HESI RN
RN HESI Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
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A 3-year-old child was brought into the emergency room this morning with a sudden onset of 'fast and noisy stick breathing'. According to his parents, he had sneezing and a runny nose last week but seemed to have recovered. The child lives with 2 older, school-age siblings, his parents, and 3 dogs. He was born at 37 weeks' gestation. The parents deny smoking, but his grandmother cares for him in the afternoons and smokes outside when she is at the house. He has no significant medical history. He has received all vaccines except for those due at 3 years. Upon exam, the child is found to have inspiratory stridor and retractions. Will admit to the pediatric floor for treatment. The nurse collects items to replace the peripheral Intravenous line. Which 2 items must the nurse make sure is available before attempting to place the intravenous line?
Elbow restraints |
The child's favorite toy |
Manual resuscitation bag |
A dose of subcutaneous epinephrine |
An advanced airway kit |
Nebulised albuterol |
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Rationale: A manual resuscitation bag and an advanced airway kit are critical for managing potential airway obstruction or respiratory distress in a child with inspiratory stridor and retractions.
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