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52. A 6-year-old child with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus has a blood glucose of 250 mg/dL before dinner. The child’s insulin sliding scale indicates 2 units of rapid-acting insulin. What technical medicinal nursing action is appropriate?

A. Administer 4 units of insulin.
B. Administer the prescribed 2 units of rapid-acting insulin as indicated by the sliding scale.
C. Withhold the insulin.
D. Administer 1 unit of insulin.
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51. A 16-year-old adolescent is admitted to the hospital with an acute asthma exacerbation. The adolescent is refusing to use the nebulizer. What critical situational nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A. Force the nebulizer on the adolescent.
B. Assess the reason for refusal, educate, involve the adolescent in decision-making, and offer alternatives like a MDI with spacer.
C. Tell the parents to make the adolescent comply.
D. Ignore the refusal.
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49. A 8-year-old child with asthma is discharged on inhaled corticosteroids. What technical medicinal instruction is critical for the nurse to provide to prevent oral thrush?

A. Rinse mouth with water after each use.
B. Administer the inhaled corticosteroid before meals.
C. Use a spacer only if absolutely necessary.
D. Discontinue the medication if any side effects occur.
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48. A 2-year-old child is admitted with suspected child abuse (e.g., multiple fractures in various stages of healing). What clinical nursing responsibility is critical?

A. Confronting the parents about the abuse.
B. Documenting all observations objectively, ensuring child safety, and fulfilling mandatory reporting requirements.
C. Discharging the child to parental care.
D. Discussing findings with neighbors.
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47. A 3-month-old infant is admitted with bacterial meningitis. What is the critical situational nursing priority regarding infection control?

A. No specific precautions are needed.
B. Implementing droplet precautions immediately.
C. Implementing contact precautions only.
D. Implementing airborne precautions.
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46. A 15-year-old adolescent with severe depression is prescribed an antidepressant. What medicinal education is critical for the nurse to provide regarding the onset of action and potential side effects?

A. The medication will work immediately.
B. It may take several weeks for the full therapeutic effect, and monitoring for worsened suicidal ideation (especially initially) is crucial.
C. There are no side effects.
D. Stop the medication if symptoms don't improve in a few days.
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45. A 7-year-old child with autism spectrum disorder is admitted for a diagnostic procedure. What clinical nursing intervention is critical to reduce the child’s anxiety and promote cooperation?

A. Forcing the child to comply.
B. Providing a structured, predictable environment, using visual aids, and minimizing sensory overload.
C. Speaking loudly to get attention.
D. Limiting parental presence.
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44. A 10-year-old child with acute kidney injury is experiencing hyperkalemia. What technical nursing intervention might be included in the management plan?

A. Administering potassium supplements.
B. Administering a potassium-binding resin (e.g., Kayexalate) or preparing for IV interventions like insulin/glucose.
C. Encouraging high-potassium foods.
D. Limiting fluid intake.
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43. A 1-year-old infant is admitted with dehydration. The nurse notes weak, thready pulses, cool extremities, and a capillary refill time >3 seconds. What clinical urgency is indicated by these findings?

A. Mild dehydration.
B. Hypovolemic shock, requiring immediate fluid resuscitation.
C. Overhydration.
D. Normal circulatory status.
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42. A 5-year-old child is admitted with severe asthma exacerbation and is agitated and restless. What is the critical situational interpretation of the child’s behavior by the nurse?

A. The child is being uncooperative.
B. The child's agitation and restlessness may indicate worsening hypoxemia.
C. The child needs a sedative.
D. The child is tired.
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41. A 6-month-old infant with heart failure is receiving a diuretic (e.g., Furosemide). What technical medicinal nursing assessment is critical to monitor for adverse effects?

A. Monitoring for constipation.
B. Monitoring for signs of dehydration, electrolyte imbalances (especially hypokalemia), and daily weights.
C. Assessing for increased appetite.
D. Checking for skin rashes.
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39. A 4-year-old child with spina bifida has a neurogenic bladder. What technical nursing intervention is critical for preventing urinary tract infections and preserving renal function?

A. Limiting fluid intake.
B. Implementing a clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) program.
C. Administering daily antibiotics.
D. Encouraging infrequent voiding.
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38. A 7-year-old child with a new diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is experiencing frequent hypoglycemic episodes. What clinical nursing education is critical for the parents regarding managing hypoglycemia?

A. Administering more insulin.
B. Administering a rapid-acting carbohydrate (e.g., fruit juice, glucose tablets) and retesting blood glucose in 15 minutes.
C. Encouraging strenuous exercise.
D. Delaying mealtime.
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37. A 1-month-old infant requires medication administration. What technical consideration is critical when administering medications to infants compared to older children?

A. Using adult dosages.
B. Relying on weight-based dosing, considering immature organ function (liver/kidneys), and using appropriate formulations.
C. Administering all medications rectally.
D. Giving all medications with food.
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36. A 14-year-old adolescent is admitted to the hospital with acute appendicitis. The nurse notes increasing abdominal pain, rigidity, and rebound tenderness. What urgent clinical concern is paramount?

A. Constipation.
B. Perforation of the appendix and peritonitis, requiring urgent surgical intervention.
C. Gastroenteritis.
D. Urinary tract infection.
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35. A 3-year-old child is admitted with epiglottitis. The child is sitting upright, leaning forward, drooling, and has difficulty swallowing. What is the critical situational nursing priority?

A. Attempting to visualize the throat.
B. Maintaining a patent airway, avoiding any procedures that could cause laryngospasm (e.g., throat examination), and preparing for emergent intubation.
C. Offering oral fluids.
D. Administering oral antibiotics.
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34. A 6-year-old child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy is increasingly having difficulty walking. What technical nursing intervention is critical for maintaining mobility and preventing complications?

A. Encouraging prolonged bed rest.
B. Implementing a progressive exercise program and providing assistive devices to maintain mobility and prevent contractures.
C. Limiting fluid intake.
D. Avoiding physical therapy.
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