Pediatric Nursing Flashcards
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A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old with epiglottitis. Which action should the nurse avoid?
Answer: Examining the throat with a tongue blade
Examining the throat with a tongue blade in suspected epiglottitis can precipitate complete airway obstruction and is absolutely contraindicated.
A nurse is educating parents about fever management in a 2-year-old. Which statement is most accurate?
Answer: Acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be used to treat fever and discomfort
Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are safe and effective antipyretics for children; aspirin is contraindicated due to the risk of Reye's syndrome.
A nurse is assessing a child with suspected meningitis. Which clinical finding is indicative of Kernig's sign?
Answer: Inability to extend the knee when the hip is flexed to 90 degrees
Kernig's sign is positive when a patient cannot extend the knee beyond 135° when the hip is flexed at 90°, indicating meningeal irritation.
A nurse is assessing pain in a preverbal 18-month-old after surgery. Which scale is most appropriate?
Answer: FLACC Scale
The FLACC scale (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability) is designed for nonverbal children and infants and assesses behavioral pain indicators.
A 10-month-old infant is diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia. Which dietary teaching should the nurse provide to the parents?
Answer: Introduce iron-fortified cereals and pureed meats
Iron-fortified cereals and pureed meats are excellent dietary sources of iron for infants; excessive cow's milk can inhibit iron absorption and cause GI blood loss.
A nurse is caring for a child after a cardiac catheterization via the femoral artery. Which assessment is the priority in the post-procedure period?
Answer: Assessing the puncture site for bleeding and monitoring distal pulses
The femoral artery puncture site must be monitored for hemorrhage, and distal pulses assessed to detect vascular compromise or thrombus formation.
A nurse is preparing a child for a painful procedure. Which non-pharmacological comfort measure is most appropriate for a 4-year-old?
Answer: Distraction with a favorite toy or video during the procedure
Distraction is a highly effective non-pharmacological pain management strategy for preschoolers, as it redirects attention away from procedural pain.