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Pediatric Nursing FinalAppropriate discipline of children based on their age - correct answer Infancy: negative voice, stern eye contact, time-outs. Teach parents behavior is exploratory, not oppositional in infants. Fussy/irritable babies at risk for shaken baby syndrome. Children are spoiled when parents fail to enforce consistent, age appropriate limits. Normal wt gains through first year of life - correct answer Weight doubles at 5-6 months and triples at one year. Average weight at one...

Peds Nursing 4 Exam 1 & 2 Respiratory NCLEX questions When planning care for a 4-month-old child admitted with respiratory distress caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and bronchiolitis, it is essential to include which of the following? a. Give antibiotics. b. Ensure adequate hydration. c. Administer cough syrup. d. Feed 4 oz of formula every 4 hours. - correct answer b. Ensure adequate hydration. *Rational*: When respiratory distress is present, hydration is an essential conside...

Nursing - Pediatrics: RespiratoryMetabolic rate in children is ____. - correct answer Higher, therefore they require more O2. Airway structures in children are _____. - correct answer Shorter and narrower, therefore there is increased resistance. More effort required! Signs of initial respiratory distress - correct answer Tachypnea Tachycardia Restlessness Diaphoresis Signs of early decompensation/failure - correct answer Nasal flaring Retractions Grunting Wheezing/cough/str...

NCLEX- Pediatrics Infectious & communicable diseasesThe school nurse prepares a list of home care instructions for the parents of school children who have been diagnosed with pediculosis capitis (head lice). Which should be included in the list? Select all that apply. 1.Siblings may also need treatment. 2.Use antilice sprays on all bedding and furniture. 3.Use a pediculicide shampoo and repeat treatment in 14 days. 4.Grooming items such as combs and brushes should not be shared. 5.Lau...

Basic Pediatric Nursing CareFamily-centered Nursing - correct answer Putting family at the center of the caregiving process Assist all children, including those with a permanent disability or health problem: - correct answer to achieve and maintain an optimum level of health and development Pediatric nursing requires: - correct answer establishing a level of trust Pediatric nursing must: - correct answer convey respect, talk at their level, and be honest Infants and children: - ...

Chapter 31: Basic Pediatric Nursing CareWhat was one of the major strides in pediatric care made by Dr. Abraham Jacobi? a. Pediatric wards in hospitals b. Free inoculations against smallpox c. Milk stations in the city of New York d. Serving nutritious foods in orphanages - correct answer ANS: C Milk stations in the city of New York Dr. Abraham Jacobi, referred to as the father of pediatrics, initiated the establishment of milk stations in New York demonstrating how to sanitize milk for c...

Certified Pediatric Nurse Exam 3 month Key Milestones - correct answer Brings hands to mouth Grasps and hold object- actively holds rattle but not reaching for it Takes swipes at objects Watches faces intently Smiles at sound of your voice begins to imitate some sounds 4 to 6 Months - correct answer Demands and enjoys attention Chuckles and laughs Attachment begins discovers hands 6 Months - correct answer Peak time of development Good head support - no head lag Rolling in b...

Peds Exam 1 (testbank) Which nursing role is not directly involved when providing family-centered approach to the pediatric population? 1. Advocacy 2. Case management 3. Patient education 4. Researcher - correct answer 4. Researcher A nurse is working with pediatric clients in a research facility. The nurse recognizes that federal guidelines are in place that delineate which pediatrics clients must give assent for participation in research trials. Based upon the clients age, the nurse w...

Pediatric Nursing Practice QuestionsWhat is the recommended serving size of vegetables for a toddler? a. 1 tablespoon. b. 1 teaspoon. c. 1/2 teaspoon. d. 1/2 tablespoon. - correct answer a The nurse is providing emergency care for an unconscious child who presents with a head injury sustained in a fall. Which is the highest nursing priority? a. Establish an airway. b. Assess neurological status. c. Stabilize the spine. d. Obtain vital signs. - correct answer a ...

Pediatric NursingExamples of stress experienced by toddlers - correct answer 1. separation anxiety from parents, grief reactions 2. regression 3. refusal to eat 4. difficulty sleeping Three phases of separation anxiety and behavioral responses exhibited during each phase - correct answer 1. protest; clings to parent to force them to stay 2. despair, inactive + withdrawn and regress 3. detachment, denial, after prolonged separation , denies need for parents lvoe, affection to nurses ...

Pediatric Nursing Unit 1Concepts in Pediatric Nursing - correct answer Growth: increase in size (height and weight) Development: gaining skills and abilities throughout life (developmental milestones) Stages of Development -Infant- 2 days to 1 year -Toddler- 1 to 3 years -Preschool- 3-6 years -School age- 6-12 years -Adolescent- 12-20 Physical Assessment of Child: Key Differences - correct answer Neuro: Immature blood brain barrier, infants have larger head GI: Immature GI system I...

Pediatrics Final Exam QuestionsA mother tells a nurse that her 22 month old child says "no" to everything. When scolded the toddler becomes angry and starts crying loudly, then later wants to be held. How should the nurse best interpret this toddler's behavior? a. The toddler isn't effectively coping with the stress b. The toddler's needs for affection isn't being met. c. This is normal behavior for a 2 yr old child d. This behavior suggests the need for further assessment - corre...

Pediatric nursingThe nurse has completed the admission interview with a parent and toddler and is ready to begin the physical assessment. Which of the following interventions will the nurse use? - correct answer 1. Perform portions of the exam while the toddler is dressed. 2. Start with least invasive and proceed to the most invasive 3. Allow the toddler to handle equipment used in exam The nurse is caring for a child after a tonsillectomy. The nurse monitors the child, knowing that which f...

Management Proctored ATI clinical care assigments/ AP - correct answer Nurses can only delegate tasks appropriated for the skill and education level of the health care team member who is receiving the assignment Nurse scope of practice - correct answer What you can and cannot do as a nurse organizing care for multiple clients - correct answer nurses must continuously set and reset priorities in order to meet the needs of multiple clients and to maintain client safety. priority finding ...

ATI Leadership Management Chapter 4Maintaining a safe environment refers to the precautions & considerations required to ensure the ______ environments are safe for clients & staff. - correct answer physical the provision of caring & compassionate, culturally sensitive care that addresses client's physiological, psych, social, spiritual, and cultural of needs, preferences, and values - correct answer patient centered the delivery of client care and partnership with multi disciplinary memb...

Nursing Leadership and Mgmt: Practice Quiz 1Which client should the RN team leader assess first after morning report? Answers: A client with diabetes whose capillary blood glucose was 150 mg/dL before breakfast. A client who has a heart rate of 110 beats per minute after an albuterol respiratory treatment. A client with chronic kidney disease who has a creatinine level of 2.3. A client 2 days postoperative colon resection with an oral temperature of 103.6 degrees Farenheit. - correct ans...

ATI- NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENTleadership and management - correct answer concepts that are integral to effective management and motivation of staff and clients management - correct answer the process of planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating, the work within an organization. leadership - correct answer ability to inspire others to achieve a desired outcome transformational leaders - correct answer empowers followers to assume responsibility for a communal vision, and ...

Leadership Chapter 3 Practice QuestionsThe nurse manager is evaluating several nurses who have expressed an interest in leadership activities and knows that the nurse who demonstrates which type of followership has the most potential for a leadership role? 1. Standing by 2. Doing following 3. Resisting following 4. Passive follower - correct answer 2. Those in the "doing following" group represent positive role models and potentially could be groomed for leadership. A "standing by" gro...

ATI Leadership Chapter 1- Managing Client Care Different types of leadership styles? - correct answer -Authoritative -Democratic -Laissez-faire Authoritative style? - correct answer this leader makes decisions for the group and is effective for employees with little or no formal education Democratic style? - correct answer this leaders makes decisions with the groups help Laissez-faire style? - correct answer this leader makes very few decisions, does little planning Characteristi...

Leadership and Management of Care Quiz VATIA nurse is preparing a client who speaks limited English for surgery. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action in obtaining informed consent from this client? Select one: a. Do nothing as this is the provider's primary concern. b. The nurse should explain the procedures using pictures and hand gestures. c. Have the nurse respond to the client's concerns so the provider can prepare for surgery. d. Seek the assistance of a nu...