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Question 1 of 5

When developing the plan of care for a child who is unconscious after a serious head injury, in which of the following positions should the nurse expect to place the child?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Side-lying with the head elevated reduces intracranial pressure and maintains airway patency in an unconscious child.

Question 2 of 5

During the initial assessment of a child admitted to the pediatric unit with osteomyelitis of the left tibia, when assessing the area over the tibia, which is a new needed finding?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Increased warmth is a key sign of osteomyelitis, indicating inflammation and possible infection in the affected bone.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following assessment findings should alert the nurse to suspect appendicitis in a male adolescent complaining of severe abdominal pain?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Decreased bowel sounds suggest appendicitis due to peritoneal irritation.

Question 4 of 5

After teaching the mother of a neonate who has successfully undergone surgery to repair a low anorectal anomaly, the mother indicates that she understands her child's prognosis when she states which of the following?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Low anorectal anomalies often have a good prognosis for continence with proper management.

Question 5 of 5

While assessing a preschooler brought by her parents to the emergency department after ingestion of kerosene, the nurse should be alert for which of the following?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Kerosene ingestion often causes chemical pneumonitis due to aspiration risk. Uremia, hepatitis, and carditis are not common complications.

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