NR328 - Pediatric Populations questions with
correct answers
The nurse is caring for a client receiving opioid medication for the treatment of postoperative pain. For which common side effects should the nurse observe? - Answer Common - Constipation, Nausea, Respiratory depression
Unexpected -
Diarrhea, Disorientation, Vomiting
The nurse is assessing the abdomen of a preschooler admitted for lower right quadrant pain. Which question or statement is the most correct for assessing the child's pain? - Answer "Choose the face that shows how you feel now."
The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular (IM) injection to a 4-year-
old and asks the caregiver to assist by blowing bubbles for the child while the nurse gives the injection. Which type of non-pharmacological pain management is this demonstrating? - Answer Distraction
A caregiver expresses concern to the nurse that her 18-month-old child might have an ear infection. Which of the following clinical manifestations might alert the nurse that the child is in pain? Select all that apply. - Answer The child clings to the caregiver
The child is crying nonstop
The child expresses "ouchie" in the ear
The child is pulling on the ear
correct answers
The nurse is caring for a client receiving opioid medication for the treatment of postoperative pain. For which common side effects should the nurse observe? - Answer Common - Constipation, Nausea, Respiratory depression
Unexpected -
Diarrhea, Disorientation, Vomiting
The nurse is assessing the abdomen of a preschooler admitted for lower right quadrant pain. Which question or statement is the most correct for assessing the child's pain? - Answer "Choose the face that shows how you feel now."
The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular (IM) injection to a 4-year-
old and asks the caregiver to assist by blowing bubbles for the child while the nurse gives the injection. Which type of non-pharmacological pain management is this demonstrating? - Answer Distraction
A caregiver expresses concern to the nurse that her 18-month-old child might have an ear infection. Which of the following clinical manifestations might alert the nurse that the child is in pain? Select all that apply. - Answer The child clings to the caregiver
The child is crying nonstop
The child expresses "ouchie" in the ear
The child is pulling on the ear
