Essentials of Pediatric Nursing

A 26-year-old primigravida has brought her doula to the birthing center for support during her labor and birth. The doula has been helping her through the past 16 hours of labor. The laboring woman is now 6 cm. dilated. She continues to report severe pain in her back with each contraction. The client finds it comforting when her doula uses the ball of her hand to put counterpressure on her lower back. What is the likely cause of the woman's back pain? - ANS occiput posterior position ...

A woman with a long history of controlled asthma has just had her first antenatal visit for her fourth child. She is late for a meeting and says she knows what to do. What is the best action the nurse can take? - ANS Acknowledge her need to leave but ask her to demonstrate the use of her inhaler and her peak flow meter before she goes; make any necessary corrections to her technique. Remind her to take her regular medications. Management of asthma during pregnancy is very important;...

A woman who gave birth to her infant 1 week ago calls the clinic to report pain with urination and increased frequency. What response should the nurse prioritize? - ANS "After birth it is easier to develop an infection in the urinary system; we need to see you today." Explanation: The urinary system is more susceptible to infection during the postpartum period. The woman needs to be checked to rule out a urinary infection. The other responses are incorrect because they do not ackn...

Fetal circulation differs from the circulatory path of the newborn infant. In utero the fetus has a hole connecting the right and left atria of the heart. This allows oxygenated blood to quickly pass to the major organs of the body. What is this hole called? - ANS Foramen ovale Explanation: The foramen ovale is a hole that connects the right and left atria so the majority of oxygenated blood can quickly pass into the left side of the fetal heart, go to the brain, and move to the rest o...

Amanda is about 16 weeks pregnant and is concerned because she feels her "abdomen" contracting. She calls the primary care provider's office and speaks to the nurse. What is the nurse's most appropriate response to Amanda's concern? - ANS "What you are feeling are called Braxton Hicks contractions. They are considered practice contractions during pregnancy." Braxton Hicks contractions are the painless, intermittent, "practice" contractions of pregnancy. A woman tells the...

When should a cleft lip be corrected? - ANS 2-3 months When should the Cleft palate be corrected ? - ANS 6-9 months Rule of 10's for cleft repair - ANS 10 weeks 10pounds 10 haemoglobin hypertrophic pyloric stenosis - ANS a defect in the relaxation of the pyloric sphincter that leads to the enlargement of the pyloric muscles and closure of the pyloric sphincter hypertrophic pyloric stenosis treatment - ANS Treatment i...

A nurse educator is conducting a class on intimate partner violence for a group of new graduate nurses during orientation. Which statement by the educator best reflects current practice regarding these problems in women's health? - ANS "The nurse should screen for these problems at every client encounter." Explanation: Both child and intimate partner violence is increasing in incidence. Families are more mobile than in the past. Screening for child abuse (child maltreatment) or...

4. The nurse is conducting a physical examination of a child with suspected Crohn disease. Which finding would be the most suspicious of Crohn disease? A) Normal growth patterns B) Perianal skin tags or fissures C) Poor growth patterns D) Abdominal tenderness - ANS Ans: B Feedback: Perianal skin tags and/or fissures are highly suspicious of Crohn disease. Poor growth patterns and abdominal tenderness are common to Crohn disease but are also seen with many other conditions. Nor...

Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 4th Edition by Kyle Carman Test Bank; offers a concise and comprehensive resource for nursing students to assess their understanding and knowledge of pediatric care. It contains a collection of exam-style questions designed to reinforce key concepts and aid in exam preparation , Test Bank for Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 4th Edition , Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 4th Edition by Kyle Carman Test Bank | ALL CHAPTER 1 - 29 | TEST BANK | COMPLETE GUIDE A+

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