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1.      When a child eats an excessive amount of calories and follows with purging behaviors of enemas, laxatives, diuretics, self-induced vomiting behaviors, extreme exercise, or a combination of these, the disorder is known as ____________.

1.      Which child should the nurse refer for further assessment because of a probable diagnosis of ASD (autism spectrum disorder)?   

1.      Which action by the nurse is appropriate for a child who presents in the ED with an ankle injury?

1.      While assisting the physician with a physical examination, the nurse notes which sign or symptom as most definitive of a diagnosis of pregnancy?     

1.      A client is prescribed IV fluid for an acute mono infection. The doctor orders a liter of D5LR to infuse over 10 hours. What rate should the IV pump be programmed for? _______________(mL/h)

1.      According to Erikson, which person has the most influence over the adolescent? 

1.      A child with a history of seizures arrives at the emergency department in status epileptic. Which is the priority nursing action?

1.      Which activity should the nurse identify as a safety risk for a preschool-aged patient? 

1.      A nurse in a pediatric clinic is collecting data from a preschooler who has suspected impetigo contagiosa. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find with this skin condition?

1.      When asked about her activities, a 10-year-old girl responded, “I like school. I play the flute in the school band, and I take tennis lessons.” What does the nurse know these activities will help this child develop?