Exam 24: The Child With Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance

What type of diarrhea is associated with an inflammation of the mucosa and submucosa in the ileum and colon caused by infectious agents?

What is the required number of milliliters of fluid needed per day for a 14-kg child?

The nurse is caring for a child with hypokalemia.The nurse evaluates the child for which signs and symptoms of hypokalemia?

Prevention of burn injury is important anticipatory guidance.In the infant and toddler period,which mode is the most common cause of burn?

A school-age child with acute diarrhea and mild dehydration is being given oral rehydration solutions (ORS).The child's mother calls the clinic nurse because he is also occasionally vomiting.The nurse should recommend which intervention?

Match the type of skin graft to its definition. -Histocompatible tissue obtained from genetically identical individuals

What finding is the most reliable guide to the adequacy of fluid replacement for a small child with burns?

A 7-year-old child with acute diarrhea has been rehydrated with oral rehydration solution (ORS).The nurse should recommend that the child's diet be advanced to what kind of diet?

A school-age child with diarrhea has been rehydrated.The nurse is discussing the child's diet with the family.What food or beverage should be tolerated best?

A health care provider prescribes diphenhydramine (Benadryl),1 mg/kg PO every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pruritus to a child with a mild cutaneous anaphylactic reaction.The child weighs 5 kg.The medication label states: "Diphenhydramine 12.5 mg/5 ml." The nurse prepares to administer one dose.How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank.Record your answer in a whole number. ________________

The nurse is preparing a presentation on compensated,decompensated,and irreversible shock in children.What clinical manifestations related to decompensated shock should the nurse include?

What type of shock is characterized by a hypersensitivity reaction causing massive vasodilation and capillary leaks,which may occur with drug or latex allergy?

What physiologic state(s)produces the clinical manifestations of nervous system stimulation and excitement,such as overexcitability,nervousness,and tetany?

A toddler sustains a minor burn on the hand from hot coffee.What is the first action in treating this burn?

The nurse suspects fluid overload in an infant receiving intravenous fluids.What clinical manifestation is suggestive of water intoxication?

The nurse is caring for a child with hypercalcemia.The nurse evaluates the child for which signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia?

Several types of long-term central venous access devices are used.What is a benefit of using an implanted port (e.g.,Port-a-Cath)?

The nurse is teaching a group of female adolescents about toxic shock syndrome and the use of tampons.What statement by a participant indicates a need for additional teaching?

A health care provider prescribes midazolam (Versed)syrup 0.5 mg/kg per mouth (PO)30 minutes before a burn wound dressing change on a child.The medication label states: "Versed 2 mg/1 ml." The child weighs 8 kg.The nurse prepares to administer the dose.How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer the dose? Fill in the blank.Record your answer in a whole number. ________________

A health care provider prescribes nitroprusside (Nipride),1 mcg/kg/min in a continuous intravenous (IV)infusion for a child in shock.The child weighs 20 kg.The medication is available as nitroprusside 50 mg in 250 ml.The nurse prepares to calculate the rate.How many milliliters per hour will the nurse set the IV infusion pump to deliver 1 mcg/kg/min? Fill in the blank.Record your answer in a whole number. ________________