A nurse is assessing a child diagnosed with conductive hearing loss. Which condition is the most common cause of this type of hearing impairment in children?

A 6-year-old child is observed by the school nurse to be disruptive in class, speaking in a loud voice, with a short attention span and difficulty organizing and completing assignments. Based on these observed behaviors, which diagnosis is most likely?

The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who is immobilized in traction due to a fractured hip. Which complication associated with prolonged bed rest and immobility should the nurse anticipate and monitor for?

A nurse is assessing the gross motor development of an 18-month-old child. Which of the following milestones would the nurse anticipate at this age?

A young child is having a generalized tonic-clonic seizure that has lasted over 5 minutes, with loss of consciousness and continuous muscle activity. Which nursing action is the highest priority at this time?

A nurse is assessing the gross motor development of an 18-month-old child. Which of the following milestones would the nurse anticipate at this age?

The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who is immobilized in traction due to a fractured hip. Which complication associated with prolonged bed rest and immobility should the nurse anticipate and monitor for?

The parents of a school-age child with cerebral palsy express concern that muscle spasticity is interfering with daily activities and ask the nurse if medications can help. How should the nurse apply knowledge of pharmacologic management in responding to the parents’ question?

A nurse is assessing the cognitive development of a 9-year-old child. Which of the following abilities should the nurse expect, based on Piaget’s Concrete Operational Stage of development?

A 2-year-old child is brought to the pediatrician due to concerns about delayed walking and stiff movements. The parents report that the child has difficulty with balance and coordination, and walks on their toes with legs appearing stiff and scissored. Physical examination reveals increased muscle tone and hyperreflexia in the lower extremities. Which of the following best describes the characteristics of this child’s likely condition?