A school-age child with diabetes is experiencing hypoglycemia. What should the nurse administer to treat this condition?

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Question 1 of 5

A school-age child with diabetes is experiencing hypoglycemia. What should the nurse administer to treat this condition?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Glucagon raises blood glucose in severe hypoglycemia (ADA). Insulin (Choices A, B) worsens it; metformin (Choice D) is for type 2 diabetes.

Question 2 of 5

A child is admitted with acute gastroenteritis and dehydration. Which clinical finding is an early sign of dehydration in children?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Decreased urine output is an early dehydration sign (AAP), reflecting reduced fluid volume, before sunken fontanelle (severe sign).

Question 3 of 5

A toddler is admitted with acute asthma exacerbation. Which nursing intervention is a priority during the acute phase of an asthma attack?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Monitoring oxygen saturation ensures adequate oxygenation during an asthma attack (NHLBI), the priority over other supportive measures.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is assessing a 4-year-old child with suspected acute otitis media. Which symptom is commonly associated with this condition?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Ear pain (otalgia) is the most common symptom of acute otitis media (AAP), due to middle ear inflammation.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is teaching parents about proper car seat use for their child. At what age can a child typically transition from a rear-facing car seat to a forward-facing car seat?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: AAP recommends rear-facing until at least 2 years or max weight/height, but 1 year (Choice B) was an older guideline still cited in some contexts.

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