Pediatric Clinical Jeopardy
What is the most important initial step when assessing a pediatric patient?
What is assessing airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs)?
What is the most important factor when calculating pediatric medication doses?
What is weight (kg)?
What virus commonly causes bronchiolitis in infants?
What is RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)?
What approach involves including family in care decisions?
What is family-centered care?
What is the priority action when a child has a fever of 102°F?
What is assess the child and administer antipyretics as ordered?
What assessment tool is commonly used to evaluate pain in young children who cannot verbalize?
What is the FLACC scale?
What must always be verified before administering medication to a child?
What are the 5 rights of medication administration?
What is a common symptom of dehydration in children?
What is decreased urine output?
Why is it important to involve parents in pediatric care?
What is they know the child best and provide comfort/support?
What is the first action if a child is having difficulty breathing?
What is assess airway and breathing immediately?
What is a normal respiratory rate range for an infant?
What is 30–60 breaths per minute?
Why are pediatric patients at higher risk for medication errors?
What is weight-based dosing and smaller margins for error?
What condition is characterized by a “barking cough”?
What is croup?
What is a key strategy to reduce anxiety in hospitalized children?
What is using age-appropriate communication and play?
What should you do if a pediatric patient suddenly becomes lethargic?
What is notify provider and reassess immediately?
What is the priority assessment finding in a child with respiratory distress?
What is increased work of breathing (retractions, nasal flaring, grunting)?
What is the safest route for medication in an emergency when IV access is not available?
What is intraosseous (IO)?
What is the priority intervention for a child experiencing anaphylaxis?
What is administration of epinephrine?
How should nurses communicate with pediatric patients?
What is at their developmental level using simple language?
A child has retractions and low oxygen saturation—what is your priority?
What is administer oxygen and support breathing?
Why is capillary refill an important assessment in pediatric patients?
What is it helps assess perfusion and circulation status?
What is a key nursing responsibility when giving medications to children?
What is double-checking calculations and ensuring correct dosage?
What is the most common cause of seizures in young children?
What are febrile seizures?
What is a major benefit of family presence during procedures?
What is reduced anxiety and improved cooperation?
You notice a medication dose seems too high—what should you do?
What is hold the medication and clarify the order?