NUR 254 Exam 4:
Childbearing/Child-Caring Family
(Study Guide) Complete Questions
with Correct Detailed Answers |
100% Correct
Description
This NUR 254 Exam 4 Study Guide from Galen College of
Nursing focuses on Concepts of Nursing: The
Childbearing/Child-Caring Family, covering critical pediatric
conditions, nursing interventions, and family-centered care. Key
topics include hematology/oncology, neurological assessments,
pediatric emergencies, and nursing management.
Key Exam 4 Topics & Concepts
Hematology & Oncology: Care for leukemia patients (e.g.,
managing low WBC counts), sickle cell crisis (hydration, pain
management), and osteosarcoma symptoms.
Neurological & Growth Conditions: Monitoring for shunt
malfunction (increased intracranial pressure, headache,
vomiting), and early signs of cerebral palsy (poor head control).
Pediatric Acute Care: Assessing neuro status in suspected
meningitis, managing skeletal fractures (compartment
syndrome symptoms), and care for children in traction.
(Ultimate Guide for Yr. 2026/2027)
1
, Family-Centered Care: Therapeutic communication regarding
death/grief and providing discharge instructions for complex
conditions.
Quiz_________________?
Iron deficiency Anemia: Etiology/Diagnostics -
Answer
inadequate amount of iron, children 12-36 months at risk
Quiz_________________?
Iron deficiency Anemia: S/S -
Answer
-tachy
-can be underweight or overweight
Quiz_________________?
Iron deficiency Anemia: treatment -
Answer
2
, -Iron rich foods (green leafy), supplements, dietary
supplements, organ meats, rice cereal at 6 months,
Quiz_________________?
Iron deficiency Anemia: Teaching -
Answer
- No cow's milk until the baby is 1 years old
-NO iron supplements with milk, give on empty stomach acid
makes it absorb beer*
o Liquid supplement can stain teach, use straw or regular iron
supplement capsule/pill
o Black tarry green stools
o Keep away from children, never keep more than a month
supply at home
o Infants 30 mins before on empty, older child with something
citric for the acid*
o Dietary counseling
Quiz_________________?
Sickle Cell Anemia: Important* -
3
, Answer
Prevent Dehydration
Quiz_________________?
Sickle Cell Anemia: Etiology/Diagnostics -
Answer
-Hereditary, Autosomal recessive trait.
-Cells are sickle shaped. -Repetitive decrease in 02 cell walls
become rigid.
-Cells are getting jammed, causing an obstruction of RBC's,
resulting in PAIN.
-The normal HGB is replaced with abnormal HGB.
-Effects the spleen.
o Organ that's mostly effected is the spleen*
o Newborn Screening in the US
Quiz_________________?
Sickle Cell Anemia: S/S -
Answer
4
Childbearing/Child-Caring Family
(Study Guide) Complete Questions
with Correct Detailed Answers |
100% Correct
Description
This NUR 254 Exam 4 Study Guide from Galen College of
Nursing focuses on Concepts of Nursing: The
Childbearing/Child-Caring Family, covering critical pediatric
conditions, nursing interventions, and family-centered care. Key
topics include hematology/oncology, neurological assessments,
pediatric emergencies, and nursing management.
Key Exam 4 Topics & Concepts
Hematology & Oncology: Care for leukemia patients (e.g.,
managing low WBC counts), sickle cell crisis (hydration, pain
management), and osteosarcoma symptoms.
Neurological & Growth Conditions: Monitoring for shunt
malfunction (increased intracranial pressure, headache,
vomiting), and early signs of cerebral palsy (poor head control).
Pediatric Acute Care: Assessing neuro status in suspected
meningitis, managing skeletal fractures (compartment
syndrome symptoms), and care for children in traction.
(Ultimate Guide for Yr. 2026/2027)
1
, Family-Centered Care: Therapeutic communication regarding
death/grief and providing discharge instructions for complex
conditions.
Quiz_________________?
Iron deficiency Anemia: Etiology/Diagnostics -
Answer
inadequate amount of iron, children 12-36 months at risk
Quiz_________________?
Iron deficiency Anemia: S/S -
Answer
-tachy
-can be underweight or overweight
Quiz_________________?
Iron deficiency Anemia: treatment -
Answer
2
, -Iron rich foods (green leafy), supplements, dietary
supplements, organ meats, rice cereal at 6 months,
Quiz_________________?
Iron deficiency Anemia: Teaching -
Answer
- No cow's milk until the baby is 1 years old
-NO iron supplements with milk, give on empty stomach acid
makes it absorb beer*
o Liquid supplement can stain teach, use straw or regular iron
supplement capsule/pill
o Black tarry green stools
o Keep away from children, never keep more than a month
supply at home
o Infants 30 mins before on empty, older child with something
citric for the acid*
o Dietary counseling
Quiz_________________?
Sickle Cell Anemia: Important* -
3
, Answer
Prevent Dehydration
Quiz_________________?
Sickle Cell Anemia: Etiology/Diagnostics -
Answer
-Hereditary, Autosomal recessive trait.
-Cells are sickle shaped. -Repetitive decrease in 02 cell walls
become rigid.
-Cells are getting jammed, causing an obstruction of RBC's,
resulting in PAIN.
-The normal HGB is replaced with abnormal HGB.
-Effects the spleen.
o Organ that's mostly effected is the spleen*
o Newborn Screening in the US
Quiz_________________?
Sickle Cell Anemia: S/S -
Answer
4
