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EDAPT: Nursing Care of Pediatric Patients
with Altered Cognition & Neurological
Alterations Questions and Answers Latest
Update
Match the diagnostic test with the description of how the findings are used
in diagnosing neurological dysfunction. Ans: Lumbar puncture - Findings
can identify infection in the cerebral spinal fluid.
Electroencephalogram (EEG) - Findings may suggest a lesion is present or
provide evidence of brain death.
Computerized tomography (CT) - Provides visualization of structures to
detect structural abnormalities, hemorrhages, tumors, or inflammation.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - Provides visualization of structures with
the ability to discriminate between tissue types.
The nurse is caring for a pediatric client who suffered a head injury after
falling off a bike. Which neurological assessments should the nurse
perform? Select all that apply. Ans: Motor function
Level of consciousness
Vital signs
Reflexes
Pupil reactivity to light
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The nurse is caring for a pediatric client who was diagnosed with Reye's
syndrome. Which assessment findings are related to Reye's syndrome?
Select all that apply. Ans: Lethargy
Profuse vomiting
History of recent influenza illness
History of taking bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) during illness
The nurse is admitting a school-age child to the pediatric acute care unit for
suspected Reye's syndrome. Which is the most important order the nurse
should request from the health care provider right away? Ans: Liver
function panel
Which client does the nurse recognize as the most at risk for experiencing a
febrile seizure? Ans: 1-year-old with viral bronchiolitis
Which client with a head injury is at the most risk for having poor
outcomes? Ans: A client who presents with bradycardia, is unresponsive,
and has retinal hemorrhages.
The nurse is providing discharge teaching for the parent of a pediatric client
who suffered a head injury after falling off a moving golf cart. Which
statement by the parent indicates that additional teaching is needed? Ans:
"My child will likely have headaches for several weeks."
The nurse is completing an assessment on a newly admitted infant who is
suspected to have shaken baby syndrome. Which assessment finding is the
most important to report immediately to the health care provider? Ans:
Fixed and dilated pupils
Which are the top 4 assessment findings that should be of concern to the
nurse? Ans: Head pain
Confusion
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EDAPT: Nursing Care of Pediatric Patients
with Altered Cognition & Neurological
Alterations Questions and Answers Latest
Update
Match the diagnostic test with the description of how the findings are used
in diagnosing neurological dysfunction. Ans: Lumbar puncture - Findings
can identify infection in the cerebral spinal fluid.
Electroencephalogram (EEG) - Findings may suggest a lesion is present or
provide evidence of brain death.
Computerized tomography (CT) - Provides visualization of structures to
detect structural abnormalities, hemorrhages, tumors, or inflammation.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - Provides visualization of structures with
the ability to discriminate between tissue types.
The nurse is caring for a pediatric client who suffered a head injury after
falling off a bike. Which neurological assessments should the nurse
perform? Select all that apply. Ans: Motor function
Level of consciousness
Vital signs
Reflexes
Pupil reactivity to light
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The nurse is caring for a pediatric client who was diagnosed with Reye's
syndrome. Which assessment findings are related to Reye's syndrome?
Select all that apply. Ans: Lethargy
Profuse vomiting
History of recent influenza illness
History of taking bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) during illness
The nurse is admitting a school-age child to the pediatric acute care unit for
suspected Reye's syndrome. Which is the most important order the nurse
should request from the health care provider right away? Ans: Liver
function panel
Which client does the nurse recognize as the most at risk for experiencing a
febrile seizure? Ans: 1-year-old with viral bronchiolitis
Which client with a head injury is at the most risk for having poor
outcomes? Ans: A client who presents with bradycardia, is unresponsive,
and has retinal hemorrhages.
The nurse is providing discharge teaching for the parent of a pediatric client
who suffered a head injury after falling off a moving golf cart. Which
statement by the parent indicates that additional teaching is needed? Ans:
"My child will likely have headaches for several weeks."
The nurse is completing an assessment on a newly admitted infant who is
suspected to have shaken baby syndrome. Which assessment finding is the
most important to report immediately to the health care provider? Ans:
Fixed and dilated pupils
Which are the top 4 assessment findings that should be of concern to the
nurse? Ans: Head pain
Confusion
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