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Emma, age 3 years, is being admitted for about 1 week of hospitalization. The parents of a 3 year old being admitted tell the nurse that they are going to buy their child “a lot of new toys to help during the hospital stay.” The nurse’s reply should be based on an understanding of comfort measures for that age-group? 

The potential effects of chronic illness or disability on a child’s development vary at different ages. Which is a threat to a toddler’s normal development?

Ben, a 3-year-old with nephroblastoma, is very fearful of healthcare professionals. The pediatric nurse understands that which of the following interventions is most helpful while performing Ben’s assessment? 

Beth is a new pediatric nurse who enjoys her work and strives to develop therapeutic relationships among the families she cares for. Which of the following would indicate that Beth needs more education regarding therapeutic relationships?

What anatomic characteristics predispose children to injuries? (select all that apply)

A pediatric social worker has just informed a child’s mother that the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) has been notified about a concerning left femur fracture in a non-ambulatory infant. The social worker tells the mother that a representative from DCFS will be arrive shortly to speak with her about the family’s situation. The mother begins to cry and threatens to leave. What is the priority action?

An appropriate approach to performing a physical assessment on a school-aged child is to:

The nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant with increased intracranial pressure, this causes the child pain. When reviewing the chart, the nurse will most likely find which of the following?

Bella, a 7-month-old infant, is receiving intravenous fluids at a rate of 18 mL/ hour. How frequently should her IV site be assessed?

A school-aged child is receiving oxygen @ 2 LPM via NC. How frequently should the oxygen saturation be monitored?