A mother brings her 4-month-old infant to the pediatric clinic due to mild nasal obstruction, low-grade fever, and fussiness. The infant is diagnosed with acute nasopharyngitis. The mother asks which over-the-counter (OTC) cold medication is best to suppress the infant’s cough. How should the nurse respond?

The nurse is caring for a 1-month-old infant with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) who is displaying subcostal retractions and nasal flaring. The child’s SaO2 saturation is 88%, respiratory rate is 45 breaths/min, and pulse is 140 beats/min. You have suctioned the infants nares as an intervention. Based on these assessments, what action should the nurse take first?

The pediatric clinic nurse is providing safety education to the parents of an 11-month-old infant who is starting to crawl and explore objects. The nurse discusses common foreign body ingestion and airway obstruction risks in this age group. Which statement by the parent demonstrates an accurate understanding of pediatric foreign body clearance and risk management?

When administering Lasix, what lab value(s) does the nurse need to review? [BLANK-1]

A 6-year-old child with a history of a repaired ventricular septal defect using a prosthetic patch is scheduled for a dental cleaning and extraction. The mother asks why the cardiologist prescribed oral Amoxicillin prior to the visit. What is the nurse’s best explanation?

A 3-month-old infant has a hypercyanotic (“tet spell”/ “blue spells”) spell. What should be the nurse’s first action?

You are the staff nurse who is responsible for reviewing and verifying all medications on the medication administration record (MAR) before you administer any timed or PRN medications to your client on today’s date. In the box below, please: List any error(s) you find. For each error, explain what actions you (as the nurse) would take. Use the following format: Medication, Identified Error, Who would you contact for the resolution (provider, pharmacy, medical records) Use bullet points Pay attention to and indicate all items that were stressed in the video and lab. MED MAR 24.png    

A 9-month-old infant diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) becomes severely agitated during a venipuncture attempt. The nurse observes sudden hyperpnea, deep cyanosis, and severe lethargy. Whichaction should the nurse take FIRST?

Which of the following structural defects is NOT included in Tetralogy of Fallot?

While collecting a blood specimen, the tech notices the glass collection tube is cracked. Which action should she take?