LVN Pediatric Nursing

Question 1

What are the differences in vital sign ranges for children vs. adults?

Accepted Answer

Children have faster heart rates, faster respiratory rates, and lower blood pressure than adults

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Children have the same vital signs as adults

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Only temperature differs

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Children have slower heart rates

Question 2

What is the importance of growth and development monitoring in pediatric nursing?

Accepted Answer

Tracking growth patterns helps identify developmental delays, nutritional problems, and health conditions early

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Growth monitoring is only for premature babies

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All children grow at the same rate

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Monitoring starts only at school age

Question 3

How is medication dosing different for pediatric patients?

Accepted Answer

Doses are calculated based on weight (mg/kg) or body surface area, not adult fixed doses

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Children receive adult doses

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All children receive the same dose

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Medication dosing is the same at all ages

Question 4

What are signs of dehydration in infants?

Accepted Answer

Decreased wet diapers, sunken fontanelle, dry mucous membranes, and lethargy

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Only crying indicates dehydration

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Infants cannot become dehydrated

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Only fever indicates dehydration

Question 5

What is family-centered care in pediatrics?

Accepted Answer

An approach recognizing the family as central to the child's care, involving them in decisions and treatment

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Care without family involvement

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Only letting parents visit during visiting hours

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Allowing families to provide all nursing care

Question 6

What immunization schedule knowledge is important for pediatric nurses?

Accepted Answer

Understanding the recommended vaccine schedule, contraindications, proper administration, and documentation

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Only one vaccine exists

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Vaccines are given only at birth

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Nurses do not administer vaccines