- A nurse is planning care for a 2 months-old infant following asurgical procedure. Which of the following pain rating scalesshould the nurse plan to use to determine the infant’s level ofpain?
- FLACC
- FACES
- OUCHER
- PANDA
- A nurse is reviewing medication with the mother of a childdiagnosed with otitis media. The instructions are to administer 800mg of Amoxicillin daily divided equally into 2 doses 12 hoursapart. Which would be the best way to explain this to themother?
- 10 min in the morning and at night
- 5 min at each meal
- 5 min at breakfast and at bedtime
- 5 min at lunch and at bedtime
- A nurse instructing a parent on the use of Permethrin 1% creamfor Lice. Which is important information to communicate regardingthis medication?
- Nits will not need to be removed manually they will fall out asthey die
- Treatment should be repeated in one week
- Leave the medication on the hair overnight for maximumeffectiveness
- Children must remain out at school for 2 weeks after treatmentstarts
- A nurse is caring for a 4 year-old admitted with Hib whosuddenly develops a very high fever, drooling, and is having severedifficulty breathing. Which of the following actions would be thepriority?
- Administering an antipyretic
- Establishing an airway
- Administering oxygen via nasal cannula
- Encouraging the child to take deep breaths
- A nurse working at a summer camp is called to assess a childthat suddenly began having difficulty breathing. The child iswearing a MedicAlert bracelet for severe peanut allergy. Whichaction by the nurse is a priority?
- Ask the counselor if the child ate peanuts
- Survey the area for peanuts to find the source
- Calling EMS after administering the child’s EpiPen
- Administer diphenhydramine and monitor for effectiveness
- A teen has come in for treatment of early-stage syphilis at aCommunity Care Clinic. The physician a one-time injection ofPenicillin G 500,000 units IM. The nurse reconstitutes themedication with 8ml of sterile water. Which location would be bestto administer the medication?
- A 12-year old child come in for a physical prior to sportsparticipation at school. The nurses notice that the child has notbeen to the office since the age of 9. Which vaccinations shouldthe nurse anticipate will need to be given? SATA
- HPV
- MMR
- Tdap
- IPV
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- A middle-age woman arrives at the Quick Care Clinic for avaccination appointment. She tells the nurse that she is going tovisit her new grandbaby in 2 weeks and is getting the vaccine toprotect her. Which vaccine is most appropriate in thissituation?
- Pertussis
- Varicella
- RSV
- IPV
- A parent calls the pediatrician office regarding an outbreak ofvaricella at her children’s daycare. Which family member would beat the greatest risk for contracting the disease?
- A 2 year-old that attends Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- A six-year old that attends only after school
- An unvaccinated teen that babysits in the evenings
- The grandmother who occasionally does pick-up from daycare
- A new mother of a child with Cystic Fibrosis slearning homecare. Which of the following statements demonstrateunderstanding of when to seek urgent medical attention?
- Greasy foul-smelling stools
- Productive cough and wheezing
- Ease of breathing after chest physiotherapy
- Forgetting to give pancreatitic enzymes before a meal
- A night nurse is rounding on a pediatric patient that is deafin communicating with patient, which of the following would beimportant to remember?
- Gestures are distracting when the child is trying tolip-read
- Hearing aids will drown out background noise
- Turn the lights on and face the patient while taking
- Delay all communication with the child if there is not aprofessional interpreter available
- A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 150mg PO every8hr to a toddler who weighs 20 kg. The recommended safe dosagerange is 20 to 25 mg/kg/day. Which action by the nurse isappropriate
- The nurse determines the dose is the recommended range andadministers the prescribed dosage
- The nurse determines the dose is above the recommended dosagerange and contacts the provider
- The nurse contacts the pharmacist to see if the dose is in therecommended range
- The nurse determines the dose is less than the recommended doserange and contacts the provider
- A nurse caring for a child with a new tracheostomy placed thismorning. Which of the following post-op orders should the nursequestion?
- Remove and clean inner cannula with saline q 4-6 hrs andPRN
- Assess respiratory status q 2hrs
- Change trach ties q shift until discharge
- Administer humidified oxygen 2 LPM
- The nurse is assisting with the administration of a child’sinitial dose of parenteral opiods. Which action should the nursetake prior to administering the medication?
- Assess for any adverse reactions
- Assess the status of bowel sounds
- Premedicate with diphenhydramine
- Ensure Naloxone is readily available
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