PEDIATRIC NURSING PHARMACOLOGY. ALL EXAM
REVISION QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(ALREADY GRADED A+) (2024 UPDATE) 100% GUARANTEED
What two types of meds should never be crushed and why? - ANSWER- *enteric or protected
coating; could irritate the stomach; this type of tables is absorbed by small intestine
*Slow release- could be absorbed more rapidly.
If med must be crushed what type of food should never be used? - ANSWER- Honey in infants
due to botulism.
2 methods of restraining for infant or toddler receiving IM injection in vastus lateralis - ANSWER-
1. body of larger infant can be securely held between the nurse’s arm and body
2. swaddle baby leaving the part of the extremity out that is receiving the injection
List six meds that should be reviewed by 2 profession nurses before administration to infant/child
- ANSWER- *digoxin
*chemotherapeutic agents
*insulin
*epinephrine
*opoids
*sedatives
,According to Ericksons theory of development why would a toddler view hospitalization as a
punishment? - ANSWER- Ritualism the need to maintain sameness and reliability provides
sense of comfort. without ritu8als little opportunity to exert autonomy. consequently regression
and dependency occurs
Hearing test for newborn - ANSWER- OAE- Otoacoustive Emission measures intensity sound
from the cochlear hair cells in response to clicks from a probe placed in the ear canal
does not detect neural damage
Detects inner hearing loss
does not detect damage to cranial nerve
Parallel play - ANSWER- two toddlers playing side by side, no interaction or sharing
What to you give to a child who has taken too much tylenol - ANSWER- mico
Parenting Styles - ANSWER- Authoritarian
authoritative
permissive
indifferent
Authoritarian - ANSWER- High control, low warmth
Highly controlling/expect to be obeyed/little communication
permits little independence
,Child outcome:
no negotiation skills, no ability to direct and initiate own activities, frustrated in efforts to achieve
autonomy, girls passive, boys aggressive
authoritative - ANSWER- Moderately high control, high warmth
sets reasonable limits on behavior
accepts and encourages growing autonomy
open communication
flexible rules
Child outcome: willingly excepts restriction, more self-reliant, self-controlled, socially competent,
better school performance
permissive - ANSWER- Low control, Low warmth
no limit setting
lacks affection for child ; focused on stress in own life
may show hostility toward or neglect of the child
Child outcome: may become rebellious, aggressive, socially inept, impulsive, may be creative,
active, outgoing
Guidelines for acceptable behavior in children - ANSWER- *set realistic expectations based
on child's age
consistently enforce the expected directions and behaviors
, *focus on promoting appropriate and desirable behavior in child
model behavior
review expected behavior for special situations
help distinguish between inside and outside voice
Praise or reward child
*Tell child of inappropriate behavior as soon as it begins
*when reprimanding, focus on behavior rather that the child
*be alert for when situations arise that may led to misbehaving (tired, hungry)
*friendly reminders to help child gain self control
Cephalocaudal development - ANSWER- development that proceeds from the head toward the
feet
Proximodistal developemtn - ANSWER- development that proceed from the center of the body
outward extremities
Developmental Age groups - ANSWER- Infancy- birth to 12 months
high level of care in daily activities
Toddlerhood- 1-3 years. increased motor ability and independent behavior
Preschool- 3-6 years. the preschooler refinees gross and fine motor ability and language skills and
often participates in a preschool learning program
REVISION QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(ALREADY GRADED A+) (2024 UPDATE) 100% GUARANTEED
What two types of meds should never be crushed and why? - ANSWER- *enteric or protected
coating; could irritate the stomach; this type of tables is absorbed by small intestine
*Slow release- could be absorbed more rapidly.
If med must be crushed what type of food should never be used? - ANSWER- Honey in infants
due to botulism.
2 methods of restraining for infant or toddler receiving IM injection in vastus lateralis - ANSWER-
1. body of larger infant can be securely held between the nurse’s arm and body
2. swaddle baby leaving the part of the extremity out that is receiving the injection
List six meds that should be reviewed by 2 profession nurses before administration to infant/child
- ANSWER- *digoxin
*chemotherapeutic agents
*insulin
*epinephrine
*opoids
*sedatives
,According to Ericksons theory of development why would a toddler view hospitalization as a
punishment? - ANSWER- Ritualism the need to maintain sameness and reliability provides
sense of comfort. without ritu8als little opportunity to exert autonomy. consequently regression
and dependency occurs
Hearing test for newborn - ANSWER- OAE- Otoacoustive Emission measures intensity sound
from the cochlear hair cells in response to clicks from a probe placed in the ear canal
does not detect neural damage
Detects inner hearing loss
does not detect damage to cranial nerve
Parallel play - ANSWER- two toddlers playing side by side, no interaction or sharing
What to you give to a child who has taken too much tylenol - ANSWER- mico
Parenting Styles - ANSWER- Authoritarian
authoritative
permissive
indifferent
Authoritarian - ANSWER- High control, low warmth
Highly controlling/expect to be obeyed/little communication
permits little independence
,Child outcome:
no negotiation skills, no ability to direct and initiate own activities, frustrated in efforts to achieve
autonomy, girls passive, boys aggressive
authoritative - ANSWER- Moderately high control, high warmth
sets reasonable limits on behavior
accepts and encourages growing autonomy
open communication
flexible rules
Child outcome: willingly excepts restriction, more self-reliant, self-controlled, socially competent,
better school performance
permissive - ANSWER- Low control, Low warmth
no limit setting
lacks affection for child ; focused on stress in own life
may show hostility toward or neglect of the child
Child outcome: may become rebellious, aggressive, socially inept, impulsive, may be creative,
active, outgoing
Guidelines for acceptable behavior in children - ANSWER- *set realistic expectations based
on child's age
consistently enforce the expected directions and behaviors
, *focus on promoting appropriate and desirable behavior in child
model behavior
review expected behavior for special situations
help distinguish between inside and outside voice
Praise or reward child
*Tell child of inappropriate behavior as soon as it begins
*when reprimanding, focus on behavior rather that the child
*be alert for when situations arise that may led to misbehaving (tired, hungry)
*friendly reminders to help child gain self control
Cephalocaudal development - ANSWER- development that proceeds from the head toward the
feet
Proximodistal developemtn - ANSWER- development that proceed from the center of the body
outward extremities
Developmental Age groups - ANSWER- Infancy- birth to 12 months
high level of care in daily activities
Toddlerhood- 1-3 years. increased motor ability and independent behavior
Preschool- 3-6 years. the preschooler refinees gross and fine motor ability and language skills and
often participates in a preschool learning program
