Exam 39: Pediatric Variations of Nursing Interventions

In some genetically susceptible children,anesthetic agents can trigger malignant hyperthermia.The nurse should be alert in observing that,in addition to an increased temperature,an early sign of this disorder is:

Using knowledge of child development,the best approach when preparing a toddler for a procedure is to:

Nursing considerations related to the administration of oxygen in an infant include to:

The nurse is preparing to insert a nasogastric tube into a 4-year-old child for intermittent suctioning after abdominal surgery. Place in correct sequence the steps for inserting a nasogastric tube. -Step six

Which is the preferred site for intramuscular injections in infants?

What nursing action is appropriate for specimen collection?

The nurse has just collected blood by venipuncture in the antecubital fossa.Which should the nurse do next?

The nurse is planning how to best prepare a 4-year-old child for some diagnostic procedures.Guidelines for preparing this preschooler should include:

The nurse is preparing to insert a nasogastric tube into a 4-year-old child for intermittent suctioning after abdominal surgery. Place in correct sequence the steps for inserting a nasogastric tube. -Step one

When teaching a mother how to administer eyedrops,where should the nurse tell her to place them?

A nurse is caring for a child in Droplet Precautions.Which instructions should the nurse give to the unlicensed assistive personnel caring for this child (Select all that apply)?

The nurse gives an injection in a patient's room.What should the nurse do with the needle for disposal?

The nurse is preparing to insert a nasogastric tube into a 4-year-old child for intermittent suctioning after abdominal surgery. Place in correct sequence the steps for inserting a nasogastric tube. -Step two

The nurse is preparing for the admission of an infant who will have several procedures performed.In which situation is informed consent required (Select all that apply)?