Cpn Exam - Practice Questions

A preschool-age child underwent a tonsillectomy 4 hours ago. Which assessment finding would make the nurse suspect postoperative hemorrhage? a) Vomiting of dark brown emesis b) Refusal to drink clear fluids c) Decreased heart rate d) Frequent swallowing {Ans: d) Frequent swallowing}A new mother expresses concern to the nurse about SIDS. She asks the nurse how to position her infant when putting him down to sleep. The nurse appropriately tells the mother that the infant should be placed on the: 1. Side or prone 2. Back or prone 3. Stomach with face turned 4. Back or supine {Ans: 4. Back or supine}A child, age 5, is brought to the pediatrician's office for a routine visit. When inspecting the child's mouth, the nurse expects to find how many teeth? a. Up to 10 b. Up to 15 c. Up to 20 d. Up to 32 {Ans: c. Up to 20}After the birth of a son with hypospadias, parents need to know that this condition: a) Can be prevented in the future by earlier prenatal care b) Is easily correctable with one simple surgical procedure c) May require a temporary urinary catheter after repair d) Requires prompt circumcision to