NUR MISC

1. An otherwise healthy 18-month-old child with a history of febrile seizures is in the well-child clinic. Which statement by the father would indicate to the nurse that additional teaching should be done? A. "I have ibuprofen available in case it's needed." B. "My child will likely outgrow these seizures by age 5." C. "I always keep phenobarbital with me in case of a fever." D. "The most likely time for a seizure is when the fever is rising." ANS: C Rationale: Anticonvulsants, ...

1. A 12-year-old boy arrives at the emergency room experiencing nausea, vomiting, headache, and seizures. He is diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. Other findings include a decrease in urine production, hyponatremia, and water intoxication. Which pituitary gland disorder would be most associated with these symptoms? A. Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone B. Diabetes insipidus C. Hyposecretion of somatotropin D. Hypersecretion of somatotropin ANS: A Rationale: Syndrome of ina...

1. The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). Which of the following would be the most effective intervention to monitor for respiratory deterioration? A. Serial measurement of tidal volume B. Pulse oximetry C. Ineffective cough D. Diminished breath sounds ANS: A Rationale: Serial measurement of tidal volumes may reveal respiratory deterioration in a child with GBS. Pulse oximetry gives no information regarding ventilation, only oxygen saturation. A decrea...

1. When caring for children with respiratory issues in relationship to the anatomy and physiology of the child's respiratory system, it is important to recognize which of the following? A. The diameter of the child's trachea is about the size of the child's little finger. B. As soon as the child is born, respiratory passages needed during fetal life close. C. Full development of the lungs and respiratory organs involved does not occur until the child is an adolescent. D. The newborn us...

Chapter 23: Alterations in Gastrointestinal Function 1. A nurse manages the interdisciplinary care for an infant born with an omphalocele. What is an accurate description of the care for an omphalocele? A. At birth, protect the exposed bowel by gently manipulating it back into the abdominal cavity. B. Obtain IV access to give fluid resuscitation and correct any electrolyte abnormalities. C. Administer corticosteroids as prescribed—either oral prednisone or prednisolone or as IV methylp...

1. When caring for children with respiratory issues in relationship to the anatomy and physiology of the child's respiratory system, it is important to recognize which of the following? A. The diameter of the child's trachea is about the size of the child's little finger. B. As soon as the child is born, respiratory passages needed during fetal life close. C. Full development of the lungs and respiratory organs involved does not occur until the child is an adolescent. D. The newborn us...

1. An otherwise healthy 18-month-old child with a history of febrile seizures is in the well-child clinic. Which statement by the father would indicate to the nurse that additional teaching should be done? A. "I have ibuprofen available in case it's needed." B. "My child will likely outgrow these seizures by age 5." C. "I always keep phenobarbital with me in case of a fever." D. "The most likely time for a seizure is when the fever is rising." ANS: C Rationale: Anticonvulsants, ...