Question 1

What is the best method to ensure parents of a child with a new tracheostomy are adequately prepared for home care?

Options :

A : Provide the parents a video to watch and include them in ADL care

B : Demonstrate tracheostomy care daily and address the parent’s concerns and questions thoroughly

C : Give the parents written instructions and answer their questions

D : Use the parents' preferred method of learning and evaluate as they perform care

Answer: D

Question 2

High-frequency ventilation improves pulmonary air leaks by:

Options :

A : Decreasing the pressure differential between the airway and the intrapleural space

B : Decreasing minute ventilation

C : Increasing the mean airway pressure

D : Increasing the pressure differential between the airway and the intrapleural space

Answer: A

Question 3

A child has a fever, moderate hypertension, petechiae, decreased urinary output, and bloody diarrhea. A nurse should suspect:

Options :

A : Hepatorenal syndrome

B : Hemolytic uremic syndrome

C : Nephrotic syndrome

D : Acute glomerulonephritis

Answer: B

Question 4

A family member asks permission to visit a patient after work at 12:30 AM. On previous visits, the family member has been disruptive. To address the situation, a nurse should:

Options :

A : Ask the family member to visit before work

B : Ask the family member to visit during scheduled visiting hours

C : Not allow the visit, as the patient will be sleeping

D : Allow the family member to visit after setting behavioral limits

Answer: D

Question 5

A 2-year-old child in septic shock is receiving nitroprusside (Nipride). Which of the following findings indicates the need to increase the nitroprusside dosage?

Options :

A : Systolic BP greater than or equal to 78 mm Hg

B : Urine output is 7 cc/hr

C : Systemic vascular resistance is 1820 dynes/sec/cm##

D : HR is 180

Answer: C

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