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RN Learning System Nursing Care of Children Practice Quiz 2 | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the priority nursing action for a child experiencing a seizure?✔✔ Turn the child to the side and protect the airway
What is an early sign of increased intracranial pressure in a toddler?✔✔ Irritability
What finding should the nurse report for a child with nephrotic syndrome?✔✔ Periorbital edema
What food should be avoided in a child with a new peanut allergy?✔✔ Baked goods with hidden peanut ingredients
What is the best position for a child post-tonsillectomy?✔✔ Side-lying
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What is a sign of dehydration in an infant?✔✔ Sunken fontanel
What is the priority nursing action for a child with epiglottitis?✔✔ Keep the child calm and avoid throat inspection
What is a common side effect of chemotherapy in children?✔✔ Low white blood cell count
What action helps reduce the risk of otitis media in infants?✔✔ Avoid bottle-feeding while lying flat
What is the best way to assess pain in a 2-year-old?✔✔ Use the FLACC scale
What is a sign of respiratory distress in a 3-month-old?✔✔ Nasal flaring
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What is the most appropriate toy for a hospitalized school-age child?✔✔ Board games or puzzles
What is the primary concern for a child with a ventricular septal defect?✔✔ Poor weight gain
What is an expected finding in a child with rheumatic fever?✔✔ Joint pain
What is the priority nursing action for a child who ingested bleach?✔✔ Call poison control and do not induce vomiting
What is the best site to administer an intramuscular injection in an infant?✔✔ Vastus lateralis
What intervention is appropriate for a toddler in the hospital experiencing separation anxiety?✔✔ Encourage parents to stay at the bedside
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