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Pediatric Emergency Nursing PICO Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Three days after admission Ms. CC continued to have frequent stools. Her oral intake of both fluids and solids are poor. Her physician ordered parenteral hyperalimentation. Hyperalimentation solutions are:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperalimentation solutions are hypertonic or hyperosmolar solutions used to provide complete nutrition intravenously when a patient is unable to receive adequate nutrition orally. These solutions contain a high concentration of glucose, amino acids, electrolytes, and essential vitamins and minerals. They are used to reverse negative nitrogen balance, provide adequate caloric intake, and promote healing and recovery in patients who are unable to eat or absorb nutrients properly. Hyperalimentation solutions are not used to increase the osmotic pressure of blood plasma (Choice A), for hydration when hemoconcentration is present (Choice B), or to treat metabolic acidosis (Choice C).
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing action is most appropriate for the weak patient with osteoporosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For a weak patient with osteoporosis, it is important to promote mobility and weight-bearing activities to help maintain bone strength and prevent further bone loss. Ambulating with assistance can help improve muscle strength and balance, reducing the risk of falls and fractures. Maintaining bedrest can lead to further weakness and bone loss, so it is not the most appropriate action in this case. Encouraging fluids and providing a high-protein diet are important for overall health and healing but might not directly address the specific needs of a weak patient with osteoporosis.
Question 3 of 5
In addition to antibiotics, which of the ff. recommendations can the nurse make to increase comfort in a patient experiencing sinusitis? Choose all answers that are correct. i. Coughing and deep breathing iv. Room humidifier ii. Sinus irrigation v. Percussion and postural drainage iii. Hot moist packs vi. Semi-fowler's position
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the ff. is the best explanation of emphysema for a newly diagnosed patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The best explanation of emphysema for a newly diagnosed patient is that "Your lungs have lost some of their elasticity, and air gets trapped." This explanation succinctly captures the key characteristic of emphysema, which is the destruction of the alveoli in the lungs leading to the loss of elasticity. When the alveoli lose their elasticity, they are not able to effectively expel air during exhalation, causing air to become trapped in the lungs. This trapped air leads to difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, and other respiratory symptoms commonly associated with emphysema. This explanation is clear and focuses on the primary pathology of emphysema, making it the most appropriate choice for a newly diagnosed patient to understand their condition.
Question 5 of 5
What is the purpose of pursed lip breathing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pursed lip breathing is a breathing technique commonly used to help improve breathing efficiency in individuals with respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). By pursing the lips during exhalation, it creates back pressure that helps to keep the airways open longer. This results in slower and more controlled expiration, allowing the individual to exhale a smaller volume of air while maintaining adequate oxygen exchange. This can reduce the feeling of dyspnea (difficulty breathing) and help improve oxygen saturation levels in the blood.