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Pediatric Nursing Questions and Answers (Q&A)

What is the best method for performing a physical examination on a toddler?
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Answered: Nov 23, 2020
From least to most intrusive

When examining a toddler or any small child. the best way to perform the exam is from least to most intrusive.Option A: Starting at the head or abdomen is...Read More

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Which of the following is TRUE about sickle cell disease (SCD)?
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Answered: Nov 23, 2020
Sickle cell anemia (SCD) is an inherited disorder of the hemoglobin in blood.
Sickle cell anemia requires the inheritance of two sickle cell genes.
Sickle cell trait. which is the...Read More

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What should the nurse in chargekeep in mind when assessing a child’s cultural background?
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Answered: Nov 23, 2020
Behavioral patterns are passed from one generation to the next

A familys behavioral patterns and values are passed from one generation to the next.Option A: Cultural background commonly...Read More

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Which traction system should be anticipated by the nurse when preparing the patient’s room? A 1-year-and 2-month-old child weighing 26 lb (11.8 kg) is admitted for traction to treat congenital...
R. Barnes, Analyst
Answered: Jun 03, 2019
Bryant’s traction should be used for a 1-year-and 2-month-old child weighing 26 lb. (11.8 kg) Admitted for traction to treat congenital hip dislocation. Bryant’s traction is a form of...Read More

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Which of the following would Nurse Joyce do first? Dustin who was diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease has a fever and watery explosive diarrhea.
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Answered: Nov 23, 2020
Notify the physician immediately.

For the child with Hirschsprungs disease. fever and explosive diarrhea indicate enterocolitis. a life-threatening situation. Therefore. the physician...Read More

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What is it considered as the bluntly rounded portion of the heart?
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Answered: Nov 23, 2020
Apex

The blunt. rounded point of the heart is the apex.Option A: The larger. flat portion at the opposite is the base.Option B: The pericardium is also called the pericardial sac. It has a...Read More

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Which data should the nurse obtain first? A female child. age 2 is brought to the emergency department after ingesting an unknown number of aspirin tablets about 30 minutes earlier. On entering the...
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Answered: Nov 23, 2020
Heart rate. respiratory rate. and blood pressure

The most important data to obtain on a childs arrival in the emergency department are vital sign measurements. The nurse should gather the...Read More

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Which of the following is she likely to note? Nurse Nancy is assessing a child with pyloric stenosis.
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Answered: Nov 23, 2020
Projectile vomiting

Projectile vomiting is a key sign of pyloric stenosis.Option B: Regurgitation is seen more commonly with gastroesophageal reflux.Option C: Steatorrhea occurs in...Read More

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Which of the following findings is least likely to be observed in a normal newborn if the nurse is assessing a newborn who had undergone vaginal delivery?
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Answered: Nov 23, 2020
Heart rate is 80 bpm

If the child is hungry he/she more likely would finish his meals. Therefore. the mother should be advised not to give snacks to the child. The child is a busy toddler....Read More

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Which principle should guide the nurse’s response in the following case?
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Answered: Nov 23, 2020
The child returns to a level of behavior that increases the sense of security.

The stress of starting nursery school may trigger a return to a level of successful behavior from earlier...Read More

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What is the following finding associated with when performing a physical examination on an infant. the nurse in charge notes abnormally low-set ears?
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Answered: Nov 23, 2020
Renal anomalies

Normally the top of the ear aligns with an imaginary line drawn across the inner and outer canthus of the eye. Ears set below this line are associated with renal anomalies...Read More

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Which of the following would be least likely to provide valuable information? Will is being assessed by Nurse Lucas for possible intussusception?
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Answered: Nov 23, 2020
Family history

Because intussusception is not believed to have familial tendency. obtaining a family history would provide the least amount of information.Option A.C.D: Stool inspection....Read More

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Which of the following statements indicate a need for further home care teaching? The Andrews family has been taking good care of their youngest. Archie. who was diagnosed with asthma?
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Answered: Nov 23, 2020
We’ll make sure that he avoids exercise to prevent attacks.”

Additional teaching is needed if the family states that the child with asthma should avoid exercise to...Read More

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Which of the following observations would be of most concern? The nurse is assessing a 9-month-old boy for a well-baby check-up.
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Answered: Nov 23, 2020
The child does not sit unsupported.

The primary role of the nurse when a patient has a seizure is to protect the patient from harming him or herself.

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Which would Nurse Nica expect to assess? Fred is a 12-year-old boy diagnosed with pneumococcal pneumonia.
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Answered: Nov 23, 2020
Chest pain

Older children with pneumococcal pneumonia may complain of chest pain.Option A.B: A mild cough and slight fever are commonly assessed with viral pneumonia.Option D: A bulging...Read More

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