NURS2633 MCH EXAM 3 - Rasmussen College

 Question 1 1 out of 1 points The pediatric nurse carefully monitors a patient’s status by assessing the child’s level of consciousness. The nurse understands that the Glasgow Coma Scale provides clues to: Selected Answer: B. neurological status.  Question 2 1 out of 1 points When assessing a family, the nurse determines that the parents exert little or no control over their children. This style of parenting is known as? Selected Answer: Permissive  Question 3 1 out of 1 points The nurse is caring for a school-age girl who has had a cardiac catheterization. The child tells the nurse that her bandage is “too wet.” The nurse finds the bandage and bed soaked with blood. What is the most appropriate initial nursing action? Selected Answer: D. Apply direct pressure above the catheterization site.  Question 4 1 out of 1 points The pediatric nurse caring for hearing-impaired children teaches parents the following recommended guidelines for communicating with their children: (Select all answers that apply.) NURS2633 MCH EXAM 3 - Rasmussen College B. obtain the child’s attention before speaking. E. talk slowly  Question 5 1 out of 1 points A young child is brought to the emergency department with severe dehydration secondary to acute diarrhea and vomiting. What is the therapeutic management of this child? Selected Answer: Intravenous fluids  Question 6 1 out of 1 points What is the priority nursing intervention when a child is unconscious after a fall? Selected Answer: Establish adequate airway  Question 7 1 out of 1 points Discipline is important to the growth and development of children. Discipline can teach a child how to manage behavior. Some discipline will destroy a child’s self- esteem. Which discipline is appropriate? (select all that apply) B. Time out C. Consequences of actions D. Removal of privileges  Question 8 1 out of 1 points When caring for a child with an intravenous infusion, what nursing intervention is the most appropriate? Selected Answer: Ensure patency by observing the infusion site frequently for signs of infiltration  Question 9 1 out of 1 points What is probably the single most important influence on growth at all stages of childhood development? Selected Answer: Nutrition  Question 10 1 out of 1 points