PEDS NURSING FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) 120 Q & A} GRADED A+ | BRAND NEW | 100% PASS.

PEDS NURSING FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) 120 Q & A} GRADED A+ | BRAND NEW | 100% PASS. What is eczema? Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin. It's common in young children but can occur at any age. Atopic dermatitis is long lasting (chronic) and tends to flare sometimes. It can be irritating but it's not contagious What are some nursing interventions of eczema? The child might require a topical corticosteroid ointment to use during flare-ups to decrease inflammation. • educate the parent to wash clothing and sheets in a mild detergent and then rinse them in clear water. The parent can Also put the clothing through a second wash cycle without detergent to further reduce harmful substances. • educate the parents to bathe the child in tepid water with mild soap and should not use bubble baths, oils, or powders. The parent can also give the child a colloidal bath and then apply an emollient to the skin. 2 | Page • educate the parent to dress the child in synthetic fabrics, rather than wool, for outerwear during cold weather and Dress the child in soft cotton fabrics at night to prevent pruritus. What is impetigo contagiosa? Highly contagious skin infection that mainly affects infants and young Children. It usually appears as reddish sores on the face, especially around the nose and mouth And on the hands and feet. Over about a week, the sores burst and develop honey-colored crusts What should the child do with juvenile idiopathic arthritis? A child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis should rest During the daytime with activities such as reading, watching Television, and listening to music. Sleeping during the day Can promote stiffness and interfere with nighttime Sleepiness. 3 | Page What is important for a child with idiopathic arthritis? Participating in life activities to the fullest is important for The well-being of a school-age child who has juvenile Idiopathic arthritis. The school nurse should help develop a Plan of care to provide the support the child needs to Succeed in school. This can include administering pain Medication, modifying class schedules, and arranging for an Extra set of textbooks for the child to keep at home. What should the child do with idiopathic arthritis? The client should use moist heat to relieve pain and Stiffness. The child can participate in pool therapy to Strengthen muscles and maintain mobility in larger joints. • prednisone is an effective anti-inflammatory agent that can Have serious adverse effects. • taking prednisone on an alternate-day schedule can help Maintain joint mobility and minimize adverse effects 4 | Page What is graves disease? Graves disease is an autoimmune disease. Antibodies attack the body's own Tissues. With graves disease, antibodies cause the thyroid gland to make Too much thyroid hormone. This is known as hyperthyroidism. Excess Thyroid hormone in the bloodstream causes the body's metabolism to be too Active. It is much less common in children than in adults, but it does Increase in frequency during puberty, especially in females. What are some nursing interventions of impetigo contagiosa? The family should be cautious that direct contact with the child can cause the infection to spread. • the nurse should teach the parent to ensure the child changes her clothes every day and to wash all clothing in hot Water. • the nurse should teach the parent that a chlorine bath is sometimes given once or twice weekly at the most. 5 | Page What are signs and symptoms of exacerbation in graves disease? Fatigue. • insomnia, bulging eyes, and enlarged thyroid. • weight loss-the adolescent's metabolic rate is greatly increased, which Leads to weight loss despite an increased appetite. • tachycardia-due to increased sympathetic nervous system activity, as Well as increased thyroid hormone stimulation of the heart. • tremors. • trouble focusing. • irritable, and hyperactive-due to increased sympathetic nervous system Activity. • heat intolerance-due to an increased metabolic rate, which leads to Warm flushed moist skin and extreme diaphoresis. What is the highest risk for suicide completion? 6 | Page An active psychiatric disorder. What is the cpr technique that should be used for infants? One third to one half of the Anteroposterior chest diameter. • use the thumbs to depress the Sternum approximately 1/3 the Depth of the chest, or Approximately 1 ½ inches (there is A typo- is &frac13).