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1. A home health nurse is providing teaching about post seizure management to the
parents of a school age child who has epilepsy and experiences tonic-clonic seizures.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select
all that apply.)
"Hyperextend your child's head for 5 minutes following a seizure."
"Immediately following a seizure, give your child 6 ounces of water."
"Following a seizure, record the length and characteristics of your child's seizure."
"Administer rectal diazepam to your child following a seizure."
"Call for emergency medical services if the size of your child's pupils are unequal after a
seizure."
2. A nurse in a pediatric clinic is discussing the pathophysiology of Reye syndrome
with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed
nurse indicate an understanding of the disorder?
"Reye syndrome causes fatty changes in the liver."
"Reye syndrome leads to venous thrombus formation."
"Reye syndrome is associated with misuse of acetaminophen."
"Reye syndrome is linked to decreased serum ammonia levels
3. A nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler about strategies to manage temper
tantrums. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the
teaching?
"Honor the child's request if she holds her breath."
"Establish a structured daily routine for the child."
"Place the child in her room alone until the temper tantrum ends."
"Comfort the child during the temper tantrum."
4. A nurse is completing an assessment following suctioning of a child who has a
tracheostomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an
indication that the procedure has been effective?
Increased respiratory rate
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Assessment sabado
1. A home health nurse is providing teaching about post seizure management to the
parents of a school age child who has epilepsy and experiences tonic-clonic seizures.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select
all that apply.)
"Hyperextend your child's head for 5 minutes following a seizure."
"Immediately following a seizure, give your child 6 ounces of water."
"Following a seizure, record the length and characteristics of your child's seizure."
"Administer rectal diazepam to your child following a seizure."
"Call for emergency medical services if the size of your child's pupils are unequal after a
seizure."
2. A nurse in a pediatric clinic is discussing the pathophysiology of Reye syndrome
with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed
nurse indicate an understanding of the disorder?
"Reye syndrome causes fatty changes in the liver."
"Reye syndrome leads to venous thrombus formation."
"Reye syndrome is associated with misuse of acetaminophen."
"Reye syndrome is linked to decreased serum ammonia levels
3. A nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler about strategies to manage temper
tantrums. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the
teaching?
"Honor the child's request if she holds her breath."
"Establish a structured daily routine for the child."
"Place the child in her room alone until the temper tantrum ends."
"Comfort the child during the temper tantrum."
4. A nurse is completing an assessment following suctioning of a child who has a
tracheostomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an
indication that the procedure has been effective?
Increased respiratory rate
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