What guided imaginary technique should be used for and EARLY SCHOOL AGE child who experiences
mild discomfort after mild analgesic? - answer-encourage the child to focus on a recent pleasurable
exprience
What should the nurse teach to a patient with idiopathic juvenile arthritis? - answer-1. encourage child
to participate in physical activities
2. encourage 30-60 mins of quiet play instead of napping
3. moist heat compress to affected joints or long bath in the morning
4. maintain healthy weight to decreases pressure on joint
What cardiac defect does the nurses suspect if patient has cyanosis? - answer-transposition of the great
arteries
What is a tracheoesophageal fistula? - answer--abnormal connection b/w trachea and esophagus --->
results from failure in separation of esophagus and trachea during embyogenesis.
-newborns have difficulty feeding, food gets into respiratorty tract-causes severe respiratory problems.
-air may get into digestive tract, surgery is needed to correct condition
NA for tracheoesophageal fistula? - answer-1. perform frequent oropharyngeal suctioning
2. position infant supine on an inclined plane with head elevated
3. maintain patient on NPO
tinea capitis - answer-ringworm of the scalp
What medication should be given to treat tinea capitis? - answer--shampoo made of 2% ketoconazole or
1% selenium sulfide . - leave it on the child's scalp for 5 to 10 minutes prior to rinsing
What medication should be given to treat herpes simplex virus type or tinea pedis? - answer-aluminum
acetate solution compresses for the treatment of lesions
, What is the priority assessment for an adolescent who is receiving fentanyl via epidural? - answer-
oxygen saturation and respirations
When assessing a 6 month old who is disinterested in a brightly colored mobile what test should a nurse
complete? - answer-move a brightly colored toy from side to side in front of infant face
A nurse should expect a 4 year old to be able to do what? - answer-1. hop on one foot
2. use scissors to cut shapes
3. draw stick figures
4. fasten buttons on shirt
5. lace up shoes
By what age should a child be able to tie their shoes? - answer-5 year old
By what age should a child be able to cut their meat? - answer-7 year old
A nurse should expect a 5 year old to be able to do what? - answer-name days of the week
A nurse should expect a 3 year old to be able to do what? - answer-1. build a tower of 9-10 blocks
2. ride tricycle
A nurse should expect a 6 year old to be able to do what? - answer-recognize left and right
What findings in a pt with laryngotracheobronchitis would indicate impending airway obstruction? -
answer-1. tachycardia
2. tachypnea
3. increased restlessness
4. nasal flaring
5. intercostal retractions