Capstone Nursing Care of Children Questions and Answers Already Passed

Capstone Nursing Care of Children Questions and Answers Already Passed parent teaching about post-seizure management Reposition child's head AFTER seizure if it is hyperextended. Record length and characteristics of the child's postictal period following a seizure. Administer rectal diazepam if seizure lasts MORE THAN 5 minutes. Call EMS if pupils inequal after seizure bc could indicate increased ICP 3 y/o developmental uses primarily two word phrases (noun+verb) 5 yo draw stick figure with 7-9 parts 5 yo name 4+ colors 4 & 5 yo throw and catch a ball reye syndrome causes fatty changes in liver and affects brain s/sx: changes in mental status and elevated serum ammonia levels. can cause prolonged bleeding times and may need vit K shot. assoc. c salicylate use s/sx of air embolism sharp chest pain, anxiety, sudden dyspnea, nursing interventions for s/sx of air embolism stop infusion, notify provider, place O2, get vitals, stay with child until help arrives urticaria rash (usually itchy), sign of allergic rxn pruritus itching strabismus lazy eye, s/sx movement of the uncovered eye during a cover test pincer gasp 8 mos roll from belly to back by 5 mos fear of strangers 6-8 mos methylphenidate ADHD. teach parent to inform teacher so teacher can look for adverse effects and provide feedback of effectiveness withhold MMR hx anaphylaxis from vacc, severelt immunocompromised, chemo, HIV, (recieveing prednisone for nephrotic syndrome bc p. is corticosteroid & acts as immunosuppressant) teaching for mom breastfeeding 3-day old infant check-up in 72 hours for hydration status and weight loss eval infants sleep 16-19 hrs first 4 weeks 10% weight loss in 4 days expected in breastfed infant hypersensitivity is s/sx rabies during excitement phase incontinence in potty trained toddler sign of UTI