed., Your child need 10-12 hours of sleep per night.

Question 5

The nurse performs an assessment of a child's breathing. Which finding is not the result of respiratory distress?

Accepted Answer

Irritability

Question 6

Which statement by a new mom indicates a need for further instructions from the nurse about infant growth & development?

Accepted Answer

I'm worried because I checked his temp under his arm and it is 99.4.

Question 7

What is the purpose of the Broselow response system?

Accepted Answer

To estimate a child's weight.

Question 8

What does the nurse include in SBAR communication?

Accepted Answer

Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation

Question 9

Taking a GI hx on 6 month old with vomiting/diarrhea; note no tears and dry mouth while crying. Which is your priority?

Accepted Answer

Finish the GI hx and performing a GI assessment

Question 10

Parent asks for good food options for school-aged child. Which is your best response?

Accepted Answer

Offer and encourage nutritious food choices.

Question 11

The nurse auscultates the lungs of a child and hears a high-pitched sound on inspiration. How do you document this?

Accepted Answer

Stridor

Question 12

Which situation requires the nurse to call the rapid response team?

Accepted Answer

wound dehiscence

Question 13

"He's always saying 'NO' to me. I guess that's normal, but I really can't stand his temper tantrums." Best response?

Accepted Answer

It's hard, but it is best to ignore tantrums. Just keep him safe.

Question 14

A 6-yr-old is discharged to home with orders to continue her new medication. Which statement needs more teaching?

Accepted Answer

I'll use a regular teaspoon because it is easier.

Question 15

Which are the most common abuse injuries that lead to childhood deaths?

Accepted Answer

injuries to the head

Question 16

Which is a common infectious disease of toddlers?

Accepted Answer

Pinworms

Question 17

Place these meds in order for 5 yr old: IV antibiotic, IM pain med, oral steroid, and eyedrops

Accepted Answer

IV, oral, eye, IM

Question 18

In planning general play activities for hospitalized preschool girls, which type of toys should the nurse include?

Accepted Answer

Toys that are culturally diverse.

Question 19

The 3-month-old infant keeps removing the nasal cannula. Which is the best nursing action?

Accepted Answer

Apply an oxygen tent

Question 20

3 1/2 year old admitted to the pediatric unit. Which is the best bed choice?

Accepted Answer

High-top crib

Question 21

5 yr old-speaks 1,500 words, sleeps 13 hours/night, no naps, knows days of the week and seasons. What is concerning?

Accepted Answer

1,500-word vocabulary

Question 22

The mom of a 2-yr-old tells you her child is now a picky eater. What is one suggestion to increase the child's intake?

Accepted Answer

Add pureed carrots to spaghetti sauce.

Question 23

6-yr-old with respiratory distress from exacerbation of chronic resp disease. Parent in room. What do you do?

Accepted Answer

Offer the parent the opportunity to stay if institutional policy permits

Question 24

When discussing dating violence with a 17-yr-old, which statement by the patient indicates a need for more teaching?

Accepted Answer

I'll make a social media page just for us, so he can't see my real page.

Question 25

Child is diagnosed with croup. Which statement by the parent indicates the need for further teaching?

Accepted Answer

I will keep his bedroom nice and warm to prevent coughing.

Question 26

11 year old-110th percentile for weight. Which statement indicates parent understanding about obesity teaching?

Accepted Answer

I guess he needs to get outside and play more.

Question 27

Which is a unique complication of asthma in school-aged children that nurses need to be aware of?

Accepted Answer

They do not want their peers to know their diagnosis.

Question 28

Prior to making a child abuse report, which conditions need to be ruled out? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Cultural care practices, Injury from normal activities and rigorous play, Medical conditions, Congenital brittle bone disease

Question 29

What are some ways the nurse can ensure infant safety in the hospital setting? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Double-check dosage and concentration of medications with another nurse., Keep crib rails up when not with infant.

Question 30

15 minutes after the 1st dose of a new antibiotic, a child's BP plummets and she loses consciousness. Priority action?

Accepted Answer

Discontinuing the antibiotic infusion

Question 31

The school nurse is developing an action plan for a child with asthma. Which are goals for the action plan? (SATA)

Accepted Answer

Increase size of airway, Facilitate secretion removal, Promote adequate oxygenation

Question 32

What is one method the nurse can teach parents to decrease the spread of germs in the household of a preschooler?

Accepted Answer

Have the child use a tissue for sneezing or blowing his or her nose.

PRN1831 Exam 3 Review

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PRN1831 Exam 3 Review

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