NURS 226 exam #1 Questions and Correct
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7 years and older are considered what?
dependable reporters
Examine without parent present, complete genital exam after abdominal exam
adolescents
save uncomfortable procedures for last
Birth to 6 mo.
Children who are age of 2 or younger or with any irregular heart rates or diagnosis of
congenital heart disease we should assess the pulse for how long?
1 minute
abdominal excursion breathing
infants
thoracic excursion breathing
toddlers and children
stridor can be a sign of what in a child?
croup-early sign, epiglottis-late sign
Blood pressure will be taken at what age?
3 years and older at well child exams.
, The blood pressure cuff is too small can indicate what?
increased blood pressure.
the blood pressure cuff is to big can indicate what?
decreased blood pressure.
Head circumference from birth to 3 yrs of age should increase how much a month?
0.5 inches (chest and head will be the same by 1 year.)
Dusky red/violet
erythema
black or dusky
cyanosis
darker then normal skin color
jaundice
The posterior fontanel should be closed by when?
2 to 3 months
The anterior fontanel should be closed by when?
12 to 24 months
The premature closing of the anterior fontanel
crainosynostosis
Answers
7 years and older are considered what?
dependable reporters
Examine without parent present, complete genital exam after abdominal exam
adolescents
save uncomfortable procedures for last
Birth to 6 mo.
Children who are age of 2 or younger or with any irregular heart rates or diagnosis of
congenital heart disease we should assess the pulse for how long?
1 minute
abdominal excursion breathing
infants
thoracic excursion breathing
toddlers and children
stridor can be a sign of what in a child?
croup-early sign, epiglottis-late sign
Blood pressure will be taken at what age?
3 years and older at well child exams.
, The blood pressure cuff is too small can indicate what?
increased blood pressure.
the blood pressure cuff is to big can indicate what?
decreased blood pressure.
Head circumference from birth to 3 yrs of age should increase how much a month?
0.5 inches (chest and head will be the same by 1 year.)
Dusky red/violet
erythema
black or dusky
cyanosis
darker then normal skin color
jaundice
The posterior fontanel should be closed by when?
2 to 3 months
The anterior fontanel should be closed by when?
12 to 24 months
The premature closing of the anterior fontanel
crainosynostosis
