When educating parents on increasing humidity in the home for a child with a respiratory infection, what should the nurse prioritize to ensure the child’s safety?

A 5-year-old child weighs 18kg. The safe dose range for acetaminophen in children is 10-15mg/kg/dose. The nurse orders 300 mg of acetaminophen for the child. Is this dose safe?

A nurse is assessing a child with a chest tube drainage system and notices that the suction is not working properly. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A nurse is preparing a 1-year-old child for a scheduled cardiac catheterization. During the pre-procedure assessment, the nurse notices that the child has a moderate diaper rash, redness, and irritation in the perineal area. What is the most appropriate nursing action before proceeding with the cardiac catheterization? 

A 3-day-old newborn is being assessed in the neonatal unit. The nurse notes the following findings: the infants heart is 190 bpm, has a continuous “machine-like” murmur heard best at the left upper sternal border, and has slight intercostal retractions. What is the most likely condition the nurse should suspect? 

A caregiver asks the nurse when her child should be screened for scoliosis. Which of the following statements by the nurse would be correct? “The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) recommends a child be screened for scoliosis: 

A 7-year old child is going to the beach with his family. What should the nurse recommend in terms of sun protection?

Which of the following statements is the most therapeutic when communicating with an adolescent client? 

When administering ear drops to a 1 year old, it is important to position the child with the affected side up and instill the medication by:

According to Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, which behavior best demonstrates a normal progression of an adolescent developing a sense of identity?