NURS 502 EXAM 1 LATEST ACTUAL EXAM

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NURS 502 EXAM 1 LATEST 2025/ 2026 ACTUAL EXAM

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*infant*

• age range
• characteristics
• major milestones
• approach for physical exam
• health promotion issues - Answer-- 1-12 months
• rapid growth
• walks with one hand held, says few words, searches for

objects

• least invasive to most invasive (head last)
• safe sleep, vax, fall prevention, rear facing car seat,

"shaken baby syndrome" Describe the correct methods for obtaining anthropometric measures (height or length, weight, circumferences) - Answer-ruler/tape measure

• crown to heel 1 / 4

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• head circumference
• chest circumference
• abdominal circumference

Describe the correct methods for obtaining physiological measures (vital signs) - Answer-- pediatric sized cuff

• cuff around ankle; auscultate posterior tibial pulse

Describe the correct methods for administering oral medication in the pediatric population. - Answer-- ONLY use oral syringes

• NEVER use luer lock/IV syringes

For each stage of development, outline two responses to hospitalization and two nursing interventions that can facilitate coping in the hospitalized child. - Answer- *responses*

• separation anxiety
• loss of control and autonomy
• pain and discomfort

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• promote freedom of movement
• routine
• therapeutic play
• school work
• friends and visitors

Describe the role of the family in relationship to the hospitalized child. Outline at least 2 nursing interventions that facilitate coping for family members. - Answer-*role*

• emotional support
• logistical/practical support
• provide information
• caregiver

*interventions*

• involve family when possible

Identify one method to assess health literacy and one individual and societal ramification for poor health literacy.

• Answer-*assess*
• "what do you know about _______" 3 / 4

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• teach back

*ramifications*

• poor adherence
• failure to seek preventive services
• prolonged hospitalizations
• high annual health care costs

*toddler*

• age range
• characteristics
• major milestones
• approach for physical exam
• health promotion issues - Answer-- 1-3 years
• growth continues, but slower; understand more than they

can express (causes frustration)

• develops gross motor skills (walking, jumping)
• very sensitive towards the head area; use toys to distract
• rear facing car seat; drowning; furniture bolted down so it

doesn't crush

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