Exam 3: Pediatrics

One goal of therapy for sickle cell anemia is prevention of sickling phenomenon, which is responsible for the pathologic sequelae. Which of the following plan of care is directed toward the prevention of a crisis:

The nurse is caring for a pediatric client who has pink eye. The mother asks the nurse if her child can resume playing with her friends at the park after 48 hours. The nurse responds correctly based on her understanding that pink eye?

What type of play is most appropriate for a 6 year old child:

A nurse is aware that the most common site for bleeding to develop in a child with hemophilia is:

Victor, a 4 year old child, is at the clinic for a routine clinic visit. In assessing Victor's growth and development, the nurse is guided by principles of growth and development. Which is not included:

An adolescent was admitted after a suicidal attempt. The nurse learned that she ingested a bottle of acetaminophen. What diagnostic study should a nurse monitor closely:

Channel is a 3 year old girl who has Thalassemia. She underwent several blood transfusion and folate intake as treatments. After 2 months, the doctor planned a therapy to remove too much iron in the blood. The nurse is aware that this therapy is called:

When assessing a newborn with cleft lip, the nurse would be alert which of the following will most likely be compromised:

A nurse expects a 4-year-old child to do which of the following as a sign of independence:

Michael, a toddler, was admitted at the hospital with a diagnosis of Wilm's tumor. The nurse should be aware that:

The nurse scans the laboratory values of a pediatric client with rheumatic fever. Which data should be treated as insignificant:

The nurse provides instructions regarding home care to the parents of a 3-year-old child hospitalized with hemophilia. Which statement, if made by the parent, indicates a need for further instructions?

An unconscious child was rushed to the ER with a blood glucose level of 758mg/dL. The nurse identified that the client has Type 1 Diabetes. What would nurse expect to assess as chronic complications associated with Diabetes?

A 7 year-old child was rushed at the ER after a sudden onset of findings that include irritability, thick muffled voice, croaking on inspiration, fever, leaning forward while in a sitting position, protruding tongue, salivation and suprasternal retractions. What should the nurse do first?

Angela, a school age girl, was bitten by a rabid dog. She is scheduled to receive antirabies vaccine/inoculations. The nurse is aware that rabies is a:

An infant with Myelomeningocoele underwent a surgical repair. Suddenly, the client developed metabolic acidosis, notable decreased urinary output and diarrhea. The nurse at the unit anticipates that the doctor will order:

A father of a 16 year old who has sickle cell anemia tells a nurse that his family is scheduled to go camping this summer. He asks what activity would be appropriate for his child. The nurse would suggest:

An infant is hospitalized for treatment of nonorganic failure to thrive. Which nursing action is most appropriate for this infant?

A mother tells the nurse that she is very worried because her 2-year old child does not finish his meals. What should the nurse advise the mother:

The plan of care for a toddler with Kawasaki Disease should be based on the risk for development of which medical problem: