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NCLEX - pediatrics
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Nursing
Professional
02/27/2011

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8-year old diagnosed with Lyme disease. What further info can be given?

A) bacteria transmitted through wood tick
B) All clients with Lume develop rash over skin
C) Symptoms appear immediately after bite
D) Can lead to angina and facial palsy
Definition
D) Can lead to angina and facial palsy
Term
15-year-old with acne. what info should be given to client?
A) slightly more common in girls than boys
B) caused by lack of sebum secretion
C) not influenced significantly by diet
D) not influenced by stress or hormones
Definition
C) not influenced significantly by diet
Term
8-year-old with functional scoliosis. Proper caring and teaching includes:
A) counseling to improve posture
B) encourage to sit straight
C) restrict from activities that require exercise
D) Encourage family to assist with ADLs
Definition
A) counseling to improve posture
Term
12-year-old with FBS>160. DM-1 diagnosed. What to teach family re care?
A) diabetics higher risk for weight gain
B) Adolescent clients often rebel against tx
C) diabetics should avoid freq. phys. exertion
D) Self-administration of insulin to be discouraged
Definition
B) Adolescent clients often rebel against tx
Term
15-year-old with retinitis pigmentosa. What is true?
A) cataracts and glaucoma uncommon
B) generally result of viral infection
C) often associated with hearing disorders
avoid using dark classes during the day
Definition
C) often associated with hearing disorders
Term
How to prevent the spread of Impetigo contagiosa
A) separate linens
B) use only warm water to remove crusts
C) antifungal medication prn
D avoid exposure to light
Definition
A) separate linens
Term
symptom of somnambulism
Definition
walking in sleep
Term
teaching for 15-year-old who is 40% overweight
A) obesity often related to underlying disease
B) reduce caloric intake at least 5%
C) often caused by slow thyroid function
D) usually increases risk of Lordosis
Definition
D) usually increases risk of Lordosis
Term
5-year-old diet suggestion:
A) max 500 mg chol daily
B) encourage child to learn by himself about good food choices
C) parents to provide only 10% cal from fat
D) introduce new foods in small servings
Definition
D) introduce new foods in small servings
Term
9-year-old autistic in peds rehab for 1st time. What to do to work with child toward rehab
A) promote understanding by using baby talk
B) involve family in tx planning
C) provide assistance with routine activities
D) avoid group activities
Definition
B) involve family in tx planning
Term
Features of fetal alcohol syndrome
A) growth retardation
B) macrocephaly
C) hypoactive behavior
D) vascular defects
Definition
A) growth retardation
Term
teaching a client with specific learning disability should include
A) sign language for learning and communicaito
B) visual reminders for speech deficit
C) 1-2 instrucitons at a time
D) tape recoreder for listening deficit
Definition
C) 1-2 instrucitons at a time
Term
teaching client and caregivers re Tourete
A) psych counseling helps reduce tic episodes
B) tics increase with age
C) tic locations constant throughout course
D) no definite course of tx for tics
Definition
D) no definite course of tx for tics
Term
6-yr-old with schizophrenia: nx consideration?
A) supportive family counseling
B) hospitalization over homecare
C) talk to client rather than listening
D) stop meds when symptoms dissapear
Definition
A) supportive family counseling
Term
signs of Down's syndrome
Definition
- flattened face/nose
- small mouth
- small, low-set ears
Term
supportive care for newborn with neonatal abstinence syndrome
Definition
decrease environmental stimulation
Term
2-yr-old with ataxic cerebral palsy. signs include
A) problems with depth perception
B) writhing involuntary movements
C) full or partial paralysis
D) increased muscle tone or spasticity
Definition
A) problems with depth perception
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