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Burns Pediatric Primary Care 7th Edition Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
You would not find which of the following assessments in a patient with severe anemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe anemia is associated with a reduced number of red blood cells, leading to decreased oxygen delivery to the body's tissues. Therefore, symptoms commonly seen in patients with severe anemia include pallor (pale skin), fatigue (due to decreased energy levels), and dyspnea (shortness of breath) especially on exertion (due to the heart working harder to compensate for the reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood). Cold sensitivity is not a typical symptom of anemia and is not directly related to the reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
Question 2 of 5
A 72-year-old chemist has left lower lobe pneumonia. His nurse checks his oxygen saturation and the result is 86%. Which of the ff. actions by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An oxygen saturation (SaO2) level of 86% is significantly below the normal range of 95-100%. This indicates hypoxemia, which means the body is not getting enough oxygen. In a patient with pneumonia, low oxygen saturation can lead to further respiratory compromise and potential organ damage. Therefore, it is essential for the nurse to notify the physician promptly to obtain an order for supplemental oxygen to correct the hypoxemia and improve the patient's oxygen saturation levels. Delay in addressing low oxygen levels can have serious consequences for the patient's health and recovery.
Question 3 of 5
The clue to need a help for a child who does not respond to his or her name is by age of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: By 12 months, a child should respond to their name; if not, it may indicate a developmental concern.
Question 4 of 5
A young couple of a 2-month-old baby girl with excessive crying seeks medical advice. The LEAST important advice is to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Changing the milk formula is less critical unless there is evidence of intolerance or allergy.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing an intravenous infusion of phenytoin (Dilantin) as prescribed by the physician for the client with seizures. Which of the following solutions will the nurse plan to use to dilute this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenytoin (Dilantin) is known to be incompatible with dextrose solutions (such as dextrose 5% or dextrose 5% and half-normal saline). Therefore, the nurse would plan to use normal saline solution to dilute phenytoin in order to ensure medication effectiveness and prevent any potential adverse reactions. Lactated Ringer's solution is not commonly used for diluting phenytoin as normal saline solution is the preferred choice due to compatibility considerations.