Pediatrics Ati Proctored Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Hospitalization of child NI {Ans: Teach child & family what to expect Encourage parents or family to stay to reduce stress Attempt to maintain routine as much as possible Encourage independence and choices Explain treatments, procedures, and cares to child Provide developmentally appropriate activities}Compartment Syndrome S/S {Ans: *Increased pain that is unrelieved with elevation or analgesics* Intense pain when passively moved Parathesia or numbness Pulselessness distal to fracture Inability to move digits Warm digits with skin that is tight and shiny Pallor Tx: fasciotomy}Nephrotic Syndrome Nursing Care {Ans: Monitor urine for protein Monitor daily weight Monitor edema and measure abdominal girth daily; measure at the widest area, usually at or above the umbilicus Salt and fluids may be restricted during the edematous period}Fractures-Closed/Simple {Ans: Without break in skin}Ipatropium Education {Ans: Instruct client to suck on hard candies to help with dry mouth}Varicella (Chicken Pox) {Ans: Macules start in trunk and face, spreading to rest of the body, progressing to papules, vesicles follow with crusts forming, scabs appear in 1 week}DKA; What to Monitor {Ans: Monitor serum potassium levels; potassium levels will initially be elevated. With insulin therapy, potassium will shift into cells and