NURS307 Week 4 & 5 Giesler Review - Questions
with Correct Answers (Verified Update)
60 questions with answers
Topic: NURS307 Week 4 & 5 Giesler Review
1. What is the recommended position for a child after shunt placement?
Answer: Lay flat in a supine position.
2. What are the signs of dehydration in a 14-month-old child?
Answer: Sunken fontanel, tachycardia, dry mucous membranes.
3. What is the Glasgow Coma Scale score indicating coma?
Answer: A score of 8 or below.
4. What is the definition of vesicoureteral reflux?
Answer: Abnormal backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureters.
5. What is the purpose of surgery for hypospadias?
Answer: To correct the child's ability to void and improve physical appearance.
6. What are nursing interventions for a child with hydrocephalus postoperatively?
Answer: Maintain catheter and educate the family about the procedure.
7. What nursing interventions are appropriate for a patient with hemolytic uremic
syndrome (HUS)?
Answer: Monitor labs, take output, and encourage fluid intake.
8. What are potential complications of continuous renal replacement therapy
(CRRT)?
Answer: Hypotension.
9. What nursing intervention can help prevent increased intracranial pressure in a
child with Reye's syndrome?
Answer: Maintain the head of the bed at 30 to 45 degrees and midline.
10. What is a good nursing intervention for a child with post-concussion syndrome?
Answer: Keep the room dim and encourage plenty of rest.
11. What should be monitored for a child with Cushing's triad?
Answer: Regular neurological assessments including Glasgow Coma Scale.
12. What is an intervention for managing hyperkalemia?
Answer: Administer calcium gluconate to protect the heart muscle.
13. What is a key management strategy for chronic kidney disease?
Answer: Monitor protein intake and provide dialysis as needed.
14. What is the surgical procedure for undescended testicles?
Answer: Orchidopexy.
15. What dietary intervention is appropriate for managing acute glomerulonephritis?
Answer: Implement a low protein diet.
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with Correct Answers (Verified Update)
60 questions with answers
Topic: NURS307 Week 4 & 5 Giesler Review
1. What is the recommended position for a child after shunt placement?
Answer: Lay flat in a supine position.
2. What are the signs of dehydration in a 14-month-old child?
Answer: Sunken fontanel, tachycardia, dry mucous membranes.
3. What is the Glasgow Coma Scale score indicating coma?
Answer: A score of 8 or below.
4. What is the definition of vesicoureteral reflux?
Answer: Abnormal backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureters.
5. What is the purpose of surgery for hypospadias?
Answer: To correct the child's ability to void and improve physical appearance.
6. What are nursing interventions for a child with hydrocephalus postoperatively?
Answer: Maintain catheter and educate the family about the procedure.
7. What nursing interventions are appropriate for a patient with hemolytic uremic
syndrome (HUS)?
Answer: Monitor labs, take output, and encourage fluid intake.
8. What are potential complications of continuous renal replacement therapy
(CRRT)?
Answer: Hypotension.
9. What nursing intervention can help prevent increased intracranial pressure in a
child with Reye's syndrome?
Answer: Maintain the head of the bed at 30 to 45 degrees and midline.
10. What is a good nursing intervention for a child with post-concussion syndrome?
Answer: Keep the room dim and encourage plenty of rest.
11. What should be monitored for a child with Cushing's triad?
Answer: Regular neurological assessments including Glasgow Coma Scale.
12. What is an intervention for managing hyperkalemia?
Answer: Administer calcium gluconate to protect the heart muscle.
13. What is a key management strategy for chronic kidney disease?
Answer: Monitor protein intake and provide dialysis as needed.
14. What is the surgical procedure for undescended testicles?
Answer: Orchidopexy.
15. What dietary intervention is appropriate for managing acute glomerulonephritis?
Answer: Implement a low protein diet.
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