PEDIATRIC NCLEX QUESTIONS TEST 2|UPDATED&VERIFIED|GUARANTEED SUCCESS

A child has a right femur fracture caused by a motor vehicle accident and is placed in skin traction temporarily until surgery can be performed. During assessment, the nurse notes that the dorsalis pedis pulse is absent on the right foot. Which action should the nurse take? A. Administer an analgesic B. Release the skin traction C. Apply ice to the extremity D. Notify the HCP D A child is placed in skeletal traction for treatment of a fractured femur. The nurse develops a plan of care and includes which intervention? A. Ensure that all ropes are outside the pulleys B. Ensure that the weights are resting lightly on the floor C. Restrict diversional and play activities until the child is out of traction D. Check the HCP prescriptions for the amount of weight to be applied D A 4 year old child sustains a fall at home and after an x-ray examination, the child is determined to have a fractured arm and a plaster cast is applied. The nurse provides instructions to the parents regarding care for the child's cast. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching? A. The cast may feel warm as the cast dries B. I can used lotion or powder around the cast edges to relieve itching C. A small amount of white shoe polish can touch up a soiled white cast D. If the cast becomes wet, a blow drier set on the cool setting may be used to dry the cast B The nurse is providing instructions to the parents of a child with scoliosis regarding the use of a brace. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further instruction? A. I will encourage my child to perform prescribed exercises B. I will have my child wear soft fabric clothing under the brace C. I should apply lotion under the brace to prevent skin breakdown D. I should avoid the use of powder because it will cake under the brace C The nurse is assisting a HCP examining an infant with developmental dysplasia of the hip perform an Ortolani maneuver. The nurse understands that this maneuver is performed for which purpose? A. To assess for hip instability B. To assess for movement of the hips C. To push the femoral head out of the acetabulum D. To ensure that hyperextension and full range of motion exist A A 1 month old infant is seen in a clinic and is diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hip. On assessment, the nurse understands that which finding should be noted in this condition? A. Limited range of motion in the affected hip B. An apparent lengthened femur on the affected side C. Asymmetrical adduction of the affected hip when the infant is placed supine with the knees and hips flexed D. Symmetry of the gluteal skinfolds when the infant is placed prone and the legs are extended against the examining table A