Pediatric Emergency Nursing Quiz #7

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A 5-year-old girl has a fever, headache, and complaints of a stiff neck. The physician suspects bacterial meningitis. What is the best test culture site to detect the bacteria?
- Lumbar puncture
- Clean catch urine
- Nasal swab
- Blood Culture

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A 14-year-old boy with leukemia is receiving an IV infusion of packed red blood cells. The client reports that he is feeling anxious and short of breath even though his respiratory rate is 24. What should the nurse do in this situation?
- Give a dose of diphenhydramine
- Give a dose of acetominophen
- Stop infusion and notify physician
- Give a dose of ibuprofen
Correct Answer

A. Stop infusion and notify physician

Explanation

Anxiety and the sensation of breathlessness are signs of possible anaphylactic shock, a reaction to the packed red blood cells, so the nurse should stop the infusion immediately and notify the physician.

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An 8 year old is being evaluated in the ER for suspected appendicitis. The physician has then lie on their left side and extend the hip, eliciting pain in the RLQ. What is this test called?
- Kernig's Sign
- Rovsing's Sign
- Brudzinski's Sign
- Psoas Sign
Correct Answer

A. Psoas Sign

Explanation

Kernig's and Bruszinski's signs are used to evaluate for Meningitis. Rovsing's sign also is a test for appendicitis, but is done by applying deep palpation to the RLQ, causing pain.

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A patient is experiencing dizziness, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, and nausea caused by encephalitis. Which of the following descriptions most accurately describes the patient's condition?
- Metabolic acidosis
- Respiratory alkalosis
- Metabolic alkalosis
- Respiratory acidosis
Correct Answer

A. Respiratory alkalosis

Explanation

Respiratory alkalosis results from hyperventilation, during which extra CO2 is excreted, causing a decrease in carbonic acid (H2CO3) concentration in the plasma. Symptoms include tachycardia, arrhythmias, lightheadedness, nausea, and vomiting.

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A 10-year-old is accidentally shot in the forearm by a small caliber firearm. The wound enters the dorsum of the forearm and exits on the ventral side. The patient is ambulatory and has minor pain at the site. What test is likely needed for evaluation of the injury?
- CT scan of arm
- MRI of arm
- Arteriogram
- Ultrasound of arm
Correct Answer

A. Arteriogram

Explanation

An arteriogram is needed to assess the vascular supply in the arm after a gunshot wound to ensure that no injury to the ulnar and radial artery has occurred.

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Pediatric Emergency Nursing Quiz #7

A 5-year-old girl has a fever, headache, and complaints of a stiff neck. The physician suspects bacterial meningitis. What is the best test culture site to detect the bacteria?

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A 14-year-old boy with leukemia is receiving an IV infusion of packed red blood cells. The client reports that he is feeling anxious and short of breath even though his respiratory rate is 24. What should the nurse do in this situation?

An 8 year old is being evaluated in the ER for suspected appendicitis. The physician has then lie on their left side and extend the hip, eliciting pain in the RLQ. What is this test called?

A patient is experiencing dizziness, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, and nausea caused by encephalitis. Which of the following descriptions most accurately describes the patient's condition?

A 10-year-old is accidentally shot in the forearm by a small caliber firearm. The wound enters the dorsum of the forearm and exits on the ventral side. The patient is ambulatory and has minor pain at the site. What test is likely needed for evaluation of the injury?