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Leading cause of infant mortality between one month and one year of age in the United States SIDS Collapse of the supraglottic structures during inspiration Laryngomalacia Layngomalacia is due to decreased muscular tone of the ______ and surrounding structures or to immature _______ structures layrnx, cartilaginous "wet" Inspiratory stridor with little or no expiratory component is characteristic of laryngomalacia Diagnosis for severe laryngomalacia- Refer to who for what? ENT for fl...

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40 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A

PossibleA

A nurse on a pediatric unit is practicing family-centered care. Which is most descriptive of the care the nurse is delivering? A) Taking over total care of the child to reduce stress on the family B) Encouraging family dependence on health care systems C) Recognizing that the family is the constant in a child's life D) Excluding families from the decision-making process - correct answer C) Recognizing that the family is the constant in a child's lif...

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46 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

RealGrades

growth - correct answer the key factor in a child's overall heath and well-being 6 important principles in pediatric care - correct answer -cephalocaudal -proximal to distal -mass to specific--> from simple acts to more complex ones -definite, predictable sequence -dev occurs at different rate/pace in children -critical, sensitive periods--> opportune time for learning or doing something cephalocaudal...

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48 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

RealGrades

Family-centered care - correct answer Philosophy of care with mutually beneficial partnership between the family and healthcare team Each party respects what other brings to interactions Collaboration brings optimal outcome Parents' perspective can be critical to quality of care Family-focused care - correct answer A paternalistic approach with a more narrow perspective wherein the health-care team puts toge...

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41 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

RealGrades

What age would a child have the most difficulty in coping with separation from parents because of hospitalization? - correct answer 16 months A two year old child has been crying constantly for his mother since he was hospitalized 3 days ago. The nurse understands that this behavior might suggest? - correct answer That the child may feel abandoned by his mother What statement best corresponds to a preschooler's un...

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3 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

RealGrades

1.) Which states have the greatest rate of poverty effecting children? A. New York and Maine B. Georgia and Tennessee C. Idaho and Montana D. New Mexico and Mississippi D. highest with 30 %; Ch 1, p2 1.) The primary care NP working with the pediatric population is aware that the greatest method to reduce childhood mortality from pneumonia and diarrhea would include: A. Immunizations B. Antibiotics C. Purification of water sources D. Reducing ACE's A. Ch. 1 Most common cause(s...

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18 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

RealGrades

A nurse is explaining the physical maturity of a 12-year-old boy to a nursing student. The nursing student knows that all except one the following areincluded in assessing physical maturity: 1. Mastering fine motor skills. 2. Language development. 3. Immunizations. 4. Linear growth. - correct answer ANS: 2 Feedback 1. Fine motor skills are part of the physical maturation. 2. Language development is a part of cognitive maturation. 3. Immunizations ...

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28 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

RealGrades

The nurse is preparing a 4-year-old for surgery. Which technique is most appropriate? 1 Allow the child to handle safe medical equipment. 2 Limit the teaching to one 1-hour session. 3 Explain to the child that he or she will be put to sleep for the procedure. 4 Use an anatomically correct doll to explain the procedure. - correct answer 1. The preschool-age child learns well by participating in therapeutic play, such as handling safe medical equipment. Te...

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23 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

RealGrades

What information must be provided in order to obtain informed consent? A.Explanation of condition B.Detailed description of treatment C.Risks and benefits of treatment D.Possible alternative treatments E.Right to refuse treatment for the child F.All of the above - correct answer The answer is "F. All of the Above" Who is legally responsible for obtaining informed consent? A.RN B.LPN C.Physician D.Nurse Practitioner - correct answer ...

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20 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

RealGrades

From a worldwide perspective, infant mortality in the United States: - correct answer Is the highest of the other developed nations. The major cause of death for children older than 1 year is: - correct answer Unintentional injuries. In addition to injuries, the leading causes of death in adolescents ages 15 to 19 years are: - correct answer Homicide, suicide The leading cause ...

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28 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

RealGrades

Which of the following should be used in the care of all pediatric patients to reduce the risk of transmission of microorganisms from both recognized and unrecognized sources of infection a. transmission baed b. airborne c. standard d. droplet - correct answer C. standard which childhood vaccine provides some protection against bacterial meningitis, epiglottis, and bacterial pneumonia a. hib b. hep b c. varicella d. influenza - correct answer ...

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26 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

RealGrades

In relation to developmental milestones, the infant can be expected to roll over from back to abdomen at approximately: a. 2 months old b. 4 months old c. 6 months old d. 8 months old - correct answer C An important milestone in the infant's life is the development of object permanence. This milestone is represented by which of these statements? a. The infant smiles at the mother when she talks to him. b. The infant repeatedly flexes and extends...

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15 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

RealGrades

The nurse is giving preoperative instructions to a 14-year-old female client who is scheduled tor surgery to correct a spinal curvature. Which statement by the client best demonstrates that learning has taken place? A "l will read all the literature you gave me before surgery. " B "I have had surgery before when I broke my wrist in a bike accident, so I know what to expect" C "All the things people nave told me will help me take care of my back." D "l understand that I...

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33 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

RealGrades

1. Which of the following statements best describes the infant's physical development? a. Anterior fontanel closes by age 6 to 10 months. b. Binocularity is well established by age 8 months. c. Birth weight doubles by age 5 months and triples by age 1 year. d. Maternal iron stores persist during the first 12 months of life. - correct answer c 2. The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old healthy infant who weighed 7 pounds at birth. The nurse should expe...

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29 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

RealGrades

Peds proctored ATI remediation Questions And Answers

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146 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

Chloelunar

PEDS TEST BANK EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS An otherwise healthy 18-month-old child with a history of febrile seizures is in the well-child clinic. Which statement by the father would indicate to the nurse that additional teaching should be done? A. "I have ibuprofen available in case it's needed." B. "My child will likely outgrow these seizures by age 5." C. "I always keep phenobarbital with me in case of a fever." D. "The most likely time for a sei...

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45 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

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