A child comes to the clinic for follow-up after discharge from the hospital with a
diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis. He states he is excited about returning to school
and rejoining his cross-country team with his friends. His father states he wants his son
to stay home and do more sedentary activities to prevent any more health problems.
What is the best response of the nurse?
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Review with the child and father the goal of normal growth and
development with healthy activity. Encourage the son to accept
responsibility for monitoring and self-care. Review with the son and father
blood sugar levels and trends, dietary patterns, and timing of insulin
administration in relation to exercise. Review the need for blood glucose
testing before, during, and after exercise. Discuss the need for the child to
carry glucagon tablets in his backpack and the need for the coach to be
aware of the child's condition.
,How does the pediatric skeletal system differ from that of the adult? Select all that
apply.
a)Lower mineral content
b)Greater strength
c)Open epiphyses
d)Mostly cartilage
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a)Lower mineral content
b)Greater strength
c)Open epiphyses
The child's skeletal system has less mineral content, greater porosity, open
epiphyses, greater bone strength, and a thicker periosteum.
The pediatric nurse reminds a group of parents that children differ from adults in what
way(s)? Select all that apply.
a)Less mature organ systems
b)Continuously changing growth and development pattern
c)Higher metabolic rate
d)More fluid reserves
e)Greater surface area in relation to their weight
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a)Less mature organ systems
b)Continuously changing growth and development pattern
c)Higher metabolic rate
e)Greater surface area in relation to their weight
,How many erupted teeth would a nurse expect to see in a healthy 8mo?
a)2
b)4
c)6
d)8
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a)2
To assess the number of teeth a child under age 2 years is expected to
have, use the following formula: Age in months − 6. For example, 8 − 6 = 2.
The nurse performing a neurovascular check on a limb in traction would report and
document which finding(s) as indicative of altered circulation? Select all that apply.
Pulse is equal to uncasted limb.
Capillary refill is 5 seconds.
Patient is aware of touch and warm and cold application.
Limb is cool to the touch.
Distal limb can flex and extend.
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Capillary refill is 5 seconds.
Limb is cool to the touch.
What are the best foods for a nurse to recommend for a 2-year-old child diagnosed
with mild constipation?
, a)Wheat crackers and apples
b)Bananas and bran muffins
c)Shredded wheat and cooked prunes
d)Rice and black beans
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c)Shredded wheat and cooked prunes
To facilitate digestion and absorption of nutrients, the nurse teaches the child with
cystic fibrosis that she needs to take:
fat-soluble vitamins
salt supplements.
pancreatic enzymes.
water-soluble minerals.
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pancreatic enzymes.
When feeding a child with pyloric stenosis, what interventions will the nurse perform?
Select all that apply.
a)place child on the L side
b)Give the feeding slowly.
c)Burp the infant before and during feeding.
d)Refeed if the infant vomits.
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diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis. He states he is excited about returning to school
and rejoining his cross-country team with his friends. His father states he wants his son
to stay home and do more sedentary activities to prevent any more health problems.
What is the best response of the nurse?
Give this one a try later!
Review with the child and father the goal of normal growth and
development with healthy activity. Encourage the son to accept
responsibility for monitoring and self-care. Review with the son and father
blood sugar levels and trends, dietary patterns, and timing of insulin
administration in relation to exercise. Review the need for blood glucose
testing before, during, and after exercise. Discuss the need for the child to
carry glucagon tablets in his backpack and the need for the coach to be
aware of the child's condition.
,How does the pediatric skeletal system differ from that of the adult? Select all that
apply.
a)Lower mineral content
b)Greater strength
c)Open epiphyses
d)Mostly cartilage
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a)Lower mineral content
b)Greater strength
c)Open epiphyses
The child's skeletal system has less mineral content, greater porosity, open
epiphyses, greater bone strength, and a thicker periosteum.
The pediatric nurse reminds a group of parents that children differ from adults in what
way(s)? Select all that apply.
a)Less mature organ systems
b)Continuously changing growth and development pattern
c)Higher metabolic rate
d)More fluid reserves
e)Greater surface area in relation to their weight
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a)Less mature organ systems
b)Continuously changing growth and development pattern
c)Higher metabolic rate
e)Greater surface area in relation to their weight
,How many erupted teeth would a nurse expect to see in a healthy 8mo?
a)2
b)4
c)6
d)8
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a)2
To assess the number of teeth a child under age 2 years is expected to
have, use the following formula: Age in months − 6. For example, 8 − 6 = 2.
The nurse performing a neurovascular check on a limb in traction would report and
document which finding(s) as indicative of altered circulation? Select all that apply.
Pulse is equal to uncasted limb.
Capillary refill is 5 seconds.
Patient is aware of touch and warm and cold application.
Limb is cool to the touch.
Distal limb can flex and extend.
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Capillary refill is 5 seconds.
Limb is cool to the touch.
What are the best foods for a nurse to recommend for a 2-year-old child diagnosed
with mild constipation?
, a)Wheat crackers and apples
b)Bananas and bran muffins
c)Shredded wheat and cooked prunes
d)Rice and black beans
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c)Shredded wheat and cooked prunes
To facilitate digestion and absorption of nutrients, the nurse teaches the child with
cystic fibrosis that she needs to take:
fat-soluble vitamins
salt supplements.
pancreatic enzymes.
water-soluble minerals.
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pancreatic enzymes.
When feeding a child with pyloric stenosis, what interventions will the nurse perform?
Select all that apply.
a)place child on the L side
b)Give the feeding slowly.
c)Burp the infant before and during feeding.
d)Refeed if the infant vomits.
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