NURS 2258-4331 Paediatrics Proctored Exam

A nurse is called to attend a delivery of a Gravida 2 Term 0 Preterm 1 Abortion 0 Living 1 patient at 10 centimeters, 100 percent effacement, and plus 4 station. The mother has had minimal prenatal ca

Using the following formula, calculate the daily fluid requirement in milliliters for a child who weighs 46 pounds. 100 mL/kg for the first 10 kg 50 mL/kg for the next 10 kg 20 mL/kg for the remaining

Ordered: Metronidazole 140 mg IV to be infused over 60 minutes. Available: Metronidazole in a syringe pre-mixed with normal saline. Correct concentration: 5 mg/mL. Patient's weight: 43 lb. Based on th

A 15-year-old boy presents to the emergency department after a straddle injury with complaints of testicular pain and swelling. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse?

An 8-year-old boy and his father visit the pediatrician’s office with reports of a sudden onset of abdominal pain and reddish-brown urine. A urinalysis shows 4+ protein. On taking the boy’s health his

The nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. The caregiver asks the nurse why it is so important for the child to have so much fluid. What is the most important reason the

A voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) is prescribed for a child. What education should be provided to the parents?

A nurse is caring for an infant with a temperature of 102.5°F (39.1°C). The health care provider has prescribed acetaminophen 10 mg/kg every 4 to 6 hours for a temperature of 101.4°F (38.6

The nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. The caregiver asks the nurse why it is so important for the child to have so much fluid. What is the most important reason the

An 8-year-old boy and his father visit the pediatrician's office with reports of a sudden onset of abdominal pain and reddish-brown urine. A urinalysis shows 4+ protein. On taking the boy’s health his

A 15-year-old boy presents to the emergency department after a straddle injury with complaints of testicular pain and swelling. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse?

The mother of a child with chronic renal failure asks the nurse why her son is getting an injection of erythropoietin. When responding to the mother, the nurse incorporates understanding of which of t

Which of the following is not one of the Cs found with feeding attempts in infants with tracheoesophageal fistula?

The parents of a child diagnosed with celiac disease ask the nurse what types of food they can offer their child. Which of the following would the nurse include in the teaching plan?

The nurse is teaching an in-service program to a group of nurses on the topic of gastrointestinal disorders. The nurses in the group make the following statements. Which statement is most accurate rel

The nurse is caring for a newborn with a cleft palate. What finding in the maternal medical record is considered to be contributing factors?

A parent brings a child to the health clinic with reports of RLQ pain, fever, and decreased appetite. His pain is a "6" on the pain scale on arrival. After 15 minutes the patient reports his pain as a

The nurse caring for a patient with Crohn’s disease determines that the teaching was successful when, after teaching the patient and her family about this condition, the nurse sees they identify which

A 2-year-old child is hospitalized with a diagnosis of severe dehydration. The child has had several episodes of watery diarrhea and has vomited three times since admission. The child has a temperatur

The nurse is providing care to a child with an intussusception. The child has a bowel movement and the nurse inspects the stool. The nurse would document the stool's appearance most likely as which of

A mother is alarmed because her 6-week-old boy has begun vomiting almost immediately after every feeding. In the past week, the vomiting has grown more forceful with the vomit projecting several feet

A nurse manages the interdisciplinary care for an infant born with an omphalocele. What is an accurate description of the care plan for an omphalocele?

The nurse determines that a 20-month-old is in Piaget’s sensorimotor stage of cognitive development. Which actions support this assessment?

The nurse assesses a 2-year-old toddler for a normal checkup. The chart is accompanied by a parent. Which action is appropriate for the assessment?

The nurse is completing a physical assessment of a 15-month-old. Which objective data would the nurse document as an abnormal finding?