Pediatric Nursing NCLEX Flashcards
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A 4-year-old is admitted with epiglottitis. Which intervention is the PRIORITY?
Answer: Keep the child calm and upright
Keeping the child calm and upright minimizes airway obstruction; any agitation or throat examination can cause complete obstruction.
A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old with Kawasaki disease. Which finding is MOST concerning?
Answer: Coronary artery aneurysm
Coronary artery aneurysm is the most serious complication of Kawasaki disease and can lead to myocardial infarction.
Which urine output is considered adequate for an infant weighing 8 kg?
Answer: 4 mL/hr
Adequate urine output for infants is 1–2 mL/kg/hr, so 8 kg × 0.5 mL/kg/hr minimum = 4 mL/hr minimum.
A 10-year-old with sickle cell disease presents with sudden severe headache and left-sided weakness. The nurse suspects:
Answer: Stroke
Sudden neurological deficits such as severe headache and focal weakness indicate stroke, a known complication of sickle cell disease.
When teaching a parent about administering oral iron supplements to a toddler, the nurse should include:
Answer: Administer through a straw to protect tooth enamel
Iron can stain teeth, so using a straw or dropper placed toward the back of the mouth protects enamel.
A 7-year-old is diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. The nurse expects which classic triad of findings?
Answer: Massive proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, edema
Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by massive proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and generalized edema (anasarca).
A newborn's Apgar score is assessed at 1 minute. Which finding contributes 2 points to the score?
Answer: Flexed extremities with active motion
Active motion with flexed extremities scores 2 for muscle tone in the Apgar scoring system.
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