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NURS 682 Exam 2 Questions and Correct
Answers
obesity Ans: BMI >= 95th percentile for age
overweight Ans: BMI between 85th and 95th percentile for age
underweight Ans: BMI < 5th percentile for age
3 Ans: at what age does blood pressure screenings begin in
children?
prehypertension Ans: repeated bp readings between 90th and 95th
percentile
stage 1 hypertension Ans: bp readings between 95th and 99th
percentile + 5 mmHg
stage 2 hypertension Ans: bp readings over 99th percentile + 5
mmHg
diet, exercise, weight management Ans: what is the first line
treatment for hypertension in children?
renal ultrasounds, echo, and retinal exam Ans: what are some
important labs to order if BP readings greater than 95th
percentile?
4 Ans: at what age do hearing and vision screening begin?
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heel stick Ans: screening performed in newborns and again 7-14
days in some states?
1 and 2 years Ans: when does the CDC recommend screening for
lead poisoning in children?
rescreen Ans: what action would you take if a lead screening
resulted in levels > 5 mcg/dL?
chelation Ans: what action would you take if a lead screening
resulted in levels > 45 mcg/dL?
iron deficiency Ans: most common nutritional deficiency in US
12 months Ans: when is iron deficiency screened for in all
children?
preterm infant, multiple pregnancies, nonfortified formula or cows
milk before 12 months Ans: what are risk factors for iron
deficiency in children?
lean ground up meat, iron fortified cereal, and limiting cows milk
Ans: what are primary prevention for iron deficiency in children?
elemental iron 3-6 mg/kg Ans: what medication is used to treat
iron deficiency anemia in children?
fasting lipid screening Ans: what lab should be ordered in children
2-10 years old who are overweight or obese, hx of htn or dm,
family history of dyslipidemia or early CVD?
DTaP, Hib, HepB, PCV, IPV, rotavirus Ans: A two month old has not
received any immunizations. which immunizations should the
nurse give?
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NURS 682 Exam 2 Questions and Correct
Answers
obesity Ans: BMI >= 95th percentile for age
overweight Ans: BMI between 85th and 95th percentile for age
underweight Ans: BMI < 5th percentile for age
3 Ans: at what age does blood pressure screenings begin in
children?
prehypertension Ans: repeated bp readings between 90th and 95th
percentile
stage 1 hypertension Ans: bp readings between 95th and 99th
percentile + 5 mmHg
stage 2 hypertension Ans: bp readings over 99th percentile + 5
mmHg
diet, exercise, weight management Ans: what is the first line
treatment for hypertension in children?
renal ultrasounds, echo, and retinal exam Ans: what are some
important labs to order if BP readings greater than 95th
percentile?
4 Ans: at what age do hearing and vision screening begin?
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heel stick Ans: screening performed in newborns and again 7-14
days in some states?
1 and 2 years Ans: when does the CDC recommend screening for
lead poisoning in children?
rescreen Ans: what action would you take if a lead screening
resulted in levels > 5 mcg/dL?
chelation Ans: what action would you take if a lead screening
resulted in levels > 45 mcg/dL?
iron deficiency Ans: most common nutritional deficiency in US
12 months Ans: when is iron deficiency screened for in all
children?
preterm infant, multiple pregnancies, nonfortified formula or cows
milk before 12 months Ans: what are risk factors for iron
deficiency in children?
lean ground up meat, iron fortified cereal, and limiting cows milk
Ans: what are primary prevention for iron deficiency in children?
elemental iron 3-6 mg/kg Ans: what medication is used to treat
iron deficiency anemia in children?
fasting lipid screening Ans: what lab should be ordered in children
2-10 years old who are overweight or obese, hx of htn or dm,
family history of dyslipidemia or early CVD?
DTaP, Hib, HepB, PCV, IPV, rotavirus Ans: A two month old has not
received any immunizations. which immunizations should the
nurse give?
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