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,A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a school- A low hematocrit level
age child who is experiencing fatigue. Which of the
following findings should the nurse recognize as an The nurse should identify that a low hematocrit level indicates anemia. A child who
indication of anemia? has anemia can exhibit fatigue, lightheadedness, tachycardia, dyspnea, and pallor
due to the decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood cells.
A low hematocrit level
An elevated BUN
An increased neutrophil count
A low uric acid level
A nurse is teaching the parent of a preschooler about d. I should keep my child indoors when I mow the yard
ways to prevent acute asthma attacks. Which of the
following statements by the parent indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
a. I will use a humidifier in my child's room at night
b. I will give my child a cough suppressant every 6 hours
if he ha a cough
c. I should avoid using a wet mop on the floors when I am
cleaning
d. I should keep my child indoors when I mow the yard
, A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for a toddler. Anticipated:
Hx Hemophilia Administer factor VIII is anticipated. The child is experiencing an acute episode
Guardian reports that the toddler fell at home while of hemophilia due to a recent fall. During this acute episode, there is potential for
playing w/ toys. Since the fall, the toddler been very internal bleeding into the joint spaces. Therefore, administering factor VIII is
irritable, crying uncontrollably, + grabbing at their left anticipated to control bleeding.
knee. The toddler can walk but insists being picked up. Apply ice packs to the affected joints is anticipated. The child is experiencing an
Toddler is alert during exam. Extremities are warm + dry acute episode of hemarthrosis due to a recent fall, as evidenced by the bruising
to touch. Decreased movement of the left leg observed. and swelling of the knee joint. Therefore, applying ice packs to the affected joints
Tenderness noted w/ palpation of the left knee joint. Pain is anticipated to manage discomfort and decrease bleeding into the joint.
level 6/10 using FLACC scale. Administer morphine PRN pain is anticipated. The child is experiencing severe
Toddler is fussy + crying. Pain assessed as 8 on scale of 0 pain. Opioids can be administered in the inpatient setting to relieve pain.
to 10 using the FLACC scale. Otherwise, acetaminophen can be given at home for pain. Aspirin and NSAIDs
Left knee observed to be ecchymotic + edematous. should be avoided because they inhibit platelet function and might increase
Temp 36.9° C (98.4° F) bleeding.
HR 110/min Elevate the affected joints is anticipated. The child is experiencing an acute
RR 28/min episode of hemarthrosis due to a recent fall, as evidenced by the bruising and
O₂ Sat 98% on room air swelling of the knee joint. Elevation of the joint, along with the application of ice,
is anticipated to help decrease bleeding and swelling in the joint.
Administer factor VIII.
Apply ice packs to the affected joints. Contraindication
Administer morphine PRN pain. Perform passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises during the first 12 hr
Perform passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises during following injury is contraindicated. The child is experiencing an acute episode of
the first 12 hr following injury. hemarthrosis. Passive ROM exercises can increase bleeding into the joint for the
Elevate the affected joints. first 48 hr following injury. The toddler should be encouraged to exercise the joint
as tolerated.
Nurse in health department is caring for emancipated Have the adolescent sign a consent form for treatment.
adolescent with STI and unaccompanied by guardian.
Which actions should the nurse take?
Have the adolescent sign a consent form for treatment.
Instruct the adolescent to return with a guardian.
Obtain consent from the adolescent's guardian over the
phone
Treat the adolescent without a consent form
A nurse is caring for a preschooler who was recently Nephrotic Syndrome- BP, Cholesterol
admitted to a pediatric unit. APG- temp, BUN, BP
Nurses' Notes HUS- temp, BUN, platelet, BP
The preschooler's guardians report that their child had a
gastrointestinal illness with some vomiting and diarrhea
about 1 week ago. Their child started to feel better.
However, within the last 2 days, they noticed several small
bruises that appeared on their child's arms and legs.
Additionally, the guardians report the child is lethargic.
The nurse is reviewing the information in the child's
electronic medical record (EMR).
For each EMR finding, click to specify if the finding is
consistent with nephrotic syndrome, acute
poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis, or hemolytic
uremic syndrome. Each finding may support more than
one disease process.
2026 | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE,
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
,A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a school- A low hematocrit level
age child who is experiencing fatigue. Which of the
following findings should the nurse recognize as an The nurse should identify that a low hematocrit level indicates anemia. A child who
indication of anemia? has anemia can exhibit fatigue, lightheadedness, tachycardia, dyspnea, and pallor
due to the decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood cells.
A low hematocrit level
An elevated BUN
An increased neutrophil count
A low uric acid level
A nurse is teaching the parent of a preschooler about d. I should keep my child indoors when I mow the yard
ways to prevent acute asthma attacks. Which of the
following statements by the parent indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
a. I will use a humidifier in my child's room at night
b. I will give my child a cough suppressant every 6 hours
if he ha a cough
c. I should avoid using a wet mop on the floors when I am
cleaning
d. I should keep my child indoors when I mow the yard
, A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for a toddler. Anticipated:
Hx Hemophilia Administer factor VIII is anticipated. The child is experiencing an acute episode
Guardian reports that the toddler fell at home while of hemophilia due to a recent fall. During this acute episode, there is potential for
playing w/ toys. Since the fall, the toddler been very internal bleeding into the joint spaces. Therefore, administering factor VIII is
irritable, crying uncontrollably, + grabbing at their left anticipated to control bleeding.
knee. The toddler can walk but insists being picked up. Apply ice packs to the affected joints is anticipated. The child is experiencing an
Toddler is alert during exam. Extremities are warm + dry acute episode of hemarthrosis due to a recent fall, as evidenced by the bruising
to touch. Decreased movement of the left leg observed. and swelling of the knee joint. Therefore, applying ice packs to the affected joints
Tenderness noted w/ palpation of the left knee joint. Pain is anticipated to manage discomfort and decrease bleeding into the joint.
level 6/10 using FLACC scale. Administer morphine PRN pain is anticipated. The child is experiencing severe
Toddler is fussy + crying. Pain assessed as 8 on scale of 0 pain. Opioids can be administered in the inpatient setting to relieve pain.
to 10 using the FLACC scale. Otherwise, acetaminophen can be given at home for pain. Aspirin and NSAIDs
Left knee observed to be ecchymotic + edematous. should be avoided because they inhibit platelet function and might increase
Temp 36.9° C (98.4° F) bleeding.
HR 110/min Elevate the affected joints is anticipated. The child is experiencing an acute
RR 28/min episode of hemarthrosis due to a recent fall, as evidenced by the bruising and
O₂ Sat 98% on room air swelling of the knee joint. Elevation of the joint, along with the application of ice,
is anticipated to help decrease bleeding and swelling in the joint.
Administer factor VIII.
Apply ice packs to the affected joints. Contraindication
Administer morphine PRN pain. Perform passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises during the first 12 hr
Perform passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises during following injury is contraindicated. The child is experiencing an acute episode of
the first 12 hr following injury. hemarthrosis. Passive ROM exercises can increase bleeding into the joint for the
Elevate the affected joints. first 48 hr following injury. The toddler should be encouraged to exercise the joint
as tolerated.
Nurse in health department is caring for emancipated Have the adolescent sign a consent form for treatment.
adolescent with STI and unaccompanied by guardian.
Which actions should the nurse take?
Have the adolescent sign a consent form for treatment.
Instruct the adolescent to return with a guardian.
Obtain consent from the adolescent's guardian over the
phone
Treat the adolescent without a consent form
A nurse is caring for a preschooler who was recently Nephrotic Syndrome- BP, Cholesterol
admitted to a pediatric unit. APG- temp, BUN, BP
Nurses' Notes HUS- temp, BUN, platelet, BP
The preschooler's guardians report that their child had a
gastrointestinal illness with some vomiting and diarrhea
about 1 week ago. Their child started to feel better.
However, within the last 2 days, they noticed several small
bruises that appeared on their child's arms and legs.
Additionally, the guardians report the child is lethargic.
The nurse is reviewing the information in the child's
electronic medical record (EMR).
For each EMR finding, click to specify if the finding is
consistent with nephrotic syndrome, acute
poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis, or hemolytic
uremic syndrome. Each finding may support more than
one disease process.
