Final Exam: NR328 / NR 328 (Latest
Update 2025 / 2026) Pediatric Nursing | Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
Head Injury
Answer:
involve the scalp, skull, meninges, or brain from forcible impact.
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symptoms of head injury
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irritability, pallor, vomiting, altered mental status changes, headaches, glossy eyes and gazed appearance, difficulty to arouse
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What are head injuries most commonly caused by in children?
Answer:
falls, being struck by or striking an object, and motor vehicle accidents
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Major complications of head injuries
Answer:
hemorrhage, infection, edema, herniation through the brain stem. Others include headaches, seizures and hydrocephalus
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HOB should be elevated to what degree if a head injury is suspected?
Answer:
30
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What medication is given for increased ICP?
Answer:
Mannitol 2 / 4
Question:
A child with post concussion syndrome will present with what manifestations?
Answer:
Complaints of headaches, vomiting, altered level of consciousness
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Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
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a scale used to assess the consciousness of a patient upon physical examination, typically in patients with neurological concerns or complaints
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What does the GCS measure?
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eye opening, verbal response, motor response
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type 1 diabetes mellitus
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diabetes caused by a total lack of insulin production; usually develops in childhood, and patients require insulin replacement therapy to control the disorder
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symptoms of type 1 diabetes
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polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight loss, fatigue, dry skin
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What is the normal blood glucose range in children?
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80-180
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What is the peak age of incidence for children with DM I
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10-15 years
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