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Question 1 of 5

A female infant recently admitted with vomiting and diarrhea now weighs 10 kg. Her weight at a previous well-baby visit was 11 kg. Which percentage of body weight loss for this infant should the nurse document in the electronic medical record?

Correct Answer:

Rationale: Weight loss percentage = (11 kg - 10 kg) / 11 kg × 100 = 9.09%.

Question 2 of 5

The healthcare provider prescribes amoxicillin-clavulanic acid suspension 300 mg by mouth (PO) three times daily (TID) for a child with a lower respiratory infection. The bottle is labelled, 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer in a single dose? (Enter numeric value only.)

Correct Answer:

Rationale:
To calculate the volume: 300 mg / (250 mg/5 mL) = 300 mg / 50 mg/mL = 6 mL per dose.

Question 3 of 5

An infant diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus is being discharged. Which instruction should the nurse include in caregiver education?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Performing bulb syringe suction with nasal saline drops helps clear mucus from the infant's nasal passages, easing breathing and feeding, which is critical for RSV management. Prone sleeping increases SIDS risk, and albuterol is not typically indicated.

Question 4 of 5

A three-year old child with neuroblastoma begins experiencing epistaxis episodes and bruising to the extremities over the past month. Which finding in the medical record should the nurse expect?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Thrombocytopenia, a low platelet count, is expected in neuroblastoma due to bone marrow involvement, leading to bruising and epistaxis from impaired clotting.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is planning care for a 4-year-old girl who is diagnosed as having a developmental disability. What should be thetotle primary focus of treatment for this child?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Helping the child achieve her maximum potential focuses on individualized care to optimize development and well-being, addressing her unique abilities and needs.

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