A 6-month-old infant was diagnosed with non-communicating hydrocephalus at 3 months of age. A ventriculoperitoneal shunt was placed 8 weeks ago. The infant is currently being seen in acute care. Which clinical manifestations seen on assessment would suggest the infant’s shunt is not functioning correctly?

Beta-adrenergic agonists (ie: albuterol) and methylxanthines (ie: Theophylline)are often prescribed for a child with an asthma attack. What is their action?

A pediatric medical nurse is caring for four patients and just received report.  Which of the four should she assess first for the day?

A 5-month-old child is admitted to your unit with bronchiolitis; temperature 102, apical pulse 154, R 68, and irritability. Oxygen is ordered to:

Which of the following structural defects constitute Tetralogy of Fallot (congenital heart defect)

A nurse is caring for a 7-year-old who was diagnosed with asthma three years ago. His asthma has been well-controlled. What maintenance measures would the nurse anticipate the child utilize to control and prevent asthma symptoms?  (Select all that apply)

Mrs. Sampson has 2-year-old David in the clinic for a well-child check-up. Which of the following statements by Mrs. Sampson would indicate to the nurse that she needs more teaching regarding accident prevention?

The nurse is admitting a young child to the hospital because bacterial meningitis is suspected. Which of the following is the FIRST priority of nursing care?

A nurse is educating a first-time mother on safe food preparations for her 11-month old infant.  Which of the mother’s statements indicates to the nurse that the education was well understood?

When is the child with chickenpox considered to be no longer contagious?