Pediatric Nursing
Child healthcare, developmental milestones, and pediatric nursing questions
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Which IV fluid is most appropriate for a child with severe dehydration?
Clinical Practice Question: Which IV fluid is most appropriate for a child with severe dehydration?A) D5WB) 0.9% Normal SalineC) 0.45%…
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A nurse observes a child having a tonic-clonic seizure. What is the first nursing action?
Clinical Practice Question: A nurse observes a child having a tonic-clonic seizure. What is the first nursing action?A) Hold the…
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A 3-year-old is prescribed amoxicillin for otitis media. Which parent statement indicates understanding?
Clinical Practice Question: A 3-year-old is prescribed amoxicillin for otitis media. Which parent statement indicates understanding?A) I’ll stop the antibiotic…
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A 4-year-old child is prescribed digoxin for heart failure. The nurse should withhold the dose if:
Clinical Practice Question: A 4-year-old child is prescribed digoxin for heart failure. The nurse should withhold the dose if:A) The…
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A nurse caring for a child with pertussis (whooping cough) should prioritize which action?
Clinical Practice Question: A nurse caring for a child with pertussis (whooping cough) should prioritize which action?A) Encourage coughing to…
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A nurse is educating parents of a child with eczema. Which statement indicates a correct understanding of home care?
Clinical Practice Question: A nurse is educating parents of a child with eczema. Which statement indicates a correct understanding of…
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A 5-year-old child with severe dehydration from gastroenteritis is lethargic and has poor skin turgor. Which finding indicates improvement after IV therapy?
Clinical Practice Question: A 5-year-old child with severe dehydration from gastroenteritis is lethargic and has poor skin turgor. Which finding…
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A nurse is assessing a child with gastroenteritis. Which electrolyte imbalance is most likely?
Clinical Practice Question: A nurse is assessing a child with gastroenteritis. Which electrolyte imbalance is most likely?A) HyperkalemiaB) HypokalemiaC) HypernatremiaD)…
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A child with impetigo is being treated with topical antibiotics. The nurse should instruct the parents to:
Clinical Practice Question: A child with impetigo is being treated with topical antibiotics. The nurse should instruct the parents to:A)…
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A nurse is caring for a child who received an IV bolus for dehydration. Which finding indicates effective treatment?
Clinical Practice Question: A nurse is caring for a child who received an IV bolus for dehydration. Which finding indicates…
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