INTRODUCTORY MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC
NURSING COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH
SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉ A nurse is administering a bolus nasogastric (NG) feeding to a
child who begins gasping, coughing, and developing cyanosis. What
is the first action that the nurse should take after this observation?
Answer: Stop the feeding and withdraw the tube.
◉ A nursing student is learning how to insert and administer enteral
feedings through a nasogastric (NG) tube. The student identifies the
best way to check placement before each feeding as which of the
following?
Answer: Aspirating stomach contents and checking pH
◉ The nurse is preparing to administer a tube feeding to a child.
Which action is correct for the nurse to include in the safe
completion of the procedure?
Answer: The nurse should measure and replace the residual
stomach contents.
◉ Parents asks the nurse why their premature infant is receiving a
feeding through the mouth rather than the nose. What is the best
explanation by the nurse?
, Answer: Newborns are obligate nose breathers so nasogastric may
obstruct their breathing.
◉ Following the repair of a cleft palate, the nurse places an 18-
month-old child in restraints. The caregivers are with the child and
will stay in the room at all times. Which type of restraints would the
nurse most likely use for this child?
Answer: Elbow restraint
◉ A 7-year-old boy has been admitted to the hospital with a
diagnosis of fever of unknown origin. He has numerous tests
ordered for diagnosis. When preparing him for the blood tests
ordered, the best explanation would be:
Answer: "The doctor needs to look at your blood to see why you are
sick; it will hurt for a second."
◉ A nurse is caring for a 14-year-old with a gastrostomy tube. The
girl has skin breakdown and irritation at the insertion site. What
would be the most appropriate method to clean and secure the
gastrostomy tube?
Answer: If any drainage is present, use a presplit 2 × 2 and place it
loosely around the site.
NURSING COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH
SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉ A nurse is administering a bolus nasogastric (NG) feeding to a
child who begins gasping, coughing, and developing cyanosis. What
is the first action that the nurse should take after this observation?
Answer: Stop the feeding and withdraw the tube.
◉ A nursing student is learning how to insert and administer enteral
feedings through a nasogastric (NG) tube. The student identifies the
best way to check placement before each feeding as which of the
following?
Answer: Aspirating stomach contents and checking pH
◉ The nurse is preparing to administer a tube feeding to a child.
Which action is correct for the nurse to include in the safe
completion of the procedure?
Answer: The nurse should measure and replace the residual
stomach contents.
◉ Parents asks the nurse why their premature infant is receiving a
feeding through the mouth rather than the nose. What is the best
explanation by the nurse?
, Answer: Newborns are obligate nose breathers so nasogastric may
obstruct their breathing.
◉ Following the repair of a cleft palate, the nurse places an 18-
month-old child in restraints. The caregivers are with the child and
will stay in the room at all times. Which type of restraints would the
nurse most likely use for this child?
Answer: Elbow restraint
◉ A 7-year-old boy has been admitted to the hospital with a
diagnosis of fever of unknown origin. He has numerous tests
ordered for diagnosis. When preparing him for the blood tests
ordered, the best explanation would be:
Answer: "The doctor needs to look at your blood to see why you are
sick; it will hurt for a second."
◉ A nurse is caring for a 14-year-old with a gastrostomy tube. The
girl has skin breakdown and irritation at the insertion site. What
would be the most appropriate method to clean and secure the
gastrostomy tube?
Answer: If any drainage is present, use a presplit 2 × 2 and place it
loosely around the site.
