Exam 31: Basic Pediatric Nursing Care

When the newly admitted 2-year-old who was potty-trained before admission begins to wet the bed,the mother is frightened.What statement by the nurse will be most helpful to the mother?

When attempting to provide information to the parents of a child undergoing surgery,the nurse notes that the parents appear confused and do not seem to remember what they are being told.What is the most probable cause of the parents' forgetfulness?

What was one of the major strides in pediatric care made by Dr.Abraham Jacobi?

What was founded by Lillian Wald?

What is the correct order for assessing vital signs in an infant to ensure the accuracy of measurements?

The pediatric nurse,along with the primary caregiver(s),has a special duty to ________ the child and the family.

How should an infant be positioned after a feeding?

When a safety reminder device (SRD)is used to protect a child,what is a responsibility of the nurse?

The nurse welcomes the presence of the family in a pediatric unit because it reduces the stressors of hospitalization.Which are common stressors for the hospitalized child? (Select all that apply.)

The parents ask about preparation of their toddler for hospital admission.When does the nurse suggest that the parents tell their toddler of the admission?

After observing parental behavior that leads the nurse to suspect child abuse,when should the nurse report the abuse?

Why does obtaining the respirations of an infant require a modified approach from that of an adult?

When using anticipatory guidance to prepare a 5-year-old for an IM injection,what statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?

An 8-year-old child asks how a blood pressure is taken.What would be the most appropriate response?

What is the special category that encompasses children who have congenital abnormalities,malignancies,gastrointestinal (GI)diseases,or central nervous system (CNS)anomalies?

Following a lumbar puncture of a 2-year-old,what should the nurse do?

A disfiguring facial wound would have the most significant developmental impact on which child?

Where is the typical IV insertion site in an infant younger than 9 months of age?

What should be the focus of a practice where the pediatric nurse uses a developmental approach?

The nurse is aware that visual acuity evaluation in a child is best assessed after the age of _____ years.