PNR204 Exam 2 - Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct| Gr...

PNR204 Exam 2 Practice

Exam 2: PNR 204/ PNR204 (Latest 2024/

2025 Update) Pediatric Nursing Review| Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct| Grade A- Fortis The nurse has documented that a child's level of consciousness is obtunded. Which describes this level of consciousness?

• Slow response to vigorous and repeated stimulation
• Impaired decision making
• Arousable with stimulation
• Confusion regarding time and place
• Arousable with stimulation

Which statement best describes a subdural hematoma?

• Bleeding occurs between the dura and the skull 1 / 3

• Bleeding occurs between the dura and the cerebrum
• Bleeding generally arterial, and brain compression occurs rapidly
• The hematoma commonly occurs in the parietotemporal region.
• Bleeding occurs between the dura and the cerebrum

An appropriate nursing intervention when caring for an unconscious

child should be to:

• Change the child's position infrequently to minimize the chance of

ICP

• Avoid using narcotics or sedatives to provide comfort and pain relief
• Monitor fluid I&O carefully to avoid fluid overload and cerebral

edema

• Give tepid sponge baths to reduce fever because antipyretics are

contraindicated

• Monitor fluid I&O carefully to avoid fluid overload and cerebral

edema

When taking the history of a child hospitalized with Reye syndrome,

the nurse is not surprised that a week ago the child:

• had measles
• had varicella 2 / 3

• had meningitis
• had hepatitis
• had varicella

A child has no seizures for 2 years. A father asks the nurse how much

longer the child will need to take medication:

• Medication can be discontinued at this time
• The child will need to take the drugs for 5 years after the last seizure
• A stepwise approach will be used to reduce the dosage gradually
• Seizure disorders are lifelong problem. Medications cannot be

discontinued

• A stepwise approach will be used to reduce the dosage gradually

The most common clinical manifestation of brain tumors in children is:

• Irritability
• Seizures
• Fever and poor fine motor control
• Headaches and vomiting
• Headaches and vomiting

The nurse should recommend medical attention if a child with a slight

head injury experiences:

• Sleepiness
• Confusion or abnormal behavior
• Headache, even if slight
• Vomiting, even once
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