Medications
What would the nurse administer ferrous sulfate drops with?
Orange juice (Vitamin C)
Which restraint is the most appropriate for the insertion of an IV in the scalp vein of an infant?
Mummy
At what age does the infant's birth weight triple?
1 year old
What is a probable cause of glomerulonephritis?
A sore throat (strep throat infection)
What acid-base imbalance can be caused by persistent vomiting?
Alkalosis
What medication(s) should be avoided to prevent Reye's syndrome?
Aspirin
What fear is unique to the preschool child?
Bodily harm
What behavior would indicate toilet training readiness?
Able to communicate that he or she is wet
A child with rheumatic fever begins involuntary, purposeless movements of her limbs. What does this indicate?
Sydenham's chorea
What would frequent swallowing after a tonsillectomy indicate?
Bleeding/hemorrhage
What advantage does fentanyl have over other pain relief medications?
It has a rapid onset
What is the number one cause of accidental death in adolescents?
Automobiles
What is the earliest age when an infant should walk independently?
12 to 15 months
Why are infants more prone to otitis media?
Short, wide, and straight eustachian tube
What would a nurse consider an appropriate snack for a 2 year old?
Applesauce
What allergy would contraindicate the use of Silvadene as a topical agent for burns?
Sulfa drugs
A 9 year old boy is often cranky and irritable, and his school performance has declined. What is causing this behavior?
He is not getting enough sleep at night.
What is the earliest age an infant should be able to sit steadily alone?
8 months
What assessment would lead to the suspicion of strabismus?
Child covers one eye to read the chalkboard
Which vaccines would the nurse prepare to administer to a healthy 2 month old?
a. Dtap
b. Hib
c. IPV
d. MMR
e. PCV
Dtap, Hib, IPV, PCV
What long term adverse effect of phenytoin should the nurse include in education for parents?
Gum overgrowth
A hospitalized toddler was drinking from a cup at home, but now refuses to drink out of anything except a bottle. What is the cause of this behavior?
The child is experiencing regression due to anxiety
What is an abnormal finding in the evaluation of growth and development for a 6 month old infant?
a. Weight gain of 4 to 7 ounces per week
b. Length increase of 1 inch in 2 months
c. Head lag present
d. Can sit alone for a few seconds
Head lag present
What causes the pain experienced with osteomyelitis?
Purulent drainage in the bone marrow
Parents want to know how their child got cystic fibrosis because no one in either of their families has it. What is the nurse's best response?
Both parents are carriers of the CF gene