Question 1 of 5

You are caring for a 6-year-old child with a possible fractured left arm and have reason to believe that the child was abused. How should you manage this situation?

A. Inform the parents of your suspicions. B. Call the police so the parents can be arrested. C. Advise the parents that the child needs to be transported. D. Transport the child to the hospital regardless of the parents' wishes.

Question 2 of 5

A child with sickle cell anemia develops severe chest pain, fever, a cough, and dyspnea. What should the nurse do first?

A. Administer 100% oxygen to relieve hypoxia B. Administer pain medication to relieve symptoms C. Notify the practitioner because chest syndrome is suspected D. Notify the practitioner because the child may be having a stroke

Question 3 of 5

What should the nurse suggest to a parent asking for advice on managing their child's earache and fever?

A. Applying a warm compress to the affected ear B. Giving the child a cold drink C. Administering acetaminophen D. Taking the child to the emergency department

Question 4 of 5

When developing the plan of care for a child with burns requiring fluid replacement therapy, what information would the nurse expect to include?

A. Administration of colloid initially followed by a crystalloid B. Determination of fluid replacement based on the type of burn C. Administration of most of the volume during the first 8 hours D. Monitoring of hourly urine output to achieve less than 1 mL/kg/hr

Question 5 of 5

A child with sickle cell anemia develops severe chest pain, fever, a cough, and dyspnea. The nurse's first action is to

A. administer 100% oxygen to relieve hypoxia B. administer pain medication to relieve symptoms C. notify the practitioner because chest syndrome is suspected D. notify the practitioner because the child may be having a stroke

Pediatric HESI 2023

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