What does a mild intermittent asthma diagnosis mean?
ANSWER : Symptoms occur less than twice a week
How long is the Pavlik harness used for?
ANSWER
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A nurse is teaching the parents of a 3-year-old child who has persistent otitis media about
prevention. What should be taught?
ANSWER : Don't smoke around the child b/c tobacco smoke can cause inflammation of the
respiratory tract
What is Meckel diverticulum?
ANSWER : outpouching or bulge in the lower part of the small intestine. The bulge is a leftover
of the umbilical cord
When is an Allen test performed?
ANSWER : BEFORE AN ARTERIAL PUNCTURE to determine if you can use or remove them. You
compress ulnar and radial artery and tell patient to clench and unclench hands 10 times. Hand
will blanch (turn white). You then release one artery and count how long it takes for color to
return. Do the same process again and release the other artery. If it takes more than 6 seconds,
the other artery can't be trusted to adequately oxygenate hand if one is removed
A nurse in an ED is caring for a toddler who has partial-thickness burns on right arm. What
action should the nurse take?
ANSWER : Cleanse affected area with mild soap and water to remove any loose tissue that
could cause infection
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of an infant who has diaper dermatitis. The nurse
should instruct the parent to apply what to the area?
ANSWER : Zinc oxide-provides protective barrier against the instigating irritants: urine, feces,
soap, or friction. The S/S are scaling, blisters, or papules with erythema
What is a manifestation of pertussis?
ANSWER : Dry, hacking cough that is sometimes more severe at night
What is an indication of early septic shock?
ANSWER : Fever (100.4F+) and chills
-tachycardia
A nurse is assessing an infant who has a ventricular septal defect. What finding should the nurse
expect?
ANSWER : Loud, harsh murmur. D/t left-right shunting of blood (also causes hypertrophy of
infant's heart muscle)
A sodium level of 129 mEq/L puts client at increased risk for what?
ANSWER : Neurological deficits and seizure activity. So, implement seizure precautions!
What med class is contraindicated in children with asthma?
ANSWER : Cough suppressants because asthmatic children need to be able to cough up mucus
to keep airway open
Prophylactic antibiotic therapy is NOT recommended for what?
ANSWER : Burns
A nurse is creating a plan of care for an infant with an epidural hematoma from a head injury.
What interventions should the nurse perform?
ANSWER : -Head slightly elevated in midline position to reduce risk of increased ICP [Show Less]