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The nurse is caring for a 1-month-old infant with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) who is receiving 23% oxygen via HFNC (High Flow Nasal Cannula). The child’s SaO2 saturation is 88%, respiratory rate is 45 breaths/min, and pulse is 140 beats/min. You have suctioned the infants nares as an internvention. Based on these assessments, what action should the nurse take?

A 5-year-old is discharged from the hospital following the diagnosis of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). The child has been free of diarrhea for 1 week, and renal function has returned. The parent asks the nurse when the child can return to school. Which is the nurse’s best response? 

The nurse is caring for a 7-week-old scheduled for a pyloromyotomy in 24 hours. Which would the nurse expect to find in the plan of care?

A parent asks the nurse how to prevent the child from having minimal change nephrotic syndrome again. Which is the nurse’s best response?

After a tick bite in an Lyme endemic area, for prevention of Lyme’s disease a single  dose of _______________ may be offered to adults and children over 8.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are over-the-counter drugs that are indicated for inflammation and pain relief.  Side effects of NSAIDs that a PT should be aware of include: 

Which devices are incompatible with Honorlock? Mark all that apply.

Match the Step Number to the Action.

You have a patient who is immunocompromised due to taking medication for Lupus.  They want to get a cat for companionship (COVID has been rough!).  You tell them the cat would be great for a pet but they should not clean out the litter box themselves. What could this patient get from cleaning the litter box?

[MidB] Naomi is teaching her client, Jonah, to name colors. While playing with a set of building blocks, Jonah picks up a red block. Naomi says, “That’s a red block!” Jonah repeats, “Red block,” and Naomi gives him another red block while praising him. She continues this process with different colored blocks as Jonah plays. Which of the following teaching strategies is Naomi using with Jonah?