Pediatric Nursing Flashcards
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A school-age child with asthma is using a peak flow meter. The reading is in the 'red zone' (below 50% of personal best). What should the nurse instruct?
Answer: Use rescue bronchodilator and seek emergency care
A red zone peak flow reading indicates a severe asthma episode requiring immediate use of rescue medication and emergency medical attention.
The nurse is reviewing growth charts for a 10-year-old girl. Which BMI percentile range indicates obesity?
Answer: At or above 95th percentile
In children and adolescents, a BMI at or above the 95th percentile for age and sex is classified as obesity.
A 14-month-old receives the MMR vaccine. The nurse should inform the parents that which common side effect may occur 7–12 days after vaccination?
Answer: Mild fever and rash
Mild fever and a transient rash are common, expected side effects appearing 7–12 days after MMR vaccination due to immune response.
A nurse is caring for an infant with pyloric stenosis post-pyloromyotomy. Which feeding approach is appropriate?
Answer: Gradual introduction of small, frequent feedings starting with clear liquids or formula
After pyloromyotomy, feedings are reintroduced gradually, starting with small, frequent amounts of clear liquids then advancing to formula/breast milk.
A nurse is assessing for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in a newborn. Which test checks for a dislocatable hip?
Answer: Barlow maneuver
The Barlow maneuver assesses for hip dislocatability by adducting the hip and applying posterior pressure to provoke subluxation.
A child with cystic fibrosis is receiving chest physiotherapy. What is the primary goal of this intervention?
Answer: Mobilize and drain thick mucus from the airways
Chest physiotherapy uses percussion and postural drainage to loosen and mobilize the thick, sticky mucus that obstructs airways in cystic fibrosis.
A 7-year-old with acute rheumatic fever is prescribed penicillin. The nurse explains this medication is given primarily to:
Answer: Eliminate Group A streptococcal infection and prevent carditis progression
Penicillin eradicates residual Group A strep infection to stop the immune-mediated attack on cardiac tissue, preventing further heart damage.