RN Pediatric Nursing Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Pediatric Nursing Exam 4 bacterial meningitis - correct answer inflammation of the meninges, septic viral meningitis - correct answer inflammation of the meningitis, aseptic viral meningitis risk factors - correct answer CMV HSV enterovirus HIV arbovirus bacterial meningitis risk factors - correct answer strep flu e. coli other bacteria newborn symptoms of meningitis - correct answer none at birth vague poor tone weak cry poor suck 3 mo - 2 year symptoms of meningitis ...

Pediatric Nursing - MidtermWhich can the nurse identify with information about morbidity and mortality? a. Lifespan statistics b. The effectiveness of a treatment c. Cost-effective treatments for the general population d. Age groups at high risk for certain disorders or hazards - correct answer ANS: D Analysis of these data provide the nurse with information about which groups of individuals are at risk for various health problems. Lifespan statistics are part of the mortality data. Tre...

HESI Case Studies: RN Pediatrics : Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)During intake, the triage nurse quickly realizes Roberto's parents speak limited English. Who is the best resource for the nurse to consult? - correct answer Hospital interpreter What action should the nurse take after the specimen is obtained? - correct answer Hold pressure for 5 minutes on all venipunctures until the CBC report is returned. Which action should the nurse take first? - correct answer Examine the child fo...

Pediatric NCLEX Questions After a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, which finding should alert the nurse to suspect early hemorrhage in a 5-year-old child? a. drooling of bright red secretions b. pulse rate of 95 bpm c. vomiting of 25 mL of dark brown emesis d. BP of 95/56 mm HG - correct answer Answer: a. drooling of bright red secretions A nurse is teaching the parents of a pre-schooler about the possibility of postoperative hemorrhage after a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. When sho...

Pediatric Nursing exam 1 practice questionsThe nurse is seeing an adolescent and the parents in the clinic for the first time. Which should the nurse do first? a. Introduce him- or herself. b. Make the family comfortable. c. Give assurance of privacy. d. Explain the purpose of the interview. - correct answer ANS: A The first thing that nurses must do is to introduce themselves to the patient and family. Parents and other adults should be addressed with appropriate titles unless they specify...

PN Pediatric Nursing Online Practice 2023 B A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a child who has sickle cell anemia and is experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis. Which of the following is the priority intervention for the nurse to recommend to include in the the plan? Promote oxygen utilization. Administer antibiotics. Encourage fluid intake. Apply a warm compress to the joints. Promote oxygen utilization. The priority action the nurse should take when using the airw...

Pediatrics TEST BANK: The Child with Respiratory DysfunctionThe nurse is teaching nursing students about normal physiologic changes in the respiratory system of toddlers. Which best describes why toddlers have fewer respiratory tract infections as they grow older? a. The amount of lymphoid tissue decreases. b. Repeated exposure to organisms causes increased immunity. c. Viral organisms are less prevalent in the population. d. Secondary infections rarely occur after viral illnesses. B Ch...

ATI learning systems 3.0 Nursing Care of Children 1A nurse in a pediatric clinic is assessing a toddler at a well-child visit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - correct answer Minimize physical contact with the child initially. A nurse is developing a plan of care for a school-age child who underwent a surgical procedure that resulted in a temporary loss of vision. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? - correct answer Explain...

Pediatric Nursing Role Pediatric Nursing - correct answer Caring for infants, children, adolescents and families focuses on protecting them from illness and injury, assisting them to attain optimal levels of health, regardless of health problems; and rehabilitation. Role of the Pediatric Nurse Historical Background - correct answer - Constantly changing - expanding medical and nursing practice - emerging challenges in different aspects of child care - consumer demands - technology advanc...

Certified Pediatric Nurse Exam3 month Key Milestones - correct answer Brings hands to mouth Grasps and hold object- actively holds rattle but not reaching for it Takes swipes at objects Watches faces intently Smiles at sound of your voice begins to imitate some sounds 4 to 6 Months - correct answer Demands and enjoys attention Chuckles and laughs Attachment begins discovers hands 6 Months - correct answer Peak time of development Good head support - no head lag Rolling in both d...