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ATINur2708 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Adolescent postoperative following scoliosis repair with Harrington rod instrumentation.
Question 1 of 5
A nursing is planning care for an adolescent who is postoperative following scoliosis repair with Harrington rod instrumentation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B: Log rolling every 4 hours maintains spinal alignment, protecting the surgical repair.
Question 2 of 5
A nursing is planning care for an adolescent who is postoperative following scoliosis repair with Harrington rod instrumentation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B: Log rolling every 4 hours maintains spinal alignment, protecting the surgical repair.
Extract:
10-year-old with extensive partial and full-thickness burns of the head, neck, and chest.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a 10-year old child who has extensive partial and full-thickness burns of the head, neck, and chest. While planning the client's care, the nurse should identify which of the following risks as the priority for assessment and intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C: Airway obstruction is the priority due to burn-related swelling in the head and neck, which can rapidly compromise breathing.
Extract:
Adolescent girl, 16 years old, post-spinal instrumentation surgery.
Question 4 of 5
An adolescent girl has spinal instrumentation surgery at 16 years of age. Immediately after this procedure, the nurse would teach her to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B: Log rolling maintains spinal alignment, preventing strain on the surgical site.
Extract:
8-year-old child with sickle cell disease, prescribed hydroxyurea 20 mg/kg per dose, weighs 55 lb.
Question 5 of 5
A health care provider has prescribed hydroxyurea 20 mg/kg per dose by mouth to an 8 year old child as part of a treatment regimen for sickle cell disease. This is a safe dose. The child weighs 55 lb. How many milligrams should the nurse administer? Enter only the number.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight: 55 lb/ 2.2 = 25 kg. Dose: 25 kg x 20 mg/kg = 500 mg. Correct answer: A (500 mg).