Question

1. A 2-year-old child is discharged from the out-patient surgical unit after having had a tonsillectomy. The pediatric nurse knows that the discharge teaching is effective after the parents verbalize which of the following statements as the most important aspect of the teaching?

 A. “I will administer cherry fl avored acetaminophen (Children’s Tylenol) for pain.”

B . “It’s important to have my child to gargle to prevent an infection.”

C. “I will bring my child to the emergency room if I see excessive swallowing.”

D. “I will offer my child ice cream to help soothe the pain in the throat.”

 

2. When caring for the pediatric patient, the nurse is aware that there are differences in the anatomy and physiology between the child’s and the adult’s airway that predispose the child to contracting a respiratory condition. (Select all that apply.)

 A. Infants are obligatory nose breathers until about

4 weeks of age so it is essential to maintain nasal patency.

B. The trachea of the adult is shorter and narrower in diameter than the trachea of the child.

C. The epiglottis of the child is more fl accid and does not close properly, which can lead to airway obstruction.

D. The increased amount of soft tissue in the child’s neck makes the child more susceptible to edema and infections.

 3. Which assessment must the pediatric nurse include when evaluating the respiratory status of a child? (Select all that apply.)

 A. Skin turgor

 B. Oxygen saturation levels

C. Skin color and moisture

D. Respiratory rate and depth