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A nurse in a providers office enters an examination room to assess an 8 month old infant for the
first time. which of the following reactions by the infant should the nurse expect.
-The infant gives the nurse a social smile
-the infant turns away when the nurse approaches
-The infant reaches out to the nurse to be held
-The infant is responsive and alert as the nurse comes closer - ANS-the infant turns away when
the nurse approaches
(the nurse should expect an 8 month old infant to have a heightened fear of strangers. the infant
is expected to cling to her parent and turn away when approached by a stranger.)
A nurse is assessing a child who is receiving IV chemotherapy. assessment findings include
extravasation of the tissues surrounding the IV insertion site. In which order should the nurse
take the following actions?
-Remove IV line
-Elevate the extremity
-Stop the infusion
-Notify the provider - ANS-Stop the infusion
Elevate the extremity
Notify the provider
Remove the IV line
A nurse is caring for a 4 month old child who is hospitalized. which f the following toys hsould
the nurse provide for the child?
-A board book with large pictures
-A toy with movable parts
-A plastic mirror
-Push pull toy - ANS-A plastic mirror
(A 4 month old infant can recognize herself and will also attempt to play with the baby in the
mirror. a mirror is a bright object that provides appropriate visual stimulation for this age group.
For the infants safety, however, the mirror must be unbreakable)
A nurse is caring for a 7 year old child who is in skeletal traction following a complete fracture of
the femur. which of he following diversional activities should the nurse offer the child?
-Puzzle with large pieces
-Building blocks
-Finger paints
-Chapter books - ANS-Chapter books
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(the nurse should offer chapter books as an appropriate diversional activity for a school age
child who has limited movement due to skeletal traction)
a nurse is caring for a child who has tetralogy of Fallot. which of the following laboratory values
should the nurse expect to find?
-Platelet count of 20,000/mm^3
-WBC 4,000/mm^3
-Thyroid stimulating hormone 7.0 microunits/mL
-RBC 6.8 million/uL - ANS-RBC 6.8 million/uL
(A child who has tetralogy of Fallot experiences cyanosis; therefore, the body responds by
increasing RBC production (polycythemia) in an attempt to supply oxygen to all body parts)
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has a fever, a high pitched cry, irritability, and vomiting. which
of the following actions should the nurse take?
-Administer 81 mg of aspirin to the toddler
-Give the toddler a cold bath
-Place the toddler in a supine position
-Pad the rails of the toddler's bed - ANS-Pad the rails of the toddler's bed
(When caring for a toddler who has manifestations of bacterial meningitis, the nurse should
implement seizure precautions, which includes padding the side rails of the bed)
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has gastroenteritis caused by salmonella. which of the
following is the priority action for the nurse?
-Weigh the child
-Initiate contact precautions
-Establish a skin care routine
-Obtain a recent food history - ANS-Initiate contact precautions
(Salmonella is a type of bacteria that is transmitted via contaminated feces, making contact
precautions essential for preventing transmission. This client is at great risk for transmission of
salmonella to others; therefore, contact precautions are the nurse's priority)
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has otitis media and a temperature of 39.1 (102.4F). Which
of the following actions should the nurse take first?
-Reduce the temperature of the Childs room
-redress the child in minimal clothing
-apply cool compresses to the Childs forehead
-administer an antipyretic to the child - ANS-Administer an antipyretic to the child
(when using the urgent vs. nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse should first administer
an antipyretic to decrease the toddler's body temperature)
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A nurse in a providers office enters an examination room to assess an 8 month old infant for the
first time. which of the following reactions by the infant should the nurse expect.
-The infant gives the nurse a social smile
-the infant turns away when the nurse approaches
-The infant reaches out to the nurse to be held
-The infant is responsive and alert as the nurse comes closer - ANS-the infant turns away when
the nurse approaches
(the nurse should expect an 8 month old infant to have a heightened fear of strangers. the infant
is expected to cling to her parent and turn away when approached by a stranger.)
A nurse is assessing a child who is receiving IV chemotherapy. assessment findings include
extravasation of the tissues surrounding the IV insertion site. In which order should the nurse
take the following actions?
-Remove IV line
-Elevate the extremity
-Stop the infusion
-Notify the provider - ANS-Stop the infusion
Elevate the extremity
Notify the provider
Remove the IV line
A nurse is caring for a 4 month old child who is hospitalized. which f the following toys hsould
the nurse provide for the child?
-A board book with large pictures
-A toy with movable parts
-A plastic mirror
-Push pull toy - ANS-A plastic mirror
(A 4 month old infant can recognize herself and will also attempt to play with the baby in the
mirror. a mirror is a bright object that provides appropriate visual stimulation for this age group.
For the infants safety, however, the mirror must be unbreakable)
A nurse is caring for a 7 year old child who is in skeletal traction following a complete fracture of
the femur. which of he following diversional activities should the nurse offer the child?
-Puzzle with large pieces
-Building blocks
-Finger paints
-Chapter books - ANS-Chapter books
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(the nurse should offer chapter books as an appropriate diversional activity for a school age
child who has limited movement due to skeletal traction)
a nurse is caring for a child who has tetralogy of Fallot. which of the following laboratory values
should the nurse expect to find?
-Platelet count of 20,000/mm^3
-WBC 4,000/mm^3
-Thyroid stimulating hormone 7.0 microunits/mL
-RBC 6.8 million/uL - ANS-RBC 6.8 million/uL
(A child who has tetralogy of Fallot experiences cyanosis; therefore, the body responds by
increasing RBC production (polycythemia) in an attempt to supply oxygen to all body parts)
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has a fever, a high pitched cry, irritability, and vomiting. which
of the following actions should the nurse take?
-Administer 81 mg of aspirin to the toddler
-Give the toddler a cold bath
-Place the toddler in a supine position
-Pad the rails of the toddler's bed - ANS-Pad the rails of the toddler's bed
(When caring for a toddler who has manifestations of bacterial meningitis, the nurse should
implement seizure precautions, which includes padding the side rails of the bed)
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has gastroenteritis caused by salmonella. which of the
following is the priority action for the nurse?
-Weigh the child
-Initiate contact precautions
-Establish a skin care routine
-Obtain a recent food history - ANS-Initiate contact precautions
(Salmonella is a type of bacteria that is transmitted via contaminated feces, making contact
precautions essential for preventing transmission. This client is at great risk for transmission of
salmonella to others; therefore, contact precautions are the nurse's priority)
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has otitis media and a temperature of 39.1 (102.4F). Which
of the following actions should the nurse take first?
-Reduce the temperature of the Childs room
-redress the child in minimal clothing
-apply cool compresses to the Childs forehead
-administer an antipyretic to the child - ANS-Administer an antipyretic to the child
(when using the urgent vs. nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse should first administer
an antipyretic to decrease the toddler's body temperature)
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