Question 1

An infant's dry diaper weighs 2.5 grams. The wet diaper weighs 47 grams. The nurse would record the infant's urine output as _____ mL.

Accepted Answer

Urine output is determined by calculating the difference in weight between the wet diaper and a dry diaper. One gram is equivalent to one milliliter of output. 47 - 2.5 = 44.5 grams = 44.5 mL of urine.

Question 2

The physician has ordered phenytoin syrup 20 mg PO bid for a child who weighs 15 pounds. The PDR states that 10 mg/kg/day is the maximum daily dose. The safe daily dose of this medication is _____ mg.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The physician has ordered phenytoin syrup 20...

Question 3

The nurse is aware that which specific drug(s) should be checked with a second licensed nurse prior to administration? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Insulin, hypoglycemics, narcotics, digoxin, inotropic drugs, anticoagulants, potassium, and calcium salts all must be checked by a licensed nurse prior to administration.

Question 4

The order reads, "Give ampicillin oral suspension 400 mg PO every day." The vial reads, "Ampicillin 125 mg/5 mL." The nurse will give a dose of ______ mL.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The order reads, "Give ampicillin oral suspension...

Question 5

Informed consent for a minor guarantees that the parent or legal guardian understands what aspect(s) of a procedure? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The informed consent establishes that the patient, parent, or legal guardian understands the purpose and risks of the procedure. It also establishes that the patient, parent, or legal guardian understands what they have been told; the document should be signed and witnessed.

Question 6

The nurse is aware that because of the function of the mist tent that a child is at risk for ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse is aware that because of...

Question 7

The nurse instructs the mother of a 2-year-old who is taking iron supplements for anemia that some foods reduce the absorption of iron, such as:

Accepted Answer

Egg yolks and starches reduce the absorption of iron in the digestive tract and should be limited for persons taking an iron supplement.

Question 8

The nurse is aware that for the 3-month-old who has a surgery time of 2:30 PM, the start order for NPO should be no earlier than ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse is aware that for the...

Question 9

After instilling nose drops, the nurse will keep the infant in the head down position for at least _________ seconds.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After instilling nose drops, the nurse will...

Question 10

The nurse is searching through several blood pressure cuffs to find a cuff that is the appropriate size for her small patient. The nurse selects a cuff that covers ______ _______ of the patient's upper arm.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse is searching through several blood...

Quiz 22: Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family