An instructor is developing a plan for a class of nursing students on various skin disorders. When describing urticaria, what would the instructor include?
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After surgery to correct hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) in a 3-week-old infant who had been formula-fed, which postoperative feeding order is appropriate?
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While assessing a child admitted for an asthma attack, a nurse in the emergency department observes large welts and scars on the child's back. What additional information must be included in the nurse's assessment?
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A 4-year-old child is scheduled for a myringotomy. What should the nurse include in the preoperative teaching?
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The parents of a child who has just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes ask about exercise. What should the nurse explain about exercise in type 1 diabetes?
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A nurse in the emergency department observes large welts and scars on the back of a child who has been admitted for an asthma attack. What additional information must be included in the nurse's assessment?
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The father is being taught by a nurse how to stimulate his 7-year-old son who has a 'slow-to-warm-up' temperament. Which guidance will be most successful?
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A 3-year-old child has a sudden onset of respiratory distress. The mother denies any recent illnesses or fever. You should suspect
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The parents of a child who is scheduled for open-heart surgery ask why their child must be subjected to chest tubes after surgery. What should the nurse consider before responding in language the parents will understand?
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When picked up by a parent or the nurse, an 8-month-old infant screams and seems to be in pain. After observing this behavior, what should the nurse discuss with the parent?
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During postoperative care for a child who has had a tonsillectomy, what is an important nursing intervention?
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An infant who has had diarrhea for 3 days is admitted in a lethargic state and is breathing rapidly. The parent states that the baby has been ingesting formula, although not as much as usual, and cannot understand the sudden change. What explanation should the nurse give the parent?
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The healthcare provider is assessing an infant and notes that the infant's urine has a mousy or musty odor. What would the healthcare provider suspect?
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When evaluating a child with a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for medication management, what is an important assessment for the nurse to perform?
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At 7 AM, a healthcare professional receives the information that an adolescent with diabetes has a 6:30 AM fasting blood glucose level of 180 mg/dL. What is the priority nursing action at this time?
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A 34-year-old woman, who is 36 weeks pregnant, is having a seizure. After you protect her airway and ensure adequate ventilation, you should transport her
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When describing urticaria, what would an instructor include?
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When evaluating the laboratory report of a 1-year-old infant's hematocrit, a healthcare professional compares it with the expected hematocrit range for this age group. What is the hematocrit of a healthy 12-month-old infant?
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At 7 AM, a nurse receives the information that an adolescent with diabetes has a 6:30 AM fasting blood glucose level of 180 mg/dL. What is the priority nursing action at this time?
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A child sitting on a chair in a playroom starts to have a tonic-clonic seizure with a clenched jaw. What is the nurse's best initial action?
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A major developmental milestone of a toddler is the achievement of autonomy. What should the parents do to enhance their toddler's need for autonomy?
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A 5-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. What is the priority nursing intervention?
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What is an early sign of congestive heart failure that the nurse should recognize?
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The nurse is admitting a child with a Wilms tumor. Which is the initial assessment finding associated with this tumor?
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A 6-year-old child with a diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is being discharged. What should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
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What behavior does a toddler subjected to prolonged hospitalization with limited parental visits typically exhibit?
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The nurse is caring for a 12-year-old boy with idiopathic thrombocytopenia. The nurse is providing discharge instructions about home care and safety recommendations to the boy and his parents. Which response indicates a need for further teaching?
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You are managing a 10-month-old infant who has had severe diarrhea and vomiting for 3 days and is now showing signs of shock. You have initiated supplemental oxygen therapy and elevated the lower extremities. En route to the hospital, you note that the child's work of breathing has increased. What must you do first?
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A 5-year-old child is diagnosed with acute glomerulonephritis. What is a key assessment the nurse should perform?
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At 0345, you receive a call for a woman in labor. Upon arriving at the scene, you are greeted by a very anxious man who tells you that his wife is having her baby 'now.' This man escorts you into the living room where a 25-year-old woman is lying on the couch in obvious pain. After determining that delivery is not imminent, you begin transport. While en route, the mother tells you that she feels the urge to push. You assess her and see the top of the baby's head bulging from the vagina. What is your most appropriate first action?
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Question 31 of 74
A child has been diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, and a nurse is providing care. What is the priority nursing intervention?
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How should a nurse prepare a 15-month-old child diagnosed with hydrocephalus for a computed tomography (CT) scan?
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A nurse is teaching the parents of a child with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus about insulin administration. What should the nurse emphasize?
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When teaching a class of new parents about positioning their infants during the first few weeks of life, which position is safest?
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A child with a diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome is under the care of a nurse. What is the priority nursing intervention?
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The nurse is assessing an infant and notes that the infant's urine has a mousy or musty odor. What would the nurse suspect?
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A healthcare professional plans to discuss childhood nutrition with a group of parents whose children have Down syndrome in an attempt to minimize a common nutritional problem. What problem should be addressed?
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Question 38 of 74
The nurse is teaching a father how to stimulate his 7-year-old son, who has a 'slow-to-warm-up' temperament. Which guidance will be most successful?
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A child with a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is being evaluated for medication management. What is an important assessment for the nurse to perform?
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A major developmental milestone of a toddler is the achievement of autonomy. What should the caregiver instruct the parents to do to enhance their toddler's need for autonomy?
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What is an essential nursing action when caring for a young child with severe diarrhea?
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A 2-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of Kawasaki disease. What is the primary goal of therapy during the acute phase?
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When teaching the parents of a child with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus about insulin administration, what should the nurse emphasize?
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A nurse is providing care to a child with a diagnosis of bronchiolitis. What is the priority nursing intervention?
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A child with a fever is prescribed acetaminophen. What should the caregiver teach the parents about administering this medication?
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A child with a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis is under the care of a nurse. What is the priority nursing intervention?
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Question 47 of 74
An additional defect is associated with exstrophy of the bladder. For what anomaly should the nurse assess the infant?
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When evaluating the laboratory report of a 1-year-old infant's hematocrit, a healthcare provider compares it with the expected hematocrit range for this age group. What is the hematocrit of a healthy 12-month-old infant?
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A healthcare professional is teaching a class of new parents about how to position their infants during the first few weeks of life. Which position is safest?
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When caring for a child diagnosed with bronchiolitis, what is the priority nursing intervention?
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When caring for a child diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, what is the priority nursing intervention?
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The nurse is caring for an infant with osteogenesis imperfecta and is providing instruction on how to reduce the risk of injury. Which response from the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
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Question 53 of 74
A 15-month-old child with the diagnosis of hydrocephalus is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan. What should the nurse include when preparing the toddler for the CT scan?
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When explaining exercise in type 1 diabetes to the parents of a newly diagnosed child, what should the nurse emphasize?
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Which cardiac defects are associated with tetralogy of Fallot?
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The nurse is counseling a young couple who in 2 months are having their third baby. The nurse uses Von Bertalanffy's general system theory applied to families to analyze the family structure. Which best describes the main emphasis of this theory and its application to family dynamics?
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Question 57 of 74
The nurse is counseling a young couple who, in 2 months, are having their third baby. The nurse uses Von Bertalanffy's general system theory applied to families to analyze the family structure. Which best describes the main emphasis of this theory and its application to family dynamics?
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Question 58 of 74
The parent of a child who has received all of the primary immunizations asks the nurse which ones the child should receive before starting kindergarten. The nurse tells the parent that her child should receive boosters of:
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Question 59 of 74
The nurse is assessing a 13-year-old boy with type 2 diabetes mellitus. What symptom would the nurse correlate with the disorder?
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The healthcare provider is admitting a child with a Wilms tumor. Which is the initial assessment finding associated with this tumor?
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A child with a fever is prescribed acetaminophen. What should the nurse teach the parents about administering this medication?
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What is a key assessment the nurse should perform for a 5-year-old child diagnosed with acute glomerulonephritis?
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Question 63 of 74
Before starting kindergarten, the child should receive boosters of which primary immunizations to ensure ongoing protection?
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Question 64 of 74
What type of play do nurses expect when observing a toddler in a playroom with other children?
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Question 65 of 74
A child has undergone a tonsillectomy, and a nurse is providing postoperative care. What is an important nursing intervention?
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The nurse is providing care to a child with a long-leg hip spica cast. What is the priority nursing diagnosis?
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Question 67 of 74
The nurse is assessing a 13-year-old boy with type 2 diabetes mellitus. What would the nurse correlate with the disorder?
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What type of play does a caregiver expect when observing a toddler in a playroom with other children?
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The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. As part of the plan of care, the nurse focuses on maintaining his cardiopulmonary function. Which intervention would the nurse implement to best promote maximum chest expansion?
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Question 70 of 74
The caregiver is caring for an infant with osteogenesis imperfecta and is providing instruction on how to reduce the risk of injury. Which response from the caregiver indicates a need for further teaching?
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Question 71 of 74
A child who had surgery for a congenital heart defect is being discharged. What is an important aspect of the discharge teaching?
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Question 72 of 74
When planning the discharge of a child who had surgery for a congenital heart defect, what is an important aspect of the discharge teaching?
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The nurse is caring for a 3-day-old girl with Down syndrome whose mother had no prenatal care. What is the priority nursing diagnosis?
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Question 74 of 74
What should the nurse include in the preoperative teaching for a 4-year-old child scheduled for a myringotomy?
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