RN Learning System Nursing Care of Children Practice Quiz 2 | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

RN Learning System Nursing Care of Children Practice Quiz 2 | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What is the priority nursing action for a child experiencing a seizure? Turn the child to the side and protect the airway What is an early sign of increased intracranial pressure in a toddler? Irritability What finding should the nurse report for a child with nephrotic syndrome? Periorbital edema What food should be avoided in a child with a new peanut allergy? Baked goods with hidden peanut ingredients What is the best position for a child post-tonsillectomy? Side-lying 1 What is a sign of dehydration in an infant? Sunken fontanel What is the priority nursing action for a child with epiglottitis? Keep the child calm and avoid throat inspection What is a common side effect of chemotherapy in children? Low white blood cell count What action helps reduce the risk of otitis media in infants? Avoid bottle-feeding while lying flat What is the best way to assess pain in a 2-year-old? Use the FLACC scale What is a sign of respiratory distress in a 3-month-old? Nasal flaring 2 What is the most appropriate toy for a hospitalized school-age child? Board games or puzzles What is the primary concern for a child with a ventricular septal defect? Poor weight gain What is an expected finding in a child with rheumatic fever? Joint pain What is the priority nursing action for a child who ingested bleach? Call poison control and do not induce vomiting What is the best site to administer an intramuscular injection in an infant? Vastus lateralis What intervention is appropriate for a toddler in the hospital experiencing separation anxiety? Encourage parents to stay at the bedside 3 What lab value should be monitored in a child taking prednisone? Blood glucose What is the priority assessment for a child with a tracheostomy? Airway patency What is a sign of hypoglycemia in a school-age child with type 1 diabetes? Sweating and tremors What finding is concerning in a child with acute glomerulonephritis? High blood pressure What should a nurse do when a child with a cast complains of pain and numb fingers? Check circulation and report possible compartment syndrome What is an expected behavior in a hospitalized 6-year-old? Wanting to understand procedures 4 What is the first action when a child receiving IV fluids shows signs of fluid overload? Slow the infusion rate What symptom should be reported for a child with a shunt for hydrocephalus? Vomiting and headache What is an early symptom of juvenile idiopathic arthritis? Morning sti