NACE Care of the Child Real Exam TESTBANK ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR

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NACE Care of the Child Real Exam TESTBANK
ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR

QUESTION: A nurse is teaching the parents of a 4-month-old infant who has gastroesophageal

reflux. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the

teaching?




A. I will add 1 teaspoon of rice cereal per ounce to my baby's formula.


B. I will place my baby on her side when sleeping.


C. I will decrease the number of feedings my baby receives per day.


D. I will give my baby loperamide with each feeding. - ANSWER-I will add 1 teaspoon of rice

cereal per ounce to my baby's formula




QUESTION: A nurse is caring for a child who has suspected nephrotic syndrome. Which of the

following laboratory values should the nurse expect?




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A. Platelets 120,000/mm3


B. Serum sodium 160 mEq/L


C. Hgb 9 g/dL


D. Serum cholesterol 700 mg/dL - ANSWER-Serum cholesterol 700mg/dL




QUESTION: A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 240mg PO daily to a child who

has a temperature of 38.9 C (102 F). The amount available is acetaminophen oral solution

160mg/5ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose? - ANSWER-7.5 ml




QUESTION: A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who has intussusception. Which of the

following actions should the nurse take?




a. Prepare to administer High-dose steroids


b. Give the child magnesium hydroxie PO


c. Prepare the child for a barium enema


d. Inform the patients that the child will need a colostomy - ANSWER-Prepare the child for a

barium enema




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QUESTION: A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has glomerulonephritis. The child has

decreased urinary output, a blood pressure of 160/78 mmHg, and is receiving hydralazine.

Which of the following lunch choices should the nurse recommend?




A. 1 hot dog, 22 potato chips, and 120 mL of orange juice


B. 1 sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and 4 slices of bacon; a small apple; and 240 mL of milk


C. 3 oz grilled chick, 1 cup of pear slices, and 120 mL of apple juice


D. 1 cup of cottage cheese, a small banana, and 240 mL of soda - ANSWER-3 oz grilled chicken,

1 cup of pear slices, and 120 ml (4oz) of apple juice




QUESTION: A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has rheumatic fever. Which of the

following statements by a parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?




A. My child may take aspirin for his joint pain.


B. My child will need a blood transfusion prior to discharge.


C. I will need to wear a gown when I'm in my child's room.




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D. I will apply lotion to my child's peeling hands. - ANSWER-My child may take aspirin for his

joint pain




QUESTION: A nurse at a clinic is preparing to administer immunizations to a 5-year-old child.

Which of the following immunizations should the nurse plan to give?




A. Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP)


B. Pneumococcal (PCV)


C. Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib)


D. Hepatitis B (Hep B) - ANSWER-Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP)




QUESTION: A nurse is caring for a child who has cystic fibrosis and a pulmonary infection. Which

of the following finding sis the nurse's priority?




A. Blood streaking of the sputum


B. Dry mucous membranes


C. Constipation



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