Question 1

What should the nurse plan for an immobilized child in cervical traction to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elevate the child's legs. 
B)  Place a foot cradle on the bed. 
C)  Place a pillow under the child's knees. 
D)  Assist the child to dorsiflex the feet and rotate the ankles. 
A)  Elevate the child's legs. 
B)  Place a foot cradle on the bed. 
C)  Place a pillow under the child's knees. 
D)  Assist the child to dorsiflex the feet and rotate the ankles.

Question 2

What condition can result from the bone demineralization associated with immobility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteoporosis 
B)  Pooling of blood 
C)  Urinary retention 
D)  Susceptibility to infection 
A)  Osteoporosis 
B)  Pooling of blood 
C)  Urinary retention 
D)  Susceptibility to infection

Question 3

The nurse is teaching a child with a cast about cast removal.What should the nurse teach the child about cast removal?

Accepted Answer

A)  "The cast cutter will be a quiet machine." 
B)  "You will feel cold as the cast is removed." 
C)  "You will feel a tickly sensation as the cast is removed." 
D)  "The cast cutter cuts through the cast like a circular saw." 
A)  "The cast cutter will be a quiet machine." 
B)  "You will feel cold as the cast is removed." 
C)  "You will feel a tickly sensation as the cast is removed." 
D)  "The cast cutter cuts through the cast like a circular saw."

Question 4

What measure is important in managing hypercalcemia in a child who is immobilized?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide adequate hydration. 
B)  Change position frequently. 
C)  Encourage a diet high in calcium. 
D)  Provide a diet high in calories for healing. 
A)  Provide adequate hydration. 
B)  Change position frequently. 
C)  Encourage a diet high in calcium. 
D)  Provide a diet high in calories for healing.

Question 5

A 3-year-old child has a femoral shaft fracture.The nurse recognizes that the approximate healing time for this child is how long?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 weeks 
B)  4 weeks 
C)  6 weeks 
D)  8 weeks 
A)  2 weeks 
B)  4 weeks 
C)  6 weeks 
D)  8 weeks

What should the nurse plan for an immobilized child in cervical traction to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

What condition can result from the bone demineralization associated with immobility?

The nurse is teaching a child with a cast about cast removal.What should the nurse teach the child about cast removal?

What measure is important in managing hypercalcemia in a child who is immobilized?

A 3-year-old child has a femoral shaft fracture.The nurse recognizes that the approximate healing time for this child is how long?

Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing

Social,cultural,religious,and Family Influences on Child Health Promotion

Hereditary Influences on Health Promotion of the Child and Family

Communication, physical, and Developmental Assessment

Pain Assessment and Management in Children

Childhood Communicable and Infectious Diseases

Health Promotion of the Newborn and Family

Health Problems of Newborns

The High-Risk Newborn and Family

Health Promotion of the Infant and Family

Health Problems of the Infant

Health Promotion of the Toddler and Family

Health Promotion of the Preschooler and Family

Health Problems of Early Childhood

Health Promotion of the School-Age Child and Family

Health Problems of the School-Age Child

Health Promotion of the Adolescent and Family

Health Problems of the Adolescent

Family-Centered Care of the Child With Chronic Illness or Disability

Family-Centered Palliative Care

The Child With Cognitive, sensory, or Communication Impairment

Family-Centered Care of the Child During Illness and Hospitalization

Pediatric Nursing Interventions and Skills

The Child With Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance

The Child With Renal Dysfunction

The Child With Gastrointestinal Dysfunction

Overview of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Exchange

The Child With Respiratory Dysfunction

The Child With Cardiovascular Dysfunction

The Child With Hematologic or Immunologic Dysfunction

The Child With Cancer

The Child With Cerebral Dysfunction

The Child With Endocrine Dysfunction

The Child With Neuromuscular or Muscular Dysfunction

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Exam 34: The Child With Musculoskeletal or Articular Dysfunction

What should the nurse plan for an immobilized child in cervical traction to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

What condition can result from the bone demineralization associated with immobility?

The nurse is teaching a child with a cast about cast removal.What should the nurse teach the child about cast removal?

What measure is important in managing hypercalcemia in a child who is immobilized?

A 3-year-old child has a femoral shaft fracture.The nurse recognizes that the approximate healing time for this child is how long?

Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing

Social,cultural,religious,and Family Influences on Child Health Promotion

Hereditary Influences on Health Promotion of the Child and Family

Communication, physical, and Developmental Assessment

Pain Assessment and Management in Children

Childhood Communicable and Infectious Diseases

Health Promotion of the Newborn and Family

Health Problems of Newborns

The High-Risk Newborn and Family

Health Promotion of the Infant and Family

Health Problems of the Infant

Health Promotion of the Toddler and Family

Health Promotion of the Preschooler and Family

Health Problems of Early Childhood

Health Promotion of the School-Age Child and Family

Health Problems of the School-Age Child

Health Promotion of the Adolescent and Family

Health Problems of the Adolescent

Family-Centered Care of the Child With Chronic Illness or Disability

Family-Centered Palliative Care

The Child With Cognitive, sensory, or Communication Impairment

Family-Centered Care of the Child During Illness and Hospitalization

Pediatric Nursing Interventions and Skills

The Child With Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance

The Child With Renal Dysfunction

The Child With Gastrointestinal Dysfunction

Overview of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Exchange

The Child With Respiratory Dysfunction

The Child With Cardiovascular Dysfunction

The Child With Hematologic or Immunologic Dysfunction

The Child With Cancer

The Child With Cerebral Dysfunction

The Child With Endocrine Dysfunction

The Child With Neuromuscular or Muscular Dysfunction

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