NUR 336 PEDS EXAM MIDTERM
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WITH 100 REAL EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ NUR 336 PEDIATRICS
MIDTERM ARIZONA COLLEGE
(BRAND NEW!)
Where can you administer eyedrops if a client refuses to
open their eyes? - ANSWER>>>>-at the nasal corner
where the eyelids meet so that when the client opens their
eyes, the medication will go into the eye
Why are sterile drops and solution used for the ear? -
ANSWER>>>>-if eardrum ruptures, nonsterile drops or
solutions placed in the ear could cause serious infections
What should you do before instilling otic medications? -
ANSWER>>>>-gently remove any cerumen or drainage
blocking the outermost portion of the ear canal with a
cotton-tipped applicator or washcloth
,What can you do to prevent dizziness and nausea when
administering otic medications? - ANSWER>>>>-ensure
the medication is at room temperature
When instilling otic medication, how do you ensure it is
instilled in the right place? - ANSWER>>>>-by pulling the
pinna up and outward for adults and children older than 3
years old but back and down for children less than 3 years
Why is it important to wear gloves when applying topical or
patch medications? - ANSWER>>>>-to avoid receiving the
effect of the medication
What is an important step when applying nitroglycerin
ointment? - ANSWER>>>>-making sure you are
administering an accurate dose by measuring the amount (in
or cm)
transdermal medications produce which type of effect? -
ANSWER>>>>-systemic effect
, What is the diaphragm vs bell on a stethoscope used for? -
ANSWER>>>>-diaphragm is used for high-pitched sounds
(ex: heart, lung, and stomach sounds) and bell is used for
low-pitched sounds (ex: heart murmur)
List the components of a skin assessment. -
ANSWER>>>>-- inspect skin from head to toe for color,
hair distribution, and lesions
- palpate and inspect skin from head to toe for temperature,
texture, and moisture
- palpate and inspect the skin overall for turgor and edema
- assess skin integrity, surface characteristics, texture,
tenderness (and location, distribution, size, shape, and color
of lesions)
- inspect and palpate the nails for color, shape, thickness,
adhesion to the nail bed, lesions, clubbing, and capillary refill
clubbing may be an indicator for what? - ANSWER>>>>-
long-term oxygen deprivation
Expected capillary refill time? - ANSWER>>>>-2-3
seconds
2025 LATEST EXAM PREP GUIDE
WITH 100 REAL EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ NUR 336 PEDIATRICS
MIDTERM ARIZONA COLLEGE
(BRAND NEW!)
Where can you administer eyedrops if a client refuses to
open their eyes? - ANSWER>>>>-at the nasal corner
where the eyelids meet so that when the client opens their
eyes, the medication will go into the eye
Why are sterile drops and solution used for the ear? -
ANSWER>>>>-if eardrum ruptures, nonsterile drops or
solutions placed in the ear could cause serious infections
What should you do before instilling otic medications? -
ANSWER>>>>-gently remove any cerumen or drainage
blocking the outermost portion of the ear canal with a
cotton-tipped applicator or washcloth
,What can you do to prevent dizziness and nausea when
administering otic medications? - ANSWER>>>>-ensure
the medication is at room temperature
When instilling otic medication, how do you ensure it is
instilled in the right place? - ANSWER>>>>-by pulling the
pinna up and outward for adults and children older than 3
years old but back and down for children less than 3 years
Why is it important to wear gloves when applying topical or
patch medications? - ANSWER>>>>-to avoid receiving the
effect of the medication
What is an important step when applying nitroglycerin
ointment? - ANSWER>>>>-making sure you are
administering an accurate dose by measuring the amount (in
or cm)
transdermal medications produce which type of effect? -
ANSWER>>>>-systemic effect
, What is the diaphragm vs bell on a stethoscope used for? -
ANSWER>>>>-diaphragm is used for high-pitched sounds
(ex: heart, lung, and stomach sounds) and bell is used for
low-pitched sounds (ex: heart murmur)
List the components of a skin assessment. -
ANSWER>>>>-- inspect skin from head to toe for color,
hair distribution, and lesions
- palpate and inspect skin from head to toe for temperature,
texture, and moisture
- palpate and inspect the skin overall for turgor and edema
- assess skin integrity, surface characteristics, texture,
tenderness (and location, distribution, size, shape, and color
of lesions)
- inspect and palpate the nails for color, shape, thickness,
adhesion to the nail bed, lesions, clubbing, and capillary refill
clubbing may be an indicator for what? - ANSWER>>>>-
long-term oxygen deprivation
Expected capillary refill time? - ANSWER>>>>-2-3
seconds
