Update ) Pediatric
Nursing | Questions and Answers |
Grade A | 100% Correct –
Chamberlain
Question:
A school-aged child who plays soccer goes to the school nurse because they
can't keep up with the other children during physical activity and feels fatigue
and difficulty breathing. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to
take?
Answer:
Refer the child to a healthcare provider for further evaluation
Question:
What type of precaution is utilized when caring for a child with HIV?
Answer:
Contact Precautions
,Question:
What medication should not be given to kids?
Answer:
aspirin
Question:
what abnormal vital sign would you expect in a kid with cyanotic heart
disease?
Answer:
Decreased SpO2
Question:
if a kid fell and broke his arm and takes a parent 4 days to bring them in is it
concerning?
Answer:
yes its concerning its a form of neglect
,Question:
1 month old Jane was seen in ER 2 days ago for a cough, runny
nose/congestion and difficulty breathing. Parents returned to ER today as the
cough and runny nose continue, but now she is no longer feeding well, with
only a few wet diapers and her breathing is faster and more difficult. She is
admitted to the 7th Floor with the diagnosis of Bronchiolitis.
What are signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis?
Answer:
Shortness of breath
Wheezing
Coughing
Fever
Dehydration
Tachypnea
Tachycardia
, Question:
1 month old Jane was seen in ER 2 days ago for a cough, runny
nose/congestion and difficulty breathing. Parents returned to ER today as the
cough and runny nose continue, but now she is no longer feeding well, with
only a few wet diapers and her breathing is faster and more difficult. She is
admitted to the 7th Floor with the diagnosis of Bronchiolitis.
What is the goal of treatment for bronchiolitis?
Answer:
suctioning- prior to feeding or sleeping
sterile normal saline drops
oxygen
repositioning - head of bed