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● What is the symptoms of post tonsillectomy hemorrhage?

Increased swallowing

● What is the care of child with cystic fibrosis?

Chest Physical therapy

Avoid those with colds, fever, illness

pancreatic enzymes with all food

exercise as able

bronchodilators

● What is a possible complication on the reproductive system with a patient with Cystic

Fibrosis?

Sterility

● What is the number for the sweat chloride test for a positive diagnosis of cystic fibrosis?

● 60

● What are the signs and symptoms of lanoxin (Digoxin) toxicity in a child and what

disease is it used for?

● Toxicity: Nausea & Vomiting, Diarrhea, bradycardia

● It improves Cardiac function in CHF patient

● What is the care of a child with seizures?

Nothing in mouth

● Protect from injury

● Get to floor if not in bed

● Turn on side

● Protect privacy
● Do not restrain

● What is the treatment for RSV and broncholitis?

● Fluids, clear (IV)

● Rest

● Supplemental O2

● Respiratory treatment - bronchodilation

● What is the most common complication with kids with Diabetes Mellitus?

● Hypoglycemia

● What is purpose of the Denver Assessment?

● Measures Developmental level

● Screens for developmental delays

● What age group of children most often experiences regression if/when hospitalized?

● Toddlers

● Nephrotic syndrome

● Edema-periorbital

● Dietary guidelines for infants?

● Breast milk - 1st year

● Iron fortified formula - 1st year

● Rice cereal 6 mo

● Add one food at a time

● Best way to assess for weight loss and gain?

Daily weights
● 5 P's of cast/traction/braces

● Pain

● Pulses

● Pallor

● Paresthesia - tingling

● Paralysis

● Symptoms of Duchene's muscular dystrophy

● Normal until 3 years of age, than starts with a waddling gait, leg weakness

● Treatment of Duchene's muscular dystrophy

● Promote as much normalcy as possible

● What is the reason for mortality in Duchene's muscular dystrophy?

● Respiratory failure

● What are symptoms of scoliosis?

● Uneven hip and shoulder height

● Complains clothes do not fit

● 19. What is the treatment of scoliosis?

● a. Wear brace to bone growth cessation

● 20. What is the treatment of impetigo?

● a. Good hand washing

● b. Topical antibiotics

● c. Return to school after 48 hours on antibiotics - topical

● d. Soak and remove crusts

● 21. What is the treatment for hypoglycemia?


● a. 15 g Carbohydrate

● i. 4 oz juice

● ii. 8 oz Skim milk

● 22. How should synthroid (levothyroxin) for hypothyroidism be administered?

● a. Take 1st thing in the morning

● b. Take every day

● c. Will take it for the rest of your life - lifelong

● d. Assessment of levels

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● 23. What are the signs and symptoms of hip dysplasia and what is done to correct it?

● a. Asymmetrical thigh and gluteal folds

● b. Treatment - Pavlick harness

● i. Usually worn until 1 year of age

● 24. What are the signs and symptoms of an appendicitis?

● a. Abdominal pain

● b. Rebound pain

● c. Pain at the McBernie's Point

● 25. What is the sign of appendix rupture?

● a. The abdomen stops hurting

● 26. What is the treatment for GERD?

● a. Small frequent feedings

● b. Thicken formula by adding cereal


● c. Keep child upright for 30 minutes

● 27. What is the symptom of Pediculosis capitis (head lice)?

● a. Intense itching - especially the head

● 28. What is the treatment of pediculosis capitis (head lice)?

● a. Permethrin/Nix/RID shampoo

● b. Remove nits

● 29. What is the top priority for kids suffering from burns?

● a. Airway

● 30. What is the treatment of Celiac disease?

● a. Lifelong gluten free diet

● i. No wheat

● ii. No oats

● iii. No barely

● iv. No Rye

● 31. What is the treatment for a vaso-occlusive crisis associated with Sickle cell anemia?

● a. hydration

● b. O2

● c. Pain management

● 32. What is the treatment for hemophilia injury that has caused bleeding?

● a. RICE

● i. Rest

● ii. Ice

● iii. Compression
● iv. Elevation

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● 33. Suggested approach with Child abuse or neglect is suspected?

● a. Report to the appropriate authorities

● 34. What is the nurse's role in suspected child abuse?

● a. Gather assessment data

● i. From child

● ii. From caregivers

● 35. What are normal Urinary Analysis findings?

● a. pH 6

● b. specific gravity of 1.010 - 1.020

● c. No glucose, protein

● 36. What are symptoms of an infection under a cast?

● a. Foul odor

● b. Warm to touch

● c. temperature

● 37. What does abtunded mean in regards to altered level of consciousness?

● a. Sleeps unless stimulated

● b. Oriented when awakened

● c. Arouses easily

● 38. What is the best way to obtain I/O for an infant and toddlers not yet potty trained?

● a. Weigh diapers
● 39. What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus?

● a. Type 1 - absolute insulin deficiency

● b. Type 2 - inadequate insulin / insulin resistance

● 40. What is the care need for a child in traction?

● a. Keep body in Good alignment

● b. Assessment of 5 p's

● c. Monitor for infection at pin sites

● 41. What are the five principles of diabetes mellitus related to toddlers?

● a. Teach symptoms of low blood sugar

● b. How do low blood sugar symptoms feel

● c. Let them wipe their finger with the alcohol swab

● d. Choosing food from a selection

● i. School age - may do injections

● ii. Adolescents - draw up and inject insulin

● 42. What is the treatment for a UTI - urinary tract infection?

● a. Increase fluids - cranberry juice

● b. Antibiotics

● c. Proper cleansing - front to back

● d. Wear cotton underwear

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● 43. What are the warning signs of cerebral palsy?

● a. Poor head control at 3 months of age


● b. Persistent primitive reflexes at 3 months of age

● 44. Diuretic used with children who have congestive heart failure?

● a. Lasix

● i. I/O

● ii. Daily weights

● iii. Monitor labs

● 45. What is the treatment of meningitis?

● a. Respiratory isolation for the first 24 hours after antibiotics have been started

● b. Quiet room

● c. Dim lights

● d. Allow child to assume position of comfort

● e. Monitor for seizures

● f. Decrease stimuli

● 46. What is Nuchal rigidity?

● a. Neck hurts

● 47. When is hypoglycemia mostly likely to occur in a patient with diabetes and what

should be done to treat it

● a. Mid afternoon

● b. Eat a snack

● 48. When should the fontanels close?

● a. Anterior : 12-18 months

● b. Posterior: 2 months (6-8 weeks)


● 49. How should a nurse or parent help prepare a school-age child for

hospitalization/procedure?

● a. Visual aids, drawings, Puppets to go along with explanations given

● 50. What is the normal growth pattern / weight gain for infants?

● a. Double birth weight by 6 months

● b. Triple birth weight by 1 year

● 51. What is the patient teaching for antibiotic administration?

● a. Take as ordered

● b. Complete the entire prescription

● 52. What is a preschooler's response to hospitalization / illness?

● a. Guilt

● 53. What is the care for a child post tonsillectomy?

● a. Watch for excessive swallowing

● b. No red liquids

● c. No straws

● d. Clear liquids first

● e. Cool mist humidifier

● 54. What is the treatment for conjunctivitis?

● a. Warm cloth over eyes to loosen dried drainage

● b. Good hand washing

● c. Eye antibiotics

● 55. What complications may occur after a strep infection?

● a. Rheumatic fever
● b. Streptococcal glomerulonephritis

● 56. What is the teaching for Albuterol?

● a. Treats asthma

● b. Bronchodilator

● 57. What test is used to diagnosis strep infection exposure?

● a. antistreptolysin O titre

● 58. What to do if child develops 'blue/tet' spell / hypercyanotic spell?

● a. Place in knee-chest / squat position

● 59. What is required for the Jones criteria for diagnosis of Rheumatic fever?

● a. Major symptoms and Minor symptoms

● 60. What can a peak flow meter for asthma diagnosis?

● a. Can detect a decline respiratory function before symptoms are evident

● 61. What is the nursing care guidelines for a child undergoing chemotherapy?

● a. Monitor labs - specifically WBC

● b. Protect from others with illness if WBC count is decreased

● 62. What is the parent teaching for a child with scabies?

● a. Apply Elimite to the entire body from neck down, leave on for 8-14 hours, than bathe

child to remove

● b. Repeat after one week

● c. Wash all clothing/bedding in HOT water and dried on HOT

● 63. What is a symptom of Hirschsprungs - aganglionic megacolon?

● a. Ribbon like stools

● b. Abdominal pain
● c. Abdominal distention

● 64. What are the symptoms and treatment of pyloric stenosis?

● a. Frequent burping

● b. Small frequent meals

● c. Increase amounts of feeding as prescribed by the physician

● d. Projectile vomiting*

● 65. What medicine is used to treat GERD?

● a.Reglan

● 66. What are the symptoms of dehydration? (select all question)

● a. Weight loss

● b. Decreased urine output

● c. Increased urine specific gravity

● d. Poor capillary refill

● e. Increased heart rate

● f. Poor skin turgor

● g. Dry mucous membranes

● h. Sunken fontanels

● 67. What is the nursing care of a child post cleft lip or pallet surgery?

● a. Elbow restraints to protect the child from touching their surgical site

● 68. What is the post surgical care for correction of Hirschsprungs - aganglionic

megacolon?

● a. Colostomy care

● b. No rectal temperatures taken


● c. Monitor for bowel function

● d. Monitor for skin breakdown

● 69. What are the guidelines for Iron deficiency (therapy) be administered?

● a. BID

● b. Empty stomach, but can be given with food

● c. Give with citrus juice, not milk

● d. Give with a straw if liquid form

● 70. What is the dietary treatment for Anemia?

● a. Iron fortified cereals and Breads

● b. Proteins

● 71. What should be done in the home to prevent poisoning?

● a. Secure all cleaning products, medication, and chemicals

● b. Keep the poison control number by the number

● i. 1-800-222-1222

● 72. What are symptoms of sexual abuse in girls?

● a. Regressive behavior - i.e. bed wetting, pulling away from friends

● b. UTI

● 73. What are the signs of hypothyroidism?

● a. Weight gain

● b. Fatigue

● c. Hair loss or thinning

● d. Feeling cold

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