Question 7 of 50

A client with cystic fibrosis presents with signs and symptoms of retained respiratory secretions.

Which interventions should the nurse recommend to facilitate airway clearance in this client? Select all that apply.

• Chest percussion vests

• Mucolytics

• Intake of fluids in the diet

• Exercise

• Percussion and postural drainage  the Point; Pediatrics Benchmark II

• Antitussives

Question 25 of 50

A child is admitted with dehydration and prescribed to receive fluids at 1 ½ times maintenance rates.

Which of these signs would indicate a positive response to the fluid resuscitation? Select all that apply.

• Increase in urine output.

• Increase in peripheral pulses.

• Delay in capillary refill from 2 to 4 seconds.

• Reduction of the heart rate to within normal limits.

• Decrease in the client’s axial temperature.  the Point; Pediatrics Benchmark II

• Decrease in systolic blood pressure.

Question 50 of 50

A 13-year-old is admitted to the adolescent unit with acute bleeding with hemarthrosis in the right knee secondary to hemophilia. The client reports getting injured during soccer practice. The nurse provides instruction to the client.

Which statement by the client indicates a good understanding of the teaching?

• “I need to keep moving my knee to allow the blood to absorb.”

• “Soccer is a good sport for me since there is a lot of running.”  the Point; Pediatrics Benchmark II

• “I need to avoid getting hurt when I play soccer and football.”

• “Perhaps I should try swimming or tennis as a sport.”

Question (RSV/Bronchiolitis Care)

A 6-month-old with respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis is admitted to the unit. The nurses provide care as pictured.

Which component of the image indicates a need for more education for the nurses?

• The nurses need to be in surgical gowns and caps.

• The nurses need to use high particulate masks.

• Two nurses should not be providing care.

• Gowns are required when providing client care.

Question (Cleft Palate Repair)

A nurse prepares for the postoperative care of a 12-month-old client following a cleft palate repair. Which would the nurse include in the plan of care for this client?

• Use jacket restraints to keep client prone.

• Assess the client for respiratory distress or stridor.

• Hold oral feedings until suture line healed.  the Point; Pediatrics Benchmark II

• Provide client’s pacifier for comfort.