NURS 328 Final Exam
Comprehensive Questions with
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Which of the following manifestations can the nurse expect to assess in an infant that may be
experiencing digoxin toxicity?
a. Bradycardia and nausea
b. Anorexia and tachycardia
c. Vomiting and arrhythmias
d. Dizziness and hypertension - Answer: c. Vomiting and arrhythmias
Which strategy is appropriate when feeding the infant with heart failure?
a. Continue the feeding until a sufficient amount of formula is taken
b. Limit feeding time to no more than 30 minutes
c. Always bottle feed every 4 hours
d. Feed larger volumes of concentrated formula less frequently - Answer: b. Limit feeding time
to no more than 30 minutes
Which medication should be avoided by children with Idiopathic thrombocytopenia?
a. Acetaminophen
, b. Codeine
c. Morphine
d. ASA - Answer: d. ASA
The nurse is admitting a child who has been diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. What is the most
serious complication that the nurse should assess for?
a. Cardiac valvular disease
b. Cardiomyopathy
c. Coronary aneurysm
d. Rheumatic fever - Answer: c. Coronary aneurysm
When planning a client education program for sickle cell disease, the nurse should include such
topics as:
a. Proper hand washing and infection avoidance
b. High iron, high protein diet
c. Fluid restriction to one quart/day
d. Aerobic exercise to increase oxygenation - Answer: a. Proper hand washing and infection
avoidance
What is an expected assessment finding in a child with coarctation of the aorta?
a. Orthostatic hypotension
b. Systolic hypertension in the lower extremities
c. Blood pressure high on the left side of the body
Comprehensive Questions with
Verified Answers Graded A+
Which of the following manifestations can the nurse expect to assess in an infant that may be
experiencing digoxin toxicity?
a. Bradycardia and nausea
b. Anorexia and tachycardia
c. Vomiting and arrhythmias
d. Dizziness and hypertension - Answer: c. Vomiting and arrhythmias
Which strategy is appropriate when feeding the infant with heart failure?
a. Continue the feeding until a sufficient amount of formula is taken
b. Limit feeding time to no more than 30 minutes
c. Always bottle feed every 4 hours
d. Feed larger volumes of concentrated formula less frequently - Answer: b. Limit feeding time
to no more than 30 minutes
Which medication should be avoided by children with Idiopathic thrombocytopenia?
a. Acetaminophen
, b. Codeine
c. Morphine
d. ASA - Answer: d. ASA
The nurse is admitting a child who has been diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. What is the most
serious complication that the nurse should assess for?
a. Cardiac valvular disease
b. Cardiomyopathy
c. Coronary aneurysm
d. Rheumatic fever - Answer: c. Coronary aneurysm
When planning a client education program for sickle cell disease, the nurse should include such
topics as:
a. Proper hand washing and infection avoidance
b. High iron, high protein diet
c. Fluid restriction to one quart/day
d. Aerobic exercise to increase oxygenation - Answer: a. Proper hand washing and infection
avoidance
What is an expected assessment finding in a child with coarctation of the aorta?
a. Orthostatic hypotension
b. Systolic hypertension in the lower extremities
c. Blood pressure high on the left side of the body
