Test Prep for Nursing Exam about Pediatric Nursing (11-15)

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11. How does the nurse appropriately administer mycostatin suspension in an infant?

a) have the infant drink water, and then administer mycostatin in a syringe
b) place mycostatin on the nipple of the feeding bottle and have the infant suck it
c) mix mycostatin with formula
d) swab mycostatin on the affected areas

12. Which of the following actions should concern the nurse most, about a newborn with petechiae delivered 3 hours ago

a) whether vit. K injection was administered
b) whether eye drops had been instilled
c) whether feeding had been started
d) whether IV fluid had been given

13. Which of the following signs and symptoms in a newborn indicates syphilis?

a) diarrhea, vomiting
b) absent reflex
c) palmar rash
d) respiratory distress

14. What assessment tool would the nurse use first on a sleeping infant?

a) palpation
b) percussion
c) observing the infant as he inhales and exhales
d) auscultation

15. Which of the following is the best therapeutic diversional activity for 7-year old client confined in the hospital?

a) playing checkers with the nurse
b) watching video
c) listening to radio
d) talking over the telephone with friends



ANSWERS AND RATIONALE

11) D
- mycostatin suspension is given as swab. Never mix medications with food and formula.

12) A
- petechiae is a sign of bleeding. Vit. K will stop bleeding because it promotes synthesis of prothrombin and other clotting factors. In the absence of bacterial flora in the colon. Vit. K cannot be absorbed. Bacteria in the colon will be present once the child had taken milk.

13) C
- palmar rash is a characteristic manifestation of syphilis in an newborn.

14) C
- observe infant's respiration first, before touching him. When crying occurs, respiration can't be observed accurately.

15) B
- watching video is appropriate for a 7-year old patient. Playing checkers with the nurse is appropriate for an adult client. Listening to radio and talking over the telephone with friends are appropriate for adolescents.


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