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1) Which assessment finding for a 4-month-
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old infant would require further action by the nurse? 1. The posterior fontanel is ope
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n. 2. The infant has good head control when held upright. 3. The infant is able to roll
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only from abdomen to back. 4. The anterior fontanel is open and soft.
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ANSWER
1. The posterior fontanel is open.
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QUESTION 2 zm
3) A 4-year-
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sided pain. Which possible complication to this diet does the nurse suspect? 1. Appen
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dicitis 2. Bowel obstruction 3. Urinary tract infection 4. Kidney stones
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ANSWER
4. Kidney stones
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4) A child with a history of seizures arrives in the emergency department (ED) in stat
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us epilepticus. Which is the priority nursing action? 1. Take vital signs. 2. Establish an
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intravenous line. 3. Perform rapid neurologic assessment. 4. Maintain patent airway.
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ANSWER
4. Maintain patent airway.
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6) A young child admitted to the pediatric unit has fever, irritability, and vomiting wit
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h suspected bacterial meningitis. Which cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) result should the nu
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rse anticipate based on these data? 1. Decreased protein count 2. Clear, straw-
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colored fluid 3. Positive for red blood cells (RBCs) 4. Decreased glucose level
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ANSWER
4. Decreased glucose level
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7) Which is the priority nursing diagnosis when planning care for a pediatric client w
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ho is diagnosed with bacterial meningitis? 1. Impaired Gas Exchange 2. Risk for Infecti
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on 3. Anxiety (parental) 4. Acute Pain
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ANSWER
1. Impaired Gas Exchange
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8) The nurse is caring for a 9-month-
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lacement for hydrocephalus. Which healthcare provider prescription should the nurse
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question? 1. Vital signs and neurologic checks hourly 2. Small, frequent formula feedin
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gs 3. Elevate head of bed 4. Daily head circumference
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ANSWER
3. Elevate head of bed
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9) A neonate with a meningomyelocele is to have surgery in the morning. Which nursi
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on of sac 2. Positioning the newborn in a side-
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lying position 3. Encouraging the mother to hold the newborn because she will not be
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mable to pick him up after surgery 4. Positioning the newborn in a prone position
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ANSWER
4. Positioning the newborn in a prone position
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QUESTION 8 zm
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QUESTION 1 zm
1) Which assessment finding for a 4-month-
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only from abdomen to back. 4. The anterior fontanel is open and soft.
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ANSWER
1. The posterior fontanel is open.
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QUESTION 2 zm
3) A 4-year-
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dicitis 2. Bowel obstruction 3. Urinary tract infection 4. Kidney stones
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ANSWER
4. Kidney stones
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4) A child with a history of seizures arrives in the emergency department (ED) in stat
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intravenous line. 3. Perform rapid neurologic assessment. 4. Maintain patent airway.
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ANSWER
4. Maintain patent airway.
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6) A young child admitted to the pediatric unit has fever, irritability, and vomiting wit
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rse anticipate based on these data? 1. Decreased protein count 2. Clear, straw-
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colored fluid 3. Positive for red blood cells (RBCs) 4. Decreased glucose level
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ANSWER
4. Decreased glucose level
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QUESTION 5 zm
7) Which is the priority nursing diagnosis when planning care for a pediatric client w
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on 3. Anxiety (parental) 4. Acute Pain
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ANSWER
1. Impaired Gas Exchange
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QUESTION 6 zm
8) The nurse is caring for a 9-month-
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old infant who just returned from the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) after a shunt p
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lacement for hydrocephalus. Which healthcare provider prescription should the nurse
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question? 1. Vital signs and neurologic checks hourly 2. Small, frequent formula feedin
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gs 3. Elevate head of bed 4. Daily head circumference
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ANSWER
3. Elevate head of bed
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QUESTION 7 zm
9) A neonate with a meningomyelocele is to have surgery in the morning. Which nursi
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on of sac 2. Positioning the newborn in a side-
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mable to pick him up after surgery 4. Positioning the newborn in a prone position
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ANSWER
4. Positioning the newborn in a prone position
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QUESTION 8 zm
