N332 Exam 4 Questions With 100%
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what is commonly evaluated in children with febrile seizures? (1) - ANSWER
sepsis evaluation
tx of febrile seizures? (3) - ANSWER adequate fever control - cool clothes,
Tylenol, Motrin
seizure meds if seizures continue
phenobarbital or diazepam used for second febrile seizure
what to document for seizures? (5) - ANSWER when seizure began
order of events
associated symptoms - apnea, mouth deviation, loss of bladder/bowel
control
,LOC
s/s when seizures stop
general interventions for seizures (5) - ANSWER protect from injury
keep pt warm
provide time for recovery
reassure & provide support
document assessment + report findings
diagnostics for seizures (4) - ANSWER lumber puncture (febrile seizure)
EEG
electrolytes
MRI
,meds for seizures (3) - ANSWER phenytoin
phenobarbital
valproic acid
education for seizures (1) - ANSWER teach parents about Diastat - given
rectally if child starts having a seizure
what can meningitis be caused by? (5) - ANSWER streptococcus pneumoniae
neisseria meningitidis
beta-hemolytic streptococci (group B strep) in infants 2 months or younger
listeria monocytogenes in children 2-17 years
E. coli - rare after infancy
transmission of bacterial meningitis (3) - ANSWER droplet infection
(nasopharyngeal secretions)
extension of other bacterial infection thru vascular dissemination
, organisms then spread thru CSF
increased risk of bacterial meningitis transmission (2) - ANSWER increased
risk with the number of contacts
during late winter and early spring
meningitis assessment findings: newborn (4) - ANSWER poor muscle tone
(floppy)
weak cry
poor feeding
bulging fontanels (late sign)
meningitis assessment findings: 2 months - 2 years (4) - ANSWER seizures
high pitched cry
fever
Correct Answers Latest Versions 2025
GRADED A+
what is commonly evaluated in children with febrile seizures? (1) - ANSWER
sepsis evaluation
tx of febrile seizures? (3) - ANSWER adequate fever control - cool clothes,
Tylenol, Motrin
seizure meds if seizures continue
phenobarbital or diazepam used for second febrile seizure
what to document for seizures? (5) - ANSWER when seizure began
order of events
associated symptoms - apnea, mouth deviation, loss of bladder/bowel
control
,LOC
s/s when seizures stop
general interventions for seizures (5) - ANSWER protect from injury
keep pt warm
provide time for recovery
reassure & provide support
document assessment + report findings
diagnostics for seizures (4) - ANSWER lumber puncture (febrile seizure)
EEG
electrolytes
MRI
,meds for seizures (3) - ANSWER phenytoin
phenobarbital
valproic acid
education for seizures (1) - ANSWER teach parents about Diastat - given
rectally if child starts having a seizure
what can meningitis be caused by? (5) - ANSWER streptococcus pneumoniae
neisseria meningitidis
beta-hemolytic streptococci (group B strep) in infants 2 months or younger
listeria monocytogenes in children 2-17 years
E. coli - rare after infancy
transmission of bacterial meningitis (3) - ANSWER droplet infection
(nasopharyngeal secretions)
extension of other bacterial infection thru vascular dissemination
, organisms then spread thru CSF
increased risk of bacterial meningitis transmission (2) - ANSWER increased
risk with the number of contacts
during late winter and early spring
meningitis assessment findings: newborn (4) - ANSWER poor muscle tone
(floppy)
weak cry
poor feeding
bulging fontanels (late sign)
meningitis assessment findings: 2 months - 2 years (4) - ANSWER seizures
high pitched cry
fever
