Question 1 of 5

An 8-year-old child with the diagnosis of meningitis is to have a lumbar puncture. What should the nurse explain is the purpose of this procedure?

A. To measure the pressure of cerebrospinal fluid B. To obtain a sample of cerebrospinal fluid for analysis C. To relieve intracranial pressure D. To assess the presence of infection in the spinal fluid

Question 2 of 5

What is an important nursing responsibility when a dysrhythmia is suspected?

A. Order an immediate electrocardiogram B. Count the radial pulse every minute for five times C. Count the apical pulse for 1 full minute and compare the rate with the radial pulse rate D. Have someone else take the radial pulse simultaneously with the apical pulse

Question 3 of 5

The nurse has developed a plan of care for a 6-year-old with muscular dystrophy. He was recently injured when he fell out of bed at home. Which intervention would the nurse suggest to prevent further injury?

A. Recommend raising the bed's side rails throughout the day and night. B. Suggest having a caregiver present continuously to prevent falls from bed. C. Encourage the use of a loose restraint when he is in bed. D. Recommend raising the bed's side rails when a caregiver is not present.

Question 4 of 5

A child with a diagnosis of bronchiolitis is admitted to the hospital. What is the most important nursing intervention?

A. Administering bronchodilators B. Providing respiratory therapy C. Monitoring oxygen saturation D. Encouraging fluid intake

Question 5 of 5

A 7-year-old child has an altered mental status, high fever, and a generalized rash. You perform your assessment and initiate oxygen therapy. En route to the hospital, you should be most alert for

A. vomiting B. seizures C. combativeness D. respiratory distress

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