NUR 2513 MATERNAL CHILD NURSING FINAL
REVISION HANDBOOK 2026 NEWBORN
ASSESSMENT AND PEDIATRIC DISORDERS
◉ Know nursing care and interventions for chest tubes.
Answer: · Child's respiratory rate remains within age-appropriate
parameters; there are no rales, crackles, or other adventitious breath
sounds; chest tubes function effectively.
· Keeping the system closed and below chest level
· Monitor for bubbles in water seal chamber
· *CLAMP IF TUBES BECOME DISCONNECTED*
◉ What does a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) sound like?
Answer: *Machine sounding murmur!*
Distinct murmur
◉ What is the single most important way to prevent disease?
Answer: Handwashing
,◉ Nursing care/assessment of a patient with coarctation of the
aorta.
Answer: Assess femoral and radial pulse at the same time
◉ Teaching/considerations for a child with tetralogy of Fallot (what
would you do if you noticed the child was blue?)
Answer: In a hospital setting, along with *knee-to-chest positioning*
blow-by oxygen can be beneficial to enhance circulating oxygen and
possibly dilate the distal pulmonary bed
◉ Know the signs/symptoms of placental abruption
Answer: *Sharp abdominal pain (contractions that do not relax)*
*Fresh vaginal bleeding* Hypotension
FHR decreases
◉ Nursing interventions of sickle cell anemia.
Answer: Pain management
Adequate hydration
O2
Blood transfusions Genetic testing.
, ◉ Common signs/symptoms and treatment for severe dehydration.
Answer: Decreased skin turgor, rapid pulse, decreased BP, sunken
fontanel/eyes
Tx: Iv fluids, O2
◉ Know where/how to install a car seat.
Answer: rear-facing car seats placed in the back seat, five-point
harness with broad straps, 45 degree angle
◉ Which age group is most likely to contract STI's?
Answer: 15-19: adolescents
◉ Know the nursing responsibilities for a cystourethrogram
Answer: Voiding during an x-ray
Explain to mother and child, prepare for the procedure
Child may be intimidated; make sure the mother explains what will
happen.
REVISION HANDBOOK 2026 NEWBORN
ASSESSMENT AND PEDIATRIC DISORDERS
◉ Know nursing care and interventions for chest tubes.
Answer: · Child's respiratory rate remains within age-appropriate
parameters; there are no rales, crackles, or other adventitious breath
sounds; chest tubes function effectively.
· Keeping the system closed and below chest level
· Monitor for bubbles in water seal chamber
· *CLAMP IF TUBES BECOME DISCONNECTED*
◉ What does a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) sound like?
Answer: *Machine sounding murmur!*
Distinct murmur
◉ What is the single most important way to prevent disease?
Answer: Handwashing
,◉ Nursing care/assessment of a patient with coarctation of the
aorta.
Answer: Assess femoral and radial pulse at the same time
◉ Teaching/considerations for a child with tetralogy of Fallot (what
would you do if you noticed the child was blue?)
Answer: In a hospital setting, along with *knee-to-chest positioning*
blow-by oxygen can be beneficial to enhance circulating oxygen and
possibly dilate the distal pulmonary bed
◉ Know the signs/symptoms of placental abruption
Answer: *Sharp abdominal pain (contractions that do not relax)*
*Fresh vaginal bleeding* Hypotension
FHR decreases
◉ Nursing interventions of sickle cell anemia.
Answer: Pain management
Adequate hydration
O2
Blood transfusions Genetic testing.
, ◉ Common signs/symptoms and treatment for severe dehydration.
Answer: Decreased skin turgor, rapid pulse, decreased BP, sunken
fontanel/eyes
Tx: Iv fluids, O2
◉ Know where/how to install a car seat.
Answer: rear-facing car seats placed in the back seat, five-point
harness with broad straps, 45 degree angle
◉ Which age group is most likely to contract STI's?
Answer: 15-19: adolescents
◉ Know the nursing responsibilities for a cystourethrogram
Answer: Voiding during an x-ray
Explain to mother and child, prepare for the procedure
Child may be intimidated; make sure the mother explains what will
happen.
