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Wongs Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 11th Edition Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a newborn who was born 24 hours ago to a mother who received no prenatal care. The newborn is a poor feeder but sucks avidly on his hands. Clinical manifestations also include loose stools, tachycardia, fever, projectile vomiting, sneezing, and generalized sweating. Which should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The clinical manifestations described in the scenario are classic signs of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), which occurs in newborns who were exposed to drugs, particularly narcotics, in utero. The newborn's symptoms of poor feeding, sucking on his hands, tachycardia, fever, projectile vomiting, loose stools, sneezing, and generalized sweating are consistent with NAS. These symptoms occur as the newborn experiences withdrawal from the drugs to which they were exposed during pregnancy. In this case, the lack of prenatal care suggests that the mother may have used narcotics during pregnancy, leading to NAS in the newborn. It is essential for healthcare providers to recognize these signs and provide appropriate care and support for infants experiencing NAS.
Question 2 of 5
Older school-age children who begin to participate in competitive sports should have a careful evaluation of the
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cardiovascular evaluation is important for children participating in competitive sports.
Question 3 of 5
Hindbrain herniation or the Chiari type II malformation is seen in which percent of individuals with myelomeningocele
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chiari type II malformation is strongly associated with myelomeningocele, occurring in approximately 80-90% of cases due to abnormal cerebellar development and cranial settling.
Question 4 of 5
A client with spinal cord injury at the level of T3 complains of a sudden severe headache and nasal congestion. The nurse observes that the client has a flushed skin with goose bumps. Which of the ff actions should the nurse first take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The sudden severe headache and nasal congestion in a client with a spinal cord injury at the level of T3, along with flushed skin, goose bumps, and potentially increased blood pressure due to autonomic dysreflexia. This is a medical emergency that requires immediate intervention from a healthcare provider. Calling the physician ensures prompt assessment and treatment to prevent further complications associated with autonomic dysreflexia, such as hypertensive crisis, seizures, or stroke. It is important to address this situation promptly to prevent any serious consequences for the client's health.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse notes that a 12-hour-old newborn has not had the first meconium stool. The nurse documents this finding and continues to monitor the newborn because, in term newborns, the first meconium stool occurs within how many hours of birth?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In term newborns, the first meconium stool typically occurs within the first 6 to 8 hours after birth. Meconium is the baby's first stool, and its presence signifies that the baby's gastrointestinal system is functioning properly. If a newborn has not passed meconium within this timeframe, it may indicate an issue such as bowel obstruction that requires further evaluation and intervention. Therefore, the nurse should document and monitor the situation closely to ensure the newborn's health and well-being.