A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardians of a school-age child who has
hearing loss. Which of the following techniques should the nurse
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facilitate communication with the child? - Use facial expressions when speaking
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 plan? - Promote oxygen
utilization
A nurse is caring for a child who has a fractured tibia and is in Buck's traction. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take? - Ensure the weights are hanging
freely
A nurse has just received change-of-shift report for four children in a pediatric unit.
Which of the following children should the nurse collect data from first? - A child who
has a fever and nuchal rigidity
A nurse is monitoring a preschooler following an abdominal CT scan with contrast
dye. The nurse should identify which of the following as an indication that the
preschooler experienced an allergic reaction to the contrast dye? - Urticaria
A nurse is auscultating heart sounds on an infant. The nurse should identify this
sound as which of the following? (Click on the audio button to listen to the clip.) -
Sinus rhythm
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a preschooler. Which of the following
laboratory results should the nurse report to the provider? - Lead 14 mcg/dL
A nurse is reinforcing home safety instructions with the parents of a toddler. Which of
the following parent statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? - "we
will purchase a toy storage box with a lightweight lid."
A nurse in a pediatric clinic is collecting data from an infant who was recently
exposed to pertussis. The nurse should recognize which of the following as a
manifestation of pertussis? - Dry cough
A nurse is caring for a child who has a head injury following a motor vehicle crash.
Which of the following should the nurse recognize as an early manifestation of
increased intracranial pressure? - increased irritability
A nurse is caring for a school-age female who is being treated for frequent, severe
urinary tract infections (UTIs). The nurse should recognize that which of the following
statements by the parent indicates a possible cause of the UTIs? - "My daughter has
bowel movements every 4 to 5 days."
A nurse is assisting with scoliosis screenings for a group of school-age children. The
nurse should place the students in which of the following positions during the
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