GAITH Pediatrics Flashcards
(16 cards)
1
Q
- A 5 years old child brought to emergency room with fractured right forearm he had several bruises on his body
but showed no signs of pain while palpating them. seemed scared and did not answer any questions asked
Which of the following should the nurse do to gain the child’s body trust?
A. Arrange meal
B. Comfort measures
C. Show the playing area
D. Therapeutic communication
A
c
2
Q
- During clinical assessment, the nurse suspected that a child has been psychological abuse. Which statement
by the child is most likely support the suspicion?
A. My parents tell me that iam stupid
B. My parents hurts me to get attention from the doctors
C. My mother forces not give meals on times
D. My uncle show me picture of nude people
A
A
3
Q
- While a nurse is assessing vital signs of newborn infant first hour of delivery. HR 170 RR 70 TEM 36 . the
nurse would interpret these finding as in the discharge instruction
A. Anemia
B. Cold distress .
C. Heart defects
D. Hyperglycemia
A
B
4
Q
- Toddler is admitted to the pediatric room with several episodes of diarrhea 3 days . the child is diagnosed with
gastroenteritis. Which organism is responsible about the most diarrhea episodes in children?
A. Rota
B. Bacillus magissterium
C. Shigella
D. Staphylococcus
A
A
5
Q
- A child with a diagnosis of Tetralogy of Fallot is scheduled to be discharge from the hospital. the nurse who is
planning discharge education should instruct the caregivers that during a hyper cyanotic spell, which position is
most likely to benefit the child?
A. Supine
B. Prone.
C. side-lying
D. Knee-chest
A
D
6
Q
- A 12- year- old boy was brought to the Emergency respiratory arrest due to drowning. Cardiac resuscitation
what is the major complication that might happen if treated after drowning quickly?
A. Sepsis
B. Alkalosis
C. Acidosis
D. Hypothermia
A
C
7
Q
- which of the following is the leading cause of injury for children who are more than five years old ?
A. accidental suffocation
B. motor vehicle
C. congenital anomalies
D. drowning
A
B
8
Q
- A 1-year-old girl admitted to podiatric medical unit significant weight loss, diminished mid-arm
circumference diarrhea, and red hair. Which of the following type of malnutrition do the nurse suspect
A. Marasmus
B. Spitting up
C. Kwashiorkor
D. Rickets
A
C
9
Q
- 33 month-old infant is admitted to the Emergency Department (ED) with fractured arm. The mother
indicated that while the child was crawling fell down the stairs and broke his arm. Which of the following
observation would lead the nurse to suspect that this is a victim of abuse?
A. Age inappropriate injury
B. Pattern and shape of the injury
C. Child is appearing malnourished
D. Improper explanation of the cause of injury
A
D
10
Q
- 5-year-old child was brought to the Emergency Room with a fractured right forearm. He had several bruises
on his body but showed no signs of an while palpating them. He seemed scared and did not answer any
questions asked. Why should the nurse discuss this case with the nurse manager?
A. Continuity of care
B. Rule out child abuse
C. Psychological support
D. Fracture management
A
B
11
Q
- A four-year old child is seen in the Emergency Department with a spiral fracture of the left arm . The x-ray
examination showed previously broken healed bones. What is your immediate action?
A. Call social services to immediately arrange foster care for the child
B. Ask the child about the previous accidents and management
C. Report the child abuse to the local authorities
D. Try to establish rapport and trust with the child’s family
A
C
12
Q
- A 62-year-old women admitted to the emergency department for the fourth time this year, each time the
patient comes with severe injuries and bruises in the body. What is your responsibility as a nurse to prevent
such incident to happen again?
A. Reports the assault to the local police and write a report
B. Provides information about safe shelter and support
C. Instructs the women to move away from her home
D. Discharge the patient to a safe shelter
A
A
13
Q
- 5-year-old child admitted to the pediatric ward with fracture arm. While assessing the child, the se notices a
bruises in the child’s back. This is the third time in 1 month that the parent brings the child to hospital. ich time,
the child family provides vague explanations for various buries. Which of the following e pediatric nurse’s priority
intervention?
A. Prevent the parents from visiting the child
B. Question the parents about the child’s injury
C. Encourage the child to tell the truth about his injury
D. Report suspicion of abuse the proper hospital authorities
A
D
14
Q
- A child with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt discharge is anticipated after 2 days, the nurse is teaching the
parents about signs of shunt malfunction. Which of the following sings indicate shunt malfunction?
A. Depressed fontanel
B. Vomiting , lethargy
C. Increase heart rate
D. Hematuria
A
B
15
Q
- A 3 year old child is seen to the emergency department experiencing a seizure at home. Three is no previous
of seizure. The mother inform that she does not believe the child epilepsy. Which of the following is the best
response?
A. No need to worry because epilepsy is easily treated
B. Very few child have actual epilepsy
C. The seizure may or may not epilepsy
D. Your child has had only one seizure
A
C
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