Reading level assessments like Lexile were designed to measure text complexity, not assess  _____________.

Which assessment finding in an infant requires immediate intervention?

A 10-year-old has a broken femur that has been reduced and stabilized with an external fixation device. In preparing the family for discharge, all of the following considerations would be important to include in the patient/family education EXCEPT?

A diabetic client has just come to the emergency department with a 3 day history of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The client has a fruity odor to the breath and states that the most recent blood sugar reading was 396mg/dL. The last set of vital signs is: 99.2 F, pulse 102 beats per minute, respiratory rate 36 breaths per minute, blood pressure 92/70 mmHg, and oxygen saturation 92%. The physician has entered the following orders. Please indicate if the order is indicated, contraindicated, or non-essential to treat this condition.  1. Implement 1200mL fluid restriction 2. Regular insulin drip at 0.1U/kg/hr 3. Monitor potassium levels and call physician if

In Game Changer, Miller and Sharp claim that book ownership is also an important factor in a child’s reading _____________ _______________.

A nurse is teaching parents of a child with hand, foot, and mouth disease. Which instruction is most appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a child who has a seizure disorder. During an assessment the child’s eyes roll back and they begin to have jerking in all extremities. The nurse’s priority should be to:

In Game Changer, LaQuita Outlaw claims that one way to get the reticent reader to jump on the reading train is to hold a book in your hand as you walk around your school.

A nurse is about to discharge Emory, a 12-year-old admitted for osteomyelitis going home with IV antibiotics. The nurse feels confident the family is ready for discharge when the father is able to “teach back” the following about the treatment plan; Select all that apply

A nurse is assessing a child with a greenstick fracture. What is characteristic of this injury?