NUR 425 Peds Exam 1 UPDATED Questions and CORRECT Answers
Why are infants more sensitive to B. protein binding of meds is limited
medications?
-gastric emptying is irregular with frequent feedings, liver enzymes are less efficient
A. gastric emptying is faster and there is increased peristalsis
B. protein binding of meds is limited
C. liver enzymes are more efficient
D. decreased peristalsis
Oral liquid meds given to a toddler should B. oral syringe
be given by which method?
-you can make sure they get the entire dose and it doesn't spill
A. med cup -med cup might be too big if dose is small and it may spill
B. oral syringe
C. mixed in a cup of pudding
D. mixed with the child's fave drink
What is the EBP best way to prevent med C. minimize distractions during med prep and admin
errors in pediatrics, regardless of where
you are?
A. know the med before giving it
B. double check orders
C. minimize distractions during med prep
and admin
D. improve communication among
clinicians during transitioning and hand off
, Which of the following should be in every B. ambubag and correct size mask
pediatric patent's room just in case of an
emergency?
A. pulse ox
B. ambubag and correct size mask
C. phone number for rapid response team
D. call light within reach
What is a contributing factor for falls in A. inappropriate bed for the age of child
children?
A. inappropriate bed for the age of child
B. children between ages 3-12
C. diagnosis of respiratory problem
D. lack of parents at bedside
-infants under 6mo
Ages when a soothing voice is helpful
-infants 6-12mo
Ages when's waddling is a helpful -infants under 6 months
distraction
Age when the child is likely to regress if -preschoolers 3-5 yrs
anxious or hospitalized
Age when you should avoid yes/no -all ages
questions
Age when positive reinforcement begins as -toddlers 1-3
a helpful distraction
-toddlers 1-3
Ages when assessment sequence will vary
-preschooler 3-5
Age when children begin to think logically -school age 5-12
Age when music is a helpful distraction -all ages
Age when they focus less on what they see -school age 5-12
and more on what they know
Ages when you would let the child use -toddlers 1-3
your stethoscope for play and cooperation -preschooler 3-5
Age when you should listen to the parent's -toddlers 1-3
lungs before the child's lungs
Age when peer pressure is greatest -adolescent
Age when they can follow simple -preschooler 3-5
instructions
Age when child needs reassurance that -adolescent
body changes are normal
Ages when a child would yell at stairs for -toddler 1-3
making them fall down -preschooler 3-5
Age when the goal is to first gain their -toddler 1-3
cooperation -preschooler 3-5
-infant 6-12mo
Ages when you would assess pupils and BP
-toddlers 1-3
check as last part of assessment
-preschooler 3-5
Why are infants more sensitive to B. protein binding of meds is limited
medications?
-gastric emptying is irregular with frequent feedings, liver enzymes are less efficient
A. gastric emptying is faster and there is increased peristalsis
B. protein binding of meds is limited
C. liver enzymes are more efficient
D. decreased peristalsis
Oral liquid meds given to a toddler should B. oral syringe
be given by which method?
-you can make sure they get the entire dose and it doesn't spill
A. med cup -med cup might be too big if dose is small and it may spill
B. oral syringe
C. mixed in a cup of pudding
D. mixed with the child's fave drink
What is the EBP best way to prevent med C. minimize distractions during med prep and admin
errors in pediatrics, regardless of where
you are?
A. know the med before giving it
B. double check orders
C. minimize distractions during med prep
and admin
D. improve communication among
clinicians during transitioning and hand off
, Which of the following should be in every B. ambubag and correct size mask
pediatric patent's room just in case of an
emergency?
A. pulse ox
B. ambubag and correct size mask
C. phone number for rapid response team
D. call light within reach
What is a contributing factor for falls in A. inappropriate bed for the age of child
children?
A. inappropriate bed for the age of child
B. children between ages 3-12
C. diagnosis of respiratory problem
D. lack of parents at bedside
-infants under 6mo
Ages when a soothing voice is helpful
-infants 6-12mo
Ages when's waddling is a helpful -infants under 6 months
distraction
Age when the child is likely to regress if -preschoolers 3-5 yrs
anxious or hospitalized
Age when you should avoid yes/no -all ages
questions
Age when positive reinforcement begins as -toddlers 1-3
a helpful distraction
-toddlers 1-3
Ages when assessment sequence will vary
-preschooler 3-5
Age when children begin to think logically -school age 5-12
Age when music is a helpful distraction -all ages
Age when they focus less on what they see -school age 5-12
and more on what they know
Ages when you would let the child use -toddlers 1-3
your stethoscope for play and cooperation -preschooler 3-5
Age when you should listen to the parent's -toddlers 1-3
lungs before the child's lungs
Age when peer pressure is greatest -adolescent
Age when they can follow simple -preschooler 3-5
instructions
Age when child needs reassurance that -adolescent
body changes are normal
Ages when a child would yell at stairs for -toddler 1-3
making them fall down -preschooler 3-5
Age when the goal is to first gain their -toddler 1-3
cooperation -preschooler 3-5
-infant 6-12mo
Ages when you would assess pupils and BP
-toddlers 1-3
check as last part of assessment
-preschooler 3-5
