NSG PN 223 OB & PEDS FINAL EXAMS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS REVISION GUIDE

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NSG PN 223 OB & PEDS FINAL EXAMS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS REVISION GUIDE NSG PN 223 OB & PEDS FINAL EXAMS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS REVISION GUIDE 1. A child has a right femur fracture caused by a motor ... vehicle crash and is placed in skin traction temporarily until surgery can be performed. During assessment, the nurse notes that the dorsalis pedispulse is absent on the right foot. Which action should the nurse take? 1. administer an analgesic 2. release the skin traction 3. apply ice to the extremity4. notify the HCP 2. A child is placed in skeletal traction for treatment of a fractured femur. The nurse createsa plan of care and should include which intervention? 1. ensure that all ropes are outside the pulleys 2. ensure that the weights are resting lightly on the floor 3. restrict diversional and play activities until the child is out of traction 4. check the HCP's prescriptions for the amount of weight to be applied 3. The nurse is providing instructions to the parents of a child with scoliosis regarding the use of a brace.Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further instruction? 1. "I will encourage my child to perform prescribed exercises." 2. "I will have my child wear soft fabric clothing under the brace." 3. "I should apply lotion under the brace to prevent skin breakdown." 4. "I should avoid the use of powder because it will cake under the brace." 3. "I should apply lotion under the brace to prevent skin breakdown." 4. Parents bring their 2-week-old infant to a clinic for treatment after a diagnosis of clubfoot made atbirth. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching regarding this disorder? 1. "Treatment needs to be started as soon as possible." 2. "I realize my infant will require follow-up care until fully grown." 3. "I need to bring my infant back to the clinic in 1 month for a new cast." 4. "I need to come to the clinic every week with my infant for the casting." Clubfoot is a complex deformity of the ankle and foot that includes forefoot adduction, midfoot supination, hindfoot varus, and ankle equinus; the defect may be unilateral or bilateral. Treatment for clubfoot is started as soon as possible after birth. Serial manipulation and casting are performed at leastweekly. If sufficient correction is not achieved in 3 to 6 months, surgery usually is indicated. Because clubfoot can recur, all children with clubfoot require long....................................................................................................................................CONTINUED [Show More]

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