ATI proctored nursing care of children Questions And Answers 2022

If a child has an allergy to neomycin with a anapylactic reaction what vaccine should you withhold? or an allergy to eggs or gelatin - Answer - measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) what is an indication of bacterial meningitis? - Answer - increased protein concentration, increased WBC, decreased glucose level, increased cerebrospinal fluid pressure normal HCT for a child - Answer - 32 - 44% what can a child experience with a low HCT? - Answer - tachycardia, lightheadedness, fatigue, dyspnea, pallor normal wbc for child - Answer - 5,000 - 10,000 mm3 normal platelet for child - Answer - 150,000-400,000 normal Hgb for child - Answer - 9.5-14 g/dL normal prealbumin for child - Answer - 15-33 mg/dL pavlik harness - Answer - used for hip dysplasia in infants Remove only to take baths, place diapers under the harness straps, do not use products becuase can cause skin irritation, and do not adjust straps peritonitis - Answer - inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane lining the abdominal cavity and surrounding the organs within it) abdominal distension, chills, irritability, restlessness scoliosis - Answer - should expect to see a unilateral rib hump with hip flexion peristalis - Answer - involuntary waves of muscle involves contractions of the smooth muscles that push the food toward the stomach what should you expect with a child following a perforated appendix repair? - Answer - absence of peristalsis what to do following a lumbar puncture? - Answer - apply topical analgesic 1 hr before, place client in prone or flat position for up to 12 hours after, encourage to drink extra fluids nursing interventions for a child with an epidural hematoma? - Answer - neuro checks q15mins, avoid suctioning nares, implement seizure activity, position infant midline slightly elevated nursing interventions for a child scheudled for a wound debridement? - Answer - apply topical ointment following hydrotherapy, apply gauze after therapy, administer an analgesic beforehand, and AVOID prophylactic antibiotic therapy who can sign consent