A child weighs 6 lbs and is to receive Ampicillin 50 mg/kg/24 hrs and then it’s divided into q hr doses.

How many mg will he receive with each dose?

A school nurse is screening an 11-year-old child for idiopathic scoliosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the child for this examination?

A child weighs 6 lbs and is to receive Ampicillin 50 mg/kg/24 hrs and then it’s divided into q hr doses.

How many mg will he receive with each dose?

Your child will need to increase his calcium intake to 3,000 milligrams daily. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of an 8-year-old child who has a fracture of the epiphyseal plate. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a child who has tinea pedis. The child’s parent asks the nurse what this infection is commonly called. The nurse should respond with which of the following common names?

Which intervention should be included in the plan of care for an infant with the nursing diagnosis of Excess Fluid Volume related to congestive heart failure?

Upon finding a school-age child having a seizure, what should be the nurse’s first action after lowering the client to the floor?

A nurse is assisting with the admission of a 2-year-old toddler who has acute gastroenteritis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a 5-week-old infant in the pediatric unit.

The infant has been vomiting since week 2 of life and it has been progressively worse over the past 2 weeks.

Parents report the vomiting is now forceful and projectile (“like a volcano erupting”) immediately after every feeding, but the infant is eager to eat and seems to be constantly hungry.

The infant has been receiving a cow’s milk-based, iron-fortified formula since birth. The pediatrician reports the infant has not gained weight in the past 2 weeks.

The last weight in the pediatrician’s office is 3.54kg (8 lb). No other significant medical or surgical history.

What condition is the client most likely experiencing and what actions should the nurse take to address that condition? What parameters should the nurse monitor to assess the client’s progress?

A nurse is caring for a toddler whose parent states that the child has a mass in his abdominal area and his urine is a pink color. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority?

A nurse is planning care for a child who has severe diarrhea. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority?