Question 1

What is the appropriate nursing response to a parent who asks,"What should I do if my child cannot take a tablet?"

Accepted Answer

A)  "You can crush the tablet and put it in some food." 
B)  "Find out if the medication is available in a liquid form." 
C)  "If the child can't swallow the tablet, tell the child to chew it." 
D)  "Let me show you how to get your child to swallow tablets." 
A)  "You can crush the tablet and put it in some food." 
B)  "Find out if the medication is available in a liquid form." 
C)  "If the child can't swallow the tablet, tell the child to chew it." 
D)  "Let me show you how to get your child to swallow tablets."

Question 2

A nurse should routinely ask a colleague to double-check a medication calculation and the actual medication before administering which medications? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibiotics 
B)  Insulin 
C)  Anticonvulsants 
D)  Anticoagulants 
E)  Narcotics 
A)  Antibiotics 
B)  Insulin 
C)  Anticonvulsants 
D)  Anticoagulants 
E)  Narcotics

Question 3

Guidelines for intramuscular administration of medication in school-age children include

Accepted Answer

A)  Inject medication as rapidly as possible. 
B)  Insert needle quickly, using a dart-like motion. 
C)  Penetrate skin immediately after cleansing site, before skin has dried. 
D)  Have child stand, if possible, and if child is cooperative. 
A)  Inject medication as rapidly as possible. 
B)  Insert needle quickly, using a dart-like motion. 
C)  Penetrate skin immediately after cleansing site, before skin has dried. 
D)  Have child stand, if possible, and if child is cooperative.

Question 4

What is the most important nursing action before discharge for a mother who is apprehensive about giving her child insulin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Review the side effects of insulin with the mother. 
B)  Have the mother verbalize that she knows the importance of follow-up care. 
C)  Observe the mother while she administers an insulin injection. 
D)  Help the mother devise a rotation schedule for injections. 
A)  Review the side effects of insulin with the mother. 
B)  Have the mother verbalize that she knows the importance of follow-up care. 
C)  Observe the mother while she administers an insulin injection. 
D)  Help the mother devise a rotation schedule for injections.

Question 5

The mucous membranes inside the nose allow for fairly rapid systemic absorption of overriding of a variety of medications.Antidiuretic hormone (DDAVP)is an appropriate medication to administer intranasally.Is this statement true or false?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What action is appropriate when using an EMLA cream before intravenous catheter insertion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rub a liberal amount of cream into the skin thoroughly. 
B)  Cover the skin with a gauze dressing after applying the cream. 
C)  Leave the cream on the skin for 1 to 2 hours before the procedure. 
D)  Use the smallest amount of cream necessary to numb the skin surface. 
A)  Rub a liberal amount of cream into the skin thoroughly. 
B)  Cover the skin with a gauze dressing after applying the cream. 
C)  Leave the cream on the skin for 1 to 2 hours before the procedure. 
D)  Use the smallest amount of cream necessary to numb the skin surface.

Exam 38: Medication Administration and Safety for Infants and Children

What is the appropriate nursing response to a parent who asks,"What should I do if my child cannot take a tablet?"

A nurse should routinely ask a colleague to double-check a medication calculation and the actual medication before administering which medications? Select all that apply.

Guidelines for intramuscular administration of medication in school-age children include

What is the most important nursing action before discharge for a mother who is apprehensive about giving her child insulin?

The mucous membranes inside the nose allow for fairly rapid systemic absorption of overriding of a variety of medications.Antidiuretic hormone (DDAVP)is an appropriate medication to administer intranasally.Is this statement true or false?

What action is appropriate when using an EMLA cream before intravenous catheter insertion?

Foundations of Maternity, Women’s Health, and Child Health Nursing

The Nurse’s Role in Maternity, Women’s Health, and Pediatric Nursing

The Childbearing and Child-Rearing Family

Communicating With Children and Families

Health Promotion for the Developing Child

Health Promotion for the Infant

Health Promotion during Early Childhood

Health Promotion for the School-Age Child

Health Promotion for the Adolescent

Hereditary and Environmental Influences on Development

Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology

Conception and Prenatal Development

Adaptations to Pregnancy

Nutrition for Childbearing

Prenatal Diagnostic Tests

Giving Birth

Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance

Pain Management for Childbirth

Nursing Care during Obstetric Procedures

Postpartum Adaptations

The Normal Newborn: Adaptation and Assessment

The Normal Newborn: Nursing Care

Newborn Feeding

The Childbearing Family With Special Needs

Pregnancy-Related Complications

Concurrent Disorders During Pregnancy

The Woman With an Intrapartum Complication

The Woman With a Postpartum Complication

The High-Risk Newborn: Problems Related to Gestational Age and Development

The High Risk Newborn: Acquired and Congenital Conditions

Management of Fertility and Infertility

Women’s Health Care

Physical Assessment of Children

Emergency Care of the Child

The Ill Child in the Hospital and Other Care Settings

The Child With a Chronic Condition or Terminal Illness

Principles and Procedures for Nursing Care of Children

Pain Management for Children

The Child With a Fluid and Electrolyte Alteration

The Child With an Infectious Disease

The Child With an Immunologic Alteration

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The Child With a Genitourinary Alteration

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The Child With a Cardiovascular Alteration

The Child With a Hematologic Alteration

The Child With Cancer

The Child With an Alteration in Tissue Integrity

The Child With a Musculoskeletal Alteration

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Psychosocial Problems in Children and Families

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