EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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hand preference - CCORRECT ANSWER all kids normally show
hand preference by 1 year old
hand preference - CCORRECT ANSWER all kids normally show
hand preference by 1 year old
plaster casts - CCORRECT ANSWER -heavy
-not water resistant
-dry in 10-72 hrs
fiberglass casts - CCORRECT ANSWER -light weight
-water resistant
-dry in 15-20 min
types of traction - CCORRECT ANSWER Skin traction:
-Buck
-Bryant
-Russell
Skeletal traction
Halo traction
-cervical traction
care for traction - CCORRECT ANSWER -assess pin sites
-ensure hardware is tight
,-ensure bed is in correct position
-ensure weights do not touch floor
Halo: ensure wrench is readily available
surgical intervention for scoliosis - CCORRECT ANSWER -
realign (2 rods on either side of spine)
-internal fixation
-fusion
The child is prescribed lanoxin (Digoxin) 75 mcg PO qd. The
pharmacy supplies lanoxin (Digoxin) 0.05mg scored tablets.
How many tablets will the nurse administer? Record your
answer using one decimal place. - CCORRECT ANSWER 1.5
tablets
The physician orders the patient a 10-mL/kg normal saline
bolus to infuse over 2 hours. The child weighs 36 kg.
Calculate the infusion rate in mL/hr. - CCORRECT ANSWER
180 mL/hr
What happens to the voice during epiglottitis? - CCORRECT
ANSWER it becomes hoarse
Leukotreine modifiers - CCORRECT ANSWER -Blocks
leukotriene receptors or synthesis of leukotrienes (Singulair)
-Side effects: headache, nausea, abdominal pain, increase
infections if over age 55, depression, suicidal, aggression
-Generally well tolerated.
-Monitor for improvement in symptoms
,Cromolyn (Intal) and nedocomil (Tilade) - CCORRECT ANSWER
-Anti-inflammatory agents that inhibit release of histamine,
leukotrienes,
-Prevention or maintenance drugs
-Administered by inhalation, onset of action in 2-4 weeks
-Side effects: cough, headache, throat irritation, GI upset
Long acting beta-adrenergics - CCORRECT ANSWER -
Salmeterol (Serevent) -used twice daily
-Added to anti-inflammatory therapy
-Not for acute symptoms due to onset of action in 20
minutes with peak in 3-4 hours
Lortab - CCORRECT ANSWER tylenol with hydrocodone
dornase alpha - CCORRECT ANSWER decreases viscosity of
secretions (thins mucous) for CF patients
tobramycin - CCORRECT ANSWER aerosolized antibiotics used
for CF
Norwood procedure - CCORRECT ANSWER -Treats hypoplastic
left heart
-3 stages
-done shortly after birth
-Right ventricle is converted: connects aorta to right
ventricle
-Between step 1&2 is highest risk for death
-bi-directional Glenn operation (stage 2, under 6 mo. old)
-superior vena cava redirected to lungs
, -Fontan operation (1.5-3 yrs old)
-inferior vena cava redirected to lungs
Heart transplant is another option
Biot's respirations - CCORRECT ANSWER periods of apnea
alternating with 2 or 3 shallow breaths
Cheyne-Stokes respirations - CCORRECT ANSWER periods of
apnea alternating with periods of hyperventilation
What gauge needle should be used when administering an
immunization to a toddler? - CCORRECT ANSWER 24 gauge
sodium normal range - CCORRECT ANSWER 135-145
Recommended play activities for infant, toddler, preschool,
and school age children - CCORRECT ANSWER Infant: play
pat-a-cake
Toddler: push-pull toy
Preschool: play dress-up
School age: create a scrapbook
protecting against SIDS - CCORRECT ANSWER -supine to
sleep
-empty bed: firm mattress only
-breastfeeding
-use of pacifier while sleeping