Test Prep for Nursing Exam about Pediatric Nursing (21-25)

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21. Which of the following toys is inappropriate for an 18-month old child?

a) low rocking horses
b) push-pull toys
c) plastic blocks
d) rattles

22. An infant is 7 months. Which of the following comments when made by the mother indicates normal growth and development of the child?

a) my child is cross-eyed
b) my child can sit up by himself
c) my child puts his toes into his mouth
d) my child starts to crawl

23. The child is undergoing repair of cleft lip and palate. What should the nurse prepare in the room while waiting for the child?

a) papoose board
b) mummy restraint
c) elbow restraint
d) jacket restraint

24. Which of the following situations increase risk of lead poisoning in children?

a) playing in the park with heavy traffic and with many vehicles passing by
b) playing sand in the park
c) playing plastic balls with other children
d) playing with stuffed toys at home

25. The nurse is caring for a child who has intussusception. Which of the following assessment is most important to report to the physician?

a) greasy, bulky, foul-smelling stool
b) pellet-like stool
c) formed stool
d) currant jelly stool



ANSWERS AND RATIONALE

21) D
- rattles are appropriate for an infant. Low rocking horses, push-pull toys, and plastic blocks are appropriate for a toddler.

22) B
- a child who is 6 to 8 months of age is able to sit up. Crossed-eyedness is resolved at 3 to 4 months of age. A 5-month old child is able to put his toes into his mouth. A 9-month old child is able to crawl and creep.

23) C
- elbow restraint should be applied to prevent trauma to the operated area.

24) A
- lead poisoning may be caused by inhalation of dusk and smoke from leaded gas. It may also be caused by lead-based paint, soil, water (especially from plumbings of old houses).

25) C
- formed stool indicates resolution of intussusception. Surgery is no longer indicated.


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