Nurs 3340 Peds Test 1 Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
Why is nursing of children different? slide 5 - ANSWER-Children are NOT "little
adults". They have developmental and physiological differences, body is still
developing. Have more nutritional needs, metabolism reacts differently w/ meds
KNOW the chart on page 114, slide 6 - ANSWER-What is normal & what is
pathological? Normal for ant. font. to be open until 18mos. Post. font. cloes btw 2
& 3mos. Dynamic diagphramic breathers until 5yo.
KNOW vital signs- slide 7 (BP goes up & HR/RR go down with age) - ANSWER-
Newborn- 30-55; 100-170,
One yr- 25-40; 90-140,
Three yrs- 20-30; 80-120,
Six yrs- 16-22; 70-120,
Ten yrs- 16-20; 60-110,
> than ten yrs same as adult.
BP (estimate<10 yrs): systolic 80 + (2x age); diastolic 2/3s systolic
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, Principles of pediatric physical examination- slides 8, 9, 11, 12 - ANSWER-
Communicate at eye level, use honest open communication(pain), understand
normal stages of development. Perform exam on parents lap if possible, most
distressing to least distressing
Age-Specific Approaches to Exam - ANSWER-Infant: auscultate heart, lungs first
Toddler: inspect body area through play, intro equipment slowly
Preschool: if cooperative: proceed head-to-toe; if not, same as toddler
School age: head-to-toe, genitals last, respect privacy
Adolescent: same as school age
Impact on medications- slide 15 - ANSWER-Immature liver/kidney, Decreased
Gastric function(oral drugs slower), plasma protein concen, fat (cant store fat
soluble drugs) and water comp.
Box 1-3 "System Strategies to Reduce Peds Med Errors- pg 12 - ANSWER-Lower
doses based on weight in mg/kg/dose, proper calculations are important. Monitor
closely for s/sx of toxicity.
Review Question 1: In order to administer a medication safely to a pediatric client,
what drug information must the nurse be aware of that is not always essential when
administering a medication to an adult? - ANSWER-Recommended dose per kg of
body weight
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Answers 100% Pass
Why is nursing of children different? slide 5 - ANSWER-Children are NOT "little
adults". They have developmental and physiological differences, body is still
developing. Have more nutritional needs, metabolism reacts differently w/ meds
KNOW the chart on page 114, slide 6 - ANSWER-What is normal & what is
pathological? Normal for ant. font. to be open until 18mos. Post. font. cloes btw 2
& 3mos. Dynamic diagphramic breathers until 5yo.
KNOW vital signs- slide 7 (BP goes up & HR/RR go down with age) - ANSWER-
Newborn- 30-55; 100-170,
One yr- 25-40; 90-140,
Three yrs- 20-30; 80-120,
Six yrs- 16-22; 70-120,
Ten yrs- 16-20; 60-110,
> than ten yrs same as adult.
BP (estimate<10 yrs): systolic 80 + (2x age); diastolic 2/3s systolic
COPYRIGHT 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, TRUSTED AND 1
, Principles of pediatric physical examination- slides 8, 9, 11, 12 - ANSWER-
Communicate at eye level, use honest open communication(pain), understand
normal stages of development. Perform exam on parents lap if possible, most
distressing to least distressing
Age-Specific Approaches to Exam - ANSWER-Infant: auscultate heart, lungs first
Toddler: inspect body area through play, intro equipment slowly
Preschool: if cooperative: proceed head-to-toe; if not, same as toddler
School age: head-to-toe, genitals last, respect privacy
Adolescent: same as school age
Impact on medications- slide 15 - ANSWER-Immature liver/kidney, Decreased
Gastric function(oral drugs slower), plasma protein concen, fat (cant store fat
soluble drugs) and water comp.
Box 1-3 "System Strategies to Reduce Peds Med Errors- pg 12 - ANSWER-Lower
doses based on weight in mg/kg/dose, proper calculations are important. Monitor
closely for s/sx of toxicity.
Review Question 1: In order to administer a medication safely to a pediatric client,
what drug information must the nurse be aware of that is not always essential when
administering a medication to an adult? - ANSWER-Recommended dose per kg of
body weight
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