Textbook of Basic Nursing

Caroline Bunker Rosdahl, Mary T. Kowalski

Chapter 71 Fundamentals of Pediatric Nursing - all with Video Answers

Educators

Chapter Questions

Problem 1

During the data collection phase of a toddler, which of the following data would need further investigation by the nurse?
a. Diaper in place for a 15 -month-old.
b. Drinks from a cup at age 12 months.
c. Sleeps through the night.
d. A 2-year-old grunts and points at what he wants.

Tiajah Valerio

Numerade Educator

Problem 2

What action should the nurse take when obtaining the pulse from an infant?
a. If the child is crying, divide the value in half for an accurate rate.
b. Listen for 30 seconds, and multiply the number by two.
c. Obtain an apical pulse.
d. Use a regular adult stethoscope.

Check back soon!

Problem 3

When administering a bolus feeding, the nurse should:
a. Administer the feeding with a syringe over 5 minutes.
b. Administer the feeding over 30 minutes by gravity drainage.
c. Dilute the feeding with water to half strength.
d. Warm the feeding before administration.

Check back soon!

Problem 4

For a child being admitted to the hospital before surgery, it is essential that the nurse assess for:
a. Anxiety in the child
b. Changes in bladder habits
c. Crying and agitation
d. Upper respiratory infection

Check back soon!