Peds Exam 3 Practice Questions & Answers 2023/2024

Peds Exam 3 Practice Questions & Answers 2023/2024 SATA: Which signs best indicate increased ICP in a infant? A. sunken anterior fontanel B. complaints of blurred vision C. high pitched cry D. increased appetite E. sleeping more than usual - ANSWER-C, E You are caring for a patient with hydrocephalus who is post-op from a shunt revision. Which assessment finding is your priority for increased ICP? A. nausea and refusal to eat post-operatively B. complaint of a HA C. irritability and wanting to sleep D. decrease in HR over the last hour - ANSWER-D A child with a VP shunt complains of HA and blurry vision and now experiences irritability and sleeping more than usual. The parent ask the nurse what they should do. Select the nurse's best response. A. Give her some acetaminophen, and see if her symptoms improve. If they do not improve, bring her into the ped office. B. It is common for girls to have these symptoms, especially prior to beginning their menstrual cycle. Give her a few days and see if she improves. C. You are probably worried that she is having a problem with her shunt. This is very unlikely as it has been working well for 9 years. D. You should immediately take her to the ED as these may be symptoms of a shunt malfunction. - ANSWER-D A child is being admitted for meningitis. Which procedure should the nurse do first?