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CAPSTONE PEDIATRICS EXAM NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
a nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler about temper tantrums, what statements should the nurse include in the teaching - ANSWER-"temper tantrums are the toddler's attempt to gain control of a situation"
a nurse is planning care for a child who has cystic fibrosis and a prescription to receive CPT, what action should the nurse plan to take - ANSWER-administer albuterol prior to CPT
a nurse is monitoring a child for manifestations of hemorrhage following a tonsillectomy, what finding is a manifestation of this postop complication - ANSWER-frequent swallowing
a nurse is creating a plan of care for a pt who has sickle cell anemia , what interventions should the nurse include in the plan
- ANSWER-observe for indications of hypokalemia 1 / 3
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a nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about reporting suspected child abuse, what statements indicate an understanding - ANSWER-if suspicion of abuse exists then reporting is mandatory
a nurse is assessing the physical development of a 3 month old infant, what findings should indicate that the infant may be developmentally delayed - ANSWER-does not attempt to raise head when placed on stomach
a nurse is caring for an adolescent pt diagnosed with mono, what statement by the pt's parent indicates a need for further education - ANSWER-i will give him aspirin as needed for fever and discomfort
a nurse is caring for a pt who has tinea pedis, the parent asks the nurse what this infection is commonly called - ANSWER- athlete's foot
a nurse is admitting an infant who has severe dehydration from acute gastroenteritis, what finding should the nurse expect - ANSWER-3% weight loss 2 / 3
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a nurse is caring for a child with closed head injury, what interventions should the nurse institute to decrease ICP - ANSWER-avoid extension of the the head keep the body in alignment instruct to avoid coughing and blowing nose provide a calm, restful environment
a home health nurse is providing teaching about post-seizure management to the parents of a school-age child who has epilepsy, what should be included - ANSWER-record the length and character of the child's postictal period following a seizure call for emergency medical services if the size of the child's pupils are unequal after the seizure
a nurse is assessing a 3yr old preschooler at a well-child visit, what developmental tasks should be expected - ANSWER-uses primarily two word phrases
a nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler about strategies to manage temper tantrums, what instructions should the nurse include in the teaching - ANSWER-establish a structured daily routine for the child
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