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    Exam Review

    1. One week after removing a tick that bit him, a student arrives at the school nurse's office with reports of flu-like symptoms. Which intervention should the school nurse implement first?
      A)
      Measure the student's oral temperature.
      B)
      Observe for a rash around the tick bite site.
      C)
      Inform the student of Lyme disease signs and symptoms.
      D)
      Instruct the student's parent to seek medical attention.
    2. A one-month old male infant is brought to the clinic by his mother who states that her son has been vomiting forcefully after each meal for the last three days. The infant is afebrile, dehydrated, and pyloric stenosis is suspected. Which other findings should the nurse identify that are consistent with pyloric stenosis?
      A)
      Rooting, hunger, and irritability.
      B)
      An olive-shaped mass in the abdominal area.
      C)
      Bile-stained emesis.
      D)
      Perianal diaper rash from persistent diarrhea
    3. A healthy 2-day-old newborn received the first dose of hepatitis B prior to being discharge home with the parents. The nurse should instruct the parents to return to the clinic for the infant's next dose of hepatitis B in how many months?
      A)
      6 months.
      B)
      12 months.
      C)
      4 months.
      D)
      2 months.
    4. The nurse knows that a shunt procedure is the therapy of choice in almost all cases of hydrocephalus. Which is the most common reason for revision of a child's ventriculoperitoneal shunt?
      A)
      Peritonitis.
      B)
      Hydrocephalus has increased.
      C)
      Malfunction of the valves.
      D)
      Child has grown since placement.

    Exam Review

    1. An infant diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus is being discharged. Which instruction should the nurse include in caregiver education?
      A)
      Place in a prone position during sleep to help breathing.
      B)
      Recline when feeding to decrease work of breathing.
      C)
      Administer albuterol nebulizer treatments every 4 hours.
      D)
      Perform bulb syringe suction with nasal saline drops
    2. What are some possible changes that might explain the trend in glycosylated haemoglobin in this client? Select all that apply.
      (SATA)
      A)
      The client may be experiencing stress at home or at school.
      B)
      The client may be taking too much insulin.
      C)
      The client may be ingesting too many calories for his energy needs.
      D)
      The client may be eating fewer carbohydrates.
      E)
      The client may have increased insulin requirements due to puberty.
    3. The healthcare provider prescribes amoxicillin-clavulanic acid suspension 300 mg by mouth (PO) three times daily (TID) for a child with a lower respiratory infection. The bottle is labelled, 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer in a single dose? (Enter numeric value only.)
      Correct Answer:6 mL
    4. A 2-week-old female infant is hospitalized for the surgical repair of an umbilical hernia. After returning to the postoperative neonatal unit, her respiratory rate and heart rate have increased during the last hour. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
      A)
      Administer a prescription for a PRN analgesic.
      B)
      Wrap the infant tightly and rock in rocking chair.
      C)
      Record the findings in the child's record.
      D)
      Notify the healthcare provider of these findings.

    Exam Review

    1. A 16-year-old adolescent with acute myelocytic leukemia is receiving chemotherapy via an implanted medication port at the outpatient oncology clinic. Which action should the nurse implement when the infusion is complete?
      A)
      Administer ondansetron.
      B)
      Obtain blood samples for red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), and platelets.
      C)
      Flush the mediport with saline and a heparin solution.
      D)
      Initiate an infusion of normal saline
    2. A 6-year-old with heart failure (HF) gained 2 pounds (0.9 kg) in the last 24 hours. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
      A)
      Restrict intake of oral fluids.
      B)
      Assess bilateral lung sounds.
      C)
      Graph the daily weight for the past week.
      D)
      Decrease Intravenous (IV) flow rate.
    3. The nurse is providing education to a group of adolescents about smoking prevention. Which approach should the nurse include to incorporate Piaget's cognitive development theory of formal operations?
      A)
      Classify health behaviours as healthy and unhealthy.
      B)
      Define terms and correct misinformation about smoking.
      C)
      Create a handout that lists the dangers of smoking.
      D)
      Discuss the undesirable consequences of smoking.
    4. The nurse is planning care for a 4-year-old girl who is diagnosed as having a developmental disability. What should be the primary focus of treatment for this child?
      A)
      Assist in preventing further disability.
      B)
      Ensure her participation in group activities.
      C)
      Teach her social skills.
      D)
      Help her achieve her maximum potential.

    Exam Review

    1. A newborn infant is diagnosed with hypospadias and the parents have requested a circumcision prior to discharge. Which response should the nurse provide?
      A)
      The foreskin will be needed for a later hypospadias repair.
      B)
      Circumcision is delayed until puberty in infants with hypospadias.
      C)
      Scar tissue could interfere with hypospadias reconstruction.
      D)
      Local anaesthesia for circumcision is not recommended in infants with hypospadias
    2. The nurse is caring for a school-age child with cystic fibrosis and reviews the admission medication prescriptions. Which medication should the nurse obtain a prescription for to be administered with every meal?
      A)
      Calcium acetate.
      B)
      Albuterol inhaler.
      C)
      Pancreatic enzymes.
      D)
      Empiric antibiotics.
    3. The school nurse is planning a class for a group of adolescents about achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Which intervention should the nurse recommend as the best way to lose weight and build lean body mass when eating a healthy diet?
      A)
      Consuming a high-protein food.
      B)
      Eating snacks three times a day.
      C)
      Supplementing with dietary shakes.
      D)
      Performing aerobic exercises 20 to 30 minutes
    4. The nurse is admitting a child with a diagnosis of untreated hypoparathyroidism. Which finding indicative of hypocalcaemia should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?
      A)
      Positive Chvostek sign.
      B)
      Muscular weakness.
      C)
      Positive Coombs test.
      D)
      Rapid weight gain.

    Exam Review

    1. A mother brings her male pre-schooler to the clinic because he has had diarrhea, vomiting, and high fevers for the past three days. The child begins to cry and cling to his mother when the nurse enters the examination room. Which action should the nurse implement to get the child to cooperate?
      A)
      Request extra staff to help with the nursing assessments.
      B)
      Complete the assessment while allowing the child to cry.
      C)
      Talk to the mother and gradually focus on the child's toy.
      D)
      Explain to the child the reasons an examination is needed.
    2. A three-year old child with neuroblastoma begins experiencing epistaxis episodes and bruising to the extremities over the past month. Which finding in the medical record should the nurse expect?
      A)
      Thrombocytopenia.
      B)
      Hypovolemia.
      C)
      Polycythaemia.
      D)
      Hypoalbuminemia.
    3. How should the nurse instruct the parents of a 4-month-old with seborrheic dermatitis (cradle cap) to shampoo the child's hair?
      A)
      Avoid scrubbing the scalp until the scales disappear.
      B)
      Use soap and water and avoid shampoos.
      C)
      Use a soft brush and gently scrub the area.
      D)
      Avoid washing the child's hair more than once a week.
    4. A male child is being prepared for a computed tomography (CT) scan when he begins to have a tonic clonic seizure. His mother is hysterical and is trying to hold the child down. Which action(s) should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
      A)
      Close blinds room so is darkened.
      B)
      Ask the mother to release the child.
      C)
      Monitor the child's airway and tongue.
      D)
      Administer an anticonvulsant medication.
      E)
      Place pillows inside the side rails.

    Exam Review

    1. A female infant recently admitted with vomiting and diarrhea now weighs 10 kg. Her weight at a previous well-baby visit was 11 kg. Which percentage of body weight loss for this infant should the nurse document in the electronic medical record?
    2. The nurse is providing education to a new parent on the potential causes of developmental dysplasia of the hip and recommendations to decrease the incidence in infants. Which statement made by the parent should the nurse recognize as understanding the education?
      A)
      Prop legs up in the car seat to keep the hips midline.
      B)
      Ensure legs are extended during floor play.
      C)
      Swaddle infant with legs slightly flexed and separate.
      D)
      Hold infant with legs widely spread apart.
    3. A clinic nurse is assessing infants and toddlers for fine and gross motor development. Which child should the nurse refer to a healthcare provider for further evaluation?
      A)
      3-year-old preferring to walk on the tip toes.
      B)
      11⁄2-year-old attempting to scribble on paper.
      C)
      32-month-old with diminished Moro reflex.
      D)
      5-month-old with use of whole hand grasp
    4. The nurse is caring for a school-age child presenting to the emergency department with frequent productive coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Significant inspiratory and expiratory wheezing is auscultated bilaterally. Which finding should the nurse expect after administering a prescribed dose of albuterol?
      A)
      Use of accessory muscles.
      B)
      Non-productive coughing.
      C)
      Increased Paco, level.
      D)
      Slight expiratory wheezing