Reference no: EM133918294
Questions
1. You are explaining to the parent why is it important to not leave small objects around the infant. How does the trachea's position differ when compared to an adult?
2. The only time a 1-month old breathes through his/her mouth is when they are crying.
True 0r False
3. What should the nurse have at the bedside of a neonate that could clear the nasal passages non-invasively?
4. Describe why abdominal distention from gas is a common finding in infants.
5. Write the elements below describing the specific physical characteristic unique to the selected gastrointestinal assessment systems in a pediatric patient.
Abdominal inspection
Nutrition
6. Expected hourly urine output in an infant, child, and adolescent.
Infant
Child
Adolescent
7. With each assessment focus listed, match 1 abnormal physical assessment finding and a potential clinical diagnosis associated with that assessment.
Assessment Focus + Physical Assessment Finding > Potential Diagnosis
Urine Characteristics > Cloudy Urine
Pain or Discomfort > Abrupt flank pain
Appearance of Genitalia > Urethra present on ventral surface of penis
8. Match the appropriate pain scale for the following scenarios
You are caring for an 18-year-old that just underwent an appendectomy. What pain scale is most appropriate when performing his/her pain assessment?
You are caring for a 4-year-old post abdominal surgery. What pain scale is most appropriate when performing a pain assessment?
You are caring for a 3 week old that just underwent abdominal surgery. What pain scale is most appropriate when performing a pain assessment?
You are caring for a 2-year-old that just underwent surgery for a broken tibia. What pain scale is most appropriate when performing a pain assessment?
9. Identify 2 techniques to implement when attempting to obtain vital signs from a restless infant?
10. What temperature route should be used ONLY when no other route is possible? Explain why this route is reserved for these situations?