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B Observe for a rash around the tick bite
site.
One week after removing a tick, a stu-
dent arrives at the school nurse's office
Observing for a rash around the tick
with reports of flu-like symptoms. Which
bite site is the first intervention to be
intervention should the school nurse im-
implemented by the nurse. This is be-
plement 1st?
cause the presence of a rash resembling
A. Observe for a rash around the tick bite
a "bull's-eye" around the tick bite site
site
could be indicative of Lyme disease. If
B. Measure the student's oral tempera-
such a rash is present, it would be im-
ture
portant to advise the student's parent to
C. Inform the student of Lyme disease
seek medical attention promptly. This ini-
signs and symptoms
tial observation provides valuable infor-
D. Instruct the student's parents to seek
mation about the potential development
medical attention
of a tick-borne illness and guides further
actions.
The healthcare provider prescribes
amoxicillin-clavulanic acid suspension
300 mg by mouth (PO) three times daily
(TID) for a child with a lower respiratory
Correct Answer: ["6mL"]
infection. The bottle is labelled, 250 mg/5
mL. How many mL should the nurse ad-
minister in a single dose? (Enter numeric
value only.)
A female infant recently admitted with
vomiting and diarrhea now weighs 10
kg. Her weight at a previous well-baby
visit was 11 kg. Which percentage of Correct Answer: ["9.09"]
body weight loss for this infant should the
nurse document in the electronic med-
ical record?
A clinic nurse is assessing infants and
toddlers for fine and gross motor devel-
opment. Which child should the nurse re-
fer to the healthcare provider for further
follow-up?
A. An 18-month-old attempting to scrib-
ble on paper
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B. A 5-month-old with use of hand grasp
in both hands
C. A 3-year-old preferring to walk only on A 3-year-old preferring to walk on the tip
tip toes toes.
D. A 3-year-old with diminished Moro re-
flex
A healthy 2-day-old newborn received
the first dose of hepatitis B prior to being
discharge home with the parents. The
D 2 months.
nurse should instruct the parents to re-
turn to the clinic for the infant's next dose
of hepatitis B in how many months?
The nurse knows that a shunt procedure
is the therapy of choice in almost all cas-
es of hydrocephalus. Which is the most C Malfunction of the valves.
common reason for revision of a child's
ventriculoperitoneal shunt?
An infant diagnosed with respiratory syn-
cytial virus is being discharged. Which
instruction should the nurse include in
caregiver education?
A Place in a prone position during sleep
D Perform bulb syringe suction with
to help breathing.
nasal saline drops
B Recline when feeding to decrease
work of breathing.
C Administer albuterol nebulizer treat-
ments every 4 hours.
D Perform bulb syringe suction with
nasal saline drops
What are some possible changes that
might explain the trend in glycosylated The client may be experiencing stress at
haemoglobin in this client? Select all that home or at school.
apply.
The client may be experiencing stress at The client may be ingesting too many
home or at school. calories for his energy needs.
The client may be taking too much in-
sulin.
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The client may be ingesting too many
The client may be eating fewer carbohy-
calories for his energy needs.
drates.
The client may be eating fewer carbohy-
drates.
The client may have increased insulin
The client may have increased insulin
requirements due to puberty.
requirements due to puberty.
A 2-week-old female infant is hospital-
ized for the surgical repair of an umbilical
hernia. After returning to the postoper-
ative neonatal unit, her respiratory rate
and heart rate have increased during the
last hour. Which intervention should the
nurse implement?
D Notify the healthcare provider of these
A Administer a prescription for a PRN
findings.
analgesic.
B Wrap the infant tightly and rock in rock-
ing chair.
C Record the findings in the child's
record.
D Notify the healthcare provider of these
findings.
A 16-year-old adolescent with acute
myelocytic leukemia is receiving
chemotherapy via an implanted medica-
tion port at the outpatient oncology clin-
ic. Which action should the nurse imple-
ment when the infusion is complete?
C Flush the mediport with saline and a
A Administer ondansetron.
heparin solution.
B Obtain blood samples for red blood
cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs),
and platelets.
C Flush the mediport with saline and a
heparin solution.
D Initiate an infusion of normal saline
A 6-year-old with heart failure (HF)
gained 2 pounds (0.9 kg) in the last 24
hours. Which intervention is most impor-
tant for the nurse to implement?
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A Restrict intake of oral fluids.
B Assess bilateral lung sounds.
C Graph the daily weight for the past B Assess bilateral lung sounds.
week.
D Decrease Intravenous (IV) flow rate.
The nurse is providing education to a
group of adolescents about smoking
prevention. Which approach should the
nurse include to incorporate Piaget's
cognitive development theory of formal
operations?
A Classify health behaviours as healthy A Classify health behaviours as healthy
and unhealthy. and unhealthy.
B Define terms and correct misinforma-
tion about smoking.
C Create a handout that lists the dangers
of smoking.
D Discuss the undesirable conse-
quences of smoking.
The nurse is planning care for a
4-year-old girl who is diagnosed as
having a developmental disability. What
should be the primary focus of treatment
for this child?
D Help her achieve her maximum poten-
A Assist in preventing further disability.
tial.
B Ensure her participation in group activ-
ities.
C Teach her social skills.
D Help her achieve her maximum poten-
tial.
A newborn infant is diagnosed with hy-
pospadias and the parents have request-
ed a circumcision prior to discharge.
Which response should the nurse pro- A The foreskin will be needed for a later
vide? hypospadias repair.
A The foreskin will be needed for a later
hypospadias repair.
B Circumcision is delayed until puberty
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B Observe for a rash around the tick bite
site.
One week after removing a tick, a stu-
dent arrives at the school nurse's office
Observing for a rash around the tick
with reports of flu-like symptoms. Which
bite site is the first intervention to be
intervention should the school nurse im-
implemented by the nurse. This is be-
plement 1st?
cause the presence of a rash resembling
A. Observe for a rash around the tick bite
a "bull's-eye" around the tick bite site
site
could be indicative of Lyme disease. If
B. Measure the student's oral tempera-
such a rash is present, it would be im-
ture
portant to advise the student's parent to
C. Inform the student of Lyme disease
seek medical attention promptly. This ini-
signs and symptoms
tial observation provides valuable infor-
D. Instruct the student's parents to seek
mation about the potential development
medical attention
of a tick-borne illness and guides further
actions.
The healthcare provider prescribes
amoxicillin-clavulanic acid suspension
300 mg by mouth (PO) three times daily
(TID) for a child with a lower respiratory
Correct Answer: ["6mL"]
infection. The bottle is labelled, 250 mg/5
mL. How many mL should the nurse ad-
minister in a single dose? (Enter numeric
value only.)
A female infant recently admitted with
vomiting and diarrhea now weighs 10
kg. Her weight at a previous well-baby
visit was 11 kg. Which percentage of Correct Answer: ["9.09"]
body weight loss for this infant should the
nurse document in the electronic med-
ical record?
A clinic nurse is assessing infants and
toddlers for fine and gross motor devel-
opment. Which child should the nurse re-
fer to the healthcare provider for further
follow-up?
A. An 18-month-old attempting to scrib-
ble on paper
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B. A 5-month-old with use of hand grasp
in both hands
C. A 3-year-old preferring to walk only on A 3-year-old preferring to walk on the tip
tip toes toes.
D. A 3-year-old with diminished Moro re-
flex
A healthy 2-day-old newborn received
the first dose of hepatitis B prior to being
discharge home with the parents. The
D 2 months.
nurse should instruct the parents to re-
turn to the clinic for the infant's next dose
of hepatitis B in how many months?
The nurse knows that a shunt procedure
is the therapy of choice in almost all cas-
es of hydrocephalus. Which is the most C Malfunction of the valves.
common reason for revision of a child's
ventriculoperitoneal shunt?
An infant diagnosed with respiratory syn-
cytial virus is being discharged. Which
instruction should the nurse include in
caregiver education?
A Place in a prone position during sleep
D Perform bulb syringe suction with
to help breathing.
nasal saline drops
B Recline when feeding to decrease
work of breathing.
C Administer albuterol nebulizer treat-
ments every 4 hours.
D Perform bulb syringe suction with
nasal saline drops
What are some possible changes that
might explain the trend in glycosylated The client may be experiencing stress at
haemoglobin in this client? Select all that home or at school.
apply.
The client may be experiencing stress at The client may be ingesting too many
home or at school. calories for his energy needs.
The client may be taking too much in-
sulin.
, HESI PEDS FINAL
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_h2v23q
The client may be ingesting too many
The client may be eating fewer carbohy-
calories for his energy needs.
drates.
The client may be eating fewer carbohy-
drates.
The client may have increased insulin
The client may have increased insulin
requirements due to puberty.
requirements due to puberty.
A 2-week-old female infant is hospital-
ized for the surgical repair of an umbilical
hernia. After returning to the postoper-
ative neonatal unit, her respiratory rate
and heart rate have increased during the
last hour. Which intervention should the
nurse implement?
D Notify the healthcare provider of these
A Administer a prescription for a PRN
findings.
analgesic.
B Wrap the infant tightly and rock in rock-
ing chair.
C Record the findings in the child's
record.
D Notify the healthcare provider of these
findings.
A 16-year-old adolescent with acute
myelocytic leukemia is receiving
chemotherapy via an implanted medica-
tion port at the outpatient oncology clin-
ic. Which action should the nurse imple-
ment when the infusion is complete?
C Flush the mediport with saline and a
A Administer ondansetron.
heparin solution.
B Obtain blood samples for red blood
cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs),
and platelets.
C Flush the mediport with saline and a
heparin solution.
D Initiate an infusion of normal saline
A 6-year-old with heart failure (HF)
gained 2 pounds (0.9 kg) in the last 24
hours. Which intervention is most impor-
tant for the nurse to implement?
, HESI PEDS FINAL
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_h2v23q
A Restrict intake of oral fluids.
B Assess bilateral lung sounds.
C Graph the daily weight for the past B Assess bilateral lung sounds.
week.
D Decrease Intravenous (IV) flow rate.
The nurse is providing education to a
group of adolescents about smoking
prevention. Which approach should the
nurse include to incorporate Piaget's
cognitive development theory of formal
operations?
A Classify health behaviours as healthy A Classify health behaviours as healthy
and unhealthy. and unhealthy.
B Define terms and correct misinforma-
tion about smoking.
C Create a handout that lists the dangers
of smoking.
D Discuss the undesirable conse-
quences of smoking.
The nurse is planning care for a
4-year-old girl who is diagnosed as
having a developmental disability. What
should be the primary focus of treatment
for this child?
D Help her achieve her maximum poten-
A Assist in preventing further disability.
tial.
B Ensure her participation in group activ-
ities.
C Teach her social skills.
D Help her achieve her maximum poten-
tial.
A newborn infant is diagnosed with hy-
pospadias and the parents have request-
ed a circumcision prior to discharge.
Which response should the nurse pro- A The foreskin will be needed for a later
vide? hypospadias repair.
A The foreskin will be needed for a later
hypospadias repair.
B Circumcision is delayed until puberty
