Question 1

The pediatric clinic nurse is teaching a parent home-care measures for a 12-year-old child diagnosed with viral pharyngitis.Which information is appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session?

Accepted Answer

Children with pharyngitis will recover faster if they stay in bed while acutely ill.An older child can be taught to gargle with warm saline and to use throat lozenges.Cool,bland liquids are usually tolerated better than warm or hot liquids and solid food.The child should not be forced to eat while it is painful,but should stay hydrated.

Question 2

A parent brings a 2-year-old child to the clinic,reporting that the child has an ear infection.Which assessment information leads the nurse to suspect a diagnosis of bacterial otitis media?

Accepted Answer

Manifestations of acute otitis media include otalgia,irritability,otorrhea,fever that may be high,poor feeding,rubbing or pulling at the ear,bulging tympanic membrane,enlarged lymph glands,and visualization of purulent material during an otoscopic exam.

Question 3

A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to parents of a toddler.Which objects does the nurse include as a frequent cause of aspiration?

Accepted Answer

Small,often roundish,objects such as peanuts,popcorn,hot dog bits,vegetable pieces,gel fruit snacks,balloons,coins,pen tops,button eyes,small toy parts,and pins are often aspirated.

Question 4

A child who weighs 32 lb (14.5 kg)is prescribed erythromycin (Sumycin)every 8 hours.Calculate the dose range for a single dose of this drug.(Round to the nearest hundredth).

Accepted Answer

The answer of A child who weighs 32 lb (14.5...

Quiz 23: Caring for the Child With a Respiratory Condition

The pediatric clinic nurse is teaching a parent home-care measures for a 12-year-old child diagnosed with viral pharyngitis.Which information is appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session?

A parent brings a 2-year-old child to the clinic,reporting that the child has an ear infection.Which assessment information leads the nurse to suspect a diagnosis of bacterial otitis media?

A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to parents of a toddler.Which objects does the nurse include as a frequent cause of aspiration?

A child who weighs 32 lb (14.5 kg)is prescribed erythromycin (Sumycin)every 8 hours.Calculate the dose range for a single dose of this drug.(Round to the nearest hundredth).