Deck 14: Health Problems of Early Childhood

Question 1

A child with acetaminophen (Tylenol) poisoning has been admitted to the emergency department. What antidote does the nurse anticipate being prescribed?

A) Carnitine (Carnitor)
B) Fomepizole (Antizol)
C) Deferoxamine (Desferal)
D) N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)

Answer 1

N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)

Question 2

What is probably the most important criterion on which to base the decision to report suspected child abuse?

A) Inappropriate response of child
B) Inappropriate parental concern for the degree of injury
C) Absence of parents for questioning about child's injuries
D) Incompatibility between the history and injury observed

Answer 2

Incompatibility between the history and injury observed

Question 3

What is an important nursing consideration when a child is hospitalized for chelation therapy to treat lead poisoning?

A) Maintain bed rest.
B) Maintain isolation precautions.
C) Keep an accurate record of intake and output.
D) Institute measures to prevent skeletal fracture.

Answer 3

Keep an accurate record of intake and output.

Question 4

A 3-month-old infant dies shortly after arrival to the emergency department. The infant has subdural and retinal hemorrhages but no external signs of trauma. What should the nurse suspect?

A) Unintentional injury
B) Shaken baby syndrome
C) Congenital neurologic problem
D) Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Question 5

What is a significant secondary prevention nursing activity for lead poisoning?

A) Chelation therapy
B) Screening children for blood lead levels
C) Removing lead-based paint from older homes
D) Questioning parents about ethnic remedies containing lead

Question 6

A father calls the clinic because he found his young daughter squirting Visine eyedrops into her mouth. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

A) Reassure the father that Visine is harmless.
B) Direct him to seek immediate medical treatment.
C) Recommend inducing vomiting with ipecac.
D) Advise him to dilute Visine by giving his daughter several glasses of water to drink.

Question 7

A child with diazepam (Valium) poisoning has been admitted to the emergency department. What antidote does the nurse anticipate being prescribed?

A) Succimer (Chemet)
B) EDTA (Versenate)
C) Flumazenil (Romazicon)
D) Octreotide acetate (Sandostatin)

Question 8

A child is admitted with a suspected diagnosis of Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP). What is an important consideration in the care of this child?

A) Monitoring the parents whenever they are with the child
B) Reassuring the parents that the cause of the disorder will be found
C) Teaching the parents how to obtain necessary specimens
D) Supporting the parents as they cope with diagnosis of a chronic illness

Question 9

A young boy is found squirting lighter fluid into his mouth. His father calls the emergency department. The nurse taking the call should know that the primary danger is what?

A) Hepatic dysfunction
B) Dehydration secondary to vomiting
C) Esophageal stricture and shock
D) Bronchitis and chemical pneumonia

Question 10

What is the most common form of child maltreatment?

A) Sexual abuse
B) Child neglect
C) Physical abuse
D) Emotional abuse

Question 11

When only one child is abused in a family, the abuse is usually a result of what?

A) The child is the firstborn.
B) The child is the same gender as the abusing parent.
C) The parent abuses the child to avoid showing favoritism.
D) The parent is unable to deal with the child's behavioral style.

Question 12

What do inflicted immersion burns often appear as?

A) Partial-thickness, asymmetrical burns
B) Splash pattern burns on hands or feet
C) Any splash burn with dry linear marks
D) Sharply demarcated, symmetrical burns

Question 13

The parents of a 7-year-old boy tell the nurse that lately he has been cruel to their family pets and actually caused physical harm. The nurse's recommendation should be based on remembering what?

A) This is an expected behavior at this age.
B) This is a warning sign of a serious problem.
C) This is harmless venting of anger and frustration.
D) This is common in children who are physically abused.

Question 14

The nurse is teaching parents of a preschool child strategies to implement when the child delays going to bed. What strategy should the nurse recommend?

A) Use consistent bedtime rituals.
B) Give in to attention-seeking behavior.
C) Take the child into the parent's bed for an hour.
D) Allow the child to stay up past the decided bedtime.

Question 15

What statement is correct about young children who report sexual abuse?

A) They may exhibit various behavioral manifestations.
B) In more than half the cases, the child has fabricated the story.
C) Their stories should not be believed unless other evidence is apparent.
D) They should be able to retell the story the same way to another person.

Question 16

An awake, alert 4-year-old child has just arrived at the emergency department after an ingestion of aspirin at home. The practitioner has ordered activated charcoal. The nurse administers charcoal in which manner?

A) Giving half of the solution and then repeating the other half in 1 hour
B) Mixing with a flavorful beverage in an opaque container with a straw
C) Serving it in a clear plastic cup so the child can see how much has been drunk
D) Administering it through a nasogastric tube because the child will not drink it because of the taste

Question 17

What is a clinical manifestation of acetaminophen poisoning?

A) Hyperpyrexia
B) Hepatic involvement
C) Severe burning pain in stomach
D) Drooling and inability to clear secretions

Question 18

The nurse is caring for a child with suspected ingestion of some type of poison. What action should the nurse take next after initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?

A) Empty the mouth of pills, plants, or other material.
B) Question the victim and witness.
C) Place the child in a side-lying position.
D) Call poison control.

Question 19

The nurse suspects that a child has ingested some type of poison. What clinical manifestation would be most suggestive that the poison was a corrosive product?

A) Tinnitus
B) Disorientation
C) Stupor, lethargy, and coma
D) Edema of the lips, tongue, and pharynx

Question 20

A child is admitted to the hospital with lesions on his abdomen that appear like cigarette burns. What should accurate documentation by the nurse include?

A) Two unhealed lesions are on the child's abdomen.
B) Two round 4-mm lesions are on the child's lower abdomen.
C) Two round symmetrical lesions are on the child's lower abdomen.
D) Two round lesions on the child's abdomen that appear to be cigarette burns.

Question 21

What are classified as corrosive poisons? (Select all that apply.)

A) Batteries
B) Paint thinner
C) Drain cleaners
D) Mineral seed oil
E) Mildew remover

Question 22

What can the nurse suggest to families to reduce blood lead levels? (Select all that apply.)

A) Do not store food in open cans.
B) Ensure the child eats regular meals.
C) Mix formula with hot water from the tap.
D) Vacuum hard-surfaced floors and window wells.
E) Wash and dry the child's hands and face frequently.

Question 23

The nurse is teaching parents of preschool-aged children strategies to prevent sexual abuse. What should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

A) Back up a child's right to say no.
B) Don't take what your child says too seriously.
C) Take a second look at signals of potential danger.
D) Don't be too detailed about examples of sexual assault.
E) Remind children that even "nice" people sometimes do mean things.

Question 24

The nurse is administering activated charcoal to a preschool child with acetaminophen (Tylenol) poisoning. What potential complications from the use of activated charcoal should the nurse plan to assess for? (Select all that apply.)

A) Diarrhea
B) Vomiting
C) Fluid retention
D) Intestinal obstruction

Question 25

A health care provider prescribes acetylcysteine (Mucomyst), 70 mg/kg per nasogastric tube times one, stat, for an acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose. The child weighs 20 kg. The medication label states: "Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst), 100 mg/10 ml." The nurse prepares to administer the dose. How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer in a whole number.
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Question 26

What identified characteristics occur more frequently in parents who abuse their children? (Select all that apply.)

A) Older parents
B) Socially isolated
C) Middle class parents
D) Single-parent families
E) Few supportive relationships

Question 27

The nurse is teaching parents of preschool children consequences of inadequate sleep. What should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

A) Behavior changes
B) Increased appetite
C) Difficulty concentrating
D) Poor control of emotions
E) Impaired learning ability

Question 28

A child with cyanide poisoning has been admitted to the emergency department. What antidote does the nurse anticipate being prescribed for the child?

A) Atropine
B) Glucagon
C) Amyl nitrate
D) Naloxone (Narcan)

Question 29

A parent asks the nurse about the "characteristics of a nightmare." What response should the nurse give to the parent? (Select all that apply.)

A) Nightmares are scary dreams.
B) The child can describe the nightmare.
C) The child is reassured by your presence.
D) Nightmares occur usually 1 to 4 hours after falling asleep.
E) Nightmares take place during non-rapid eye movement sleep

Question 30

A health care provider prescribes activated charcoal (Actidose), 25 g orally every 6 hours for an acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose. The medication label states: "Activated charcoal (Actidose), 50 g/240 ml." The nurse prepares to administer the dose. How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer in a whole number.
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Question 31

A child has been admitted to the hospital with a blood lead level of 72 mcg/dL. What treatment should the nurse anticipate?

A) Referral to social services
B) Initiation of chelation therapy
C) Follow-up testing within 1 month
D) Aggressive environmental intervention

Question 32

What are classified as hydrocarbon poisons? (Select all that apply.)

A) Bleach
B) Gasoline
C) Turpentine
D) Lighter fluid
E) Oven cleaners

Question 33

A parent asks the nurse about the "characteristics of a sleep terror." What response should the nurse give to the parent? (Select all that apply.)

A) The child screams during the sleep terror.
B) Return to sleep is delayed because of persistent fear.
C) The night terror occurs during the second half of night.
D) The child has no memory of the dream with a sleep terror.
E) The child is not aware of another's presence during a sleep terror.

Question 34

What are symptoms of abusive head trauma (AHT) in the more severe form that may be present? (Select all that apply.)

A) Seizures
B) Posturing
C) Tachypnea
D) Tachycardia
E) Altered level of consciousness

Question 35

A child with acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) poisoning is being admitted to the emergency department. What early clinical manifestation does the nurse expect to assess on this child?

A) Hematemesis
B) Hematochezia
C) Hyperglycemia
D) Hyperventilation

Question 36

A child with corrosive poisoning is being admitted to the emergency department. What clinical manifestation does the nurse expect to assess on this child?

A) Nausea and vomiting
B) Alterations in sensorium, such as lethargy
C) Severe burning pain in the mouth, throat, and stomach
D) Respiratory symptoms of acute pulmonary involvement

Question 37

A health care provider prescribes naloxone (Narcan), 0.01 mg/kg IV times one, stat, for an opioid overdose. The child weighs 16 kg. The medication label states: "Naloxone (Narcan), 0.4 mg/1 ml." The nurse prepares to administer the dose. How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer to one decimal place.
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Question 38

A health care provider prescribes flumazenil (Romazion), 0.2 mg IV once, stat for a benzodiazepine poisoning. The medication label states: "Flumazenil (Romazion), 1 mg/10 ml." The nurse prepares to administer the dose. How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer in a whole number.
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Question 39

The nurse is teaching parents of preschoolers about plants that are poisonous. What plant should the nurse include in the teaching session?

A) Azalea
B) Begonia
C) Boston fern
D) Asparagus fern