NURS 497 Quizzes (Mus-skel, Resp, GI, GU, ADHD,Lead) - Answered A Boston or Milwaukie or TLSO brace for scoliosis is worn 23 hours out of 24hours and the
... [Show More] nurse must monitor skin for irritation. TRUE A nurse is caring for a child who sustained a fracture. Which of the following are appropriate actions for the nurse to take? -Stabilize the injury -Elevate the affected limb -Assess neurovascular status frequently A nurse caring for a fracture knows the following are clinical manifestations -Crepitus -Pain -Edema -Ecchymosis Club foot may be bilateral and may need casting every one to two weeks until desired outcome TRUE A nurse is caring for a child with Duchene's Muscular Dystrophy. The following are true about this condition: -Positive Gower's sign -Presents in males around 2-6 years of age -Muscular weakness in lower legs Log rolling is imperative in post op care for Spinal Fusion surgery for scoliosis TRUE Slipped Capital Epiphysis occurs in preadolescent age children who may also have an endocrine condition or obesity TRUE The braces used for scoliosis may prevent further curvature but will not cure the curvature TRUE The following are true about Legg-Calve Perthes Disease -Hip stiffness -Limited ROM -Limp with walking -Occurs most often in younger children (4-8 y most common, but affects children 2-12) A Pavlik harness is used for infants under 6 months of age with developmental dysplasia of the hip TRUE A nurse is planning care for a child who has asthma. Which of the following interventions should be included in the plan of care? Monitor oxygen saturation Place child in upright position Administer bronchodilators Bronchodilators should be given before the postural drainage so airways are open and thick mucus can move with percussion TRUE A nurse is admitting a child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following medications and tests should the nurse anticipate including in the plan of care? Albuterol Tobramycin Sweat chloride Pulmonary Function tests Dornase Alfa Fat soluble vitamins ADKE A nurse is caring for a child who has bronchiolitis. Which of the following are appropriate actions for the nurse to take? Suction the nasopharynx as needed Administer humidified oxygen Monitor oxygen saturation levels Children with Cystic Fibrosis are small for age and require high calorie, high protein diet TRUE A nurse is caring for a child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following are expected findings? Clubbing of fingers Barrel shaped chest A nurse is caring for a child with asthma. Which of the following are indications of deterioration in the child's respiratory status? Nasal flaring Wheezing Oxygen saturation 90% Retraction of sternal muscles Children with Cystic Fibrosis need pancreatic enzymes with food and snacks for absorption TRUE A nurse is caring for a child in the postoperative period following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following is a clinical finding of postoperative bleeding? Frequent swallowing Bright red bleeding from mouth Clearing of throat [Show Less]