Pediatric nursing Exam 1 review Exam Questions and Verified
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,sucking and rooting reflex
birth to 4 months
Palmar grasp
birth to 6 months
plantar grasp
birth to 8 months or walking
Tonic neck reflex
birth to 3-4 months
Babinski reflex
birth to 1 year or walking
At what age can a child not be in a rear-facing carseat?
1 year or 20 pounds
,what is a normal hemoglobin level for a teenager?
12-16g/dL
What is a normal hematocrit for a teenager?
males 37-49%
females 36-46%
List some appropriate toys for an infant
rattles, mobiles, teething toys, nesting toys, colorful and flashing non-choking toys
that make noise
List some appropriate toys for a toddler
push/pull toys, picture books, games with balls or bean bags, stacking blocks
Appropriate reasons to not given a vaccination
hx of anaphylaxis to any vaccine containing the same substance
Allergies to the contents of the vaccine
Moderate or severe illness with or without symptoms (the flu or a cold are NOT
contraindications)
immunocompromised individuals should not get attenuated vaccinations
Clinical manifestations of rotavirus
fever and vomiting for 2
days watery diarrhea for 5-
7 days
, Signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity (ingestion or chf management)
bradycardi
a
dysrhythmia
nausea/vomiting
anorexia
yellow/green vision
Recommended vaccine for healthy newborn
Hep B
Recommended vaccinations at 2 months
Hep B, Rotavirus, DTap, Hib, PCV, IPV
Recommended immunizations at 4 months
Rotavirus, DTap, Hib, PCV, IPV
Recommended vaccinations at 6 months
Hep B, Rotavirus, DTap PCV, IPV
Recommended vaccinations at 12-15 months
Hib, PCV, IPV, MMR, Varicella
Recommended vaccinations at 12-23 months
Hep A, given in 2 doses at least 6 months apart