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, While in the playroom of a pediatric unit the nurse sees It is a typical expression of toddlers' social development. As part of the
several toddlers seated at a table trying to copy the same socialization process, toddlers enjoy playing beside other children (parallel play).
picture from a book. They are not talking to each other or
sharing their crayons. What does the nurse conclude
about this behavioral interaction?
A nurse is obtaining a health history from the mother of a Steatorrhea (fatty, foul-smelling, frothy, bulky stools) occurs with celiac disease
15-month-old toddler with celiac disease. The nurse because of an intolerance to gluten; toxic substances, which can damage the
expects the mother to indicate what about her toddler? intestinal mucosal cells, accumulate and cause diarrhea.
What is the priority nursing care in the immediate Checking the toddler's peripheral circulation. Priority nursing care for any cast
postoperative period for a toddler with a newly applied application includes checking the color and temperature of the area surrounding
hip spica cast? the cast to ensure that the cast is not too tight. A tight cast compresses arteries
and veins, thereby impairing circulation.
The parent of a 2-year-old calls a nurse who is a neighbor "Call the Poison Control Center."
and reports that the child just ate several multivitamins The Poison Control Center will provide the best guidance for treatment of excess
with iron. What should the nurse say to the parent? ingestion of a substance; enemas, lavage, or chelation therapy with deferoxamine
(Desferal), a heavy metal antagonist, may be recommended, depending on the
amount ingested and the child's age and response.
A nurse in the daycare center is teaching several aides Parallel: Toddlers play independently but beside other children; they are aware of
about the play behavior of 2-year-old toddlers. What is the other children, often grabbing toys from them, but do not socially interact
this type of play called? with them.
Elbow restraints are prescribed for an 18-month-old The suture lines in the mouth must be protected. Because the toddler uses the
toddler who just had surgery for a cleft palate. The nurse mouth to explore the environment, elbow restraints are needed to keep the child
explains to the parents that the restraints are used to from placing fingers or objects in the mouth.
keep the child from doing what?
During which health maintenance visit for a toddler-age 18mos
client should the nurse assess the ability to throw a ball
overhand without losing balance?
While obtaining the health history of a 15-month-old White spots in the mouth (Koplik spots) and the rash, combined with increased
toddler, the child of a migrant worker, a nurse learns that mucus secretions (coryza), are indicative of measles (rubeola).
the infant recently had a fever, runny nose, cough, and
white spots in the mouth lasting 3 days. A rash started on
the face and spread to the whole body. What
communicable disease does the nurse suspect the infant
suffered from?
PEDIATRIC EXAM PREP |
COMPREHENSIVE CHILD HEALTH
NURSING STUDY GUIDE 2026 | GRADED
A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified
Exam Prep and Comprehensive Rationales Included
, While in the playroom of a pediatric unit the nurse sees It is a typical expression of toddlers' social development. As part of the
several toddlers seated at a table trying to copy the same socialization process, toddlers enjoy playing beside other children (parallel play).
picture from a book. They are not talking to each other or
sharing their crayons. What does the nurse conclude
about this behavioral interaction?
A nurse is obtaining a health history from the mother of a Steatorrhea (fatty, foul-smelling, frothy, bulky stools) occurs with celiac disease
15-month-old toddler with celiac disease. The nurse because of an intolerance to gluten; toxic substances, which can damage the
expects the mother to indicate what about her toddler? intestinal mucosal cells, accumulate and cause diarrhea.
What is the priority nursing care in the immediate Checking the toddler's peripheral circulation. Priority nursing care for any cast
postoperative period for a toddler with a newly applied application includes checking the color and temperature of the area surrounding
hip spica cast? the cast to ensure that the cast is not too tight. A tight cast compresses arteries
and veins, thereby impairing circulation.
The parent of a 2-year-old calls a nurse who is a neighbor "Call the Poison Control Center."
and reports that the child just ate several multivitamins The Poison Control Center will provide the best guidance for treatment of excess
with iron. What should the nurse say to the parent? ingestion of a substance; enemas, lavage, or chelation therapy with deferoxamine
(Desferal), a heavy metal antagonist, may be recommended, depending on the
amount ingested and the child's age and response.
A nurse in the daycare center is teaching several aides Parallel: Toddlers play independently but beside other children; they are aware of
about the play behavior of 2-year-old toddlers. What is the other children, often grabbing toys from them, but do not socially interact
this type of play called? with them.
Elbow restraints are prescribed for an 18-month-old The suture lines in the mouth must be protected. Because the toddler uses the
toddler who just had surgery for a cleft palate. The nurse mouth to explore the environment, elbow restraints are needed to keep the child
explains to the parents that the restraints are used to from placing fingers or objects in the mouth.
keep the child from doing what?
During which health maintenance visit for a toddler-age 18mos
client should the nurse assess the ability to throw a ball
overhand without losing balance?
While obtaining the health history of a 15-month-old White spots in the mouth (Koplik spots) and the rash, combined with increased
toddler, the child of a migrant worker, a nurse learns that mucus secretions (coryza), are indicative of measles (rubeola).
the infant recently had a fever, runny nose, cough, and
white spots in the mouth lasting 3 days. A rash started on
the face and spread to the whole body. What
communicable disease does the nurse suspect the infant
suffered from?
