Exam 3: Pediatrics

A 3-year-old boy with Hemophilia is going to stat infusion of recombinant form of Factor VIII prophylactically three times a week. The nurse should advise the parents to administer the infusion on the days designated:

A 6 year old child with sickle cell anemia is admitted to the pediatric unit with a pain episode. Splenomegaly was identified. The nurse is aware that Splenomegaly is usually:

While assessing a 3 week old infant, which finding should a nurse report immediately:

Baby James weighs 6.2 lbs at birth, after 3 days he weighs 5% less than 6.2 lbs. The nurse is aware that the weight loss is a result of:

A mother tells a nurse that her gorgeous most perfect six month-old baby turned into a cranky, drooling, fussy, and chews on everything in site monster. The nurse knows that the baby is experiencing teething. What advise could a nurse give to the mother?

Which of the following maternal deficiencies is associated with the development of Neural Tube Defects?

The mother called the attention of the community nurse because her toddler develops high grade fever for 3 days and red rash almost on the child's entire body. The nurse found out that the fever already subsided. The child had a case of:

Charlie, an 8-month-old infant, had a clubfoot. A boot cast was applied to correct the problem. Which of the following assessment could not be determined while the boot cast is in place:

What nursing action should be done in an infant who receives IVF via a scalp vein:

A nurse is caring for a child who has Trisomy 13. During a morning rounds, the mother asks how her child acquired the syndrome. The nurse's response will be based from the fact that:

A 15-year-old girl was recently diagnosed of idiopathic scoliosis. She is worried about being different form her friends and upset about the treatment regimen. How would the nurse help her to develop a positive self-image:

Charlie, a toddler, is going to take his Ferrous Fumarate. The order reads: 25 mg BID. The suspension conatins 40 mg/0.5 ml. The nurse should give:

After teaching the parents of an 18-month-old child who has undergone cleft palate repair how to use elbow restraints, which of the following statements by the parents indicates effective teaching:

A nurse is preparing for the admission of a child with a diagnosis of acute-stage Kawasaki disease. The nurse expects to note which clinical manifestation of the acute stage of the disease:

The nurse is aware that the reason why vaso-occlusive pain occurs among patient with sickle cell anemia is:

Jayson, a 4 years old, is sitting in the pediatric clinic with Daniel, another patient. He suddenly realized that he has wet his pants and runs to the nurse, crying. The most appropriate initial response by the nurse is:

A 2 year old boy was scheduled for an emergency surgery. It as noted that the mother is 16 year old and the father is 17 year old. The child's father and paternal grandfather, who care for the baby, are at the bedside. Informed consent should be signed by: