Question 1 of 5

Upon assessing a newborn immediately after delivery, you note that the infant is breathing spontaneously and has a heart rate of 90 beats/min. What is the most appropriate initial management for this newborn?

A. begin positive pressure ventilations B. provide blow-by oxygen with oxygen tubing C. assess the newborn's skin condition and color D. start chest compressions and contact medical control

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is implementing care for a school-age child admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which prescribed intervention should the nurse implement first?

A. Begin 0.9% saline solution intravenously as prescribed B. Administer regular insulin intravenously as prescribed C. Place the child on a cardiac monitor D. Place the child on a pulse oximetry monitor

Question 3 of 5

A child with a diagnosis of sickle cell anemia is admitted to the hospital with a vaso-occlusive crisis. What is the most important nursing intervention?

A. Administering oxygen B. Administering pain medication C. Monitoring fluid intake D. Encouraging physical activity

Question 4 of 5

The healthcare professional is developing a teaching plan for a child who is to have their cast removed. What instruction would the professional most likely include?

A. Applying petroleum jelly to the dry skin. B. Rubbing the skin vigorously to remove the dead skin. C. Soaking the area in warm water every day. D. Washing the skin with diluted peroxide and water.

Question 5 of 5

After a discussion with the healthcare provider, the parents of an infant with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) ask the nurse to explain once again what PDA is. How should the nurse respond?

A. The diameter of the aorta is enlarged. B. The wall between the right and left ventricles is open. C. It is a narrowing of the entrance to the pulmonary artery. D. It is a connection between the pulmonary artery and the aorta.

Pediatrics HESI 2023

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