NUR 6541 Pediatric Midterm Exam Latest Update Questions and Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed Success
- Child abuse- When is it necessary to report child abuse as a NP? Who do you report
to? Do you risk anything by reporting? - CORRECT ANSWER: · As nurses we are
mandated reporters of child abuse.· Each state has their own child abuse law. And who it is reported to. But typically, it is a child abuse hotline. There is a national line 1-800-4-A-CHILD · Child abuse is a HIPAA exception. So, no you will not get in trouble.
- Child abuse- When should you be concerned with child suffering from a long bone
fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER: When they are less than 18 months old (humerus) is
concerning; if accidental it is usually after a fall and are often supracondylar injuries....inflicted fractures are more likely to be spiral or oblique and midshaft or proximally located.· Femur fracture in a non-ambulatory child is usually inflicted.
Booster Seat - CORRECT ANSWER: After outgrowing forward facing carseat or until
seat belt fits properly. Proper seat belt fit usually occurs when children are 4 feet 9 inches and age 9 to 12
Child abuse- When should you be concerned with a child who has multiple bruises and not walking around and/or cruising around the furniture yet? - CORRECT ANSWER: · Unexplained bruising (or bruising without an acceptable explanation) in a child not independently mobile must always raise suspicion of maltreatment. Especially bruising on the child's trunk, ears, and neck.**The parent should be able to reasonably explain any bruise.
Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis (DTaP <7 yrs) - CORRECT ANSWER: 1st dose
- mo, 2nd dose 4 months, 3rd dose 6 months, 4th dose 15-18 months, 5th dose 4-6
years old
Forward Facing Carseat - CORRECT ANSWER: After outgrowing rear facing carseat
up to age or until they outgrow the carseats weight and height manufacturer limits
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) - CORRECT ANSWER: 1st dose 2 months, 2nd
dose 4 months, 3rd or 4th dose
Hep A - CORRECT ANSWER: High risk groups 6-9 months only. Otherwise its a 2
dose series given anytime between 12-23 months
Inactivated poliovirus (IPV <18 yrs) - CORRECT ANSWER: 1st dose 2 mo, 2nd dose 4 mo, and 3rd dose between 6-18 months. 4th dose btw 4-6 years old
- / 1