NCLEX-RN Pediatric Conditions 2 Flashcards

A child presents with drooling, dysphagia, and stridor. Which nursing action is contraindicated?

What is the hallmark sound associated with the cough in Laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup)?

Which transmission-based precautions are required for a child hospitalized with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?

When should pancreatic enzymes be administered to a child with Cystic Fibrosis?

What are the priority nursing interventions for a child in a vaso-occlusive Sickle Cell crisis?

What is the immediate intervention for hemarthrosis (bleeding into the joint) in a child with Hemophilia?

A child is diagnosed with Wilms Tumor. What specific warning sign should be placed at the bedside?

Select the characteristics associated with Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN):

Select the hallmark findings of Nephrotic Syndrome:

Which instruction is critical for a family treating a child with scabies using permethrin cream?

When can a child with Varicella (chickenpox) return to school?

What are the small, blue-white spots found on the buccal mucosa characteristic of Rubeola (Measles)?

Select the correct technique for administering ear drops based on age:

What is the most serious long-term systemic effect of lead poisoning in children?

Which assessment finding in an infant is most suggestive of bacterial meningitis?

Because Type 1 Diabetes involves the destruction of beta cells, what medication is mandatory for survival?

What is the primary trigger for a simple febrile seizure in a child?

What eye assessment finding is characteristic of severe hydrocephalus in infants?

Which nursing intervention is appropriate for a newborn with a myelomeningocele (spina bifida) prior to surgery?

Name one physical or medical characteristic commonly associated with Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21).

A nurse observes bruises in various stages of healing on a toddler. The parent's explanation does not match the injuries. What is the nurse's legal responsibility?

Select the correct emergency intervention for a choking victim based on age:

What subtle behavioral sign in a child following a tonsillectomy indicates post-operative hemorrhage?

Which assessment finding is the most reliable indicator of moderate to severe dehydration in an infant?

Is Cerebral Palsy a progressive or nonprogressive disorder?

A child with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) has severe thrombocytopenia. Which intervention is indicated?

Identify the correct medication classification for asthma management:

To prevent Reye Syndrome, which medication class must be avoided in children recovering from viral infections (flu/chickenpox)?