RN Nursing Care of Children Online Practice 2019 A

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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a child with suspected ingestion of some type of poison. What action should the nurse take next after initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: After ensuring the child's immediate survival needs are met with CPR, contacting poison control is critical to receive specific guidance on how to proceed with treatment. Other actions may be necessary depending on the situation but should follow contacting poison control.

Question 2 of 5

Ongoing fluid losses can overwhelm the child's ability to compensate, resulting in shock. What early clinical sign precedes shock?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Tachycardia is an early sign of shock as the body tries to maintain cardiac output in the face of declining circulatory volume. Blood pressure often remains normal until late in the progression, at which point decompensated shock is occurring.

Question 3 of 5

What play activities should the nurse implement to encourage fluid intake for a child? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Encouraging fluid intake can be fun and engaging through activities like having a tea party, using a crazy

Question 4 of 5

A child with acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) poisoning is being admitted to the emergency department. What early clinical manifestation does the nurse expect to assess on this child?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Early signs of aspirin poisoning include hyperventilation due to the stimulation of the respiratory center and the resultant respiratory alkalosis. Hematemesis, hematochezia, and hyperglycemia can occur later in the poisoning process or may not be directly related to aspirin toxicity.

Question 5 of 5

An infant is brought to the emergency department with the following clinical manifestations: poor skin turgor, weight loss, lethargy, tachycardia, and tachypnea. This is suggestive of which situation?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: These symptoms are indicative of dehydration or water depletion, which is common in infants and can rapidly lead to severe consequences if not addressed promptly.

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