Pediatric Practice Questions Exam 2 & Answers 2024

Pediatric Practice Questions Exam 2 & Answers 2024 A nurse obtains a history from a breastfeeding mother with a small 3-month-old infant who has been vomiting. Which would give the nurse an indication that this infant has severe dehydration? A. The infant is having a seizure B. The pulse rate is slightly elevated C. Skin turgor is normal D. Mucous membranes are dry - ANSWER-A The nurse is caring for a child who has been diagnosed with extracellular fluid volume excess related to congestive heart failure. The child's parents ask the nurse what can be done to treat the condition. What is a correct response from the nurse? (Select all that apply) A. "Your child may be placed on medication to strengthen the heart." B. "Your child may be given a diuretic." C. "You child will be started on an IV drip of lactated ringers" D. "Your child will be given an oral rehydration solution" E. Your child will be given a bronchodilator" - ANSWER-A and B An 11-month-old child presents with a sodium level of 150 mmol/L. The nurse would expect which finding? A. Adequate fluid intake B. Child neglect or abuse C. Developmental delay D. Poor fluid intake - ANSWER-D The nurse is assessing an 11-year-old child admitted for status asthmaticus. The child's respiratory rate is 56 and the pulse is 112. Which can the nurse expect to find in the child's lab results?