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104. A 9-year-old child with cystic fibrosis is admitted with a pulmonary exacerbation. What clinical nursing intervention is critical for promoting airway clearance?

A. Restricting fluids.
B. Implementing chest physiotherapy (CPT), encouraging coughing, and administering nebulized bronchodilators and mucolytics.
C. Limiting physical activity.
D. Administering oral antibiotics only.
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103. A 2-year-old child is admitted with signs of severe dehydration, including decreased urine output. What technical nursing assessment is critical for monitoring fluid balance?

A. Assessing skin color.
B. Hourly monitoring of urine output, specific gravity, and daily weights.
C. Checking heart rate only.
D. Assessing respiratory rate only.
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101. A 3-month-old infant is admitted with bronchiolitis and is experiencing copious nasal secretions. What technical nursing intervention is critical to maintain airway patency?

A. Oral suctioning only.
B. Nasal suctioning with a bulb syringe or suction catheter prior to feedings and as needed.
C. Administering cough suppressants.
D. Positioning the infant flat.
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100. A 6-year-old child is undergoing a bone marrow transplant. What critical situational nursing priority is paramount during the pre-engraftment phase?

A. Encouraging active play with other children.
B. Implementing stringent protective isolation measures to prevent infection due to severe immunosuppression.
C. Providing a regular diet.
D. Encouraging school attendance.
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99. A 13-year-old adolescent with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes is expressing anger and denial. What clinical nursing intervention is critical for supporting the adolescent and family?

A. Dismissing their feelings.
B. Acknowledging and validating their feelings, providing education in a non-judgmental way, and connecting them with support resources.
C. Telling them to just accept it.
D. Avoiding any discussion about their feelings.
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98. A 2-year-old child with a new diagnosis of cerebral palsy has difficulty with feeding due to oral motor dysfunction. What technical nursing intervention is critical to ensure adequate nutrition?

A. Offering thin liquids.
B. Using thickened liquids and soft foods, positioning the child upright, and providing adaptive feeding equipment.
C. Force-feeding the child.
D. Feeding the child while lying flat.
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97. A 10-year-old child with a history of recurrent seizures is admitted after a prolonged seizure (status epilepticus). What is the urgent critical medicinal intervention?

A. Oral anticonvulsant.
B. Administering benzodiazepines (e.g., lorazepam, diazepam) IV to stop the seizure.
C. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
D. Cough syrup.
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96. A 1-year-old child is admitted with acute gastroenteritis. The child has frequent watery stools. What clinical nursing education is critical for parents regarding diaper care?

A. Using scented wipes.
B. Frequent diaper changes and gentle cleansing to prevent skin breakdown and diaper dermatitis.
C. Allowing the diaper to remain soiled to dry out skin.
D. Using talcum powder liberally.
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95. A 5-year-old child with a burn injury is experiencing severe pain. What medicinal consideration is critical for pain management in children with burns?

A. Giving pain medication only when the child asks.
B. Administering scheduled pain medication and breakthrough doses, often IV opioids, to ensure adequate pain control.
C. Relying on non-pharmacological methods only.
D. Giving the lowest possible dose of pain medication.
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94. A 6-month-old infant is recovering from a cardiac catheterization. What technical nursing intervention is critical post-procedure?

A. Allowing the infant to crawl immediately.
B. Maintaining the affected extremity straight for several hours, monitoring pulses distal to the site, and assessing for bleeding or hematoma.
C. Applying a warm compress to the site.
D. Encouraging active movement of the extremity.
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93. A 14-year-old adolescent with bulimia nervosa is admitted with electrolyte imbalances. What critical clinical urgency is paramount for the nurse to monitor for?

A. Constipation.
B. Cardiac arrhythmias due to hypokalemia or other electrolyte disturbances.
C. Weight gain.
D. Skin rashes.
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92. A 3-year-old child is admitted with a new diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome. The child has significant periorbital and generalized edema. What technical nursing intervention is critical for managing the edema?

A. Encouraging high-sodium foods.
B. Monitoring strict intake and output, daily weights, and assessing for skin breakdown.
C. Limiting protein intake.
D. Administering large volumes of IV fluids.
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91. A 7-year-old child with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus has a blood glucose of 70 mg/dL. The child is awake and alert. What critical situational intervention should the nurse advise?

A. Administer insulin.
B. Administer 15 grams of a fast-acting carbohydrate (e.g., 4 oz fruit juice), recheck in 15 minutes.
C. Encourage exercise.
D. Give a complex carbohydrate immediately.
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89. A 1-year-old infant is diagnosed with an imperforate anus. What urgent clinical concern is paramount for the nurse to assess for preoperatively?

A. Mild abdominal distension.
B. Absence of meconium passage within 24-48 hours of birth, requiring urgent surgical correction.
C. Increased urine output.
D. Increased appetite.
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88. A 4-year-old child with cerebral palsy uses a wheelchair. What clinical nursing intervention is critical to prevent skin breakdown?

A. Allowing the child to sit in the same position all day.
B. Repositioning frequently, ensuring proper seating, and assessing skin for redness or pressure areas.
C. Using harsh soaps for bathing.
D. Avoiding pressure relief cushions.
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87. A 6-month-old infant is admitted with dehydration. The nurse is administering IV fluids. What technical nursing intervention is critical to prevent fluid overload?

A. Administering fluids as quickly as possible.
B. Monitoring strict intake and output, hourly urine output, and assessing for signs of fluid overload (e.g., crackles, edema).
C. Not monitoring weight.
D. Giving large boluses continuously.
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86. A 16-year-old adolescent with a history of generalized tonic-clonic seizures is admitted after a seizure. What critical situational nursing intervention is paramount during the post-ictal phase?

A. Administering oral fluids immediately.
B. Ensuring a patent airway, placing the adolescent on their side, and monitoring for further seizures or complications.
C. Restraining the adolescent.
D. Asking complex questions.
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