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PEDS TEST THREE SHERPATH EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
, The nurse receives an intershift report on four assigned patients with iron
deficiency anemia (IDA). After a review of each patient's history, combined with the
shift report information, which patient should the nurse see first?
a 3 month old with an intestinal malformation and slight pallor
A parent of a breastfed infant with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) questions the need for
iron supplementation. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
because the infant is growing so rapidly, his body needs extra iron
The clinic nurse wants to develop a teaching program for parents of patients at risk for
developing iron deficiency anemia (IDA). Which patient does the nurse correctly identify
as being at greatest risk for developing IDA?
a five year old child lives in a home built in 1942
The mother of a 10-month-old reports that the child has been pale, tires quickly, and
sometimes has difficulty breathing. Which orders would the nurse anticipate for this
patient?
-collect blood for complete blood count
-prepare the patient for insetion of an IV line
-obtain vital signs, including pulse oximetry, and notify the provider of any concerning
results
PEDS TEST THREE SHERPATH EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
, The nurse receives an intershift report on four assigned patients with iron
deficiency anemia (IDA). After a review of each patient's history, combined with the
shift report information, which patient should the nurse see first?
a 3 month old with an intestinal malformation and slight pallor
A parent of a breastfed infant with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) questions the need for
iron supplementation. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
because the infant is growing so rapidly, his body needs extra iron
The clinic nurse wants to develop a teaching program for parents of patients at risk for
developing iron deficiency anemia (IDA). Which patient does the nurse correctly identify
as being at greatest risk for developing IDA?
a five year old child lives in a home built in 1942
The mother of a 10-month-old reports that the child has been pale, tires quickly, and
sometimes has difficulty breathing. Which orders would the nurse anticipate for this
patient?
-collect blood for complete blood count
-prepare the patient for insetion of an IV line
-obtain vital signs, including pulse oximetry, and notify the provider of any concerning
results
