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Why does obtaining the respirations of an infant require a modified approach from that of an adult?
- A. Infants breathe through their noses.
- B. Infants have very rapid respirations.
- C. Infants' respirations are thoracic in nature.
- D. Infants' respiratory movements are abdominal.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In children under 6 or 7 years of age, respiratory movements are abdominal or diaphragmatic. Abdominal movements must be observed when counting respirations.
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How should an infant be positioned after a feeding?
- A. On the stomach
- B. On the right side
- C. On the left side
- D. On the back
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: After feeding, the infant is positioned on the right side to direct the food into the stomach.
What should the nurse do to minimize an unpleasant-tasting drug?
- A. Pour the drug over ice.
- B. Squirt the drug in the mouth with a syringe.
- C. Administer the drug through a straw.
- D. Enlist the parent's assistance.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering the drug through a straw will diminish an unpleasant taste. Having the child hold the nose is helpful, as bad taste is associated with the smell of the drug. Pouring the drug over ice may result in the child not getting the entire amount of the drug. Squirting the drug into the mouth with a syringe will still allow the child to taste the medication. The parent's assistance should be enlisted, but will not minimize the taste of the drug.
The pediatric nurse, along with the primary caregiver(s), has a special duty to the child and the family.
Correct Answer: teach
Rationale: The pediatric nurse is in a position to assess, instruct, and support children and their families about developmental progress, nutrition, and possible undiagnosed anomalies.
The nurse clarifies that child abuse and neglect are complicated and preventable problems falling under which broader term?
- A. Child abandonment
- B. Child mismanagement
- C. Child maltreatment
- D. Child torment
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Child maltreatment is a broad term used to describe neglect and abuse of children.
The nurse is aware that visual acuity evaluation in a child is best assessed after the age of years.
Correct Answer: 6 or six
Rationale: A child's refraction does not reach 20/20 until about the age of 6.